Excellent, best game I own on the PSP, so far, only drops off from getting 10 out of 10 due to its slight lack of feel and interaction with other cars and also lack of online play.

Great looking game with gameplay to match. Fast Fun and a great peice of software to show of the power of your PSP.

The game has outstanding graphics and runs at a very good rate without any glitches/pop-ups and also handles very well (the knuckle pad has a good touch and feel to it), but being a first-gen game, it does has limited depth and becomes a little repetive after a few weeks. Still highly recommended though, and considering it is a first-gen game, I would imagine the next generation of PSP games will be very good indeed. Note for UK gamers: watch out for import taxes on the machine/games - I got hit for fifty notes (well worth it though!!!)… Expand

Wow!

The Future Of Videogames in the palm of your hand. Who needs a TV anymore!

Terrible AI - Average graphics - Boring game play. Been there done that, like 8 years ago.

Yes this had good graphics for a handheld but this is no classic. It brings no originality to the genre so in 5 years time this will be a forgotten title. There is no thrill here that can't be bought for budget price on the home consoles.

The graphics are awesome, so is the sound and the control on this game. I love it.

Best racing game on psp so far-yes better than wipeout pure mainly because the tracks are MORE WIDER, and it is easier to control. Graphics are good although there is a lot of jagged edges which need anti aliasing. A must for racing fans.

This is what the PSP was maded for!

Stunning graphics, fast and furious gameplay. The only problem that I found is the extreme difficulty at higher level, that makes you loose interest. A must have.

This is game is way better than i expected. Excellent graphics.Good games r ines where the games programers put more time in the playability rather than kick ass graphics and i am glad to see the playability is 100% perfect.

Incredible. It looks amazing.

I bought a PSP in the UK from an importer and as a fan of the first game from way back at the dawn of PS1 this game seemed the natural choice to go with it. In terms of visual prowess, if you haven't seen it running on PSP, it's hard to convey just how impossibly good this games looks considering that it's running on a machine that fits snugly in the palm of your hand. I�39;ve seen it written that the PSP is capable of graphical performance between a PS1 and PS2..Nonsense! This game clearly demonstrates PS2 quality visuals. Once you've got over the initial awe, you're left with a very solid racing game in its own right. Presentation is slick, sound it great (but buy some decent earbuds - the PSP 'phones are poor) and most importantly the game plays very well. There are a substantial number of tracks (particularly when you remember that the first Ridge Racer had just a few variations of a single course!). The new drift ability is great fun and once the first league is passed competition gets suitably intense. I haven't completed the game yet so I can't say anything about additional unlockable cars etc but I'm sure there are some. No game is perfect of course and this is no exception. As with all Ridge Racer games opponent AI is nothing special and there are never more than about three cars on the screen at once, but that doesn't detract from the fun - Ridge Racer was never about the opponents it's about screaming around the gorgeous tracks. I also found the new nitro ability less enjoyable than it could be - the boost seems very short and less intense than it should be. But, these are all minor gripes against the excellence of the overall package. So, overall a great game that I've no hesitation in recommending and also one that serves to suggest that there are going to be some stunning games on PSP in the future. [Ed: thanks, Simon!]… Expand

I was very surprised that the quality of the 3D graphics. This games sets the benchmark for the handheld. A must have novelty for the early PSP owner. With time, you do see a few rendering artifacts, but overall, you want to race each course just for the thrill of watching the impeccable Replay of each race.

It has de best graphics i've ever seen!!!

An impressive launch title and a fun game to boot. What else could a gamer on the go ask for?

Easily the best racing game released at launch. The controls are great, the graphics are amazing, and you can really feel the speed. Nice variety of tracks and options. I was a bit disappointed you couldn't play the game online (like Twisted Metal); however, none of the other racing titles allow it either.

I've gave it a nine just because i like how they changed the drifting and nitrous.

Very nice graphics and speed feeling, but only one world tour mode and just 12 tracks (that can be raced in opposite direction as well) are not enough and the drift does a little bit overreact.

The game is the best launch title on the PSP handheld system. It is also the best part of all the Ridge Racer games. The new nitro boost is a great feature, the gameplay is in each case suberb. The very good presentation with its wonderfull sounds and graphics will do that you will play this game many times.

Great.

Ok if your a racing fan of the past you should get this game but if your a racing fan of the furture then i wouldn't waste my money. Also i wouldn't call this a replayable game.

This is my favorite PSP game. Everything about this game is great (i.e. Sound, Graphics, gameplay, etc). Though I do wish the game had more race tracks. Playing the same tracks over and over again, even with diferent cars, gets a little old. Otherwise, I would have given this game a "10".

Good graphics but lacking in originality and soon becomes repetitive......

While this is a fun games at first, over time this game begins to annoy you. The first set of races is super easy while the last is impossibly hard. The one redeeming factor is the fun it is to play against your friends.

I love the speed feeling you get from it, and the grafic is fantastic, it runs with out any problems and the music if great. The game is one of the best PSP games you can get, beautiful is the word for the game and gameplay.

Outstanding accomplishment on the PSP and to think its nearly 2 years old. The graphics are stunning but its the gameplay that makes this an outstanding game beating all its rivals. Fantastic a must buy for any racing fan that owns a PSP.

Excellent overall quality. A must if you appreciate a good racing game!

Nice graphics. Nice controls. Still plays like a Ridge Racer game. Ridiculous A.I., like all Ridge Racer games, one particular oppenent always seems to "rubber band" catch up to you when ever you're at the lead. Nice touch with the addition of nitro. Would be nice to see car damage and have the abillity run cars off the road. (Being sarcastic) But I guess that won't be Ridge Racer right? Over all, good fun. Kills the battery though, I get 3 hours on my PSP with this game on single player.… Expand

Great.

Best graphics I have ever seen on a handheld system.

This is my first PSP game i bought... This game is so cool at first its kinda easy but at higher levels the game is getting difficult. A game with good Graphics and Gameplay.