• Publisher: Namco
  • Release Date: Dec 9, 2003
Metascore
66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 35 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 35
  2. Negative: 2 out of 35
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  1. Edge Magazine
    40
    For a title trying hard to inject personality into the genre, the experience feels irreparably mechanical. There's plenty of variety in terms of racing categories and machinery, but the overall lack of involvement is inexcusable. [Feb 2004, p.102]
  2. There's abundant animated cleavage for the truly desperate. However, the heart of the game - the actual driving - is outclassed in every aspect. Don't bother. [PSM2]
User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Negative: 2 out of 11
  1. Jul 15, 2023
    8
    The Ridge Racer V engine gets the Gran Turismo treatment introducing real cars, real tracks and a series of challenges as well as a careerThe Ridge Racer V engine gets the Gran Turismo treatment introducing real cars, real tracks and a series of challenges as well as a career mode. Not as anal in its attention to detail as the GT games, but is more fun to play as a result. A good compromise between realism and arcade sensibilities. Full Review »
  2. Jun 3, 2023
    5
    the shower scene.

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  3. Dec 19, 2018
    9
    It's about time I finally can play a rigid racer game on my Nintendo GameCube for the 1st time!