Nintendo Switch 2

Arcade Archives 2: Ridge Racer

System
Nintendo Switch 2
User Rating
6.8/10 (27 ratings)
Release Date
5th Jun 2025
No. of Players
1 (Single Player)
Genre
Driving, Drifting, Racing
Publisher
HAMSTER
Developer
Namco
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About

“RIDGE RACER” is a racing game released by NAMCO (Bandai Namco Entertainment) in 1993.

Experience the essence of virtual reality with the 3D CG system, “System 22.” This title offers four game modes, including three difficulty levels—Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced—as well as Time Trial (T.T.), where you compete one-on-one against a rival car to achieve the best time. Additionally, a DX version featuring support for an H-shifter and clutch is also included.

Reviews 1

Nintendo Life said:

While it lacks the additional content seen in the PS1 port, the original arcade iteration of Ridge Racer remains a landmark release in the history of the racing genre, and it's just as gripping and playable today as it was back in 1993. The ability to compete for high scores online adds massively to this version's staying power, and while its long-term appeal does have a fairly low ceiling, it's easily worth the modest asking price just to experience the primal satisfaction you get from pulling off a perfect power slide.

Here's hoping Hamster brings Ridge Racer 2 and Rave Racer to the Arcade Archives 2 range in the future.

8/10

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