Forearm Star
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...My demo...has no demo!
WHAT THE FUCK
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Ridge Racer (Vita) |OT| The Death of a Once Great Franchise
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I bet you anything it has to do with the filter they use for it. Just give me my crisp colorful graphics like RR7 please.
Well uh, you can.
Yeah I just realized this, my bad.
Ben Morales
Member
Just played a quick race on the PSP 3000 with the latest firmware. No stutter. Then I suddenly remembered I actually have 6.60 Pro B10 installed. So my clock speed is set to 333mhz. I changed it back to the default 266mhz and guess what? That stutter came back! XD
So it seems the Vita emulates PSP games at 333mhz since Ridge Racer runs smooth as butter on it.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
Ben Morales
Member
It is 646 MB.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
Damn, that's a freebie!
I'll test this out later on mine, but thanks for the info.
DenogginizerOS
BenjaminBirdie's Thomas Jefferson
Online racing with Vita trumps all that for me.
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
Interesting. It seemed to be smooth and definitely 60. I've noticed micro stuttering on PC but here on the Vita, it's great. Has this been a known issue with the PSN version on PSP or is this on Vita too? It was super smooth for me, that's why I ask.
DenogginizerOS
BenjaminBirdie's Thomas Jefferson
SAN JOSE, Calif., (March 13th, 2012) – Leading video game publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., today announced RIDGE RACER® is now available in North America for the PlayStation®Vita system. The classic series is reborn as a glorious, high-definition handheld online experience that will keep fans racing across the finish line in a global competition to be the world’s best racer.
In RIDGE RACER® for the PlayStation®Vita system, players will experience the stunning graphics that utilize the full power of PS®Vita alongside dynamic audio and white-knuckle races against players from all over the world. Players will also be amazed by the sheer unbeatable thrill and satisfaction of conquering a tight corner at hair-raising speed with their new console in hand. Along with the full game’s release, an exclusive application for the PlayStation®Vita system will also be available for free to download featuring an interactive audio and video experience that will give fans a unique taste of this bold and glimmering entry into the RIDGE RACER® world.
“For nearly two decades, RIDGE RACER® has been one of the most thrilling, high-speed racing franchises in video games,” said Carlson Choi, VP of Marketing for NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. “Today, with the series’ debut on the all-new PlayStation®Vita in North America, fans will be able to enjoy the next level of excitement in this longtime gaming tradition, along with free access to a host of premium additional downloadable content while supplies last for gamers that can’t wait to get behind the wheel.”
At launch and while supplies last, fans who buy the retail version of RIDGE RACER® for PS®Vita will find a code inside the box for a free RIDGE RACER Gold Pass which allows fans to download a wealth of extra premium DLC content completely for free. The same Gold Pass is also available to all fans who purchase the digital version of the game on PlayStation®Network no later than April 30th, 2012. It will also be available for purchase on the PlayStation®Store for $7.49 for all other players to enjoy. The RIDGE RACER Gold Pass will let players download the following DLC content as soon as they become available after the game’s launch.
• Five additional machines: PROMESSA, ELENIE, DIGNISTAR, FATALITA and MELTFIRE
• Three additional courses: Old Central, Sunset Heights and Lost Ruins
• Two music tracks: NEW SONGS PACK 01
• One new extended music mix: LONG MIX BGM 01
Later this Spring, players still looking for more content will be able to purchase the RIDGE RACER Silver Pass which gives access to an additional three machines, three courses, and other BGM packs available for the unbeatable value price of $6.99.
• Three additional machines: RC410, EVOLVER, WISDOM
• Three additional courses: Oceanfront Cruise Way, Redstone Thunder Road, Silver Mountain Skyway
• Two music tracks: NEW SONGS PACK 02
• One extended music mix: LONG MIX BGM 02
In RIDGE RACER® for the PlayStation®Vita system, players will experience the stunning graphics that utilize the full power of PS®Vita alongside dynamic audio and white-knuckle races against players from all over the world. Players will also be amazed by the sheer unbeatable thrill and satisfaction of conquering a tight corner at hair-raising speed with their new console in hand. Along with the full game’s release, an exclusive application for the PlayStation®Vita system will also be available for free to download featuring an interactive audio and video experience that will give fans a unique taste of this bold and glimmering entry into the RIDGE RACER® world.
