R: Racing Evolution

 PlayStation 2
  • 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. Mixed: 25 out of 35
  3. Negative: 2 out of 35
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  1. Worth Playing
    89
    If you were trying to decide on a racer before "GT4," I would say that this is the title for you if you are looking for a solid single-player game. If you're in the market for a good multiplayer racer, I would suggest "Need For Speed Underground."
  2. XGP Gaming
    85
    I learned early that when Namco puts a racing game together, you need to treat it as if E. F. Hutton had just given financial tips; pay attention and rush out to experience it for yourself.
  3. TotalGames.net
    84
    Looks, sounds and plays every bit as good as "Gran Turismo 3" while bringing some great new additions to the genre.
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  5. Gaming Age
    83
    A great simulation racer that does almost everything well. The Racing Life mode is too short and the rally racing can be unforgiving. But the pressure sensitive gameplay, realistic AI, and event challenges round out a great race package that’s tough to pass.
  6. Play Magazine
    83
    The intimacy, the almost Zen-like relationship with the track is not here. Even so, I would be a fool to call this game anything other than great. [Jan 2004, p.60]
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  7. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    80
    The notion of a story-driven racing game is definitely something I'm getting used to, and after an initial feeling of resistance, I have to say the game got to be quite fun...It's not the greatest racer ever made, but it is pretty darn good.
  8. eToychest
    80
    Touchy controls and a story mode that is over almost before it begins are the most glaring oversights to this game. However, the realistic AI, wonderfully stylish presentation, and overall fun to be had with R: Racing more than make up for any shortcomings.
  9. GameSpy
    75
    Tries too hard to appeal to all types of racing fans, without ever feeling like a complete experience.

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 2 out of 11
  1. Yojimbo2015
    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. VarVarJeg
    Jun 3, 2023
    5
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  3. FNaF
    Dec 19, 2018
    9
    It's about time I finally can play a rigid racer game on my Nintendo GameCube for the 1st time!
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