Comments on: 'Ridge Racer Accelerated' - Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiidge Racer! http://toucharcade.com/2009/12/16/ridge-racer-accelerated-riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiidge-racer/ ... keeping in touch with the latest in iPhone gaming Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:12:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 By: S13racer http://toucharcade.com/2009/12/16/ridge-racer-accelerated-riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiidge-racer/#comment-396262 S13racer Thu, 26 May 2011 01:14:00 +0000 http://toucharcade.com/?p=28047#comment-396262 I too thought I was tired of Ridge Racers.. But I am currently hooked tilting my iphone up and down on this thing. The fact that this game is Extremely difficult to drift with is a good and a bad thing.  If it was easy to learn I don't think I would be playing it as often. My setting is the notch on the sensitive for the controls, and I use Automatic (I am giving my self a Huge exception here, just because otherwise it is too difficult). The red arrow on the bottom is a huge help, it tells you exactly where your car is going to be aiming after your drift. Once you start getting some consistency with your drifting, it becomes hugely rewarding, and addicting! I truly believe this is a refined (yet simple) game.  It just has a big learning curve.  Yes they are trying to make money, but Full props to Namco for this adaptation.     I too thought I was tired of Ridge Racers..

But I am currently hooked tilting my iphone up and down on this thing.

The fact that this game is Extremely difficult to drift with is a good and a bad thing.  If it was easy to learn I don't think I would be playing it as often.

My setting is the notch on the sensitive for the controls, and I use Automatic (I am giving my self a Huge exception here, just because otherwise it is too difficult). The red arrow on the bottom is a huge help, it tells you exactly where your car is going to be aiming after your drift.

Once you start getting some consistency with your drifting, it becomes hugely rewarding, and addicting!

I truly believe this is a refined (yet simple) game.  It just has a big learning curve.  Yes they are trying to make money, but Full props to Namco for this adaptation.

 
 

]]> By: thewiirocks http://toucharcade.com/2009/12/16/ridge-racer-accelerated-riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiidge-racer/#comment-47943 thewiirocks Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:20:55 +0000 http://toucharcade.com/?p=28047#comment-47943 It's a reference to Kaz Hirai at the E3 where he introduced the PS3. After dropping the bomb that it was "only" going to be $599, he then proceeded to show Ridge Racer (with a PSP rear view mirror) to the crowd. He starts off with, "It's RIDGE RACER!" The crowd is silent. No cheers or applause. Nothing. He adds, "Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiidge RACER!" Embarrassment ensues as the crowd is completely unimpressed. Search Youtube for "Sony's Embarrassing E3 2006 Press Conference" for more info. (And laughs. ;)) It's a reference to Kaz Hirai at the E3 where he introduced the PS3. After dropping the bomb that it was "only" going to be $599, he then proceeded to show Ridge Racer (with a PSP rear view mirror) to the crowd.

He starts off with, "It's RIDGE RACER!" The crowd is silent. No cheers or applause. Nothing. He adds, "Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiidge RACER!" Embarrassment ensues as the crowd is completely unimpressed.

Search Youtube for "Sony's Embarrassing E3 2006 Press Conference" for more info. (And laughs. ;) )

]]> By: thewiirocks http://toucharcade.com/2009/12/16/ridge-racer-accelerated-riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiidge-racer/#comment-325912 thewiirocks Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:20:00 +0000 http://toucharcade.com/?p=28047#comment-325912 It's a reference to Kaz Hirai at the E3 where he introduced the PS3. After dropping the bomb that it was "only" going to be $599, he then proceeded to show Ridge Racer (with a PSP rear view mirror) to the crowd. He starts off with, "It's RIDGE RACER!" The crowd is silent. No cheers or applause. Nothing. He adds, "Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiidge RACER!" Embarrassment ensues as the crowd is completely unimpressed. Search Youtube for "Sony's Embarrassing E3 2006 Press Conference" for more info. (And laughs. ;)) It's a reference to Kaz Hirai at the E3 where he introduced the PS3. After dropping the bomb that it was "only" going to be $599, he then proceeded to show Ridge Racer (with a PSP rear view mirror) to the crowd.