“For nearly two decades, RIDGE RACER® has been one of the most thrilling, high-speed racing franchises in video games,” said Carlson Choi, VP of Marketing for NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. “Today, with the series’ debut on the all-new PlayStation®Vita in North America, fans will be able to enjoy the next level of excitement in this longtime gaming tradition, along with free access to a host of premium additional downloadable content while supplies last for gamers that can’t wait to get behind the wheel.”
At launch and while supplies last, fans who buy the retail version of RIDGE RACER® for PS®Vita will find a code inside the box for a free RIDGE RACER Gold Pass which allows fans to download a wealth of extra premium DLC content completely for free. The same Gold Pass is also available to all fans who purchase the digital version of the game on PlayStation®Network no later than April 30th, 2012. It will also be available for purchase on the PlayStation®Store for $7.49 for all other players to enjoy. The RIDGE RACER Gold Pass will let players download the following DLC content as soon as they become available after the game’s launch.
• Five additional machines: PROMESSA, ELENIE, DIGNISTAR, FATALITA and MELTFIRE
• Three additional courses: Old Central, Sunset Heights and Lost Ruins
• Two music tracks: NEW SONGS PACK 01
• One new extended music mix: LONG MIX BGM 01
Later this Spring, players still looking for more content will be able to purchase the RIDGE RACER Silver Pass which gives access to an additional three machines, three courses, and other BGM packs available for the unbeatable value price of $6.99.
• Three additional machines: RC410, EVOLVER, WISDOM
• Three additional courses: Oceanfront Cruise Way, Redstone Thunder Road, Silver Mountain Skyway
• Two music tracks: NEW SONGS PACK 02
• One extended music mix: LONG MIX BGM 02
Shame on you.
DenogginizerOS
BenjaminBirdie's Thomas Jefferson
When I judge a racing game, my number one priority for enjoyment is the thrill I get while racing. The heart-pounding thrill of high-speed precision being a split-second away from finishing behind the person chasing me is pretty rare nowadays. In fact, I think the last time I genuinely felt that kind of thrill was with Moto GP on the Xbox in 2006. Until now. Ridge Racer for the Vita has come along and scratched an itch I have been having for quite a while. Despite the track number being lower than average releases, they are all quite good (and pretty much unique in Reverse). Despite the car number being low, the game has a very accesible garage that allows you to upgrade and paint these cars in very unique ways thus giving you plenty of ways to express yourself. The online racing against people from all over the world has been relatively devoid of connection issues (a fact that is overlooked when you consider most games nowadays with an online focus are plagued at launch with a myriad of issues). So, while it is not a typical entry in the series, it does do an excellent job in providing a racing experience that few have matched recently. And considering I have already logged close to 9 hours in gameplay since last Friday, it has become my most played, most enjoyed Vita game (and I own 12 games).
They are on the store.
I have the red "You purchased this" icon next to the gold pass on the store but the download button isn't there like it is for the game itself.
Edit: Nevermind, I have to download them all individually.
djSyndrome
Member
And I thought downloading the 25 individual UFRA events in RR7 was bad :\
you don't need to download the pass, just the individual items.
There's two cars, but only Old Central by way of courses. Should there be more? (EU Store).
djSyndrome
Member
In the US? That would require ESRB certification and Namco giving two fucks about their fanbase.
sechsterangriff
Member
It's supposed to be available on the 30th, but some of the content is already available.
There are also a ton of DLC packs with music from previous RR games.
DenogginizerOS
BenjaminBirdie's Thomas Jefferson
The "Planetary League" combined with the interconnectedness of Online Race results, Ghost Race results, Spot Race results, and the upgrade options you buy give this game an almost MMORPG campaign experience. As others have said, if you can't play this game online, don't buy it, but buy the PSP version. However, if you have access to WiFi, you may find a lot here to love.
