The game uses a third-person chase camera and puts players behind a lineup of stylized sports cars on closed circuit courses. The main technique is power sliding: brake before a corner, steer into the turn, and hold the drift through the apex while controlling throttle. Progress is based on finishing position and unlocking tougher classes, cars, and race variations as you advance.
Developed by Namco and released for PlayStation in 1994, Ridge Racer is an arcade-style racing game celebrated for its high-speed tracks, exaggerated drifting, and energetic soundtrack. It showcased the original PlayStation's 3D capabilities and became one of the system's defining launch-era titles thanks to its accessible controls and skill-based racing.
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Learn each course's braking points so you can enter corners early and keep a stable drift angle. Avoid overcorrecting during slides, since that usually kills speed. Clean exits matter as much as aggressive cornering, so straighten the car quickly and accelerate hard once the turn ends.
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Tips
Brake before the corner instead of trying to save speed at the last second.
Tips
Link multiple bends together with one controlled drift when possible.
Tips
Memorize course edges and avoid wall contact to preserve momentum.
User Reviews
The drifting felt fresh and exciting for its time.
User Reviews
Its music and track design made it a standout early PlayStation game.
User Reviews
Easy to start, but getting fast lap times takes real practice.
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