Ridge Racer Revolution

Overview

Ridge Racer Revolution is a 1995 racing video game developed and published by Namco for the PlayStation. It is the sequel to the PlayStation version of Ridge Racer (the arcade sequel is Ridge Racer 2). Like the original Ridge Racer, the player races computer-controlled cars with the objective of winning a series of races, and supports Namco's NeGcon controller. Ridge Racer Revolution adds two hidden cars, and two-player support via the PlayStation Link cable, and took roughly the same time to develop as the first. The intention was to increase the depth and add features.

The game borrows most of its soundtrack from Ridge Racer 2. Ridge Racer Revolution was re-released in Japan for the PlayStation The Best range in June 1997, and for the Platinum Range in PAL regions the following year. The game received critical acclaim, with reviewers praising its graphics, multiplayer mode, and improvements over its predecessor, although some criticized its lack of innovation. Ridge Racer Revolution was followed by a sequel, Rage Racer, in 1996.

Official trailer

Gameplay video. Watch on YouTube

Screenshots

Game details

Genres

Racing

Developer

Namco

Publisher

Namco

Series

Ridge Racer

Platforms

PlayStation

Age rating

ESRB E

Modes

Single player

Yes

Local multiplayer

Yes

Online multiplayer

Yes

Co op

No

Age ratings

ESRB

E

PEGI

3

Release dates

Playable today

Credits

Publisher

Namco

Developer

Namco

Released

1996-09-25

Age rating

ESRB E

Region

US

Time to beat

about 1.5 hours