A very direct sequel to the original Ridge Racer. I do prefer the new track (and its variations depending on difficulty mode), and the music is a leap ahead but even with unlockable cars and a two player mode there's still not that much here.

Replayability is still good if you're just trying to get the best time, though I do think it's a bit easier to beat the AI this time round, not sure if this is due to them not being as fast or due to the handling being a bit more forgiving overall.