It has been a very long time since there’s been a brand new recreation in Namco’s Ridge Racer collection, and it is anybody’s guess if the franchise will make a comeback. However within the interim, Ridge Racer 64–which was initially launched in February 2000–has made a welcome return on Nintendo Switch. As seen within the announcement trailer under, Ridge Racer 64 nonetheless has that basic arcade-style attraction 1 / 4 century later.
Sadly, this recreation is not obtainable as a standalone buy. It was re-released earlier immediately solely for Nintendo Switch Online + Enlargement Pack subscribers–which prices $50 per yr for people and $80 for households in alternate for entry to N64, Sega Genesis, and Game Boy Advance video games in addition to choose DLC for contemporary titles.
Ridge Racer 64 features a Fast Play choice for anybody who simply needs a quick run via the Revolution Novice course. Veteran drivers can strive their hand on the Grand Prix and select from 9 completely different race tracks.
The sport additionally consists of Automotive Assault, Time Assault, Battle Mode, Stage Mode, and Staff Mode. The trailer additionally confirms the return of the sport’s multiplayer choice for as much as 4 drivers directly. This could be one of the simplest ways to expertise any Ridge Racer recreation, particularly since Arcade1Up’s Ridge Racer cupboard is lengthy out of manufacturing.
Nintendo Switch Online not too long ago opened its vault and expanded its SNES lineup with Deadly Fury 2, Sutte Hakkun, and Tremendous Ninja Boy. Late final yr, Nintendo Switch Online additionally provided a handful of Sega’s older video games, together with ToeJam & Earl in Panic on Funkotron, Vectorman, and Mercs.
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