As promised, Riiiiiiidge Raaaaaacer 7 updates! [Update 1]
The Japanese magazine Famitsu posted some news about the upcoming Namco-Bandai title, Ridge Racer 7. A lot of the news was just rehashing the E3 information, but the new information comes in a description of the modes of play. There are a lot. Let's take a look:- Ridge State Grand Prix: the main mode of play. 160 races await you on 44 courses (22 if you don't count reversed courses... which you should, they're surprisingly different). Win races, earn new cars and parts.
- Online Battle: Online gaming fanatics main mode of play. Online races support 14 players. In addition to competitive racing, other options will include relay, team battle and pair time attack.
- Global Time Attack: face off against the world's racers, all trying to get the best time on any given course. You can also use split screen here and race with a buddy, teaming up for pair time attack.
- Arcade: standard play that supports two-player split screen.
- UFLA Special Event: events downloaded through the internet. Sounds promising!
- Machine Connector: customize your ride in this mode. From performance to visuals, it's all an option. Future stickers, parts, etc will be available for download.
- Ranking Browser: not really a mode of play, but you can see the rankings of the top players worldwide.
Fun stuff, huh? Still no actual screenshots or release date, but this is a pretty good indicator of what's to come. Cross your fingers for the Tokyo Game Show, racing fans!
[update: here are some game screenshots hot off the press guys! Looks gorgeous!]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
bub @ Sep 1st 2006 10:57AM
I really want to see this in action. I saw video of RR6 on xbox360 and the damn thing was skipping framerates. Totally annoying. I hope the developers don't allow that on this version.
Paul @ Sep 1st 2006 11:34AM
it looks like drifting will be included:
1) I will not buy any game that has that stupid shit in it
2) if you count a drifting course amoung the courses that is freakin ridiculous, thats like saying the bonus tubes in Mario were different levels.
ndoerr @ Sep 1st 2006 12:38PM
Paul -- the screen isn't from the game, more of a concept video. If drifting is included, it's probably a technique you can opt to use, but not necessary. No details on what the courses are, but if it's a technique, there will probably be a spot or two where it's advised to utilize it. Most of RR7 is still speculation, please don't dismiss it so quickly! Maybe they'll drop that idea altogether. It's still early.
chillski @ Sep 5th 2006 4:06AM
jeez what do u guy have against drifting????
in real life drifting is a big part of driving, i sincerely hope that they'd plan to include drifting in this game !!