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Walkthrough for: Ridge Racer
Game: Ridge Racer	Format: Sony PSP	Ratings Average
Posted by: Dan2008
___________ / / ___ ________ ________ _______ / /---/ / / / / ___ / / ______/ / ____/ / /___/ / / / / / / / / / ___ / /___ / __ __/ / / / /__/ / / /__/ / / _____/ / / \ \ / / / / / / / / /__/ \ \ --- ------- --------- -------- \__\ \RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR\ ___________ / / __________ ________ _______ ________ / /---/ / / / / / / ____/ / / / /___/ / / /-/ / / /----- / /___ / /-/ / / __ __/ / __ / / /____ / _____/ / _ _/ / / \ \ / / / / / / / / / / \ \ /__/ \ \ ---- --- -------- -------- --- \ \ \__\ \RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR\ \__\ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= I. INTRODUCTION.......QF01 II. UPDATES/LEGAL......QF02 III. GAME OPTIONS.......QF03 IV. CONTROLS...........QF04 V. WORLD TOUR.........QF05 -Basic Tours......QFBA -Pro Tours........QFPR -EX Tours.........QFEX -Max Tours........QFMX VI. CARS...............QF06 -Class 1..........QFC1 -Class 2..........QFC2 -Class 3..........QFC3 -Class 4..........QFC4 -Class 5..........QFC5 -Class 6..........QFC6 -Special..........QFCS VII. COURSES............QF07 VIII. TIPS...............QF08 IX. PRIZES/SECRETS.....QF09 X. FAQs...............QF10 XI. SOUNDTRACK.........QF11 XII. CREDITS............QF12 I. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( INTRODUCTION )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) QF01 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome! ======== Ridge Racer (PSP) is the latest and largest entry into the fantastic Ridge Racer series, and represents arcade racing at its best. Ridge Racer was launched with the PSP, creating one of the best launch games and the most fun to be had on a handheld in years. This is a general purpose FAQ/Walkthrough, with tour, car, and course information / unlockables. I’ll also throw in some tips on how to handle some of the harder tours, along with some general tips that can be used to improve performance within the game. This is my first attempt at a FAQ so please bear with me while I learn the ropes. Game Info: ========== Title: Ridge Racer System: Sony PSP Genre: Arcade Racing Released: 03/22/2005 Publisher: Namco Hometek Devloper: Namco Ltd. Launch Price: $39.95 Difficulty: Medium II. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( UPDATES/LEGAL )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) QF02 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ******************************************* UPDATES ******************************************* Note: Welcome to all you British and European readers! Though I'm afraid I don't have enough spare change at the moment to import your Region 2 copy, I would be happy to update this guide with any changes or differences you can find. Just email me at the address above. Thanks, and enjoy Ridge Racer! Version 1.12 (09/06/05) ---------------------- * UK PSPs are out! * More general maintenance. Version 1.11 (07/14/05) ---------------------- * General maintenance. Version 1.1 (07/02/05) ----------------------- * Redid the Courses section. * Tweaked the World Tour section. * A few minor updates/tips sent in by readers. * Some more general maintenance. Version 1.0 (04/19/05) ----------------------- * Finished MAX Tours. * Added new section: FAQs. * Enhanced car list. * Enhanced course list. * Tweaked the QuickFind. Version 0.8 (04/04/2005) ------------------------- * Finished EX Tours. * Finished Prize List. Version 0.65 (04/03/2005) -------------------------- * Finished the Pro Tours, started on EX Tours. * Completed Car List. * New ASCII Art. * Added some Tips and Secrets. * Fixed some MORE typos. * More general maintenace. Version 0.5 (03/31/2005) ------------------------- * Added "Unlocked By" note for all cars and courses. * Added new section: Prizes/Secrets. * Updated car list. * Fixed some typos. * Did some general maintenance. Version 0.3 (03/29/2005) ------------------------- * Inital Version. ******************************************* LEGAL JUNK ******************************************* This guide may be not be reproduced in part or whole under any circumstances except for personal, private use. It may not be placed on any web site or otherwise distributed publicly without advance written permission of the author and copyright holder. Use of this guide on any other web site or as a part of any public display is strictly prohibited, and a violation of copyright. This guide may not be altered in any way, or used for commercial purposes. * This guide may only appear on: http://www.gamefaqs.com http://faqs.ign.com http://www.1up.com If you find this on any other site, please email me. This guide is Copyright (c) 2005 Jack Jordan. III. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( GAME OPTIONS )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) QF03 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These are the primary options of Ridge Racer: World Tours =========== The main part of the game. This is where you unlock courses and cars for use in Single Race, Time Attack, and Wireless Battle. You can only participate in the Baisc Tour at first, but more tours will become unlocked as you progress through the game. If you don't feel like racing in the main tours, there is a Create-a-Tour option that allows you to customize a tour just for fun. You cannot, however, unlock anything by playing custom tours. Single Race =========== Using the cars and courses you've unlocked in the World Tour, you can enjoy a leisurely race at your favorite track or practice in a hardcore Class and course that you can't beat in World Tour. Time Attack =========== Just your car, a course and the clock. Get a feel for a course without having to worry about other drivers, or try to beat your previous lap times for a challange. Each Trial is 3 laps. Wireless Battle =============== Think you're pretty good, huh? Well, let’s see what happens when you move from the realm of artificial intelligence to real inte-... well... people. Race up to eight others wirelessly using the Ad Hoc Mode Wi-Fi feature of your PSP. You can either host a race or search for one in progress. Options ======= This is where you can change a few of the games options, but more importantly play the badass Mini-Game if you're tired of all those modern graphics and sounds. IV. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( CONTROLS )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) QF04 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Defalut In-game controls: _____________ ________________ L: Change View \| \| R: Engage Nitrous \| \| ____\|_/----------------------------------------\_\|____ _/_____/ ______________________________________ \_____\_ Triangle: / \| \| Sony ------Shift Up / \| \| \| \ / -- \| \| \| \ \| __\|/\\|__ \| \| /_\ \| Circle: D Pad--\| < > \| \| \| _ _ \| Shift \| --\|\/\|-- \| \| \|_\| (_)------Down \| -- \| \| \| \| \| __ \| \| \| (X)-------X: Gas \ ( ) \| \| \| / \ -- \| \| -----------Square: \ \| -------------------------------------- / Brake --\|--\ P S P (__) (__) /----- \| \---------------------------------\|----\|---/ __________\| \| \| Analogue Nub: Select: \| \| Steering Start: Modify HUD \| \| Pause Game ---------- \| ----------------------------- V. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( WORLD TOUR MODE )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) QF05 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note: All the Basic and most of the Pro tours are pretty easy seeing as how only 3 cars are unlocked at any given time, pretty much limiting all your options. If it makes any difference, I usually ride with the DYN Type Drift car, but it's really just a matter of personal taste. Later on, when things get more difficult, check each tour's section for info on how to clear it. ******************************************* BASIC TOUR ********************************* QFBA ------------------------------ BASIC 01: INITIATION Class 1 Unlocked By: Starting the Game Unlocks: Class 2 Abeille Type S, Basic 02, Basic 04, Basic 05 The World Tour begins with a 3-round series in Class 1. Take a trip back in time to the original Ridge Racer courses. Race 1: Seaside Route 765 (Finish 3rd or better to advance) Race 2: Crimsonrock Pass (Finish 2nd or better to advance) Race 3: Sunset Drive (Finish 1st to clear tour Basic 01) ------------------------------ BASIC 02: DRIFT TIME Class 1 Unlocked By: Completing Basic 01 Unlocks: Class 2 Esperanza Type-S, Basic 03, Sunset Drive [R], Ridge City Highway A 2-round series in Class 1. Race 1: Sunset Drive [R] (Finish 2nd or better to advance) Race 2: Ridge City Highway (Finish 1st to clear tour Basic 02) ------------------------------ BASIC 03: INSIDE LINE Class 1 Unlocked By: Completing Basic 02 Unlocks: Class 2 Bisonte Type-S, Crimsonrock Pass [R], Lakeside Parkway A 2-round series in Class 1. Race 1: Crimson Rock [R] (Finish 