Ridge Racer (Platinum)

The launch of the original Ridge Racer in 1995 for PlayStation changed the racing genre forever, bringing 3D racing from the Arcade into the home. Due for simultaneous release with the PSP, Namco's Ridge Racer promises to raise the benchmark yet again and redefine the standards for portable gaming.

Featuring the best-loved courses from arcade classic Rave Racer and the entire Ridge Racer series, as well as new courses exclusive to the PSP, 24 exhilarating circuits stand between you and racing glory. Course visuals have been revamped to take advantage of the stunning PSP screen, and the game runs at a super-smooth 60 frames per second. The pumping stereo soundtrack features remixed versions of old favourites alongside exclusive new music, with 30 tracks in all.

There are 58 playable cars, all featuring the Ridge Racer series' trademark drift handling. Super high speeds are achievable with the new Nitrous system. Fill your nitrous tanks by drifting as much as possible!

Multiple game modes are available, providing varied challenges to satisfy all your arcade racing needs. Drive in style through World Tour Mode, rising through the ranks by completing different tours and unlocking hidden bonuses, or strive to beat the clock in Time Attack Mode. Test your racing skills against other players in the Wireless Battle Mode for up to 8 players, or try Custom Tour, an innovative new mode where you set the time you have to spare (5 to 60 minutes) and the game allocates a custom set of courses tailored to your specification.

Ridge Racer promises to be one of the "must-have" games for the PSP, making breathtaking use of the console's capabilities to provide an arcade-style racing experience that more than does justice to its well-loved heritage.