DenogginizerOS
BenjaminBirdie's Thomas Jefferson
Reminds me of Chromehounds. There were very passionate comments on both sides then, too.
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
Just to reiterate on this as I played it some more now. No slowdown, smooth 60fps with no stuttering. I'm not sure if this is an issue with the DD version running on PSP but on Vita, it's perfect. The only thing it lacks is AA but this is a launch PSP game we're talking about. Other than that, yeah, it's awesome. 50 cars, 24 tracks, a proper career mode, more music, more modes, 8p ad hoc with adhoc party support, and it's a solid 60fps. On the OLED screen there is no ghosting which I remember practically every PSP game having. Not that it stopped me from acing every race like I did back on PSP launch.
I'm not trying to tell anyone how to spend their money but RR PSP is also only 15 dollars while you're paying as little as 25 for what I would almost classify as a demo if there was one for RR PSP. I mean the RR Vita release would almost qualify as the demo for the PSP version. I think that says it right ><
I'm glad that the free content is coming but it's paltry. If folks are still going to buy it then that's fine. I am glad that it's been rated down because frankly, the whole release has been handled so poorly and not fitting for a flagship Ridge Racer game. The demo was insult to injury.
DenogginizerOS
BenjaminBirdie's Thomas Jefferson
Now that I think about it, for $40, I can have Ridge Racer PSP for an offline experience, and RR Vita for an online/offline experience. Tempting....
Yep couldnt agree more, was fun this morning with giantbomb on while grinding some cr on rr.
Lord Error
Insane For Sony
Crap man, that demo is fantastic piece of work, and you guys are just jerks (OK, admittedly, Namco are dumb for making people think the interactive piece of art is a demo for a game)
Does the full game have the music from the demo? If so, I'm buying it. Love that music to pieces.
Does the full game have the music from the demo? If so, I'm buying it. Love that music to pieces.
chickdigger802
Banned
So with the game being the size of a generous demo( actually I think ME3 demo might have more stuff to do in sp and mp), what's on the demo?
Lord Error
Insane For Sony
The demo is more like a scene demo with some interaction. It's a sequence of scenes synchronized to a music, and you can 'mix' the music and the visuals with swiping. It's not a demo for a game, it's more like something "The Bullet" interactive demo that was made for KZ2.
Wonko_C
Member
Hopefully they keep this pattern of releasing "passes". A trio of cars and tracks with some new music added in for $7 is more enticing to me than buying individual tracks or cars for possibly more money. If the game tops at $50 total with subsequent packs and ends up with at least 15 reversible tracks then it'll be just like any other full-fledged game, just released in bite-sized chunks. (Wipeout 2048 has only 10 tracks, they're not reversible and no one felt ripped off with that game, and for good reason: it's damn great.)
I normally hate pre-planned DLC but I'm kinda liking this business model when done right. The Mexican version of Starcraft 2 pulled off something slightly similar: Pay less than half of the game to play it for 6 months, then if you want to keep playing pay the rest. Super Stardust Delta is another good example: I didn't pay for the full $15 pack but I think I got my money's worth as it is. I feel the same way about Ridge Racer, except I'm planning on buying subsequent passes if they're priced right. (Bronze pass next? hehe)
At least Wipeout had new courses, and it is still 5 more courses than RR, and that's with the gold pass. I've played the shit out of these courses already. I can't believe people are defending this business model.
I found downloading the music via PS3 to be less painful. Either way, for 62 music tracks, I guess it's worth it. Even with the silver pass, the game is $32 for 9 tracks, 13 cars and a truckload of music tracks.
I don't care much for a proper campaign mode, and in fact find the online and ghost modes to be actually more exciting, so I'm pretty content with the game.
I don't care much for a proper campaign mode, and in fact find the online and ghost modes to be actually more exciting, so I'm pretty content with the game.
I really hope this ends up on the EU store, it sounds awesome.
I reckon I'm going to crack and buy the game. I don't approve of the structure particularly but I need me some Ridge Racer.
