Ridge Racer 64

 Nintendo 64
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 30 Ratings

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  • Summary: Race into action with RR64! It's got all the fast-paced arcade action you've come to expect from the Ridge Racer name, plus extra features you've never seen before! Race with up to four players simultaneously on the same screen. Compete on never-before-seen tracks and witness amazing specialRace into action with RR64! It's got all the fast-paced arcade action you've come to expect from the Ridge Racer name, plus extra features you've never seen before! Race with up to four players simultaneously on the same screen. Compete on never-before-seen tracks and witness amazing special effects. You've never seen a Ridge Racer like this! Choose from 25 cars and race on 9 different courses.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Gaming Maxx
    97
    It took a while, but the N64 finally has a Ridge Racer title to call its own, and a very good one at that. RR64 is packing great sound, graphics, and just about everything else for the first one of the series on a Nintendo console.
  2. Nintendojo
    91
    It's insane to think that NST made this incredibly fast gaming engine from scratch. However, much like the sexual performance of most North American males, this game is fast and exciting but it just doesn't last. I'm sorry Nintendo but three variations and three mirrored tracks doesn't constitute nine tracks in total.
  3. Nintendorks
    90
    NST has taken a cherished racing series, added upon it's high marks, added some twists, including an excellent multiplayer feature and released it to harness the power of the N64. This is no mere port ladies and gentlemen, it's an amazing piece of work that even puts other Ridge Racer titles to shame.
  4. GameSpot
    84
    Ridge Racer 64 takes ideas from the first two Ridge Racer games and puts a new spin on them, introducing the arcade racer to the Nintendo 64 in a way that will interest even longtime fans of the series.
  5. GameShark
    82
    This is one of the first N64 racers where you can actually see down the road a bit. No turns or mountains pop up from nonexistence to halt your speed. The framerate is very smooth and consistent throughout the courses, regardless of how much is going on in the race. Now that's something!
  6. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    80
    Nintendo's interpretation of Namco's signature racer is surprisingly good. [Jan 2004, p.189]
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  7. GamePro
    60
    RR64 has all the bouncing, sliding, and action of the original classic, which is all just old hat. The new cars, new tracks, and somewhat improved graphics can't get this game beyond its quirky and outdated controls.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. MarkusZ
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    Best Ridge Racer game ever! Super fast and great controls! Didn't stop playing until I had 100%
  2. FoxFelps
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    O melhor game de corrida do N64 fácil! Visuais incriveis, Carros variados, pistas espetaculares, trilha sonora impecavel, Musica temaO melhor game de corrida do N64 fácil! Visuais incriveis, Carros variados, pistas espetaculares, trilha sonora impecavel, Musica tema imprecionante, de longe um dos melhores jogos de corrida que ja joguei.… Expand
  4. edwardnintendo8
    Mar 13, 2021
    10
    Its a really fun game and its easily my favourite ridge racer game. .
  5. skymati18
    Nov 5, 2015
    9
    Increible un juego divertidisimo y con graficos increibles para la epoca de nintendo 64 ,carreras locas,competidores desafiantes,variedad deIncreible un juego divertidisimo y con graficos increibles para la epoca de nintendo 64 ,carreras locas,competidores desafiantes,variedad de coches y de circuitos increibles
    Recomendado    … Expand
  6. Strykersweez
    Sep 1, 2022
    9
    The Ridge Racer series is one of my favorite video game series. The controls are much easier to handle than some of the other race car driving games.
  7. Yojimbo2015
    Jan 17, 2023
    7
    The classic Playstation arcade racer gets some additional cars and tracks for the N64 and it works well. The collision detection is a littleThe classic Playstation arcade racer gets some additional cars and tracks for the N64 and it works well. The collision detection is a little jarring but otherwise a fun little tire-screecher.… Expand
  8. Zekester2097
    Aug 21, 2023
    4
    I don't know if any other other reviewers here have played the other Ridge Racer titles out there, namely the ones that Namco made, instead ofI don't know if any other other reviewers here have played the other Ridge Racer titles out there, namely the ones that Namco made, instead of Nintendo, but this game doesn't hold up. If you want to play a faithful Ridge Racer game, then this just isn't it. I'd argue that this feels like some slapped together racing game Nintendo licensed and put out there, just to say that the N64 has Ridge Racer on it.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#8 Best N64 Game of 2000
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#16 Most Discussed N64 Game of 2000
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#22 Most Shared N64 Game of 2000