It still feels bizarre and wrong for this new generation to have launched without somebody standing up on a stage and saying “RIIIIIIIIIIIIIDDDDGE RAAAAAAAAAAAACRRRRRRRRR!.” Well, there is indeed a new Ridge Racer coming this month. Don’t get excited just yet though.
It’s a mobile game. It’s coming later this month to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the ridge Racer Franchise which made its debut on arcade in 1993, and was there for the Japanese launch of the PlayStation in 1994.
Ridge Racer Slipstream is coming to mobiles on December 19th, and features 12 cars, 300 customisation possibilities, six perks, 10 tracks, 20 courses and 108 competitions across six Grand Prix series. It offers arcade and career single player options, and an 8 player online mutiplayer as well.
Here’s a trailer.
I’ve had just about enough of this trend of making mobile games from established franchises – especially because they tend to be pay-to-win, micro-transaction addled nonsense. This looks like just that sort of thing, with a terrible frame-rate and uninspired graphics.
It stings, almost as badly as Capcom;s 25th anniversary tribute to Mega Man, which also got a terrible mobile game release instead of the love he deserves.
Last Updated: December 4, 2013
Sir Rants-a-Lot Llew
December 4, 2013 at 15:34
*le sigh*
Why are they aiming so much at mobile gaming? Is it really that lucrative and worth while?
Admiral Chief of Souls
December 4, 2013 at 15:37
Maybe ask Gavin’s wife…
Sir Rants-a-Lot Llew
December 4, 2013 at 15:43
point
ToshZA
December 4, 2013 at 15:58
If my calculations are correct (I haven’t done any) then it is positively the most lucrative market in gaming.
RyseandRepeat
December 4, 2013 at 16:13
I am here! Sorry I am late. Been busy writing!
Sir Rants-a-Lot Llew
December 5, 2013 at 07:51
lol thanx
Johan du Preez
December 4, 2013 at 16:17
Because they dont have to worry about quality and the mobile users embrace micro transactions where PC and Console gamers shy away from them.
TiMsTeR1033
December 4, 2013 at 15:40
THANK GOD! I really didn’t want to see another piece of shit Ridge Racer game coming out, esp on PS4 I mean It could look pretty but ultimately a kak game every single RR was kak.
Umar Seeker of Truth
December 4, 2013 at 15:57
Not every single one
TiMsTeR1033
December 4, 2013 at 16:00
EVERY single one…
Umar Seeker of Truth
December 4, 2013 at 16:01
Nope, Not EVERY single
TiMsTeR1033
December 4, 2013 at 16:01
To you maybe… Was not the best Racing game series thats for sure…
Umar Seeker of Truth
December 4, 2013 at 16:02
Ridge Racer was an extremely popular Racing series, it did however fall into obscurity
Sageville
December 4, 2013 at 16:21
Neva heard of it till this topic…
ElimiNathan
December 4, 2013 at 15:44
This looks amazing……Not
Umar Seeker of Truth
December 4, 2013 at 15:57
Poor Reiko 🙁 ………………
Stephen Snook
December 4, 2013 at 16:18
Aw. and ridge racer 7 was so good =(
Johan du Preez
December 4, 2013 at 16:19
I loved Ridge Racer in the arcades but never seem to get into any of the console versions
oVg
December 4, 2013 at 17:28
Yip. It is confirmed, that giddy glee of arcade excitement every time a console is launched has left the building.
Those days when one heard RIIIIIIIIIDGE RAAAAAAAAACER!!!!! You knew it was the start of an exciting generation.
I think the Nintendo Wii U had the most fresh and successful NEXT GEN launch.
CypherGate
December 5, 2013 at 09:12
Rave Racer in the arcades were the best best. The pumping soundtrack combined with addictive gameplay made me come back and load it full of tokens!