DenogginizerOS
BenjaminBirdie's Thomas Jefferson
I find the quality of racing supersedes the fact these are old courses. I still love to watch F1 races at the same old tracks because what happens on them is what matters most.
Hawk269
Member
lol..why?
I am not saying that it is still a fun game, especially on-line, but those that bought the game and then realized "after" that there really is no single player campaign and there are only 3 tracks is there own fault for not looking into it.
I know some swear how "fun" the on-line is and while I agree that the social aspect of playing a racing game on-line is fantastic (it is my favorite genre), the lack of tracks long term is severely dissapointing. To put it in a comparitive way, it is like saying a 1 on 1 on-line fighter is great online, but there are only 4 characters to choose from, when the average fighter has 16-24 and up characters.
Fun or not...anyone with a sense at all would agree that the supplied 3 tracks, plus the free 3 additional tracks for $30.00 is kind of a rip-off...then they announce a few more cars and 3 more tracks for "AN INCREDIBLE $6.99" is basically a slap in the face. That would bring the game to a total of 9 tracks, which still pales and even with 3 original tracks, 2 dlc packs bring a total of 9 tracks it still ranks as one of racings least feature pack games as far as tracks are concerned.
To put it into perspective...the original arcade Daytona USA had 3 tracks and how long ago was that?
Psy-Phi
Member
Asking for new tracks in a Ridge game is odd to me. If you're a fan of Ridge Racer, you want the same old tracks, that's part of what makes up Ridge Racer.
The only thing I'm wary about on the Vita version is single player. I bought Ridge Racer twice on the PS1, with just a handful of tracks and a gaggle of cars. But doing the races, trying to get the White Angel/Black Devil car was exhilarating and kept me coming back.
Online races will be awesome, so I think I'm going to buy it, but really...I can't find any information on single player. Is there a grand prix option or does it not exist.
The only thing I'm wary about on the Vita version is single player. I bought Ridge Racer twice on the PS1, with just a handful of tracks and a gaggle of cars. But doing the races, trying to get the White Angel/Black Devil car was exhilarating and kept me coming back.
Online races will be awesome, so I think I'm going to buy it, but really...I can't find any information on single player. Is there a grand prix option or does it not exist.
DenogginizerOS
BenjaminBirdie's Thomas Jefferson
Daytona USA is older and $10 on XBL. That gets you three tracks and a few cars. I think Ridge Racer Vita provides a better experience overall and with more DLC on the way, the pricing for the Vita version will turn out to be a better overall package.
Kai Dracon
Writing a dinosaur space opera symphony
Daytona is a raw arcade game designed to be played as it is. Personally, I feel the structure of Ridge Racer's progression and grinding hurt it. But I'm not focused on playing online, so the quality of its online play wasn't a saving grace for me unfortunately.
Hawk269
Member
In reading that press release they said that there would be 3 tracks available for DLC. I just checked and only 2 tracks are up. Where is the 3rd? Even though I distain the fact that for $30.00 it only has 3 tracks and then a code for 3 more and cars having to take up room on a memory card instead of it being on the cart as it should. But, I just got a $10.00 coupon from Best Buy and for $20.00 it is a bit more tolerable....just a bit though.
But any news on this "3rd track"? And am I correct in that the tracks are not in reverse mode? If so, here comes the amazing value "reverse mode" for only $6.99 DLC!
But any news on this "3rd track"? And am I correct in that the tracks are not in reverse mode? If so, here comes the amazing value "reverse mode" for only $6.99 DLC!
Xander51
Member
The third track is coming in a couple of weeks. You can play the tracks in reverse mode already in Spot Races. Just click the little icon that looks like a circle with an arrow at the top of it when selecting a track.
I bought this last night and it is okay, but not spectacular. I like that you can remix the music a little in the saved replays with the rear touch, but it's not as fun as that crazy demo. If this had been any more expensive I'd be bummed out.
I bought this last night and it is okay, but not spectacular. I like that you can remix the music a little in the saved replays with the rear touch, but it's not as fun as that crazy demo. If this had been any more expensive I'd be bummed out.