| Ridge Racer V | |
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| Developer(s) | Namco |
| Publisher(s) | Namco |
| Platform(s) | Arcade, PlayStation 2 |
| Release date(s) | PlayStation 2
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| Genre(s) | Racing |
| Mode(s) | Single player, multiplayer |
| Rating(s) | ESRB: E (Everyone) ELSPA: 3+ OFLC: G |
| Cabinet | Sitdown |
| Arcade system | Namco System 246 |
| Display | Raster (Horizontal) |
Ridge Racer V (RRV), the fifth game in the Ridge Racer series on the PlayStation, became one of the launch games for the PlayStation 2. It features 14 tracks and 18 vehicles, with 5 modes of play.
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Racing on RRV subdivides into different race formats.
Grand Prix has two formats: Standard and Extra. The GP names depend on the difficulty you select (Easy, Medium or Hard) at the start of the game.
In Standard, the player races factory stock cars from the various manufacturers, racing in 4 races. There is one GP in the Standard class.
Extra features extensively modified cars of the stock versions, and the format is split up into 4 different GP's.
Prizes unlocked: Acquisition of Extra class car, Sunny Beach track unlocked
Prizes unlocked: Acquisition of Extra class car, Green Field track unlocked
Prizes unlocked: Acquisition of Extra class car, all reverse tracks unlocked
Prizes unlocked: Acquisition of Oval engine, extra "Tricolor" paint scheme, new song (if you have 250 miles)
A special race is unlocked after the player fulfils certain requirements. The Pac-Man GP runs with the iconic Namco character Pac-Man in a roadster and the 4 Ghosts Blinky, Pinky, Inky and Clyde on scooters.
Other racing formats in RRV include Time Attack, 99 Trial (99 runs around a circuit), Duel, and Free Run. Multiplayer format is also available.
Sunny Beach Length: 13,477 ft (4,108 m)
A reworked version of the Novice course in Ridge Racer. Standard course running through town to the shoreline.
Green Field Length: 19,251 ft (5,868 m)
A reworked version of the Advanced course in Ridge Racer. Extension of Sunny Beach, with high speeds the norm.
Park Town Length: 11,574 ft (3,528 m)
A simple Figure 8 track with long straightaways and simple turns.
Above the City Length: 17,037 ft (5,193 m)
An extension of Park Town, the track experiences sudden elevation drops and irregular corners.
Outer Pass Length: 14,878 ft (4,535 m)
A slightly modified version of Sunny Beach. Defined with a mountainous terrain in the first half of the track.
Bayside Line Length: 25,688 ft (7,830 m)
Longest track in Ridge Racer V, meant to challenge the most experienced drivers. This is an extension of Outer Pass.
Airport Oval Length: 11,246 ft (3,428 m)
Setup similar to a NASCAR race, this ten-lap race is highlighted by the use of special Oval Engines; high power engines meant for full throttle racing.
Kamata Fiaro (resembles the adapted Toyota Supra from previous games)
A drifty and light car, best suited for beginners.
Danver Toreador (resembles Nissan Silvia)
A wild and uncontrollable car best noted for its abundance of torque. A drifty car geared for intermediate drivers.
Rivelta Solare (resembles Ferrari 512TR)
A pure sports car, only suitable for advanced drivers.
Kamata Fortune (resembles Honda Civic)
Strong grip car, which compensates for its lack of torque. Is the only car in the game with a FF drivetrain.
Rivelta Mercurio (resembles Ferrari 360)
A symbol of Ridge City racing, this car balances speed and grip.
Himmel E.O. (resembles Porsche 911 somehow)
Best grip car, however its rear mounted engine is not for everyone.
"There are only two kinds of racers in this battle: a winner and a loser."
Duelists are mostly known by the letter R ('Rival') next to their name and 1st place records (separately) in both Beginner and Advanced class Time Attack records.
In order to challenge a Duelist, both time records need to be beaten with using both Beginner and Advanced class cars with the manufacturer of your choice (as aforementioned in the 'Regular Cars' section).
Danver Spectra (resembles Plymouth GTX) Driver: PLUTO 'Explosive acceleration is this rival's trademark.'
A drift-type car with gut-wrenching acceleration at the expense of all-round functionality. Can only be obtained by defeating "Pluto" in an Above the City Duel.
Rivelta Crinale (a.k.a. "13th Racing") (resembles Ferrari F40) Driver: DEVIL 'This rival sports tricky tactics'
A fast drift-type car which slides very easily. This car has been reworked from Ridge Racer and is well known for its black paint job, yellow-devil logo and the yellow number "13".
Can only be obtained by defeating "Devil" in a Green Field Duel.
Soldat Rumeur (resembling a Volkswagen New Beetle and Fiat Nuova 500 respectively) Driver: SPIRIT 'Cornering is this rival's specialty.'
A fast and nimble car most well known for peerless handling. Can only be obtained by defeating "Spirit" in a Bayside Line Duel.
Kamata Angelus (a.k.a. "White Angel")(resembles McLaren F1) Driver: ANGEL 'This Rival is known to have no weaknesses.'
Another legendary car reworked from Ridge Racer Revolution, well known for its deceivingly pristine white paint job, blue angel logo and the blue number 0.
This is the fastest car in the game, as well as being a grip-type car which doesn't drift. Can only be obtained by defeating ANGEL in a Sunny Beach Duel.
Namco Pac-Man (The Red Roaster driven by himself.)
Exceed 3,000 kilometers (1,900 mi) in total distance in order to get this red roaster and unlock the Pac-Man Race at the same time.
The 4 Ghosts
Blinky, Pinky, Inky and Clyde on scooters
Win the Pac-Man mode to obtain the scooters in the Park Town battle.
Ai Fukami replaced Reiko Nagase as the race queen of Ridge Racer. However, she did not achieve the popularity of Reiko, and an online poll placed Reiko back as Ridge Racer's official race queen.
Ridge Racer V: Arcade Battle, the arcade port of Ridge Racer V, first appeared in 2001 for the Namco System 246 arcade platform. It is the last Ridge Racer for arcade platform.
Played by the Ridge City FM 76.5 MHz Call sign RIDGE
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