R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 Classic
PlayStation · Racing
Ridge Racer
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 (originally 1993) |
| Genre | Racing |
| Developer | Namco |
| Publisher | Namco |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Ridge Racer |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Developed by Namco, Ridge Racer arrived on the PlayStation in 1994 as a racing game. This PS1 release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1993.
It belongs to the PS1's earliest wave of games. Other notable PS1 releases from 1994 include King's Field, Motor Toon Grand Prix and Crime Crackers.
It is part of the Ridge Racer series; on the PS1 you can also try R4: Ridge Racer Type 4, Rage Racer and Ridge Racer Revolution. 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.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to race and compete
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a story or exploration rather than laps
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Ridge Racer 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.
Ridge Racer cheats & codes
38 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Joker Command | D01DCAFA
???? |
|---|---|
| Black Car | 800856D2
000C |
| Infinite time | 80136198
099F |
| More Speed | 80085770
07FF |
| More Acceleration | 80085782
00FF |
| Beginner Levelselect extra | 80085684
0005 |
Ridge Racer 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.
Ridge Racer FAQ
When did Ridge Racer come out on the PS1?
Ridge Racer was released for the PlayStation in 1994; the original game dates back to 1993.
Who made Ridge Racer?
It was developed by Namco.
Is Ridge Racer multiplayer?
No. Ridge Racer is a single-player game.
How long does Ridge Racer take to play?
As a racing game, Ridge Racer 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 Ridge Racer 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.