Ridge Racer (World, RR2 Ver.B)

Experience thrilling, high-speed racing action in Namco’s Ridge Racer. Released in arcades in 1993, this single-player driving game puts you behind the wheel of a sports car as you navigate a winding track divided into distinct sections that become available to explore. The gameplay centers around mastering "power sliding"—drifting through corners with precision—a technique crucial for achieving faster times and outmaneuvering computer opponents. Ridge Racer utilizes polygon graphics, then considered cutting-edge technology, to create a sense of speed and depth as you race against the clock or challenge AI drivers. The game’s distinctive visual style and tight controls made it an immediate hit in arcades. A full set of arcade controls—steering wheel, accelerator, and brake—provide a truly immersive racing experience. This version, labeled RR2 (World) VER.B, includes a unique three-screen configuration for an even more expansive sense of speed and scale. Ridge Racer served as the foundation for a long-running series that would eventually find its way to home consoles and portable systems.