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Ridge Racer 6 Xbox 360
  • Publisher: Namco
  • Release Date: Nov 17, 2005
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Metascore
74 out of 100

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User Score
7.1 out of 10

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  • Summary: In Ridge Racer 6, the classic Namco franchise returns with more speed, excitement and gameplay variety than ever before. Players enter a world of high-definition, high-speed races and can choose to challenge others or take control of the wheel alone in a variety of on and offline modes. Online compatibility lends to features such as Vs. Battles and downloadable content, further enhancing the game's replayability to make Ridge Racer 6 an immersive experience. [Namco]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 65
  2. Mixed: 33 out of 65
  3. Negative: 1 out of 65
  1. Cheat Code Central
    92
    Due to great track design, 60 FPS, high res support and ability to go online the added benefits of RR6 cannot be ignored.
  2. TeamXbox
    74
    A solid arcade racer; perhaps the best that has been released on a console. But only you will know for sure if $60 is a worthy asking price for such a simple game.
  3. netjak
    44
    Ultimately, Ridge Racer 6 is a lame duck racer. It comes off as far too simplistic and far too easy to ever be of any fun.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 10
  3. Negative: 2 out of 10
  1. MegWhiteley
    10
    Amazing title, this sequel of Ridge Racer is really amazing, the cars, graphics, all are amazing, the control, music, wow. Ridge Racer 6 is one of the most incredible racing titles ever.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. Fredrick2003
    6
    This game came out right around the time the series was making its turning point into what it is today. I would argue for the worst but that hasn't stopped me from enjoying entries in the later half of the franchise's life. The problem with this game, is that it just FEELS rushed. And indeed, if you play the Playstation 3 version (Ridge Racer 7) you will see that the tracks feel much more lively. One instance that sticks out to me in particular is in Ridge Racer 6 when you are driving down a bland tunnel. Nothing spectacular, just brown walls. But in Ridge Racer 7 there are lights and all kinds of neat effects around you. Even without this knowledge though, the game feels hastily put together, the bare bones interface, the lack of any... thing really. You have intro and ending movies, and menus to select races, and that is about the extent of it. Also, the movies do not have the personality or originality of past cutscenes in the series, even the attraction mode on the arcade cabinets is better. Another complaint I have is the blatantly cheating artificial intelligence opponents in the hidden races. Giving your opponents infinite nitrous is not fair in the least. Eventually I was able to 100% the entire “World Xplorer” mode and unlock everything, but I would never claim it was due to any sort of skill, just getting lucky while the infinite nitrous cars pushed me across the finish line. The game controls well, but if you are used to the classic Ridge Racer way of doing things you will be confused as hell because the cars basically go around corners for you sometimes. Whereas in past games if you **** up your drift you hit a wall and more than likely lost, in this game, generally (not always) if you are sliding in some capacity, your car will find its way around a corner. Most importantly though, the game is fun. I spent a lot of time trying to complete everything, and I am generally not a person who has the patience for that. Even now I still play it a little occasionally. I couldn't give a game I had had this much fun with a bad score, regardless of shortcomings.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. BenS.
    3
    Niche game.. The physics are ridiculous, and the races are repetitive.
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