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[Vespa]

Interested in checking this out now, automatically assumed it would be bad and can definitely relate to the qualms people have in this game bearing the the Ridge Racer title.

I'll have to tell my brain that this isn't the Ridge Racer I know and love, much how I had to do the same for Burnout Paradise which was a good game but nothing like my all time favourite entry in the franchise, Burnout 2.


I know there's a lot of love for RR 6, 7 and the psp games but for me the Nitro/Boost system just isn't my cup of tea and the art direction for those games also falls short (imo) against the three kings:

*Salute*

 

[Keyser Soze]

This this this. You put this into words that I could not. It might be a great game, but the name implies it's something it's not I think. My biggest concern is that if this does really well, it'll kill off the mainline Ridge Racer games. I'm sure there will be plenty of people who are fine with that, but it's one of my favorite series. The last couple haven't been as good, but V, 7, and Ridge Racers 2 PSP are all fantastic.

After remaking the same game for the past ten years, it is crazy to think Namco will stop for any reason.

The bad RR will still be fine, and it will most certainly pop up again when Wii U launches, and the new PS3 and 360 launches.

 

[Mr. Pointy]

Fucking bought.

I do hope this is successful, though I also hope we still get OG Ridge Racer games from time to time.

 

[ShineALight]

This was completely off my radar, I am now in for the PC version.

 

[Acquiescence]

That's a promising start. I don't know anything about this game - is it like Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit?

 

[Neuromancer]

That's a promising start. I don't know anything about this game - is it like Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit?

Not really since it takes place in an urban environment and you purposefully crash into stuff. Also, track editor:

http://youtu.be/LZpPTUCpt8E

 

[MightyHedgehog]

To those saying that the series best years were 10 years ago, that's not true, as a series fan I'm sorry to say this but RR Type 4 is overrated as hell, 30fps and the poorest handling on the whole franchise, RR7 is the definitive Ridge Racer experience.

That Namco went with an outside developer to reboot the series on consoles should tell people that there are probably no more Japanese-developed console RR titles due. The series is deader than dead, so if this doesn't take off, I think that's all she wrote for the franchise. And Rage Racer is still the best installment in the series, but that was in 1996.

 

[Data West]

That's a promising start. I don't know anything about this game - is it like Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit?

I think it's supposed to be more like Burnout with a map editor. That's what I've read, at least.

 

[daviyoung]

RR7 is the definitive Ridge Racer experience.

Ridge Racer 1 is the definitive Ridge Racer experience. At least you got to sit in a little car while you drove, or whatever you actually do in Ridge Racer.

 

[Keyser Soze]

That's a promising start. I don't know anything about this game - is it like Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit?

It's like this:

It has 49 events in its career, all of which are unique tracks

It has an track editor - which was used to build the on-disc tracks (so it technically has unlimited tracks)

If anything, it is a mix of Split/Second and Burnout - as you can kill buildings.

 

[edbrat]

wow this has gone from "I didn't even know you existed" to "ok pre-ordered" status in the space of a few mins. Watched some trailers and thanked my lucky stars us Euros get it by the weekend. Could this be the game to scratch the itch left behind by Blur*?!?!?!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IA6e4AsE5X8

* screw all haters, I loved Blur so much esp the online mp and there will never be a sequel

 

[Keyser Soze]

Official PS Magazine 7

Ridge Racer Unbounded is a good, solid racer, but not a great one. Its main problem is that it undeniably compares unfavourably with its closest competitors (it’s secondary problem is its grating soundtrack, but I’ll charitably let it off the standard -2 dubstep modifier). With a less inhibited approach to level design and slightly more refined handling its success would be less qualified. As it stands, if Ridge Racer is to continue with its bad boy image it needs to upsize across the board: bigger tracks, bigger destruction, bigger ambitions. After all, no true bad boy ever succeeded via half-measures. Just ask Tim Westwood.​

 

[true Gek]

I'm wrong or ther's also a Vita version?

 

[Neuromancer]

I'm wrong or ther's also a Vita version?

You're wrong (sorry). PS3, 360 and PC.

 

[Keyser Soze]

I'm wrong or ther's also a Vita version?

