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RACING GAMES DON'T GET MUCH WORSE THAN THIS

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 3 / 6
Date: November 10, 1999
Author: Amazon User

The original arcade Ridge Racer was possibly one of the worst arcade games ever. That was, until Ridge Racer Type 4 came along for the Playstation. This is Namco's fourth in the series and it always was a bad series, and will always will be. The original was a terrible conversion of a lame arcade game. It suffered in the 32 bit transition so badly that it was barely recognisable. Ridge Racer Revolution(the sequel) managed to improve on it, but was still way behind lots of other games. Then there was Rage Racer which wasn't realy in the same series because it was so different but it wasn't bad. but RRT4 manages to take the original and make it even worse.

First up, the graphics are terrible. The ugly grainy textures use a limited number of the Playstation's color pallete. There's no real time lighting, reflections or enviroment mapping on the cars. Acceptable when the PSX came out, but not any more.

Gameplaywise, RRT4 is severelt lacking. You can't spin, flip or roll over and the playing area is limited to the track. There's no going onto grass, for example. Collisions are laughable, when you hit another car at 200+ kph you're car will slow to a crawl and the other car will drive on not suffering at all. There are around 40 cars which is a great amount, but the game lies and claims to have over 300 which just adds to it's overall lameness. None of the cars are liscenced and they all handle extremely badly. Game speed is very slow and jerky, too.

IS IT WORTH BUYING?

The short answer, no! It just has too many flaws and there're enough decent games to keep everyone happy. It may already be too late, but don't buy Ridge Racedr Type 4.

Please don't waste your time playing this game!

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 2 / 7
Date: November 16, 1999
Author: Amazon User

And PLEASE don't waste your money buying this game. This game is SO unrealistic...it is nothing close to the driving experience of Gran Turismo. Trust me.

Lousy

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 4
Date: November 15, 1999
Author: Amazon User

This game is terrible. I read a review in a gaming magazine which stated the game was comparible to Gran Turismo. What a joke. This game stinks. The gameplay is terrible, it in no way resembles real driving. I purchased and returned this game within the same day.

DUMB!

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 5
Date: June 24, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I rented this game and boy am i glad i did not buy this game, because this is one of the worst racing games i have ever played and i reccomend to not buy this game unless you really want to.

A little engine that couldn't

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: December 06, 1999
Author: Amazon User

First of all, lets get something straight. Ridge Racer 4 is not realistic. Gran Tourismo is realistic. But does that mean Ridge Racer 4 is a bad game?

No, it just means that Ridge Racer 4 is a different type of game. Gran Tourimo is a realism simulator and Ridge Racer is just a game, plain and simple. So forget comparing the two.

Matter of fact, I enjoy both types of games and still play Rage Racer (3rd Ridge Racer) as much as Gran Tourismo. Now why do I play Rage Racer instead of Ridge Racer 4? Here is why.

Because unfortunately Ridge Racer 4 does not get its job done, being a great fun game. To sum it up, it just lacks the intensity in all areas. The game seems slowed down and that incredible sense of speed I enjoyed in Rage Racer is not there anymore. The intense soundtrack that rocked my ear drums in Rage Racer is now replaced by semi-techno-pop-gone-luke-warm music.

Plus, the game is extremely limiting in terms of car usage, because the game sort of determines which car you drive in the race, depending on the manufacturer you picked in the beginning. That means you can't drive the supercar that you went through hell to get, against all the weaklings that gave you hard time earlier in the game.

Only thing good I can say is about this game is that it sure is pretty to look at. The graphics is awesome, and the opening movie sequence is jaw-dropping gorgeous. But there really isn't much else under the hood of this racer.

Good graphics, but unrealistic driving.

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: December 06, 1999
Author: Amazon User

Anyone who is use the the driving characteristics of Gran Turismo will surely be disappointed with this game. The control over the car seems more controlled by the "team" or choice of car than anything to do with your input while driving. While the graphics are great I do not think it makes up for the lack of car control and realistic driving that many have come to expect from a racing simulator after having played Gran Turismo.

BOOO!

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: June 06, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Yes,this game does have great graphics and a very high framerate but you'll only enjoy it for about a week then you'll throw the game away. Here is why.

First .....................They claim to have over 300 but they only have about 50. Each one just has 5 different paint jobs.

Secondly trying to get all the cars would be monotonous and boring. You wold have to do the Grand Prix over and over until the end of time.

My Final reason is that the way the cars turn is completley unrealistic. Gran Turismo has way better car physics

THIS IS THE WORST GAME OF THE SERIES

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 5
Date: August 26, 2004
Author: Amazon User

THE GRAPHICS AREN'T TOO GOOD, THE CARS LOOK GREAT BUT ARE LOADED WITH MORE HANDLING PROBLEMS THAN EVER BEFORE, AND THE GAMEPLAY SUCKS. LET'S FACE IT, THE ONCE-GREAT RIDGE RACER SERIES IS NOW DEAD. AND THIS IS THE GAME THAT HELPED SEAL ITS FATE.

Fun for a day, buy Gran Turismo instead

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 16, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I'll start off by saying that the graphics, sound, and control in this game are top notch. The action is fast, the scenery is much more pretty than Gran Turismo, and it's very fun while it lasts. The problem is, it doesnt last very long. I went through it in a day and never wanted to play it again, whereas I played GT for a year before getting tired of it. Do yourself a favor, rent this one. There is a much better racer on PSX.

If Gran Turismo had been an arcade game first...

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: August 24, 2001
Author: Amazon User

If Gran Turismo had been an arcade game first, R4 might just be what it would have been. Ridge Racer Type 4 returns the series to its less-realistic roots after the uneven (but decent,) Rage Racer, but still adds enough new stuff to make it stick out in the post-Gran Turismo world of racing games. Why does it stick out? Because it remembers not to be TOO real. See, if I want a truly "real" driving experience, that's what the cars parked outside are for. R4 remembers to be fun first, real second...but it's a close second. The physics of the game are tight, and the graphics are about as good as PS1 gets. The premise of racing for a team is a good story point (a point that most racing games skip altogether,) and also gives you a weird sense of responsibility when you win or lose a race. The car selection is both a good thing and a bad thing. The variety is outstanding, with dozens and dozens of different customizable designs, including some really neat hidden stuff. Unfortunately, the Gran Turismo effect has to be addressed here, as none of the cars are based on actual models. You can tell what a few of them are based on, but after Test Drive and Gran Turismo spoiled us all with real cars from the real manufacturers, generic stuff knocks a star off of this one. But other than that, it's a true gamer's game, and is a worthy substitute for GT when you're tired of sweating over getting a license just to get anywhere in the game. Plus, it's now a "Greatest Hits" title, and the price is very, very nice if you're not moving up from your PS1 for a while. A keeper.

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