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R4 Ridge Racer Type 4 for PlayStation 1

Consumer Rating: R4 Ridge Racer Type 4 for PlayStation 1 Reviews and Ratings - Rating 4/5 See 30 reviews  |  Write a review at Epinions.com
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Though Rage Racer introduced some simulation aspects off the track, the on-track experience maintained the same powerslide-happy gameplay that PlayStation owners have loved since the system launched. Ridge Racer Type 4 (or R4, for short) makes plenty of improvements while maintaining the same basic feel. The game's... More
Though Rage Racer introduced some simulation aspects off the track, the on-track experience maintained the same powerslide-happy gameplay that PlayStation owners have loved since the system launched. Ridge Racer Type 4 (or R4, for short) makes plenty of improvements while maintaining the same basic feel. The game's main mode is the grand prix, where you pick one of four teams and one of four car manufacturers, then race on eight tracks. Each team has its own little storyline that plays out between races, which is told through conversation with your team liaison. What your team liaison says to you changes depending on how well you do. The first two tracks only require you to place third or higher. The second heat requires you to finish second or higher, while the last four tracks require you to finish first to proceed. You can retry each track up to three times before having to start the entire heat over again. You'll earn a newer, faster car as you complete in each heat and one more before the final race. Minimize

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Though Rage Racer introduced some simulation aspects off the track, the on-track experience maintained the same powerslide-happy gameplay that PlayStation owners have loved since the system launched. Ridge Racer Type 4 (or R4, for short) makes plenty of improvements while maintaining the same basic feel. The game's main mode is the grand prix, where you pick one of four teams and one of four car manufacturers, then race on eight tracks. Each team has its own little storyline that plays out between races, which is told through conversation with your team liaison. What your team liaison says to you changes depending on how well you do. The first two tracks only require you to place third or higher. The second heat requires you to finish second or higher, while the last four tracks require you to finish first to proceed. You can retry each track up to three times before having to start the entire heat over again. You'll earn a newer, faster car as you complete in each heat and one more before the final race.
 

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Publisher  What is "Publisher"?
Namco
Genre  What is "Genre"?
Racing / Driving
ESRB Rating  What is "ESRB Rating"?
E - (Everyone)
 

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Product Reviews

Average Rating: 4/5 stars 30 reviews | Write a review at Epinions.com
 

Epinions Cruise [Controlling] Down the Highway

by  vashy,  Jul 30, 2001
Pros: Great graphics, nice soundtrack, good sense of speed, smooth controls.
Cons: no challenge- power sides are too easy to pull off, uninspired courses.
The Bottom Line: R4 is a gorgeous looking, sounding, and playing game...but the lack of any real challenge hampers the experience. R4 is best left for newbies.
Review: Intro: Ridge Racer Type 4 (R4) is the final PSX installment in the ever popular Ridge Racer series.

Graphics:
The game starts with a very sleek, sophisticated intro. It first shows Reiko Nagase turning her stereo to max volume and then...
Author's Rating: 3/5 stars
 

Epinions An Arcade Game In A Sim Shell

by  SolidSnake316,  Jul 19, 2001
Pros: Absolutely beautiful graphics; Inspired courses; Adrenaline-filled races; Somewhat interesting Grand Prix story
Cons: Stupid AI; No real cars; Not a big variety of cars; repetitive arcade-style racing
The Bottom Line: It's beautiful, but it does nothing special. It has little depth. I bought it, but you should just rent.
Review: This game wants so badly to be a sim game. It wants to be Gran Turismo. It ends up being nothing but an arcade racer with very little substance.

R4 is the fourth game in Namco's very popular racing series. It was supposed to get one-up on it's...
Author's Rating: 3/5 stars
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