There is no Vita version. Bigbear commented on Twitter about this quite a few times

 

[SmokedMeat]

Ridge Racer (along with Namco's other big titles) have competely lost their status, and it's good to see Namco finally make an attempt at salvaging the franchise. Bugbear impressed me with Flatout, so it's good to see them given the keys to a bigger series. Had this been an internally developed Namco title, we'd be given the same cookie cutter game Namco's been pressing out for years. Instead we can look forward to a fresh start, and hopefully witness Ridge Racer get back on track to becoming a big name racing franchise again.

At the same time I've fallen in love with Ridge Racer all over again. I haven't touched the series since RR6 and RR PSP, but I recently picked up the 3DS title, and am enoying the heck out of it.

 

[Zomba13]

I was completely prepared to just ignore this game then I saw this thread and that track editor video.
It's coming to the PC too? Think I may have to get it.

 

[Acquiescence]

I think it's supposed to be more like Burnout with a map editor. That's what I've read, at least.

Well that's good - I adore the early Burnout games. As long as it's not like Paradise.

 

[AgentP]

Edge 9? Confirmed 7/10 on Metacritic.

Edit: Wow, the editor video was cool. Finally found something Paradise like after all these years.

 

[Arucardo]

And the best thing is, us europeans only have to wait three more days for the game.

My game is already in the mail .

 

[zoukka]

A friend of mine worked on the graphics department so I hope it's good.

 

[The Elite]

Well that's good - I adore the early Burnout games. As long as it's not like Paradise.

It isn't an open world environment so it isn't like Paradise.

Spoiler

Thank god

 

[Keyser Soze]

Well that's good - I adore the early Burnout games. As long as it's not like Paradise.

There is not big wrld to explore.

There are 49 uniquely made tracks in the game (made by the devs) - which makes up 49 single player events

Multiplayer can be played on those above tracks, or on a selection of tracks made by the community, made using the track editor (which is expansive - see video)

 

[Criminal Upper]

Well that's good - I adore the early Burnout games. As long as it's not like Paradise.

.

 

[Gravijah]

paradise haters you are.... LAME~

 

[7Th]

I'm just waiting for the Idolm@ster DLC.

 

[Jaded Alyx]

Does the PC version have split-screen?

 

[ctrayne]

.

 

[btkadams]

wtf? this is really surprising to be honest. i may have to check this out.

 

[V_Ben]

I'm on form today, didn't notice Keyser above me.

 

[ElFly]

Pretty hyped about this game, to be honest.

 

[sixteen-bit]

Official PS Magazine 7

Ridge Racer Unbounded is a good, solid racer, but not a great one. Its main problem is that it undeniably compares unfavourably with its closest competitors (it’s secondary problem is its grating soundtrack, but I’ll charitably let it off the standard -2 dubstep modifier). With a less inhibited approach to level design and slightly more refined handling its success would be less qualified. As it stands, if Ridge Racer is to continue with its bad boy image it needs to upsize across the board: bigger tracks, bigger destruction, bigger ambitions. After all, no true bad boy ever succeeded via half-measures. Just ask Tim Westwood.​

Wow, it published with that typo?

 

[Keyser Soze]

Does the PC version have split-screen?

No version has. Bugbear said on Twitter they focused on the Track Editor feature instead

 

[sparky2112]

OPM 7s? 360 lead platorm confirmed.

 

[Black_Stride]

YESYESYESYESYES.gif
By the way, if you're surprised about the score, watch this: http://youtu.be/LZpPTUCpt8E

The way GeoW made Horde modes staple in shooters.
Track Editors Standard in Arcade racers from now on confirmed.....this is heaven.
Day 1 if its on Steam Day 2 if i have to actually go to the shops to buy a physical copy

as said in the other thread, print this!

I hope someone actually makes a full version of this in the custom box art thread.
Damn actually im going to request that right now!

This is not a Ridge Racer game in the slightest....it is however the best racing game of 2012, so i dont really care what its called.

Heck was the Ridge Racer series still alive and kicking anyway?

