Ridge Racer DS - Gamespot review

It's true though, DS games aren't turning out to be the best, like 99% due to the fact that they've been rushed. Bad times.
 
sorry a racing game sequel and a card game are not interesting.
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When the racing game is Ridge Racer and the card game is made by Kojima, yeah, they really are interesting.

Don't forget Lumines, that shit is HOT. Sony needs to buy the rights to that so that it can't be ported when it becomes a handheld revolution. :)
 
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:lol
 
Soul4ger said:
Seriously, did someone actually say this was going to be better than the PSP version?
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Yes.

http://www.ga-forum.com/showthread.php?p=678680#post678680

PSP Ridge Racer looks fantastic no doubt. But the verdict is still in on whether it's a good game. Remember, RR64 has already proven to be a cult classic. Brilliant level design and fun gameplay are part of the package. My only concern is the limited visuals on RRDS. I'm positive NST could've gotten more out of the hardware. Just look at Metroid Hunters.
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RR64 was brilliant and a cult classic from the get-go while PSP RR is unproven. ;)
 
And let's not forget this one, thoughit was maybe a joke:

I prefer the look of the DS game, the PSP one looks too detailed and there are probably times when you won't know whether to turn left or right because there's so much annoying detail in the way.

PSP Ridge Racer looks more realistic, but I don't think it looks better. I dunno, i'm weird, I just don't care for graphics much anymore.
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I would like to know where the fuck are the people that made Wave Race: Blue Storm. That was a beautiful game with very solid, very fun gameplay. Where are the people that made Bionic Commando for GBC, an awesome sequel to Capcom's classic platformer? Those are the only two good NST titles I can think of, unless you're a Panel de Pon and Pokemon freak.
 
Amir0x said:
:lol :lol :lol

Nothing like the howls of a dellusional fanboy, no matter the camp.
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I never said RRDS holds a candle to the PSP one in terms of graphics. There's simply no comparison. But that doesn't mean I dislike the visual style in RRDS. Also, let's not forget that RR64 received some pretty good scores from some major publications. If you check out Gamerankings.com all that shit about RV being better than RR64 seems less significant. Hey, I can like whatever I want, and I like RR64. It seems Gamespot doesn't. Whatver.
 
IGN Ridge Racer DS review:
And then, there's "expert mode." This is truly the way to play Ridge Racer 64, and it's another game that puts Nintendo's downplayed "Thumb Strap" to use for control.
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But what Ridge Racer DS does extremely well: multiplayer racing. Unless I'm completely mistaken, this is the first time six players can race against each other in a Ridge Racer game, and only one copy of the game is required to take advantage of this support.
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And the real trip is its great handling of wireless multiplayer, obviously thanks to the team's previous effort with Metroid Prime Hunters.
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7.5
 
what i don't get is where all the hate comes from.

i mean, it's Ridge Racer, Ridge Racer Revolution, an original NST level (which is quite good), and 6 player multiplayer off of one card. the game even has nicer graphics than the PSone games. granted, the style isn't as nice, so the nicer graphics don't really matter in my book.

but after all is said and done, it's still a very solid package with 2 of the best racing games ever made. the gameplay and frame rate is still there, so what's with all the bitching?

yeah yeah, PSP Ridge Racer is gonna be an awesome "remade remix", but i don't see how the makes this game shittier.

not to mention that the games have different styles of gameplay. like i said though, i'd understand if you're all for PSP Ridge Racer over Ridge Racer DS, but i don't see how that makes Ridge Racer DS a shitty game. it's a great package for $30 if you ask me.
 
Johnny Nighttrain said:
what i don't get is where all the hate comes from.

i mean, it's Ridge Racer, Ridge Racer Revolution, an original NST level (which is quite good), and 6 player multiplayer off of one card. the game even has nicer graphics than the PSone games. granted, the style isn't as nice, so the nicer graphics don't really matter in my book.

but after all is said and done, it's still a very solid package with 2 of the best racing games ever made. the gameplay and frame rate is still there, so what's with all the bitching?

yeah yeah, PSP Ridge Racer is gonna be an awesome "remade remix", but i don't see how the makes this game shittier.

not to mention that the games have different styles of gameplay. like i said though, i'd understand if you're all for PSP Ridge Racer over Ridge Racer DS, but i don't see how that makes Ridge Racer DS a shitty game. it's a great package for $30 if you ask me.
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The game, from the videos I've seen, looks worse than RRType 4.
 
RR64 still stands as one of my favorite racers today. I'll be picking up both the DS and PSP versions either way so I'm happy.

Hey Johnny Nighttrain, you coming to Japan again soon? I remember you being there recently. If you're there anytime soon I want to do some 6-player RRDS with DC and some of the others.
 
