Ridge Racer Type 4
- March 21, 2023
- Namco
Ridge Racer Type 4 is a high-speed racing game where players can experience the life of a racer and enjoy the excitement of controlling stylish vehicles. This fourth entry in the Ridge Racer series emphasizes the series' basic gameplay concept, allowing players to feel the thrill of high-speed control. Please note that bonus discs, Jogcon, and NeGcon are not supported in this enhanced version.
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Reviews
- Ridge Racer Type 4 is considered one of the best racing games for the PS1, featuring fast tracks and smooth controls.
- The game has an excellent soundtrack and enjoyable story mode, making it a fun experience overall.
- It offers a variety of cars and tracks, with a unique arcade-style gameplay that stands out against more realistic racing games.
- Some players experienced issues with the game not working properly or arriving without the expected case.
- The graphics and car handling have been criticized as blocky and sloppy, detracting from the overall experience.
- Multiplayer mode is disappointing, lacking AI opponents and offering poor camera views compared to single-player.
- story12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story is simple yet engaging, featuring multiple storylines tied to different race managers that add personality and a sense of responsibility to the racing experience. While not groundbreaking, the combination of special cutscenes and fitting music enhances the overall atmosphere, making it enjoyable, especially for younger audiences or those less concerned with graphics. Overall, the storytelling is effective in providing a fun backdrop to the racing mechanics.
“The story mode is fun, and the atmosphere makes it enjoyable.”
“The premise of racing for a team is a good story point, which gives you a sense of responsibility when you win or lose a race.”
“Not only does each team offer various difficulty levels, but it also provides different storylines.”
“Would recommend for little kids or someone who doesn't care about graphics or storyline.”
“Like the different storylines in a street fighter game, this adds a dose of personality, though you won't mistake these stories for award-winning novellas.”
“Just the right amount of storytelling.”
- music11 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised as its standout feature, with a groovy soundtrack and engaging announcers that enhance the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. Players appreciate how the music complements various game modes, particularly the story mode and night races, creating an immersive environment. The soundtrack is noted for its memorable tracks, making it a highlight that resonates well with players.
“The music fits just right, the story mode is fun, and the atmosphere makes it enjoyable.”
“Great gameplay and graphics, not to mention an incredible soundtrack.”
“Best part of this game, sadly, is the music and announcers.”
“It's a simple story, but they have managed to present the 'simple' story with special cutscenes with jazzy music, and believe me, this combination really adds a lot to this game.”
“From 'Movin to the Beat', to 'The Objective', 'Pearl Blue Soul', and 'Your Vibe', there is not one song in the game that you will not like at all.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the clean visuals and consider them impressive for the platform, others find them blocky and lacking depth. The game's graphics are often described as decent for their time, with specific praise for car designs, but criticisms arise regarding handling issues and overall quality. Players recommend the game primarily for younger audiences or those less concerned with graphical fidelity.
“Great gameplay and graphics, not to mention an incredible soundtrack.”
“The driving is more arcade style and the graphics are nice and clean.”
“I purchased this game in summer 2000 and everyone in my family was awestruck by the game's intro video, music, and graphics!”
“I can usually play this for about an hour before getting fed up with the block-like graphics.”
“Would recommend for little kids or someone who doesn't care about graphics or storyline.”
“Those who are complaining about the quality of the graphics...drive faster.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics and impressive soundtrack, offering a more enjoyable experience than simulation-heavy titles. However, some users criticize the handling issues and graphics, noting that while the car designs are appealing, they are marred by gameplay flaws.
“Great gameplay and graphics, not to mention an incredible soundtrack.”
“The only downside is the cars are all made up, but that doesn't matter much because the gameplay is better than the simulation-heavy GT2.”
“The graphics aren't too good; the cars look great but are loaded with more handling problems than ever before, and the gameplay is lacking.”
“The only downside is that the cars are all fictional, but that doesn't matter much because the gameplay is significantly better than the simulation-heavy GT2.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users noting that it enhances the enjoyment of the fun story mode. The fitting music further contributes to creating an engaging and immersive experience.
“The music fits just right, the story mode is fun, and the atmosphere makes it enjoyable.”
“The story mode is fun, and the atmosphere makes it enjoyable.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight the high replayability of the game, comparing it favorably to classic titles like Sega Rally 2. Players find it more enjoyable than traditional simulation racers, indicating that it offers significant replay value.
“+ Lots of replay value.”
“Simply put, I have much more fun playing R4 than the 'licenses-galore' simulation racers, and I place R4 on the replayability level of Sega Rally 2 (my favorite of all).”
“+ lots of replay value.”