2nd or better to advance) Race 2: Lakeside Parkway (Finish 1st to clear tour Basic 03) ------------------------------ BASIC 04: DRIFT CHALLENGE Class 2 Unlocked By: Completing Basic 01 Unlocks: Class 3 Fatalita Type-S, Basic 06, Basic 07, Seaside Route 765 [R], Daiblo Canyon Road A 3-round series in Class 2. Race 1: Midtown Expressway (Finish 3rd or better to advance) Race 2: Diablo Canyon Road (Finish 2nd or better to advance) Race 3: Seaside Route 765 [R] (Finish 1st to clear tour Basic 04) ------------------------------ BASIC 05: DRIFTASIA Class 2 Unlocked By: Completing Basic 05 Unlocks: Class 3 EO Type-S, Basic 08, Ridge City Highway [R] A 3-round series in Class 2. Race 1: Lakeside Parkway (Finish 3rd or better to advance) Race 2: Sunset Drive (Finish 2nd or better to advance) Race 3: Ridge City Highway [R] (Finish 1st to clear tour Basic 05) ------------------------------ BASIC 06: DRIFT MANIA Class 2 Unlocked By: Completing Basic 04 Unlocks: Class 3 Raggio Type-S, Diablo Canyon Road [R], Crystal Coast Highway A 3-round series in Class 2. Race 1: Greenpeak Highlands (Finish 3rd or better to advance) Race 2: Diablo Canyon Road [R] (Finish 2nd or better to advance) Race 3: Crystal Coast Highway (Finish 1st to clear tour Basic 06) ------------------------------ BASIC 07: PROFESSOR D Class 3 Unlocked By: Completing Basic 04 Unlocks: Class 4 Prophetie Type-S, Pro 10, Pro 11, Midtown Expressway [R], Lakeside Parkway [R] The first Class 3 series, comprised of 3 rounds. Notice the speed increase! Race 1: Diablo Canyon Road [R] (Finish 3rd or better to advance) Race 2: Midtown Expressway [R] (Finish 2nd or better to advance) Race 3: Lakeside Parkway [R] (Finish 1st to clear tour Basic 07) ------------------------------ BASIC 08: TOUR DE RIDGE Class 3 Unlocked By: Completing Basic 05 Unlocks: Basic 09, Class 4 Fiera Type-S An important 6-round tour in Class 3, comprised of courses from the Ridge Racer world, past and present. Race 1: Midtown Expressway (Finish 4th or better to advance) Race 2: Sunset Drive (Finish 4th or better to advance) Race 3: Union Hill District (Finish 3rd or better to advance) Race 4: Crimsonrock Pass (Finish 3rd or better to advance) Race 5: Ridge City Highway (Finish 2nd or better to advacne) Race 6: Seaside Route 765 (Finish 1st to clear tour Basic 08) ------------------------------ BASIC 09: DRIFT MASTER Class 3 Unlocked By: Completing Basic 08 Unlocks: Pro 13, Pro 14, Class 4 Bayonet Type-S, Greenpeak Highlands [R], Union Hill District [R] The final Basic tour is a Class 3 tour of 4 rounds. Race 1: Union Hill District [R] (Finish 4th or better to advance) Race 2: Sunset Drive [R] (Finish 3rd or better to advance) Race 3: Union Hill District (Finsih 2nd or better to advance) Race 4: Greenpeak Highlands [R] (Finish 1st to clear tour Basic 09) ******************************************* PRO TOUR ********************************* QFPR ------------------------------ PRO 10: LINES OF FIRE Class 4 Unlocked By: Completing Basic 07 Unlocks: Pro 12, Class 5 Abeille Type-S, Silvercreek Dam Welcome to the Pro Tour. The first tour is a 5-round series in Class 4. Experience the real sensation of the Ridge Racer world. Race 1: Union Hill District [R] (Finish 4th or better to advance) Race 2: Daiblo Canyon Road (Finish 3rd or better to advance) Race 3: Ridge City Highway (Finish 3rd or better to advance) Race 4: Midtown Expressway [R] (Finish 2nd or better to advance) Race 5: Slivercreek Dam (Finish 1st to clear tour Pro 10) ------------------------------ PRO 11: THE EDGE Class 4 Unlocked By: Completing Basic 07 Unlocks: Pro 16, Pro 17, Class 5 Esperanza Type-S A Class 4 tour of 5-rounds. Race 1: Seaside Route 765 [R] (Finish 4th or better to advance) Race 2: Crimsonrock Pass [R] (Finish 3rd or better to advance) Race 3: Lakeside Parkway (Finish 3rd or better to advance) Race 4: Union Hill District (Finish 2nd or better to advance) Race 5: Crystal Coast Highway (Finish 1st to clear tour Pro 11) ------------------------------ PRO 12: RED-LINE Class 4 Unlocked By: Completing Pro 12 Unlocks: EX Tour, Pro 15, EX 24, EX 25, Class 5 Bisonte Type-S, Downtown Rave City The final Class 4 tour, comprised of 3 rounds. Although tis tour is relatively short, be careful not to loser your concentration. Race 1: Midtown Expressway (Finish 3rd or better to advance) Race 2: Downtown Rave City (Finish 2nd or better to advance) Race 3: Seaside Route 765 (Finish 1st to clear tour Pro 12) ------------------------------ PRO 13: ROCK'N'DRIFT Class 5 Unlocked By: Completing Basic 09 Unlocks: Pro 18, EX 26, EX 27, Class 6 EO Type-S, Silvercreek Dam [R], Crystal Coast Highway [R] A Class 5 tour of 4 rounds. Race 1: Ridge City Highway [R] (Finish 4th or better to advance) Race 2: Silvercreek Dam [R] (Finish 3rd or better to advance) Race 3: Lakeside Parkway [R] (Finish 2nd or better to advance) Race 4: Daiblo Canyon Road [R] (Finish 1st to clear tour Pro 13) ------------------------------ PRO 14: OVERTAKE Class 5 Unlocked By: Completing Basic 09 Unlocks: Pro 19, Pro 20, EX 28, EX 29, Class 6 Fatalita Type-S A 6-round series in Class 5. Race 1: Sunset Drive [R] (Finish 4th or better to advance) Race 2: Slivercreek Dam (Finish 4th or better to advance) Race 3: Seaside Route 765 [R] (Finish 3rd or better to advance) Race 4: Crystal Coast Highway [R](Finish 3rd or better to advance) Race 5: Crimsonrock Pass (Finish 2nd or better to advance) Race 6: Greenpeak Highlands (Finish 1st to clear tour Pro 14) ------------------------------ PRO 15: DRIFTURN 8 Class 5 Unlocked By: Completing Pro 12 Unlocks: Pro 22, EX 30, EX 31, Class 6 Raggio Type-S The final Class 5 tour, comprised of 4 rounds. Race 1: Downtown Rave City (Finish 4th or better to advance) Race 2: Crystal Coast Highway [R](Finish 3rd or better to advance) Race 3: Union Hill District [R] (Finish 2nd or better to advance) Race 4: Greenpeak Highlands [R] (Finish 1st to clear tour Pro 15) ------------------------------ PRO 16: DAYTIME RUN Class 6 Unlocked By: Completing Pro 11 Unlocks: EX 32, Assoluto Type-R Tune-up kit The first Class 6 your, comprised of 3 rounds. Race 1: Union Hill District (Finish 3rd or better to advance) Race 2: Silvercreek Dam (Finish 2nd or better to advance) Race 3: Crystal Coast Highway (Finish 1st to clear tour Pro 16) ------------------------------ PRO 17: RISING SUN Class 6 Unlocked By: Completing Pro 11 Unlocks: PRO 23, Himmel Type-R Tune-up kit The second Class 6 tour, comprised of 3 rounds Race 1: Greenpeak Highlands (Finish 3rd or better to advance) Race 2: Daiblo Canyon Road (Finish 2nd or better to advance) Race 3: Seaside Route 765 (Finish 1st to clear tour PRO 17) ------------------------------ PRO 18: THRILLER Class 6 Unlocked By: Completing Pro 13 Unlocks: PRO 21, Soldat Type-R Tune-up kit, Ending Movie, Rally-X car (w/ 50,000 in Mini-Game) The final Class 6 tour, comprised of 6 rounds. Race 1: Midtown Expressway (Finish 4th or better to advance) Race 2: Crimsonrock Pass (Finish 4th or better to advance) Race 3: Sunset Drive (Finish 3rd or better to advance) Race 4: Lakeside Parkway (Finish 3rd or better to advance) Race 5: Ridge City Highway (Finish 2nd or better to advnace) Race 6: Downtown Rave City (Finsih 1st to clear tour PRO 18) Note: After you beat this Tour you'll see the credits. Is the game over?! Hardly. On to the next and hardest tours. ------------------------------ PRO 19: CRINALE DUEL Class 6 Unlocked By: Completing Pro 14 Unlocks: EX 33, EX 34, Special Class Crinale, Downtown Rave City [R] Finally, the time has come. This Class 6 tour is comprised of 4 one-on-one against the Soldat Crinale, also known as the "Devil." Race 1: Downtown Rave City (Finish 1st to advance) Race 2: Downtown Rave City [R] (Finish 1st to advance) Race 3: Midtown Expressway (Finish 1st to advance) Race 4: Midtown Expressway [R] (Finish 1st to clear tour PRO 19) Note: This is quite a change from what we've been used to. The only hope of winning all these duels is to use the Hyper Knight Raggio Type-R and use lots of boost. The general thing that worked for me was to use boost periodically to keep up with and maybe pass him, then save two units for the final stretch on the final lap. In Downtown Rave City, when you get out of the underground tunnel near the end, lay on the boost and don't let up. Do the same right before you take the final curve after that big jump in Downtown Rave City [R]. Midtown Expressway requires you to do it right before the final striped corner (the final corner with lines painted on the pavement). And finally, on Midtown Expressway [R], do it as soon as you come out of the tunnel and into that long, wide, and uneven sweeping left corner. All these are hard, but doable. ------------------------------ PRO 20: ANGELUS DUEL Class 6 Unlocked By: Completing Pro 14 Unlocks: EX 38, Special Class Angelus Drive a Class 6 machine to defeat the Katama Angelus, also know as "Angel." Race at the speed of light through all 4 races and the Angelus could be yours! Race 1: Greenpeak Highlands (Finish 1st to