Ridge Racer DS

 DS
  • Publisher: Namco
  • Release Date: Dec 7, 2004
User Score
6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. JL
    Mar 25, 2005
    6
    Just an okay game!!! Graphics where primitive and the game has bad collision detection. Music was just okay and the sound affects were nothing special to talk about. Wished Nintendo included nitro like in Namco's PSP release of Ridge Racer.
  2. TimL.
    Mar 3, 2005
    5
    Kind of entertaining, but difficult to play for any length of time due to the small screen and primitive controls. The touch screen is largely useless though I guess they had to do something with it.
  3. BillB.
    Apr 5, 2005
    10
    I loved the playstation game but the DS one is awesome.
  4. MaxM.
    Aug 25, 2005
    6
    The speed in this game is the best part but the lack of different tracks (only 3 different places), modes, and weak AI oppenents brings this game down. However, you are able to play against 6 friends with one cart.
  5. GoombaJMR
    Jun 18, 2013
    5
    Not the best game...and clearly needs some more work put into it. The graphics are blocky, collision scripts are mostly likely broken in some way, and the quality of the overall game is not high. Could be better like the 3DS successor

    Gameplay is rather poor with poor collision detection, bad turning mechanics, and poor AI. The Music is a decent mix of dance music from recent years    Not the best game...and clearly needs some more work put into it. The graphics are blocky, collision scripts are mostly likely broken in some way, and the quality of the overall game is not high. Could be better like the 3DS successor

    Gameplay is rather poor with poor collision detection, bad turning mechanics, and poor AI.
    The Music is a decent mix of dance music from recent years
    Presentation is blocky and very disorganized, while the length is rather long...
    You won't find much to do afterwards though, maybe wireless multiplayer

    Gameplay: 6/10
    Story: N/A
    Music: 8/10
    Presentation: 4.5/10
    Length: 7/10
    Overall: 6/10    … Expand
  6. AlphaBomb
    May 28, 2014
    8
    How can this game have a lower score than ridge racer 64. ITS THE SAME GAME. But this is handheld so why have it low on this list? Its a cool classic style ridge racer that the fans should play!

Awards & Rankings

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#7 Best DS Game of 2004
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#9 Most Discussed DS Game of 2004

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
63

Mixed or average reviews - based on 35 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 35
  3. Negative: 5 out of 35
  1. GamePro
    60
    The outcome: a lesson in how not to use the touch screen in games. You'll immediately feel like you're in a round of bumper cars as you automatically swerve from side to side. You literally have no control in this manner.
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  2. Cheat Code Central
    80
    A solid racing game that looks good and sounds fantastic while offering a real challenge!
  3. GameSpy
    70
    Some will scoff at the game's seemingly wacky control schemes and twitchy vehicle handling, but those who enjoy arcade racers will likely find something to enjoy here.
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