News: Ridge Racer 6

October 28, 2005, 05:14 AM

by chazumaru, via Namco -
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Ridge Racer 6 had been quite discrete lately for a game that's supposed to drive (hoho) the Xbox 360's launch in Japan on December 10th. Namco finally updated the official website with numerous images (that can also be found on Game Watch) and information. Five new tracks were revealed for a total of ten, and as some first elements hinted, the game will come back to Rave City for at least one track. We already know the main single player mode will be organized around missions à la the Soul series - with different and/or hidden missions depending on your actions and results, so this time Namco developed on the online features. Up to ten players will race together and the "Nitro" option can be turned off for purists. An online ranking based on points will also serve to determine who is the best ridge racer, and the best replays will be downloadable by everyone - nothing jawdroppingly new in sight, unlike what Bizzare claims with PGR3's features. Otherwise the game looks more and more like a sequel to Ridge Racers on PSP: choices of textures and global design are pretty similar and, from our TGS impressions, the game plays almost exactly the same - although with an upgraded boost system and an arguably better control pad. A lot of previous (fictional) car brands and models are coming back in revised designs, such as the Age Abeille or the Kamata Fiera. Ridge Racer 6 is still scheduled as a worldwide launch title for the X360.