advance) Race 2: Seaside Route 765 (Finish 1st to advance) Race 3: Lakeside Parkway [R] (Finish 1st to advance) Race 4: Seaside Route 765 [R] (Finish 1st to clear tour PRO 20) Note: These are real tough. In fact, you may wish to go into some EX races and unlock a few Type-Z upgrades before seriously attempting this tour. Type-Z with lots and lots of boost is the ticket. The key to victory is to stay back. Do not try to race the Angules like you did the Crinale last tour. The Angules has a habit of letting off massive amounts of boost when a rival car is near, so you might as well save all that boost you'd use to catch back up for later. So, you should stay back and store up boost, making it so you have 3 full tanks on the last lap. It's okay to use an occasional boost if you feel the Angelus is getting too far ahead (maybe by 2 or 3 seconds), but make sure you have that 3 on the last lap. Then, about a quarter of a lap away from the finish, unload everything you've got. All this boost should catch him unprepared, allowing you to rocket by and cross the finish line before he boosts back. Also let it be known that an INTIMATE knowledge of every little tiny twist and turn of the course is required to keep up with the Angelus, let alone pass it. Good luck!! ------------------------------ PRO 21: EAT UP OR DIE Class 6 Unlocked By: Completing Pro 18 Unlocks: Pac-Man Car, EX 35 A 2-round series in Class 6. your opponent is that little yellow guy. Since his debut in 1980, Pac-Man has eaten, and eaten, and eaten! He has consumed several hundred million dots by now! The next dot could be you. Race 1: Ridge City Highway (Finish 1st to advance) Race 2: Crystal Coast Highway (Finsih 1st to clear tour PRO 20) Note: Okay, this announcer is just creepy. Pac-Man is probably the most trouble-free Special car to get. Just use the Hyper Knight Type-R, and like the previous Special tours, lay on the boost and drift every chance you get. Do this, and the little yellow guy's car will soon be yours. ------------------------------ PRO 22: THE ARCHANGEL Class Special Unlocked By: Completing Pro 15 Unlocks: EX 36, Kamata Type-Z Tune-up Kit A 3-round, Special Class tour against a pack of ANGELUS. Race 1: Crimsonrock Pass (Finish 3rd or better to advance) Race 2: Ridge City Highway [R] (Finish 2nd or better to advance) Race 3: Diablo Canyon Road [R] (Finish 1st to clear tour PRO 22) Note: Not nearly as fustrating as the duels, this tour should be moderatly easy now that you can use the Special cars. I used Pac-Man, with his tons of boost. The key is, of course, to use that boost any time the Nitrous guage fills. The final race may take you a few times, as you have to drive the track almost perfectly to have any chance, but overall this tour shouldn't be too exasperating. Don't forget to use the Jump-Start technique for an extra edge. ------------------------------ PRO 23: DEVIL'S MARCH Class Special Unlocked By: Completing Pro 17 Unlocks: Soldat Type-Z Tune Kit A 4-round, Special Class tour against the devils. Race 1: Union Hill District [R] (Finish 4th or better to advance) Race 2: Crimsonrock Pass [R] (Finish 3rd or better to advance) Race 3: Greenpeak Highlands [R] (Finish 2nd or better to advance) Race 4: Union Hill District (Finish 1st to clear tour PRO 23) Note: This is it. The final Pro tour, and it couldn't be easier. The key to winning this tour is the Kamata Angelus. If you haven't yet unlocked it, do so. Without the Angelus, this tour, especially the last two races, are almost impossible. Unlock the Angelus, use lots of boost, don't hit any other cars and you should be fine. ******************************************* EX TOUR ********************************* QFEX ------------------------------ EX 24: D UNLIMITED Class 3 Unlocked By: Completing Pro 12 Unlocks: EX 37, EX 38, Gnade Type-R Tune-Up Kit The first EX tour is a 2-round Class 3 tour. Don't get complacent just becuase it's Class 3, this is a totally different league! Race 1: Downtown Rave City (Finish 2nd or better to advance) Race 2: Silvercreek Dam (Finish 1st to clear tour EX 24) Note: Use a Type-R or Type-Z car to take this one. ------------------------------ EX 25: DAYTIME RUN 2 Class 3 Unlocked By: Completing Pro 12 Unlocks: EX 39, Kamata Type-R Tune-Up Kit The second EX tour is a 3-round Class 3 tour. Race 1: Silvercreek Dam [R] (Finish 3rd or better to advance) Race 2: Crystal Coast Highway [R](Finish 2nd or better to advance) Race 3: Union Hill District [R] (Finish 1st to clear tour EX 25) Note: Use a Type-R or Type-Z car to take this one. ------------------------------ EX 26: RAVE RACER Class 4 Unlocked By: Completing Pro 13 Unlocks: Danver Type-R Tune-Up Kit In this Class 4 tour, race on courses recreated from the arcade title Rave Race (1995). Race 1: Midtown Expressway (Finish 3rd or better to advance) Race 2: Seaside Route 765 (Finish 3rd or better to advance) Race 3: Ridge City Highway (Finish 2nd or better to advnace) Race 4: Greenpeak Highlands (Finish 1st to clear tour EX 26) Note: Use a Type-R or Type-Z car to take this one. The last race can be very difficult, be sure you know the track inside and out and don't hit even one other car to have a shot at first. ------------------------------ EX 27: RISING SUN 2 Class 4 Unlocked By: Completing Pro 13 Unlocks: Age Type-R Tune-Up Kit This Class 4 tour is comprsied of 3 rounds. Enjoy the glorious sunrise! Race 1: Seaside Route 765 [R] (Finish 3rd or better to advance) Race 2: Diablo Canyon Road [R] (Finish 2nd or better to advance) Race 3: Greenpeak Highlands [R] (Finish 1st to clear tour EX 27) Note: Use a Type-R or Type-Z car to take this one. ------------------------------ EX 28: DRIFT QUEEN Class 5 Unlocked By: Completing Pro 14 Unlocks: Age Type-Z Tune-Up Kit This Class 5 tour is comprised of 4 rounds, with courses from Rage Racer (1996) and R4 (1998). The image caracter Reiko Nagase first appeared at this time. Race 1: Lakeside Parkway (Finish 3rd or better to advance) Race 2: Union Hill District (Finish 3rd or better to advance) Race 3: Diablo Canyon Road (Finish 2nd or better to advance) Race 4: Crimsonrock Pass (Finish 1st to clear tour EX 28) Note: Use a Type-R or Type-Z car to take this one. ------------------------------ EX 29: MOUNTAIN CHALLENGE Class 5 Unlocked By: Completing Pro 14 Unlocks: Gnade Type-Z Tune-Up Kit This Class 5 tour is comprised of 4 rounds, centered around the popular Mountian course from Rave Racer. Enjoy the rolling hills, blast over the bridge, and see the cows! Race 1: Silvercreek Dam (Finish 3rd or better to advance) Race 2: Silvercreek Dam [R] (Finish 3rd or better to advance) Race 3: Greenpeak Highlands (Finish 2nd or better to advance) Race 4: Greenpeak Highlands [R] (Finish 1st to clear tour EX 29) Note: Use a Type-R or Type-Z car to take this one. ------------------------------ EX 30: REVOLUTION Class 5 Unlocked By: Completing Pro 15 Unlocks: Himmel Type-Z Tune-Up Kit This Class 5 tour is comprised of 3 rounds. Enjoy the world of Ridge Racer Revolution (1995). Race 1: Sunset Drive (Finish 3rd or better to advance) Race 2: Sunset Drive [R] (Finish 2nd or better to advance) Race 3: Crystal Coast Highway (Finish 1st to clear tour EX 30) Note: Use a Type-R or Type-Z car to take this one. ------------------------------ EX 31: RAGE RACER Class 6 Unlocked By: Completing Pro 15 Unlocks: Danver Type-Z Tune-Up Kit This Class 6 tour is comprised of 3 rounds, with cousrses from Rage Racer (1996) Enjoy the extreme inclines and hellish downslopes as you adimire the beautiful lakeside scenery. Race 1: Lakeside Parkway (Finish 3rd or better to advance) Race 2: Lakeside Parkway [R] (Finish 2nd or better to advance) Race 3: Union Hill District (Finish 1st to clear tour EX 31) Note: Use a Type-R or Type-Z car to take this one. ------------------------------ EX 32: TYPE 4 Class 6 Unlocked By: Completing Pro 16 Unlocks: Assoluto Type-Z Tune-Up Kit This Class 6 tour is comprised of 3 rounds, with courses from R4. Enjoy the romantic sunset, view of the observatory, and the long spiraling corners. Race 1: Crimsonrock Pass [R] (Finish 3rd or better to advance) Race 2: Diablo Canyon Road (Finish 2nd or better to advance) Race 3: Crimsonrock Pass (Finish 1st to clear tour EX 32) Note: Use a Type-R or Type-Z car to take this one. ------------------------------ EX 33: MILE PLATEAUX Class 1 Unlocked By: Completing Pro 19 Unlocks: R4 Opening Movie This Class 1 tour is comprised of 4 rounds. The continuous ups and downs will test your drift skills to the limit! Race 1: Greenpeak Highlands [R] (Finish 3rd or better to advance) Race 2: Diablo Canyon Road [R] (Finish 3rd or better to advance) Race 3: Silvercreek Dam [R] (Finish 2nd or better to advance) Race 4: Crimsonrock Pass [R] (Finish 1st to clear tour EX 33) Note: Use a Type-Z machine for this tour. ------------------------------ EX 34: MIDTOWN HEAT Class 2 Unlocked By: Completing Pro 19 Unlocks: Rage Racer Opening Movie This Class 2 city tour is comprised of 3 rounds. Try not to let the beautiful night scenery