He starts off with, "It's RIDGE RACER!" The crowd is silent. No cheers or applause. Nothing. He adds, "Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiidge RACER!" Embarrassment ensues as the crowd is completely unimpressed.

Search Youtube for "Sony's Embarrassing E3 2006 Press Conference" for more info. (And laughs. ;) )

]]> By: Sara http://toucharcade.com/2009/12/16/ridge-racer-accelerated-riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiidge-racer/#comment-47941 Sara Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:59:38 +0000 http://toucharcade.com/?p=28047#comment-47941 I just tried the dem... huh game on my ipod touch 2G! SO SLOW! And controls suck! How are we suposed to play a racing game based on drifting if it's almost impossible to do with the tilting stuff? They should add a complete touch control option (like in Ferrari GT). I just tried the dem... huh game on my ipod touch 2G! SO SLOW! And controls suck! How are we suposed to play a racing game based on drifting if it's almost impossible to do with the tilting stuff? They should add a complete touch control option (like in Ferrari GT).

]]> By: Sara http://toucharcade.com/2009/12/16/ridge-racer-accelerated-riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiidge-racer/#comment-325911 Sara Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:59:00 +0000 http://toucharcade.com/?p=28047#comment-325911 I just tried the dem... huh game on my ipod touch 2G! SO SLOW! And controls suck! How are we suposed to play a racing game based on drifting if it's almost impossible to do with the tilting stuff? They should add a complete touch control option (like in Ferrari GT). I just tried the dem... huh game on my ipod touch 2G! SO SLOW! And controls suck! How are we suposed to play a racing game based on drifting if it's almost impossible to do with the tilting stuff? They should add a complete touch control option (like in Ferrari GT).

]]> By: Chinito77 http://toucharcade.com/2009/12/16/ridge-racer-accelerated-riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiidge-racer/#comment-47607 Chinito77 Sat, 19 Dec 2009 19:09:18 +0000 http://toucharcade.com/?p=28047#comment-47607 I was really looking forward to a Ridge Racer game on the iPhone. I thought they could easily do the original one and have it run at 60FPS like the special edition version for the PS1. So much for the neat tracks, excellent techno music, and memorable cars. :( I was really looking forward to a Ridge Racer game on the iPhone. I thought they could easily do the original one and have it run at 60FPS like the special edition version for the PS1. So much for the neat tracks, excellent techno music, and memorable cars. :(

]]> By: Chinito77 http://toucharcade.com/2009/12/16/ridge-racer-accelerated-riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiidge-racer/#comment-325910 Chinito77 Sat, 19 Dec 2009 19:09:00 +0000 http://toucharcade.com/?p=28047#comment-325910 I was really looking forward to a Ridge Racer game on the iPhone. I thought they could easily do the original one and have it run at 60FPS like the special edition version for the PS1. So much for the neat tracks, excellent techno music, and memorable cars. :( I was really looking forward to a Ridge Racer game on the iPhone. I thought they could easily do the original one and have it run at 60FPS like the special edition version for the PS1. So much for the neat tracks, excellent techno music, and memorable cars. :(

]]> By: Chinito77 http://toucharcade.com/2009/12/16/ridge-racer-accelerated-riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiidge-racer/#comment-47606 Chinito77 Sat, 19 Dec 2009 19:07:08 +0000 http://toucharcade.com/?p=28047#comment-47606 I think they were referring to the original game intro which has the announcer saying Ridge really slow but excited. I think they were referring to the original game intro which has the announcer saying Ridge really slow but excited.

]]> By: Chinito77 http://toucharcade.com/2009/12/16/ridge-racer-accelerated-riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiidge-racer/#comment-325909 Chinito77 Sat, 19 Dec 2009 19:07:00 +0000 http://toucharcade.com/?p=28047#comment-325909 I think they were referring to the original game intro which has the announcer saying Ridge really slow but excited. I think they were referring to the original game intro which has the announcer saying Ridge really slow but excited.