XS+ said:
The game, from the videos I've seen, looks worse than RRType 4.
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videos man. c'mon, it's damn clear that the DS has to be seen in person for it to not look like complete shit.

in anycase, as far as aesthetics, R4 kills RR64. but that's besides the point. the game looks good in person. regardless though, im still not seeing any complaints against the game that can be justified.

evilromero said:
Hey Johnny Nighttrain, you coming to Japan again soon? I remember you being there recently.
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uh....you sure about that dude? i've never been to japan.
 
evilromero said:
I never said RRDS holds a candle to the PSP one in terms of graphics. There's simply no comparison. But that doesn't mean I dislike the visual style in RRDS. Also, let's not forget that RR64 received some pretty good scores from some major publications. If you check out Gamerankings.com all that shit about RV being better than RR64 seems less significant. Hey, I can like whatever I want, and I like RR64. It seems Gamespot doesn't. Whatver.
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Hey, you sure are defensive.

You're right, you can like whatever you want. Reviews are completely fucking pointless, because if you play a game and like it... that's all there is to it.
 
R4 destroys RRDS, technically and artistcally, just like it destroyed RR64. You'd have to either be blind or evilromero to not see it.
 
Johnny Nighttrain said:
so am i right in saying that all the complaints and bitching about RRDS have nothing to do with anything aside from graphics?
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No, you're wrong, it has to do with RR64 sucking shit.
 
Johnny Nighttrain said:
so am i right in saying that all the complaints and bitching about RRDS have nothing to do with anything aside from graphics?
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You kidding me? Haha, Gamespot's review makes it sound like the graphics are the least of its problems.
 
jett said:
You kidding me? Haha, Gamespot's review makes it sound like the graphics are the least of its problems.
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dude, i've played the game. i can tell all you Ridge Racer/Revolution fans out there, that the game looks just fine in person, and controls just like you'd expect to with the D-Pad.

and this is coming from someone who ranks the series in his top 5 of all time.
 
Johnny Nighttrain said:
how do you figure? didn't like Ridge Racer or Ridge Racer Revolution?
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I figure because... having played RR64... I know it sucks shit. That's usually how I form my opinions :P
 
i mean, if you guys don't dig the style, that's one thing. and well, style is very important to me when it comes to games. so if you don't dig the style, i can't blame you for having no interst in the game.

but all the gameplay is there, so the game isn't shit by any means. if you liked Ridge Racer, and Ridge Racer Revolution, i just don't see how you could talk shit about this game unless it's about the graphics. and like i've been saying, even then, who gives a shit, it's still a fuckin awesome game as far as gameplay goes.
 
Johnny Nighttrain said:
but after all is said and done, it's still a very solid package with 2 of the best racing games ever made. the gameplay and frame rate is still there, so what's with all the bitching?
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get serious.
 
Johnny Nighttrain said:
and like i've been saying, even then, who gives a shit, it's still a fuckin awesome game as far as gameplay goes.
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The point we're trying to make is that it's not awesome gameplay wise, and in fact it sucks.

Shit.

A lot of shit.

But to each his/her own! :D
 
Heh, all this controversy over RR64 makes me want to seek it out and give it a spin.

Anyway, here's my analysis of the rest of the RR series:

Ridge Racer: great graphics and music, and a cool showcase for the PS1, but the fact that you can do perfect laps without powersliding once makes it a shallow experience.

RRR: more of the same, but still fun.

Rage Racer: fastest racer in its day, with the ability to upgrade your car (this was before GT et al). Your car coming to a halt whenever you hit another car or the side of the street is the only blemish.

R4: stylish racer let down by its "auto" drift feel and way too wide streets.

RRV: how anyone can say this sucks is beyond me. The choice between drift or understeer cars, the great track design, and the most content in any RR game puts it at the top of the series.
 
RR64 not only has the RR and Revolution tracks in it (still classic tracks to this day), with visual upgrades, but it came with a great selection of cars and a 4-player mode. Now we get the DS version, with several styles of control, 6-player single cart multi, new cars and everything that made the N64 version fantastic. What's all the bitching? IGN gave it a 7.5. Gamespot a 6.6 or whatever, and that was only because they considered it too old by today's "arcade racing standards". Whatever. The only thing that'll make me happier is if Namco gives us a upgraded version of Rave/Rage Racer on the DS.
 
Amir0x said:
The point we're trying to make is that it's not awesome gameplay wise, and in fact it sucks.
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if you don't like classic Ridge Racer....well, more power to you i guess. but you're totally missing out man.
 
cybamerc said:
Well, in this case they are.

But seriously, a Ridge Racer is bound to suck regardless of how it looks. There's a reason why Namco is releasing Ridge Racers on the PSP at launch instead of the PS2.
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Hmmm....naw.