distract you! Speed and percision are required to win through this difficult series. Race 1: Midtown Expressway [R] (Finish 3rd or better to advance) Race 2: Downtown Rave City [R] (Finish 2nd or better to advance) Race 3: Union Hill District [R] (Finish 1st to clear tour EX 34) Note: Use a Type-Z machine for this tour. ------------------------------ EX 35: DRIFT DEL MAR Class 3 Unlocked By: Completing Pro 21 Unlocks: Ridge Racer (PSP) 2004 E3 Demo Movie The most difficult Class 3 tour is comprised of 3 races. The courses freatures a resort-like atmosphere, perfectly embodying the Ridge Racer spirit. Blast through the seaside forests and past the highland lakes. Race 1: Sunset Drive [R] (Finish 3rd or better to advance) Race 2: Lakeside Parkway [R] (Finish 2nd or better to advance) Race 3: Crystal Coast Highway [R](Finish 1st to clear tour EX 35) Note: Use a Type-Z machine for this tour. ------------------------------ EX 36: THE CITY IS YOURS Class 4 Unlocked By: Completing Pro 22 Unlocks: Rave Racer Demo Movie The most difficult Class 4 tour is comprised of 2 rounds. Enjoy the courses from the original Ridge Racer. Race 1: Seaside Route 765 (Finish 2nd or better to advance) Race 2: Ridge City Highway [R] (Finish 1st to clear tour EX 36) Note: Use a Type-Z machine for this tour. ------------------------------ EX 37: RAVE RACER 2 Class 5 Unlocked By: Completing EX 24 Unlocks: Machine Design Collection 1 The most difficult Class 5 tour is comprsied of 4 rounds, featuring courses from the arcade title, Rave Racer. Race 1: Midtown Expressway [R] (Finish 3rd or better to advance) Race 2: Seaside Route 765 [R] (Finish 3rd or better to advance) Race 3: Ridge City Highway [R] (Finish 2nd or better to advance) Race 4: Greenpeak Highlands [R] (Finish 1st to clear tour EX 37) Note: Use a Type-Z machine for this tour. ------------------------------ EX 38: MIDNIGHT RUN Class 6 Unlocked By: Completing EX 24 Unlocks: Machine Design Collection 2 The most difficult Class 6 tour is comprised of 4 rounds. Enjoy these cool nighttime races! Race 1: Midtown Expressway (Finish 3rd or better to advance) Race 2: Midtown Expressway [R] (Finish 3rd or better to advance) Race 3: Downtown Rave City (Finish 2nd or better to advance) Race 4: Downtown Rave City [R] (Finish 1st to clear tour EX 38) Unlocked By: Completing Pro 20 Note: Use a Type-Z machine for this tour. ------------------------------ EX 39: PLANETARY EXIT Class Special Unlocked By: Completing EX 25 Unlocks: Machine Design Collection 3, MAX Tours The final tour is the most difficult Special Class tour, comprised of 4 rounds. Select your favorite Special Class Machine and race against machines of the same class. Your dirving skills will be put to the ultimate test as you fly over jump after jump, and drift around the hairpin corners! Race 1: Ridge City Highway (Finish 3rd or better to advance) Race 2: Silvercreek Dam (Finish 3rd or better to advance) Race 3: Midtown Expressway (Finish 2nd or better to advance) Race 4: Downtown Rave City (Finish 1st to clear tour EX 39) Note: This is it, the final tour of the main game!! For all their talk, this tour is almost disappointingly easy (don't worry, if you want to get your ass handed to you just hold on... you'll see). To win I just used an Angelus, and pretty much blew by the entire field within two laps. Standard rules apply: no hitting other cars, know what's coming up on the track et cetra et cetra. Once you've completed all the EX tours, the MAX tour will be unlocked. When they say it's hard, believe them this time. ******************************************* MAX TOUR ********************************* QFMX Note: The MAX tours only appear in the US version of the game, not the JPN. Note: These tours are hard, almost impossible. You will not win ONE of them the first time you try. If you're the kinda person who throws their controller against the wall when you reach a particularly frustrating part of a game, stay away from these tours. You're controller costs 10 times as much now. For those of you dedicated or insane enough to wanna go ahead, all I can offer you is a wish of good luck and these vague tips: 1) Try your best to keep up. Easier said then done by far, I know, but if you're 10 seconds behind the lead car on the final lap, you're not gonna win. 2) Use boost to get around cars. These cars have unlimted boost, and sometimes they can rocket off with no boost at all. As soon as you boost, the others most likely will too. This is where Tip #3 comes in. 3) Block. Use your rear-view mirror in first person view. Once you get past a car, it will try anything and everything to get by you again. If you block it, you'll get its speed which will help you with Tip #1. 4) Balance the boost. Try to use as much as you can to keep up and pass the other guys, but make sure you have 3 full tanks on the final lap with the finish line coming up. You'll most likely be racing the lead car by then. Use your boost to get by him a little bit from the finish line. He'll fire off boost and will try to pass you. Keep firing off your boost as soon as the previous tank is empty. Then Tip #3 his ass if he trys anything funny. That's not much I'm afraid. There isn't some special secret that will let you blow by the competition; it's basically pure luck more then anything else. Some races you have a chance, and some, even if you do everything perfect and break every course record, you don't. Try these tips and stay at it, and eventually you will be Ridge Racer champion! ------------------------------ MAX 40: OPUS 1 Class 1 Unlocked By: Completing all main tours. Unlocks: Your honor... it seems. To the true Ridge Racer who has cleared all 39 tours, we introduce these tours of maximum difficulty. The first Max Tour, "Opus 1," is the ultimate 4-car battle of Class 1 machines. Only 1 in 200 is expected to clear this challenge. There are no prizes, race for your honor! Race 1: Seaside Route 765 [R] (Finish 1st to advance) Race 2: Diablo Canyoun Road (Finish 1st to advance) Race 3: Sunset Drive [R] (Finish 1st to clear tour MAX 40) ------------------------------ MAX 41: OPUS 2 Class 2 Unlocked By: Completing all main tours. Unlocks: Nothing. The second Max Tour, "Opus 2," is the ultimate 4-car battle of Class 2 machines. Only 1 in 300 is expected to clear this challenge. There are no prizes, race for your honor! Race 1: Ridge City Highway (Finish 1st to advance) Race 2: Greenpeak Highlands [R] (Finish 1st to advance) Race 3: Midtown Expressway [R] (Finish 1st to clear tour MAX 41) ------------------------------ MAX 42: OPUS 3 Class 3 Unlocked By: Completing all main tours. Unlocks: Nada. The third Max Tour, "Opus 3," is the ultimate 4-car battle of Class 3 machines. Only 1 in 400 is expected to clear this challenge. There are no prizes, race for your honor! Race 1: Lakeside Parkway [R] (Finish 1st to advance) Race 2: Diablo Canyon Road [R] (Finish 1st to advance) Race 3: Greenpeak Highlands (Finish 1st to clear tour MAX 42) ------------------------------ MAX 43: OPUS 4 Class 4 Unlocked By: Completing MAX 40 Unlocks: More honor. The fourth Max Tour, "Opus 4," is the ultimate 4-car battle of Class 4 machines. Only 1 in 1000 is expected to clear this challenge. There are no prizes, race for your honor! Race 1: Silvercreek Dam (Finish 1st to advance) Race 2: Union Hill District [R] (Finish 1st to advance) Race 3: Midtown Expressway (Finish 1st to clear tour MAX 43) ------------------------------ MAX 44: OPUS 5 Class 5 Unlocked By: Completing MAX 41 Unlocks: Nothing. The fifth Max Tour, "Opus 5," is the ultimate 4-car battle of Class 5 machines. Only 1 in 1500 is expected to clear this challenge. There are no prizes, race for your honor! Race 1: Downtown Rave City (Finish 1st to advance) Race 2: Lakeside Parkway (Finish 1st to advance) Race 3: Ridge City Highway [R] (Finish 1st to clear tour MAX 44) ------------------------------ MAX 45: OPUS 6 Class 6 Unlocked By: Completing MAX 42 Unlocks: Zero. The sixth Max Tour, "Opus 6," is the ultimate 4-car battle of Class 6 machines. Only 1 in 2000 is expected to clear this challenge. There are no prizes, race for your honor! Race 1: Sunset Drive (Finish 1st to advance) Race 2: Crystal Coast Highway [R](Finish 1st to advance) Race 3: Crimsonrock Pass (Finish 1st to clear tour MAX 45) ------------------------------ MAX 46: NE PLUS ULTRA Class Special Unlocked By: Completing MAX 43 Unlocks: That feeling of accomplishment that you've beaten everything Ridge Racer has to offer. Yeah I know, pretty crappy for a final prize, but ya gotta look at the bright side. The last Max tour is the ultimate 4-car battle of Special Class machines. Only 1 in 20000 is expected to clear this challenge. So difficult, that even the best players in the development team were only able to clear it twice within 60 days. The achievement will equal that of climbing Mt. Everest. Race for the ultimate honor! Race 1: Silvercreek Dam [R] (Finish 1st to advance) Race 2: Downtown Rave City [R] (Finish 1st to advance) Race 3: Crimsonrock Pass[R] (Finish 1st to advance) Race 4: Union Hill District (Finish 1st to advance) Race 5: Crystal Coast Highway (Finish 1st to advance) Race 6: Seaside Route 765 (Finish 1st to clear Ridge Racer!) !