]]> By: iphone ftw http://toucharcade.com/2009/12/16/ridge-racer-accelerated-riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiidge-racer/#comment-47283 iphone ftw Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:15:36 +0000 http://toucharcade.com/?p=28047#comment-47283 you shud be grateful this amazin game is on the little phone! so stop complainin!!! ps review guy... U are horrible at this game xo you shud be grateful this amazin game is on the little phone! so stop complainin!!!

ps review guy... U are horrible at this game xo

]]> By: iphone ftw http://toucharcade.com/2009/12/16/ridge-racer-accelerated-riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiidge-racer/#comment-325908 iphone ftw Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:15:00 +0000 http://toucharcade.com/?p=28047#comment-325908 you shud be grateful this amazin game is on the little phone! so stop complainin!!! ps review guy... U are horrible at this game xo you shud be grateful this amazin game is on the little phone! so stop complainin!!!

ps review guy... U are horrible at this game xo

]]> By: Henning http://toucharcade.com/2009/12/16/ridge-racer-accelerated-riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiidge-racer/#comment-47278 Henning Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:45:39 +0000 http://toucharcade.com/?p=28047#comment-47278 The steering is hard and the in-car view feels like riding a bike. Maybe a traditional game-pad steering option can make it more true to the series. The steering is hard and the in-car view feels like riding a bike. Maybe a traditional game-pad steering option can make it more true to the series.

]]> By: Henning http://toucharcade.com/2009/12/16/ridge-racer-accelerated-riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiidge-racer/#comment-325907 Henning Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:45:00 +0000 http://toucharcade.com/?p=28047#comment-325907 The steering is hard and the in-car view feels like riding a bike. Maybe a traditional game-pad steering option can make it more true to the series. The steering is hard and the in-car view feels like riding a bike. Maybe a traditional game-pad steering option can make it more true to the series.

]]> By: JamesDean69 http://toucharcade.com/2009/12/16/ridge-racer-accelerated-riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiidge-racer/#comment-47269 JamesDean69 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:02:38 +0000 http://toucharcade.com/?p=28047#comment-47269 Even on a 3GS Ridge Racer is almost unplayable. Wow, what happened to this game? This isnt the Ridge Racer I remember. I remember this game being super fast with drifting and awesome turns. This game had NO sense of speed whatsoever. Graphics are terrible. I deleted it within a day. Gave it a few tries but just could not get into it. Even if they add tracks and cars, this games time has just past by. Even on a 3GS Ridge Racer is almost unplayable. Wow, what happened to this game? This isnt the Ridge Racer I remember. I remember this game being super fast with drifting and awesome turns. This game had NO sense of speed whatsoever. Graphics are terrible. I deleted it within a day. Gave it a few tries but just could not get into it. Even if they add tracks and cars, this games time has just past by.

]]> By: JamesDean69 http://toucharcade.com/2009/12/16/ridge-racer-accelerated-riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiidge-racer/#comment-325906 JamesDean69 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:02:00 +0000 http://toucharcade.com/?p=28047#comment-325906 Even on a 3GS Ridge Racer is almost unplayable. Wow, what happened to this game? This isnt the Ridge Racer I remember. I remember this game being super fast with drifting and awesome turns. This game had NO sense of speed whatsoever. Graphics are terrible. I deleted it within a day. Gave it a few tries but just could not get into it. Even if they add tracks and cars, this games time has just past by. Even on a 3GS Ridge Racer is almost unplayable. Wow, what happened to this game? This isnt the Ridge Racer I remember. I remember this game being super fast with drifting and awesome turns. This game had NO sense of speed whatsoever. Graphics are terrible. I deleted it within a day. Gave it a few tries but just could not get into it. Even if they add tracks and cars, this games time has just past by.

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