Rage Racer Classic
PlayStation · Racing
R4: Ridge Racer Type 4
Certified classic
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1998 |
| Genre | Racing |
| Developer | Namco |
| Publisher | Namco |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Ridge Racer |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 20 |
Developed by Namco, R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 arrived on the PlayStation in 1998 as a racing game.
It landed about 3 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1998 include Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil 2 and Tomb Raider II. Among the 160 PS1 racing games in our database, it ranks #10 by legacy score.
It is part of the Ridge Racer series; on the PS1 you can also try Rage Racer, Ridge Racer Revolution and Ridge Racer. The series also appears on other systems with RR64: Ridge Racer 64 (N64). Namco also made Tekken 2, Ace Combat 3 and Air Combat for the PS1.
R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to race and compete
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the PS1's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a story or exploration rather than laps
What playing R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 is like
Racing games range from realistic driving to kart racers with weapons and shortcuts. Races are short, making them great for quick sessions and split-screen rivalries.
Tip for newcomers: Learn each track's racing line and braking points; in kart racers, item strategy matters as much as driving.
R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 cheats & codes
19 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark, Xploder). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Widescreen 16-9 | A706E458
10000E00 |
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R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 walkthroughs & guides
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Playing PS1 games today
PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 FAQ
When did R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 come out on the PS1?
R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 was released for the PlayStation in 1998.
Who made R4: Ridge Racer Type 4?
It was developed by Namco.
Is R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 multiplayer?
Yes. R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 supports up to 2 players.
How long does R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 take to play?
As a racing game, R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.