

Gameplay is comprised of four modes, including Racing Life (Story Mode), Time Attack, Arcade, and Versus.
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R: Racing Evolution aspires to be Gran Turismo, not Ridge Racer, and while it succeeds in some respects - it does feature a fair amount of licensed cars and tracks, for instance - it falls well short of Sony's spectacular driving series for all sorts of reasons that we're going to detail. Gameplay Ridge Racer fans expecting a true sequel to their arcade-fast, drift-heavy franchise are in for a surprise at the very least and possibly a disappointment. Reward Point System allows for power-ups and unlocking new cars.In-game radio communications - incoming transmissions from crewmembers and rival drivers!.
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New "Interactive Driver AI System" enhances realistic racing situations.4 game modes including Racing Life (Story Mode), Time Attack, Arcade, and Versus.8 different racing styles, including GT, Rally, and Drag.14 tracks from real-world and fantasy locations.Licensed real-world vehicles allow for upgrades and modifications.And these aren't likely to be favorable comparisons. While on paper the idea might work, it won't stop Ridge Racer lovers and Namco fans alike from screaming bloody murder and making comparisons between R: Racing Evolution and the beloved Ridge Racers of past. Instead, the team best known for cool cars, fun tracks and techno music has ditched its racing roots and gone with something more akin to Sony's Gran Turismo. Regardless of the reason, the Ridge Racer team hasn't been working on a new drifting game for the last two years.

But maybe, just maybe Namco decided that sales dictated it was time to give Ridge Racer a break. Namco tells us that the Ridge team wanted to try something new, something out of the ordinary - that it "needed a break". Unfortunately, V wasn't as well-received as Namco (and Sony) would have hoped. Like the original, Ridge Racer V, also debuted with the appearance of a new Sony console, the PlayStation 2. To say the game has had its streak of popularity would be an understatement. The series has seen almost half-a-dozen arcade kits and six home versions (with one appearing on the N64).