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!! Congratulations! !!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You’ve completed every tour in Ridge Racer! Great job! VI. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( CARS )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) QF06 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Drift Type Key: =============== STD = Standard: No distinctive characteristics, but well-balanced for easy drifting. MLD = Mild: Difficult to maintain drifts over long streches, but drifts are easy to exit. DYN = Dynamic: Drifts are highly maneuverable and easy to maintain without losing much speed, but require percise control to exit. SPL = Special: The Drift Type of Special machines. It's hard to pin down, but the best way I can describe it is Mild at slow speeds changing into Dynamic the faster you go. ******************************************* CLASS 1 ********************************* QFC1 ------------------------------ SKYKID FIERA Type-S Made By: Kamata Made In: Japan Drift Type: STD Engine: V6 Max RPM: 9000 Length: 176 inches Width: 71 inches Height: 46 inches Max Speed: 136 MPH Description: Popular due to its well-balanced performance, this potent Fiera had all 765 of its limited edition model sold out within 15 minutes Unlocked By: Starting the game. ------------------------------ TOYPOP PROPHETIE Type-S Made By: Age Mortors Corperation Made In: France Drift Type: MLD Engine: In-line 4 Turbo Max RPM: 8000 Length: 169 inches Width: 71 inches Height: 46 inches Max Speed: 136 MPH Description: The all-new Prophetie powered by a brand new engine co-developed with Kamata. The new casual styling, created by young designers, has been well recieved by critics around the world. Unlocked By: Starting the game. ------------------------------ GOOD LUCK BAYONET Type-S Made By: Danver Made In: USA Drift Type: DYN Engine: V8 Max RPM: 6500 Length: 181 inches Width: 79 inches Height: 46 inches Max Speed: 136 MPH Description: With its fierce image completely redesigned for European tastes, this all-new Bayonet made a sensational debut at a recent motor show. It still retains the sleek looks and thrilling performance of its predecessor. Unlocked By: Starting the game. ------------------------------ WARPMAN FIERA Type-R Made By: Kamata Made In: Japan Drift Type: STD Engine: V6 Max RPM: 9000 Length: 176 inches Width: 71 inches Height: 46 inches Max Speed: 137 MPH Description: Popular due to its well-balanced performance, this potent Fiera had all 765 of its limited edition model sold out within 15 minutes Unlocked By: Completing EX 25 ------------------------------ PHELIOS PROPHETIE Type-R Made By: Age Mortors Corperation Made In: France Drift Type: MLD Engine: In-line 4 Turbo Max RPM: 8000 Length: 169 inches Width: 71 inches Height: 46 inches Max Speed: 137 MPH Description: The all-new Prophetie powered by a brand new engine co-developed with Kamata. The new casual styling, created by young designers, has been well recieved by critics around the world. Unlocked By: Completing EX 27 ------------------------------ ORDYNE BAYONET Type-R Made By: Danver Made In: USA Drift Type: DYN Engine: V8 Max RPM: 6500 Length: 181 inches Width: 79 inches Height: 46 inches Max Speed: 137 MPH Description: With its fierce image completely redesigned for European tastes, this all-new Bayonet made a sensational debut at a recent motor show. It still retains the sleek looks and thrilling performance of its predecessor. Unlocked By: Completing EX 26 ------------------------------ NAVIWAY FIERA Type-Z Made By: Kamata Made In: Japan Drift Type: STD Engine: V6 Max RPM: 9000 Length: 176 inches Width: 71 inches Height: 46 inches Max Speed: 138 MPH Description: Popular due to its well-balanced performance, this potent Fiera had all 765 of its limited edition model sold out within 15 minutes Unlocked By: Completing PRO 22 ------------------------------ GROBDA PROPHETIE Type-Z Made By: Age Mortors Corperation Made In: France Drift Type: MLD Engine: In-line 4 Turbo Max RPM: 8000 Length: 169 inches Width: 71 inches Height: 46 inches Max Speed: 138 MPH Description: The all-new Prophetie powered by a brand new engine co-developed with Kamata. The new casual styling, created by young designers, has been well recieved by critics around the world. Unlocked By: Completing EX 28 ------------------------------ BAKUTOTSU BAYONET Type-Z Made By: Danver Made In: USA Drift Type: DYN Engine: V8 Max RPM: 6500 Length: 181 inches Width: 79 inches Height: 46 inches Max Speed: 138 MPH Description: With its fierce image completely redesigned for European tastes, this all-new Bayonet made a sensational debut at a recent motor show. It still retains the sleek looks and thrilling performance of its predecessor. Unlocked By: Completing EX 31 ******************************************* CLASS 2 ********************************* QFC2 ------------------------------ PHELIOS ABEILLE Type-S Made By: Age Motors Corperation Made In: France Drift Type: STD Engine: In-line 4 Turbo Max RPM: 8000 Length: 151 inches Width: 72 inches Height: 51 inches Max Speed: 147 MPH Description: This hot-hatch from AGE is build on the Prophetie platform. Equipped with specially designed suspension and struts, this light and agile Abeille is a definte sports machine. Unlocked By: Completing BASIC 01 ------------------------------ NEBULASARY ESPERANZA Type-S Made By: Gnade Made In: Germany Drift Type: MLD Engine: In-line 6 Max RPM: 8000 Length: 172 inches Width: 79 inches Height: 47 inches Max Speed: 148 MPH Description: The tremendously popular Esperanza is the dream car of sprots car entusiasts around the world. Armed to the teeth with cutting-edge technology, this machine's exeptional performance is in a class of its own. Unlocked By: Completing BASIC 02 ------------------------------ SHEONITE BISONTE Type-S Made By: Assoluto Made In: Italy Drift Type: DYN Engine: V6 Max RPM: 10000 Length: 169 inches Width: 78 inches Height: 43 inches Max Sped: 149 MPH Description: Assoluto has skillfully combined ruggedness and luxury on its flagship sports car, Bisonte. It is the favorite among fans of the super car generation. Unlocked By: Completing BASIC 03 ------------------------------ BAKUTOTSU ABEILLE Type-R Made By: Age Motors Corperation Made In: France Drift Type: STD Engine: In-line 4 Turbo Max RPM: 8000 Length: 151 inches Width: 72 inches Height: 51 inches Max Speed: 149 MPH Description: This hot-hatch from AGE is build on the Prophetie platform. Equipped with specially designed suspension and struts, this light and agile Abeille is a definte sports machine. Unlocked By: Completing EX 27 ------------------------------ GALAXIN ESPERANZA Type-R Made By: Gnade Made In: Germany Drift Type: MLD Engine: In-line 6 Max RPM: 8000 Length: 172 inches Width: 79 inches Height: 47 inches Max Speed: 149 MPH Description: The tremendously popular Esperanza is the dream car of sprots car entusiasts around the world. Armed to the teeth with cutting-edge technology, this machine's exeptional performance is in a class of its own. Unlocked By: Completing EX 24 ------------------------------ BACURA BISONTE Type-R Made By: Assoluto Made In: Italy Drift Type: DYN Engine: V6 Max RPM: 10000 Length: 169 inches Width: 78 inches Height: 43 inches Max Speed: 150 MPH Description: Assoluto has skillfully combined ruggedness and luxury on its flagship sports car, Bisonte. It is the favorite among fans of the super car generation. Unlocked By: Completing PRO 16 ------------------------------ ORDYNE ABEILLE Type-Z Made By: Age Motors Corperation Made In: France Drift Type: STD Engine: In-line 4 Turbo Max RPM: 8000 Length: 151 inches Width: 72 inches Height: 51 inches Max Speed: 150 MPH Description: This hot-hatch from AGE is build on the Prophetie platform. Equipped with specially designed suspension and struts, this light and agile Abeille is a definte sports machine. Unlocked By: Completing EX 28 ------------------------------ STARLUSTER ESPERANZA Type-Z Made By: Gnade Made In: Germany Drift Type: MLD Engine: In-line 6 Max RPM: 8000 Length: 172 inches Width: 79 inches Height: 47 inches Max Speed: 150 MPH Description: The tremendously popular Esperanza is the dream car of sprots car entusiasts around the world. Armed to the teeth with cutting-edge technology, this machine's exeptional performance is in a class of its own. Unlocked By: Completing EX 29 ------------------------------ ANDORGENESIS BISONTE Type-Z Made By: Assoluto Made In: Italy Drift Type: DYN Engine: V6 Max RPM: 10000 Length: 169 inches Width: 78 inches Height: 43 inches Max Speed: 151 MPH Description: Assoluto has skillfully combined ruggedness and luxury on its flagship sports car, Bisonte. It is the favorite among fans of the super car generation. Unlocked By: Completing EX 32 ******************************************* CLASS 3 ********************************* QFC3 ------------------------------ BACURA FATALITA Type-S Made By: Assoluto Made In: Italy Drift Type: STD Engine: V10 Max RPM: 9500 Length: 173 inches Width: 77 inches Height: 44 inches Max Speed: 161 MPH Description: Created by the same manufacture as the Bisonte, Fatalita is a sports car in its own right. Evolved over years of racing, this car is a thorougbred circuit racer. Unlocked By: Completing BASIC 04 ------------------------------ STARLUSTER EO Type-S Made By: Himmel Made In: Germany Drift Type: MLD Engine: HO 6 Turbo Max RPM: 8500 Length: 182 inches Width: 78 inches Height: 48 inches Max Speed: 161 MPH Description: This 6th generation EO inherits Himmel's traditional style and concept. Its horizontally-opposed "boxer" engine boasts both power and endurance, making this super luxury sports car one of the most desirable cars of all time. Unlocked By: Completing BASIC 05 ------------------------------ GAMP RAGGIO Type-S Made By: Soldat Made In: Italy Drift Type: DYN Engine: V12 Max RPM: 9500 Length: 182 inches Width: 79 inches Height: 46 inches Max Speed: 161 MPH Description: A purebred race machine, Raggio's throat 12 cylinder engine excites racing fans around the world. Unlocked By: Completing BASIC 06 ------------------------------ DEROTA FATALITA Type-R Made By: Assoluto Made In: Italy Drift Type: STD Engine: V10 Max RPM: 9500 Length: 173 inches Width: 77 inches Height: 44 inches Max Speed: 162 MPH Description: Created by the same manufacture as the Bisonte, Fatalita is a sports car in its own right. Evolved over years of racing, this car is a thorougbred circuit racer. Unlocked By: Completing PRO 16 ------------------------------ GALAGA EO Type-R Made By: Himmel Made In: Germany Drift Type: MLD Engine: HO 6 Turbo Max RPM: 8500 Length: 182 inches Width: 78 inches Height: 48 inches Max Speed: 162 MPH Description: This 6th generation EO inherits Himmel's traditional style and concept. Its horizontally-opposed "boxer" engine boasts both power and endurance, making this super luxury sports car one of the most desirable cars of all time. Unlocked By: Completing PRO 17 ------------------------------ ANDORGENESIS RAGGIO Type-R Made By: Soldat Made In: Italy Drift Type: DYN Engine: V12 Max RPM: 9500 Length: 182 inches Width: 79 inches Height: 46 inches Max Speed: 162 MPH Description: A purebred race machine, Raggio's throat 12 cylinder engine excites racing fans around the world. Unlocked By: Completing PRO 18 ------------------------------ GAMP FATALITA Type-R Made By: Assoluto Made In: Italy Drift Type: STD Engine: V10 Max RPM: 9500 Length: 173 inches Width: 77 inches Height: 44 inches Max Speed: 164 MPH Description: Created by the same manufacture as the Bisonte, Fatalita is a sports car in its own right. Evolved over years of racing, this car is a thorougbred circuit racer. Unlocked By: Completing EX 32 ------------------------------ GAPLUS EO Type-Z Made By: Himmel Made In: Germany Drift Type: MLD Engine: HO 6 Turbo Max RPM: 8500 Length: 182 inches Width: 78 inches Height: 48 inches Max Speed: 164 MPH Description: This 6th generation EO inherits Himmel's traditional style and concept. Its horizontally-opposed "boxer" engine boasts both power and endurance, making this super luxury sports car one of the most desirable cars of all time. Unlocked By: Completing EX 30 ------------------------------ GIL&KI RAGGIO Type-Z Made By: Soldat Made In: Italy Drift Type: DYN Engine: V12 Max RPM: 9500 Length: 182 inches Width: 79 inches Height: 46 inches Max Speed: 164 MPH Description: A purebred race machine, Raggio's throat 12 cylinder engine excites racing fans around the world. Unlocked By: Completing PRO 23 ******************************************* CLASS 4 ********************************* QFC4 ------------------------------ GOOD LUCK FIERA Type-S Made By: Kamata Made In: Japan Drift Type: STD Engine: V6 Max RPM: 9000 Length: 176 inches Width: 71 inches Height: 46 inches Max Speed: 187 MPH Description: This Fiera is fully armed with performance parts to race in Class 4, in which a wide range of customization is permitted. Its performace has been improved considerably without sacrificing basic drivability. Unlocked By: Completing BASIC 08 ------------------------------ SKY KID PROPHETIE Type-S Made By: Age Motors Corperation Made In: France Drift Type: MLD Engine: In-line 4 Turbo Max RPM: 8000 Length: 169 inches Width: 71 inches Height: 46 inches Max Speed: 185 MPH Description: This Prophetie is fully armed with performance parts to race in Class 4, in which a wide range of customization is permitted. Handling and stability, as well as engine torque, have been improved considerably. Unlocked By: Completing BASIC 07 ------------------------------ 8 BAYONET Type-S Made By: Danver Made In: USA Drift Type: DYN Engine: V8 Max RPM: 6500 Length: 181 inches Width: 79 inches Height: 46 inches Max Speed: 187 MPH Description: This Bayonet is fully armed with performance parts to race in Class 4, in which a wide range of customization is permitted. In addition to its new aggressive looks, its handling capability has been improved. Unlocked By: Completing BASIC 09 ------------------------------ PHOZON FIERA Type-R Made By: Kamata Made In: Japan Drift Type: STD Engine: V6 Max RPM: 9000 Length: 176 inches Width: 71 inches Height: 46 inches Max Speed: 188 MPH Description: This Fiera is fully armed with performance parts to race in Class 4, in which a wide range of customization is permitted. Its performace has been improved considerably without sacrificing basic drivability. Unlocked By: Completing EX 25 ------------------------------ NEBULARSRAY PROPHETIE Type-R Made By: Age Motors Corperation Made In: France Drift Type: MLD Engine: In-line 4 Turbo Max RPM: 8000 Length: 169 inches Width: 71 inches Height: 46 inches Max Speed: 187 MPH Description: This Prophetie is fully armed with performance parts to race in Class 4, in which a wide range of customization is permitted. Handling and stability, as well as engine torque, have been improved considerably. Unlocked By: Completing EX 27 ------------------------------ QUOX'S BAYONET Type-R Made By: Danver Made In: USA Drift Type: DYN Engine: V8 Max RPM: 6500 Length: 181 inches Width: 79 inches Height: 46 inches Max Speed: 188 MPH Description: This Bayonet is fully armed with performance parts to race in Class 4, in which a wide range of customization is permitted. In addition to its new aggressive looks, its handling capability has been improved. Unlocked By: Completing EX 26 ------------------------------ F/A RACING FIERA Type-Z Made By: Kamata Made In: Japan Drift Type: STD Engine: V6 Max RPM: 9000 Length: 176 inches Width: 71 inches Height: 46 inches Max Speed: 189 MPH Description: This Fiera is fully armed with performance parts to race in Class 4, in which a wide range of customization is permitted. Its performace has been improved considerably without sacrificing basic drivability. Unlocked By: Completing PRO 22 ------------------------------ DIGDUG PROPHETIE Type-Z Made By: Age Motors Corperation Made In: France Drift Type: MLD Engine: In-line 4 Turbo Max RPM: 8000 Length: 169 inches Width: 71 inches Height: 46 inches Max Speed: 188 MPH Description: This Prophetie is fully armed with performance parts to race in Class 4, in which a wide range of customization is permitted. Handling and stability, as well as engine torque, have been improved considerably. Unlocked By: Completing EX 28 ------------------------------ BARADUKE BAYONET Type-Z Made By: Danver Made In: USA Drift Type: DYN Engine: V8 Max RPM: 6500 Length: 181 inches Width: 79 inches Height: 46 inches Max Speed: 189 MPH Description: This Bayonet is fully armed with performance parts to race in Class 4, in which a wide range of customization is permitted. In addition to its new aggressive looks, its handling capability has been improved. Unlocked By: Completing EX 31 ******************************************* CLASS 5 ********************************* QFC5 ------------------------------ QUOX'S ABEILLE Type-S Made By: Age Motors Corperation Made In: France Drift Type: STD Engine: In-line 4 Turbo Max RPM: 8000 Length: 151 inches Width: 72 inches Height: 51 inches Max Speed: 195 MPH Description: Extensive improvemants have been made both inside and out to this Abeille. Its greatest advantage is the agility provided by the compact, light-weight body. Unlocked By: Completing PRO 10 ------------------------------ GALAXIAN ESPERANZA Type-S Made By: Gnade Made In: Germany Drift Type: MLD Engine: In-line 6 Max RPM: 8000 Length: 172 inches Width: 79 inches Height: 47 inches Max Speed: 195 MPH Description: The retail version of the Esperanza was a healiy detuned version of the original that was specifically developed for racing. This Class 5 monster is the real deal, an extreme racing machine. Unlocked By: Completing PRO 11 ------------------------------ TOROID BISONTE Type-S Made By: Assoluto Made In: Italy Drift