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R4: Ridge Racer Type 4: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 (1998): what the game is about, platforms, developer and rating, in one evergreen guide.

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R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 (1998) is a racing video game developed by Namco, available on PS3, Android, PS1, PSP. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 88/100 on IGDB.

What is R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 about?

R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 is the fourth game in the Ridge Racer series. It includes eight tracks (with reverse variants, for a total of 16 layouts) and 321 vehicles, all of which are fictional. This iteration was one of the first PlayStation titles to feature Gouraud shading on polygons, giving the game a visual depth that was previously missing. It was also the first Ridge Racer game on the system to feature two-player split-screen mode and offered two different driving models.

Key details

R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 was released in 1998 and supports single player, multiplayer, split screen. Platforms: PS3, Android, PS1, PSP. Developer: Namco.

Should you play R4: Ridge Racer Type 4?

With a 88/100 aggregate score, R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 ranks among the best-reviewed games in its genre and is widely considered a must-play.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of game is R4: Ridge Racer Type 4?

R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 is a racing game by Namco, released in 1998.

What platforms is R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 on?

R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 is available on PS3, Android, PS1, PSP.

Is R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 good?

R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 has an aggregate score of 88/100 from critics and players on IGDB.

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