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Weird physics. NOT a racing sim.

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 10, 2008
Author: Amazon User

If you want something that is realistic, do not buy this game. I play Motorstorm frequently, and am a big fan of the Gran Turismo series. I love racing games. This was just a lot of weird drifting. Personally, I hated it.

RR7 so so

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 17, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I'm not a pro gamer but have played this game enough to realize both advantages and limitations:
pros:
good scenery and car graphic detail
nice music even at beginning levels
innovative routes and drifting adds a nice touch

cons:
lacks realism, it feels the car is in autopilot at times
if you memorize the corners better than rivals you'll end up placing well no matter how skilled you are
cars look much better in preview then when the game is played(disappointing)

FUN and addictive racing game, even for non-racers

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: December 27, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I always thought that I was just not a fan of racing games. After playing Ridge Racer 7, I now understand that I am not a fan of racing/driving SIMULATIONS. Ridge Racer 7 is an enormously fun and addictive racing GAME. It has, in my opinion, a fantastic balance of an easy learning curve, a large number of cars and an upgrades system that provides for incredible variety, beautiful graphics, and most importantly, a steady crescendo in difficulty such that when you finally beat the last few races you have a great sense of accomplishment without feeling totally worn down by the process. Furthermore, online racing is fun that extends after you finish the offline portion of the game.

The basic appeal of Ridge Racer lies in the _incredible_ sense of speed that is accentuated by the "drift" mechanic at the heart of the game. Drifting is very easy to learn and allows for mesmerizing hairpin turns with a minimal loss in speed. However, the challenge of the game lies not so much in drifting itself, but in the timing of the drift. This is because drifting is the mechanism by which you charge up the 'nitrous tanks' in your vehicle that allow you to supercharge your car's speed in bursts. Mastering the use of nitrous (there are many creative permutations) is important to beat the most challenging races in the game.

It is very easy to get into the game and start winning races that allow you to gain 'manufacturer points' that allow you to upgrade various parts of your car. This allows you to complete the so-called "Ridge State" Championship Circuit and to get familiarity with the courses (22 of them, raced in both directions). It is at this point that the real meat of the games starts, in the form of "Extreme Battles" that you start gaining access to. These are various scenarios, including the signature Duels, that provide the bulk of the game's challenge. As you win these battles, you will unlock exotic cars and more upgrades that allow you to customize your car to your exact specifications in both looks and handling.

I was amazed to find that Duels which end up lasting 3-5 minutes (all races are 3 times around a track) could feel so EPIC. A well-implemented replay system allows you to save these moments of triumph for future viewing. This is really the best time to savor the fantastically detailed 1080p 60 frames-per-second graphics.

You will NOT enjoy this game if you demand a "realistic" racing game with "damage", "real-world physics", and/or "destructible environments". However, if you are looking for a fun arcade-like experience, I think Ridge Racer 7 is a tremendous value and I highly recommend it.

A bad ride in heaven

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 17, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Pros: Fast paced racing game; futuristic cars and nice graphics; drifting is fun

Cons: Sound and music make your ears bleed; physics engine resembles the '90's; winning races is almost impossible

Overall this is a good buy for someone who likes to see how much the PS3 can do but the game experience is a bid letdown when you have titles like ProStreet, Dirt or even Carbon.

Way fun!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 24, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I just started playing this game two weeks ago. I love it. The cars you can play are awesome looking cars that don't exist in real life. I was not a racing fan until I played this game. It got me hooked. You can play people all over the world in the Online Battle to really test your true skills. You get the sense that you are a real world class racer! Try it out, you will see what I mean. However, don't get frustrated when you fail to unlock new cars. You just need to retry a couple of times. Stick with it, and you will get better beyond your imagination.

awesome racing game !

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 25, 2008
Author: Amazon User

ok here's the deal. this is obviously not a "sim" type of video game like some might say Gran Turismo is, but this game is a lot of fun, has good decent graphics and HAS SOMETHING VERY IMPORTANT A LOT OF OTHER RACING GAMES LACK, MAYBE I SHOULD SAY ALL OTHER RACING GAMES....
MULPITPLAYER MODE PEOPLE! AND I MEAN SPLIT SCREEN LOCAL MULTIPLAYER!

Ridge Racer 7

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 18, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This game offers a all-new racing experience if you like movies like fast and the furious or games like Need for Speed or just plan racing then this game is for you.

Sad

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 6
Date: July 24, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Let me first say that I only played the demo version, so I may be missing some important features. Drifting is hard to get the hang of in this game, but this is not the point. The physics are horrible. Arcade physics is acceptable when the game has something to offer in terms of gameplay and fun. This one has neither. I'm sure someone who loves "drifting" and arcade style racing games will like this, maybe. Graphics are only ok considering what some other, current or upcoming, PS3 racers offer. Try the demo at the PS store before you buy.

Meh...

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 4
Date: November 19, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Just another futuristic racing game. No signs of damage. Not terribly dynamic in the game play. Just kinda... meh.

Weak

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 1 / 7
Date: January 04, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I got this title with four others as part of a bundle. Honestly in the grand world of racing games this one, after playing it for a couple of hours, is pretty weak. Sure the graphics look great but the gameplay is totally average. The cars don't seem to take any damage. My 8 year old daughter beat me in two player mode by simply keeping her car pegged the whole time and allowing the rails along the curves to steer for her (ie. she just crashed into the guard rails and ground along them until the road straightened out).

This game is a "3" at best.

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