*steps back out of thread*
 
evilromero said:
Whatever. The only thing that'll make me happier is if Namco gives us a upgraded version of Rave/Rage Racer on the DS.
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or just gives us an upgrade port of the best racing game of all time. R4.

whatever though, the day of portable Ridge Racer is finally here. so i guess all i can say is thank you god...i mean namco.
 
Johnny Nighttrain said:
if you don't like classic Ridge Racer....well, more power to you i guess. but you're totally missing out man.
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I completely agree. I spent countless nights with my college friends ripping through RR64 over many a drink. The game is smooth and enjoyable. I'm fucking pumped to relive that feeling with the DS, only now with 6-players in the mix.

The point we're trying to make is that it's not awesome gameplay wise, and in fact it sucks.
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Listen, no facts, no bullshit like that. We like the game. You don't. IGN, EGM and many other pubs loved the game (check Gamerankings and don't make me pull out RRV comparisons). But hell, the DS version is just more of the game, and I'm happy with that. Burnout doesn't offer me the arcade thrills I've longed for since the Rage Racer/RR64 days. The DS version fills that void.
 
Johnny Nighttrain said:
if you don't like classic Ridge Racer....well, more power to you i guess. but you're totally missing out man.
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I'd only be missing out if I never played it.

And even if I didn't play it (which I did play it... and at one point I even owned it), I don't feel that I'd be missing out on a game that is the virtual equivalent of dog shit. But that's just me being hyperbolic, I really do hate the gameplay of RR64.

evilromero said:
Listen, no facts, no bullshit like that. We like the game. You don't. IGN, EGM and many other pubs loved the game (check Gamerankings and don't make me pull out RRV comparisons). But hell, the DS version is just more of the game, and I'm happy with that. Burnout doesn't offer me the arcade thrills I've longed for since the Rage Racer/RR64 days. The DS version fills that void.
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Dude, be secure with your taste in videogames. Don't flip out, duder. Be secure that most people think it sucks shit with the power of retrospection, and it's as simple as that. If you like it, that's totally all that matters.
 
dark10x said:
You've got to be shitting me...

Ridge Racer V stands along with Outrun 2 as the best arcade racer this gen...
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It's good to know I'm still among friends here :)
 
Amir0x said:
I'd only be missing out if I never played it.

And even if I didn't play it (which I did play it... and at one point I even owned it), I don't feel that I'd be missing out on a game that is the virtual equivalent of dog shit. But that's just me being hyperbolic, I really do hate the gameplay of RR64.
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Which makes Ridge Racer and Revolution shit by your standards. RR64 pretty much took everything from those games and made it better.
 
Amir0x said:
I'd only be missing out if I never played it.

And even if I didn't play it (which I did play it... and at one point I even owned it), I don't feel that I'd be missing out on a game that is the virtual equivalent of dog shit. But that's just me being hyperbolic, I really do hate the gameplay of RR64.
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well, it's classic Ridge Racer in general man, no need to single out the DS port.

unless you know, you have nothing better to do than hate on systems.
 
evilromero said:
Which makes Ridge Racer and Revolution shit by your standards. RR64 pretty much took everything from those games and made it better.
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The original Ridge Racer and Revolution aren't any good by my standards. At the time, they seemed passable because it was still fairly early in the 3D arcade racing universe. But after playing a host of superior arcade racing games - including RRV - they simply don't meet the standards. When I played RR64, I had the power of perspective on my side. I played it, and it was complete garbage. And to say it 'made those games better' is tantamount to a joke; not only did it not improve, but in some aspects it was actually worse (visuals aside).

I liked a bunch of NES games back when they came out. But they simply don't hold up by todays standards. The same holds true of RR64, and apparantely this remains the case for RRDS.

Johnny Nighttrain said:
well, it's classic Ridge Racer in general man, no need to single out the DS port.

unless you know, you have nothing better to do than hate on systems.
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This is a thread ABOUT RRDS, there's no "singling" out going on here.
 
Well, Ridge Racer is rather dated now. No big difference between the cars, meager track selection, hit detection that makes your car grind to a halt, and no real need to powerslide other than to show off. I think the series really took off with the console only games.
 
Wario64 said:
http://www.gamespot.com/ds/driving/ridgeracerds/review.html

6.6

"It's safe to say that a lot of the players that are at least thinking about picking up Ridge Racer DS never actually played Ridge Racer 64 back on the N64, and even those players will most likely think that some of the gameplay mechanics and design work in Ridge Racer DS are from another time. It simply doesn't feel like a modern game, and while it may be a decent remake of an older game, it doesn't stand up to today's standards especially well. Even though players will get a kick out of the game's ludicrous take on drifting, Ridge Racer DS has too many flaws to stand out from the pack. "


Looks like it's better than the PSP version!...
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It has begun - :lol
 
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