RIDGE RACER TYPE 4 – OVERVIEW AND KEY FEATURES

It's just too tempting. To slip behind the wheel of a car built for impossible speeds, with contours smooth as silk, and an engine revved up and eager for victory, begging to be unleashed onto the roads. To floor the pedal and pass everybody with the confidence of a winner. To take each hairpin bend with a lightning-fast reflex sending you into a calculated tailspin that pushes you round each corner and sends your mind burning for glory. To leave all opponents behind and fly across the finish line to take your rightful place as the Real Roots Racing Champion 1999…

R4 will turn your head, break your heart and steal your soul…

R4 is the spectacular realisation of 2 years intensive work by the Namco Japan programming teams. It represents the finest in sleek, adrenaline-pumped race action with industry leading graphics and enhanced Ridge Racer-style gameplay. The game offers the player multiple play styles, which include the following modes:

Grand Prix Mode: The centrepiece mode of R4, the Grand Prix mode allows you to join a racing team and follow the race circuit with all the stats and feedback from team members. There are 4 levels of difficulty in this mode, ranging from Easy to Expert. Each level of difficulty offers new challenges to the die-hard racer, including larger track extensions and game options. There are 4 racing teams, each with 11 cars to eventually gain access to during the season.

VS Battle: A stunning 2-player mode that is as visually strong as single player mode. Each player can also load cars they've won in the Grand Prix to use in VS Battle mode.

Time Trial: For ‘lap hounds’ who strive to be the best, Time Trial mode offers you the chance to pick any of your cars in a race against the clock over all courses. You can also open up a Reverse Mode on the time trials after successful completion of certain Grand Prix objectives.

Extra Trial: This mode allows you to face off against one of the best drivers in the game. A one-on-one speed fest that makes you beat the top driver and his car from your team. This is a bonus mode earned through victory in the Grand Prix.

"RIDGE RACER HI-SPEC. DEMO"
R4 also includes an additional game disc, the RIDGE RACER HI-SPEC. DEMO, which takes the Time Attack Time Trial modes from the original Ridge Racer game and runs them at 50 frames per second, doubling the resolution, bringing greater smoothness and sharper graphics than in the original game. 

PRINCIPLE GAME FEATURES

•	The market leader in racing returns for a brand new season – exclusive to PlayStation® 

•	Compete in the Real Racing Roots '99 Grand Prix, go head-to-head in the VS 2-player mode or enter the ultimate test of skill in the Time Trials

•	Dazzling high resolution graphics and incredible lighting effects, including tail-light blurring, spot lighting and reflective car surfaces

•	Stunning 2 player split-screen mode

•	8 stunning tracks set over Japan, New York and California

•	45 unique cars that redefine the word ‘speed’, and over 300 possible car variations via colour combinations and handling parameters

•	In-game decal maker lets you customise your vehicles

•	Ultra cool audio tracks including drum and bass, techno and garage styles

•	Also contains bonus disc featuring the Ridge Racer Hi-Spec Demo – the original Ridge Racer presented at double the frame rate and with improved graphics

•	Available as stand-alone or in a limited edition combo pack with the unique Jogcon, the latest Controller from NAMCO

•	NAMCO and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe are proud to announce the inclusion of analog control for the European release of RIDGE RACER TYPE 4. Now you can enjoy both the sensational DUAL SHOCK™ vibration effects AND precision analog control.

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Developer:  Namco   Genre: Arcade Racing    No of Players: 1-2
Peripherals: Analog Controller (DUAL SHOCK), Memory Card, neGcon, JoGcon