Average User Rating: 60% (26 Reviews)
4 / 5	Speed... W. Vandyk "piginspace" (London) - 21 February 2007 For those not familiar with the Ridge Racer series, don't expect Gran Turismo. All of the cars in the RR are fictitious, as are the tracks - but this is no bad thing! Ridge Racer is all about the racing and mastering the drift style necessary for this game can be a little frustrating to start but when it all comes together and you light the triple nitrous coming out of a hairpin, I dare you not to laugh out loud. Ridge Racer is a traditional launch title for the PlayStation series and RR7 keeps up its standard by offering an effective demonstration of what PS3 can do over its predecessor. The graphics (and make sure you have a 1080 screen for this) are just brilliant, from the fine details like the sunlight glinting on the car windows, water splashing when you race under a waterfall or leaves blowing up around you as you tear through a forest, to the background vistas of mountains, lakes, industrial cities. You won't have time however to gawp. The first few races you'll do are simple "manufacturer" challenges which unlock access to the cars in questions for the racing series. Once you're in the series itself you have the choice of grand prix, with the familiar format of a number of races in a row and points awarded per race, or individual challenges, such as racing from the back of the pack to the front in 3 laps. As you progress the competition get tougher and faster and of course your skill will improve, but spending your winnings (credit and reputation) on new parts is all important. Normal upgrades include engine boosts, faster nito systems and better handling but there are also special parts which allow you to come up with new racing methods - I won't spoil it here. Access to these parts though only comes by building up a relationship with the manufacturers, which means winning races with their cars or their parts. And if you do beat the in-game challenges, unlock all the parts and build the ultimate ridge racer, you still have to face the on-line battles through the PS network and that's when you'll really discover if you're any good... All of this you can get from the packaging, but you really don't appreciate just want a great indicator of PS3's ability this is, although this is just a start remember, until you try it. Overall, Ridge Racer 7 is a great game, slightly let down by the limited number of tracks but those who want a "real" car simulator should wait for Gran Turismo as the RR7 style will frustrate rather than excite. That said, definitely a recommended launch title (alongside Resistance, Fall of Man).... Read Full Review »
4 / 5	It's like Marmite Oribie (Cambridge,UK) - 4 September 2007 Loads of strong reviews here. I guess you either love Ridge Racer or you hate it. Basically, if you like really realistic racing games, then yes, you'll find this game un-manageable. On the contrary if, like me, you like more arcade-ish type games like wipeout then you will love Ridge Racer. The main issue in Ridge Racer are the drifts (or skids). They can put you off at first but when you understand how they work the game becomes incredibly fun. That's why if you like Wipeout and are used to slide on corners then you'll be un expert at RR in no time. Graphics are very good, cars are shiny and customisable to a high level of details. ( free downloadable add-ons available) There is also loads to do: Arcade races, Championships, Manufacturers challenges, Missions and Online Racing! So you can show off to the rest of the globe. So, Hate it or Love it, You decide!... Read Full Review »
4 / 5	Ridge Racer is for experienced gamers. Colin Jones - 8 November 2007 Ridge Racer is for experienced gamers... And because of this, alot of people are whining over the point its too 'unrealistic'. That 'drifting' is completely out of control. That Cars seem to overtake them all the time. To be honest, its just because they're terrible gamers and don't understand athe concept of a good arcade game when they play one. There is almost nothing wrong with Ridge Racer 7. The graphics is something people keep mentioning as beautiful, and yes they are, but thats not the only good thing. The Grand Prix mode will take you through hours of easy to eventual difficult challenges as long as you can play aracde racing games. The important introduction is the modifying. Maybe this is something people aren't using. But you can customise most the 'machines' to your liking, drift control and nitros boost essentially. This is what helps people get better. Using this will make it easier a game for those that struggle. I didnt have to mod any of my machines till about half way through the game to be honest. I think that perhaps one of the reasons people dont like ridge racer is the unrealism. And thats what Ridge Racer is all about: Crazy speeds, Bouncing off walls when you crash, drifting backwards at 200mph. Afterall they're not cars. They're 'machines'. Only experienced gamers will understand this game in all its glory. And those that arent, the game is afterall made easier by the modifying option. Definitely one of the best on the PS3 ... Read Full Review »
3 / 5	Disapointed....Kinda expected it though Darryl Brennan "db" (Ireland) - 30 July 2007 Well... I bought this game cos i had 40 quid left and already had resistance and motorstorm i sort of expected it to be cack but the online is good and multiplayer but after 2 races everything seemed the exact same drifting at 200+km/h boost, takeover, repeat. You cant have a normal turn in this game or it just turns out being a 360 at 150km/h and coming out of it at the same speed! Dont get it, Unless your a fan of past Ride Racers!... Read Full Review »
4 / 5	Ridge Racing J. Le Mar (United Kingdom) - 1 May 2007 I bought RR7 as a substitute game for GT5 as it was not ready for the PS3 release date. Despite this, i am very impressed by RR7. The gameplay is great fun and well structured. there are plenty of races and events to take part in, and the online play is superb. The graphics show all the power of the PS3 and the effects are impressive. The game is less arcade than i thought it would be. Its not GT5 (the cars and circuits are all fiction), but still a great fun racing game. Its a good buy and well worth it for both the casual and intense gamer alike.... Read Full Review »