P.S Who actually owned the Flatout name....cuz Empire Interactive died out didnt it, couldnt Namco Bandai have bought the rights to the name and saved the Flatout series?
Cuz FLatout 3 essentially killed the Flatout name....there really is no coming back from that garbage.

 

[Corto]

The editor video made me aware of this game. Didn't expect such high praise from Edge though. Nothing in particular made me have that assumption, just my own lukewarm expectation for the game. Guess I must try it then.

 

[Jaded Alyx]

No version has. Bugbear said on Twitter they focused on the Track Editor feature instead

...purchase canceledddd.....

 

[kanugo]

CVG Review - 6.4.

Solid, playable but ultimately uninspiring, Ridge Racer does its best to catch up with the pack - but it's built from used parts

Uppers

Varied career modes - racing, drifting, combat
The track creator is interesting

Downers

Disappointing lack of speed
Track design is uninspiring
Just one setting - a very orange city?!?

 

[PerZona]

Oh wow I'm really surprised at EDGE giving this game such a high score. But this game doesn't deserve the title of Ridge Racer though. It doesn't look like anything about the RR series at all.

That video featuring the map editor is pretty cool though. This is what the next Burnout game should be!

 

[The Elite]

CVG Review - 6.4.

The orange and the lack of speed are two things I've noticed.

 

[CrunchinJelly]

But this game doesn't deserve the title of Ridge Racer though.

Of course it doesn't... it's far too original for that.

Now, if was just a rehash of 10+ year old cars and tracks...

 

[sixteen-bit]

Quite the range so far.

 

[Sysgen]

Watched one of the developer videos. RRU looks to be a combination of RR / Flatout / Split Second and Trackmania.

Also: Please build in some type of anti cheat system because hackers will destroy your online community quickly.

 

[kanugo]

Quite the range so far.

Yeap, seems that way. Now let's see where the others scores will sit.

 

[op_ivy]

CVG Review - 6.4.

kind of an odd review, from what i've seen of the game, i disagree with the major complaints - which seem to be track variety, graphics, and speed. but the range of scores has me a bit more on the cautious side. maybe in the wake of the NA launch mishap a demo will come out to help me decide one way or another.

 

[LiK]

so are the review scores gonna keep going lower and lower?

 

[Fortinbras]

xgn.nl (Dutch): 8.5/10
http://translate.google.com/transla...xgn.nl/pc/review/34923/ridge-racer-unbounded/

 

[kanugo]

And another one:

Official PlayStation Magazine - 7/10.

Ridge Racer Unbounded is a good, solid racer, but not a great one. Its main problem is that it undeniably compares unfavourably with its closest competitors (it’s secondary problem is its grating soundtrack, but I’ll charitably let it off the standard -2 dubstep modifier). With a less inhibited approach to level design and slightly more refined handling its success would be less qualified. As it stands, if Ridge Racer is to continue with its bad boy image it needs to upsize across the board: bigger tracks, bigger destruction, bigger ambitions. After all, no true bad boy ever succeeded via half-measures. Just ask Tim Westwood.

EDIT: Damn it, already posted. Move along, nothing to see here.

 

[Keyser Soze]

Oh wow I'm really surprised at EDGE giving this game such a high score. But this game doesn't deserve the title of Ridge Racer though. It doesn't look like anything about the RR series at all.

That video featuring the map editor is pretty cool though. This is what the next Burnout game should be!

This continued to be the most idiotic statement I head this month, and get stupider every time it is brought up. I hear the same thing for Metal Gear Solid Rising.

...both games seem to be better than their main series counterparts.

At least the Resident Evil guys seem happy to accept their franchise is dead regardless of what it is called.

PS: That FIFA Street game brings shame on Europe

 

[1-D_FTW]

CVG Review - 6.4.

Just read that review. The thing that stood out to me was them complaining about how basic the track editor was. It really makes me question how much of the game they played. Because they harped on that point. And it appears that, for whatever odd reason, they've made the track editor be unlockable by progress. The unlocked and advanced editor looks very detailed.

Or maybe the game just isn't very good and they're right. But my spider senses are tingling on it. I really have legit questions as to how much of the actual game they played.