R: Racing Evolution

 Xbox
Metascore
67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
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  1. Official Xbox Magazine
    85
    Car models and framerates are superb, and some of the courses look great, but overally, you could be forgiven for thinking you'd turned on your PS2. [Jan 2004, p.60]
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  2. 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.
  3. 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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  5. GamePro
    80
    Solid play mechanics, combined with an in-depth story mode (complete with cinemas) and other play facets, give R a solid edge over the competition.
  6. 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.
  7. Game Chronicles
    79
    A unique racing experience that isn’t quite arcade and certainly not simulation. As long as you know what to expect going in you won’t be disappointed and you might even be a bit surprised.
  8. XboxAddict
    78
    I think Namco delivered a solid game, my additions would be the custom soundtrack feature and XBL capabilites.
  9. TeamXbox
    76
    Without a doubt the best of the Ridge Racer series, and its name suits it well as it has evolved to modern gaming.
  10. TotalGames.net
    75
    A decent game then, but one let down by a lack of direction in a crowded genre.
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User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. Ld
    May 15, 2004
    8
    I totally love this game, even tho it's short! i love the stylish Deep hosue and progressive house soundtracks in this game! the userI totally love this game, even tho it's short! i love the stylish Deep hosue and progressive house soundtracks in this game! the user interface design is also very stylish!! wow... well, all the arts and designs are so..... to me... House music / style isn't gay! if the ones whose controling the TV/bar culture in north America, many will love house! hahaha!! easy to control! and need to be controled! but oh well~ we need big organization! but well also need ones who oppose the big org. the one who can't accept the world!! err what the... haha oh yeah, the control of this game is a bit wierd but easy to get use to! not enhough tracks tho. but ha, i'm totally satisfied with the whole design!!… Full Review »
  2. MarkB.
    Dec 9, 2003
    8
    Another excellent game from Namco. Very good.