Type: DYN Engine: V6 Max RPM: 10000 Length: 169 inches Width: 78 inches Height: 43 inches Max Speed: 196 MPH Description: With extensive weight reduction and engine tune-ups, this ferocious Bisonte shows us what happens if the original manufacturer decides to tune a car. Unlocked By: Completing PRO 12 ------------------------------ WARPMAN ABEILLE Type-R Made By: Age Motors Corperation Made In: France Drift Type: STD Engine: In-line 4 Turbo Max RPM: 8000 Length: 151 inches Width: 72 inches Height: 51 inches Max Speed: 196 MPH Description: Extensive improvemants have been made both inside and out to this Abeille. Its greatest advantage is the agility provided by the compact, light-weight body. Unlocked By: Completing EX 27 ------------------------------ GALAGA ESPERANZA Type-R Made By: Gnade Made In: Germany Drift Type: MLD Engine: In-line 6 Max RPM: 8000 Length: 172 inches Width: 79 inches Height: 47 inches Max Speed: 196 MPH Description: The retail version of the Esperanza was a healiy detuned version of the original that was specifically developed for racing. This Class 5 monster is the real deal, an extreme racing machine. Unlocked By: Completing EX 24 ------------------------------ GAMP BISONTE Type-R Made By: Assoluto Made In: Italy Drift Type: DYN Engine: V6 Max RPM: 10000 Length: 169 inches Width: 78 inches Height: 43 inches Max Speed: 197 MPH Description: With extensive weight reduction and engine tune-ups, this ferocious Bisonte shows us what happens if the original manufacturer decides to tune a car. Unlocked By: Completing PRO 16 ------------------------------ MAPPY ABEILLE Type-Z Made By: Age Motors Corperation Made In: France Drift Type: STD Engine: In-line 4 Turbo Max RPM: 8000 Length: 151 inches Width: 72 inches Height: 51 inches Max Speed: 198 MPH Description: Extensive improvemants have been made both inside and out to this Abeille. Its greatest advantage is the agility provided by the compact, light-weight body. Unlocked By: Completing EX 28 ------------------------------ BOSCONIAN ESPERANZA Type-Z Made By: Gnade Made In: Germany Drift Type: MLD Engine: In-line 6 Max RPM: 8000 Length: 172 inches Width: 79 inches Height: 47 inches Max Speed: 197 MPH Description: The retail version of the Esperanza was a healiy detuned version of the original that was specifically developed for racing. This Class 5 monster is the real deal, an extreme racing machine. Unlocked By: Completing EX 29 ------------------------------ SOLVALOY BISONTE Type-Z Made By: Assoluto Made In: Italy Drift Type: DYN Engine: V6 Max RPM: 10000 Length: 169 inches Width: 78 inches Height: 43 inches Max Speed: 198 MPH Description: With extensive weight reduction and engine tune-ups, this ferocious Bisonte shows us what happens if the original manufacturer decides to tune a car. Unlocked By: Completing EX 32 ******************************************* CLASS 6 ********************************* QFC6 ------------------------------ SOLVALOU FATALITA Type-S Made By: Assoluto Made In: Italy Drift Type: STD Engine: V10 Max RPM: 9500 Length: 173 inches Width: 77 inches Height: 44 inches Max Speed: 205 MPH Description: Fatalita proves again that it is simply the best racing machine. Minor changes to engine settings reap ample rewards on the track. Unlocked By: Completing PRO 14 ------------------------------ NEBULASRY EO Type-S Made By: Himmel Made In: Germany Drift Type: MLD Engine: HO 6 Turbo Max RPM: 8500 Length: 182 inches Width: 78 inches Height: 48 inches Max Speed: 204 MPH Description: This EO is powered by Himmel's long-awaited next-generation water-cooled engine. How will it perform? You should try it for yourself! Unlocked By: Completing PRO 13 ------------------------------ BACURA RAGGIO Type-S Made By: Soldat Made In: Italy Drift Type: DYN Engine: V12 Max RPM: 9500 Length: 182 inches Width: 79 inches Height: 46 inches Max Speed: 205 MPH Description: This Raggio is a product of Soldat's passion for racing. Featuring extreme horsepower wraped in timeless beauty, it is one of the finest machines ever made. Unlocked By: Completing PRO 15 ------------------------------ GROBDA FATALITA Type-R Made By: Assoluto Made In: Italy Drift Type: STD Engine: V10 Max RPM: 9500 Length: 173 inches Width: 77 inches Height: 44 inches Max Speed: 206 MPH Description: Fatalita proves again that it is simply the best racing machine. Minor changes to engine settings reap ample rewards on the track. Unlocked By: Completing PRO 16 ------------------------------ BOSCONIAN EO Type-R Made By: Himmel Made In: Germany Drift Type: MLD Engine: HO 6 Turbo Max RPM: 8500 Length: 182 inches Width: 78 inches Height: 48 inches Max Speed: 205 MPH Description: This EO is powered by Himmel's long-awaited next-generation water-cooled engine. How will it perform? You should try it for yourself! Unlocked By: Completing PRO 17 ------------------------------ HYPER KNIGHT RAGGIO Type-R Made By: Soldat Made In: Italy Drift Type: DYN Engine: V12 Max RPM: 9500 Length: 182 inches Width: 79 inches Height: 46 inches Max Speed: 206 MPH Description: This Raggio is a product of Soldat's passion for racing. Featuring extreme horsepower wraped in timeless beauty, it is one of the finest machines ever made. Unlocked By: Completing PRO 18 ------------------------------ ANDORGENESIS FATALITA Type-Z Made By: Assoluto Made In: Italy Drift Type: STD Engine: V10 Max RPM: 9500 Length: 173 inches Width: 77 inches Height: 44 inches Max Speed: 208 MPH Description: Fatalita proves again that it is simply the best racing machine. Minor changes to engine settings reap ample rewards on the track. Unlocked By: Completing EX 32 ------------------------------ GALAXIAN EO Type-Z Made By: Himmel Made In: Germany Drift Type: MLD Engine: HO 6 Turbo Max RPM: 8500 Length: 182 inches Width: 78 inches Height: 48 inches Max Speed: 206 MPH Description: This EO is powered by Himmel's long-awaited next-generation water-cooled engine. How will it perform? You should try it for yourself! Unlocked By: Completing EX 30 ------------------------------ DRUAGA RAGGIO Type-Z Made By: Soldat Made In: Italy Drift Type: DYN Engine: V12 Max RPM: 9500 Length: 182 inches Width: 79 inches Height: 46 inches Max Speed: 208 MPH Description: This Raggio is a product of Soldat's passion for racing. Featuring extreme horsepower wraped in timeless beauty, it is one of the finest machines ever made. Unlocked By: Completing PRO 23 ******************************************* SPECIAL ********************************* QFCS ------------------------------ ANGELUS "ANGEL" Made By: Kamata Made In: Japan Drifty Type: SPL Max Speed: 216 MPH Description: Angelus is Kamata's outragous gun barrel-shaped dream concept machine powered by a gas turbine jet engine. Due to its odd shape, the driver must take a uniguq motercycle-like riding form. Unlocked By: Completing PRO 20 ------------------------------ CRINALE "DEVIL" Made By: Soldat Made In: Italy Drift Type: SPL Max Speed: 217 MPH Description: The concept machine, Crinale, originally devloped under the codename "Devil", defies every common sense of the auto industry. This monstor, with windsheild coated with black FRP, as specs off the scale. How will it perform on the track? Unlocked By: Completing PRO 19. ------------------------------ PAC-MAN Made By: Namco Made In: -- Drift Type: SPL Max Speed: 218 MPH Description: Pac-Man from Namco. He travles around the world, in search of fruits and power pills. Little is known about this speed demon's vehicle, but rumor has it that is it both fast and comical... Unlocked By: Completing PRO 21 ------------------------------ NEW RALLY-X Made By: Namco Made In: -- Drift Type: SPL Max Speed: 217 MPH Description: The only fact know about this machine is that it was created by Namco, which has a long 50 year history. Non-standard in all respects, it is supposedly powered by a mysterious engine that has been in use for more than 20 years... Unlocked By: Getting 50,000 or more in the Mini-Game and completing PRO 18. Note: See the Tips section (QF08) for information on this car's jump-start capabilities. VII. