R4: Ridge Racer Type 4

Bravo Screenfun (1 out of 6)

„Ridge Racer Type 4“ setzt auf puren Geschwindigkeitsrausch ganz ohne differenziertes Beiwerk wie etwa Tuning-Optionen à la „Gran Turismo“. Somit ist auch ein direkter Vergleich schwer möglich - außer dem, daß beide Spiele zu den besten Rasereien zählen, die Du für die Playstation derzeit kriegen kannst.

Freak (95 out of 100)

ללא ספק, משחק מירוצים מעולה, המומלץ לכל חובבי הסגנון. אולי אין בו מהפכות של ממש, אבל יש בו הרבה זמן כביש והרבה הנאה וגם "הנעה". חובה!

GameSurge (93 out of 100)

Namco achieved their goal, and more. Not only is this game fun to play, the replay value is extremely good, mainly because of the multiplayer will make you always want to come back and play a quick game.

The Video Game Critic (A-)

But the real highlight of Ridge Racer Type 4 is the phenomenal control - the best ever for a Playstation racer! The power slides are incredibly easy to execute and fun to perform. The game's background music is tranquil and relaxing, and on top of everything, a bonus disk includes with a 60 frames-per-second (smooth) version of the original Ridge Racer game! No question about it, if you want the best in arcade racing and overall fun, Ridge Racer Type 4 is a must-have for Playstation owners.

Gaming Entertainment Monthly (91 out of 100)

So in conclusion, you can probably tell I really enjoyed playing (and I still am) this racing game. It is definitely a change from months of playing Gran Turismo, as you get right into the action and start punching the accelerator to the max. Overall I would recommend Ridge Racer Type 4 to anyone who enjoys fast-paced arcade racing.

Game Critics (9 out of 10)

In hindsight, part of me regrets not having played the series since its inception, but another part is glad because I might have been turned off to it by now with all of the sequels. Maybe I missed out on some good game-playing by not getting Ridge Racer (and a PlayStation for that matter), but another incarnation is planned for Sony's next generation console. And this time around, I don't have the same unwavering system loyalties I did five years ago, so despite Nintendo's continued presence, I don't plan to be miss out again.

Jeuxvideo.com (18 out of 20)

Imaginez-vous pilotant une voiture qui répond parfaitement aux sollicitations de votre manette, dans un décor de rêve, bercé par des musiques d'enfer ! Que dire de plus, Namco nous apporte certainement l'un des hits de ce début d'année après le somptueux METAL GEAR SOLID. Si vous aimez les jeux de course orientés arcade, R4 est un jeu à ne surtout pas rater !!

Mega Fun (90 out of 100)

Grafisch gesehen, stellt Ridge Racer Type 4 sicherlich eine neue Rennspiel-Dimension auf der PlayStation dar. Fehlerlos flimmert die superschnelle Engine, die mit fulminanten grafischen Effekten gespickt wurde, über den Bildschirm. Dabei lassen sich die Renner dank tadelloser digitaler Steuerung über die abwechslungsreichen Pisten jagen. Leider jedoch kann der Racer in puncto Langzeitmotivation nicht mit dem König aller Klassen, Gran Turismo, mithalten. Zu schnell hat der Pilot alle Bonusrenner erspielt, und einen Story-Modus, der so viel Abwechslung bietet wie der des großen Widersachers aus dem Hause SCED, sucht man leider vergebens. Darüber kann auch der geniale Soundtrack nicht hinwegtrösten, der den Spieler immer wieder in seinen dynamischen Bann zieht. Fazit: Für Rennspiel-Fans ist Namcos Edelrenner ein absolutes Muss. Der Rest der Zockergilde sollte lieber auf den langfristig höher motivierenden Titel Gran Turismo zurückgreifen.

Gamezilla (89 out of 100)

If you are a fan of arcade racing, you won't be disappointed. The number of tracks mixed in with the brilliance in design should keep you playing for quite awhile. You may not have the patience to try and unlock all 300 cars, you should find more than enough replay value just trying to learn the different driving techniques for the different cars. While this is still not my favorite racing game of all time, it ranks up there near the top.

Video Games (88 out of 100)

Ridge Racer Type 4 bietet eindeutig die beste Rennspiel-Grafik auf der PlayStation. da kann auch Gran Turismo nicht mithalten - vor allem die Nacht-Strecken sind ein absoluter Traum: Technisch perfekt und wunderschön anzusehen. Zusammen mit der beeindruckenden Soundkulisse und dem einfühlsamen und leicht zu erlernenden Handling der Boliden verschmilzt diese Sensations-Optik zu einem Arcade-Racing-Erlebnis der Sonderklasse. Der einzige Haken daran ist, daß das Spiel viel zu leicht ist!

GameSpot (8.7 out of 10)

Above all, R4 is incredibly fun to play. Unlocking the cars (more than 300 in all, though most are basic variations on a few common themes) quickly becomes an obsession, and the Jogcon adds a ton of depth to the game's control. Sure, you can play with a Dual Shock or even a standard controller, but the Jogcon is definitely the way to play. If you've ever cared about any of the games in the Ridge Racer series, then R4 is definitely the racing game for you.

Power Unlimited (8.4 out of 10)

Ervan uitgaande dat ik nog lang niet alle mogelijkheden van dit spel heb uitgecheckt, reken ik Ridge Racer 4 tot een van de betere racegames op de PSX die sowieso de eerdere RR-versies op vrijwel alle gebieden overtreft.

Retro Archives (16.5 out of 20)

Grâce à un contenu enfin revu à la hausse (huit circuits), un mode deux joueurs en écran splitté, un championnat scénarisé, quatre modes de difficulté, deux types de conduite et un moteur graphique dépoussiéré (sans compter la version haute résolution du premier Ridge Racer offerte avec certaines versions), le joueur dispose enfin d'un peu de matière pour engloutir plusieurs heures sur un titre très plaisant. Certes, la conduite arcade avec ses dérapages incohérents pourra demander un petit temps d'adaptation, et l'aspect intrinsèquement urbain des environnements fait que les circuits se ressemblent tous un peu, mais cela n'empêche pas de se retrouver face à l'un des meilleurs représentants du genre sur PlayStation. Si vous n'êtes pas spécialement fan de simulations poussées et que vous avez envie de vous amuser immédiatement, voici assurément un candidat à ne pas bouder sur la machine de Sony.

Computer and Video Games (CVG) ( )

One annoying thing about the races is that computer cars will deliberately cut you up and even drive into you. This would be fine in most racing games, but contact of any kind in Type 4 loses you lots of speed - very frustrating. Also, the circuits aren't as insane as they were in previous games, while the car handling is just as crazy-bonkers as ever. But as a high-speed, high-intensity, over-the-top experienced, Type 4 is very hard to beat.

Retrogaming.it (8 out of 10)

Come si è potuto leggere RRT4 non è un semplice gioco di guida ma un’esperienza audiovisiva in cui le emozioni suscitate non sono legate dalla bontà della componente simulativa ma dal grande “circo” tirato su dagli abili programmatori Namco.

Game Revolution (B)

If you like arcade racing and can put up with some of the game's quirks, then R4 is your ride. However, for more depth, real cars and more realistic racing, Need For Speed: High Stakes or the game that has become synonymous with ultimate racer, Gran Tursimo, provide more bang for the buck. Then again, in R4 you get to have each race started by a sexy Japanese polygonal model. Hmmm... sex, Pac-Man, and racing. I think I'll go play some R4.