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Ridge Racer 1993
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Completed
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Time Played
2h 0m
Days in Journal
1 day
Last played
December 20, 2021
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An instant-classic arcade racer on release both in the arcades (and eventually Playstation), Ridge Racer unfortunately looks positively anemic through a 2021 lens with a single track with one variation depending on difficulty and four very similar cars.
It's a decent distraction if you like time trial racing but the handling model can make playing feel more frustrating than fun these days. Can't deny the impact it made though, and thankfully Namco built upon it well for its sequels.
It's a decent distraction if you like time trial racing but the handling model can make playing feel more frustrating than fun these days. Can't deny the impact it made though, and thankfully Namco built upon it well for its sequels.