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( COURSES )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) QF07 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note: Courses listed alphabetically. All courses have a reversed ([R]) counterpart. ------------------------------ CRIMSONROCK PASS Length: 4.013 miles Difficulty: Medium Unlocked By: Unlocked from Beginning [R] Unlocked By: Completing Tour BASIC 03 ************************************************* * * * __ * * / ----___-----____------------- * * / \ * * / \| * * ----------- / * * \ ---------____---- * * \| \| * * \| \| * * \| \| * * __-- ----------------- * * __-- \ * * / \| * * \| \| * * \ ____________ / * * \ ----- * * ----\|\|\|---------- * * * * * *********************************************** Tips: Overall, this is a pretty balanced course, mixing its share of high speed straight aways, long drift corners, sharp short drift corners, and a few "fake outs." These are corners that look like they'll be sharp, but only last a fraction of a second. Let off the gas for these, but do not drift them, doing so will cause you to lose you speed. The course is wide all around and will give you plenty of room to pass the competition when the need arises. ------------------------------ CRYSTAL COAST HIGHWAY Length: 3.833 miles Difficulty: Medium/Hard Unlocked By: Completing Tour BASIC 06 [R] Unlocked By: Completing Tour PRO 13 *********************************************** * * * * * _--_ * * / \ * * _____---/\ / / * * / \ / ------ / * * \ -___- \ * * -------- \ * * / \| * * ----- 1 * * / \| * * / \| * * / 2 * * \| \| * * \| -------\|\|\|---------- \| * * / / \ \| * * ------- -___/ * * * * * *********************************************** Tips: Full of short drifts, making passing a little difficult. The road is usually wide enough to get around a car by drifting another line, but it is still harder then just passing on a straight away. You will always have the analogue nub pushed one direction or the other. Also, take note of the narrow, curving, high-speed tunnel near the end [1-2]. Do not attempt to pass in here, as it is usually too fast or narrow. ------------------------------ DIABLO CANYON ROAD Length: 4.154 miles Difficulty: Medium Unlocked By: Completing Tour BASIC 04 [R] Unlocked By: Completing Tour BASIC 06 *********************************************** * ________ * * / \ * * \| \| * * __ ____ ____\ 1_ \| * * / --- ----- / \/ * * / \__/\ * * \| _______ \| * * \_/ \ / * * \| / * * \| \| * * \| 2 * * __/ \| * * __-- \ * * -- \| * * / \ * * \| \| * * \____________ \ * * ----\|\|\|---------------3 * * * *********************************************** Tips: The counterpart of Crimson Rock Pass is a little harder, but not much. It is a little narrower in places, but still gives you plenty of room to pass on the high speed straights. More long sweeping drifts, you may wish to consider a DNY drift car, especially because of the long, 360 degree right-hander that can give you more than a full tank of boost if you hit it going fast enough [1]. Also note when you're coming up to the finish line that there is a steep downhill series of S curves [2-3] that have to be negotiated perfectly to prevent hitting the wall and losing speed. ------------------------------ DOWNTOWN RAVE CITY Length: 3.853 miles Difficulty: Easy Unlocked By: Completing Tour PRO 12 [R] Unlocked By: Completing Tour PRO 19 *********************************************** * __ * * _1-__ ___/ \ * * / ------------------ \| * * \| \| * * \| \ * * \| \| * * \| \| * * \| \| * * \| \| * * \| \| * * \| \| * * \| \| * * \| _- 3 \| * * 2 -- \ \| * * -------______4 _ \ 5 * * \| / ---___/ * * \| / * * \| / * * -_- * *********************************************** Tips: My favorite course! Pure fun! This is a course that has no real speed restrictions. The road is wide, the corners mild and flowing, and the straight-aways long. Everything is designed for speed. Which is why it is important not to hit any cars or walls to slow yourself down. Fire off some boost after the first left-hand corner before the big jump [1]. The faster you go when you hit it the more awesome it is. A good way to get boost is to stay in one long drift through the series of 3 turns after the huge jump [2-3], and drift in the underground tunnels, which are also a good place to fire off some boost [4-5]. ------------------------------ GREENPEAK HIGHLANDS Length: 2.505 miles Difficulty: Hard Unlocked By: Unlocked from Beginning [R] Unlocked By: Completing Tour BASIC 09 *********************************************** * * * _--_ * * \| --_ / \ * * \| --_ / \ * * \| --2 / \ * * \ \_ \| __\|__ * * \ --_ \| \| * * \ --_ \| \| * * \ --_ \| \| * * \| -1__-- \| * * _\| \ * * _- \ * * / \ * * _- \ * * / _ \ * * \| _-- \ 4 _- * * \ __ _-- \ _-- * * 3__------ -----____-- \__-- * * * *********************************************** Tips: My least favorite course. Greenpeak Highlands features many corners that won't make your machine go into a drift, but are too sharp to take at full speed, causing you to hit the wall and be passed. Also, be cautious of S-curves that tempt you to drive through the grass to avoid them, as there are usually sand traps [1, 2, 4] on either side of the course, causing your car to slow down and lose speed. There are also many weird uphill drifts that would be impossible in real life [3]. This is one of those courses that requires memorization for any chance to win. ------------------------------ LAKESIDE PARKWAY Length: 3.875 miles Difficulty: Easy/Medium Unlocked By: Completing Tour BASIC 03 [R] Unlocked By: Completing Tour BASIC 07 *********************************************** * * * __ * * / \ * * / \| * * \| \| * * \ \| * * / \| * * / \| _________ \|\ * * / \ / \| \| \ * * \ ---\|---- \| \| \| * * \ / / / / \ * * / \| / 1 2 \ * * \| \| / ------------------ \ * * \| \| \| \| * * \ / \ / * * \_/ -------------\|\|\|---------3___/ * * * * * * * *********************************************** Tips: A pleasant course with few, if any, really tricky parts. Be sure to give the other cars plenty of room when you pass, because this course is pretty high speed. Also, be careful about a half of a lap in, as it narrows into a two lane stretch for a while, making passing extremely difficult [1-2]. Other then that, be sure to take the gentle curves for all the drift they have, and fire your nitrous off primarily on the long straight by the finish line [3]. ------------------------------ MIDTOWN EXPRESSWAY Length: 2.870 miles Difficulty: Easy/Medium Unlocked By: Unlocked from Beginning [R] Unlocked By: Completing Tour BASIC 07 *********************************************** * _____ * * _______________/ \ * * / \ 1 * * / \| * * \ \| * * \| \| * * \| \| * * \| \| * * ____ \| * * \| \| * * \| \| * * \| \| * * \| \| 2 __- * * \| \__-- \ * * \| __ \| * * \| 4_/ --_ \| * * \| ______-- --__ __/ * * \_ __/ 3--- * * -- * *********************************************** Tips: The counterpart of Downtown Rave City, Midtown Express is almost as fun and just as easy. The only things to look out for are the series of staircase jumps near the beginning [1-2]. Make sure you hit the first one going straight or you'll most likely be slipping every which way trying to correct. Also, about half way through, the course narrows and becomes a little harder with small sharp turns [3-4], but they shouldn't be that much trouble. ------------------------------ RIDGE CITY HIGHWAY Length: 3.646 miles Difficulty: Medium Unlocked By: Completing Tour BASIC 02 [R] Unlocked By: Completing Tour BASIC 05 *********************************************** * * * * * ___1_________ * * / 2_______ * * / \ * * \ --------- * * \ / * * \ / * * / / 3--------------4 * * _ / / / / * * / \__/ / / / * * \| /______/ / * * \| ----------- * * \| / * * \ / * * ------\|\|\|---------------- * * * * * * * *********************************************** Tips: Starts off easy with wide shallow corners to drift on, and a straight away afterwards to let off some of that acquired boost [1]. Be careful of the S-curve located halfway through the straight away [2]. The second half is slightly more difficult. It has quite a few tricky corners, forcing you to choose a pretty limited line in order to avoid hitting a wall [3-4]. Because of this, it may be hard to pass in those areas because your opponents are also taking that line. Overall though, not a very hard course. ------------------------------ SEASIDE ROUTE 765 Length: 2.552 miles Difficulty: Easy Unlocked By: Unlocked from Beginning [R] Unlocked By: Completing Tour BASIC 04 *********************************************** * * * * * 2_________ * * / 3------ * * / \ * * \ ------ * * \ / * * \ / * * / / * * / / * * _ / / * * / \ / / * * \| - ---------- * * \| / * * \| / * * -------\|\|\|-------1-------- * * * * * * * *********************************************** Tips: A short fast track with mild, easy drifting corners. Use your boost on main straight away by the finish line [1] or the second one located half way into the lap [2]. Be careful on that one though, as there is an S curve that must be attacked from the left to maintain speed through it [3]. Other then that, be sure to drift through all the corners and enjoy the ride on this quick, high speed track. ------------------------------ SILVERCREEK DAM Length: 2.980 miles Difficulty: Medium Unlocked By: Completing Tour PRO 10 [R] Unlocked By: Completing Tour PRO 13 *********************************************** * _--_ 1--_ * * \ -_ / \ * * \ -_ / \ * * \ \ \ __\__ * * \ \ \| \| * * / \ \| \| * * _/ \ / \| * * _- --__-- \| * * _- 4 * * / \ * * \ \ * * \ __/ * * \ __-- * * / __-- * * / __-- * * -_ __-- * * -_ __3 * * -_ __-- * * 2__-- * *********************************************** Tips: Be careful of the second right corner after you start [1] - it straightens out only to quickly turn right again in the tunnel, then left. Take this area in one long drift to obtain maximum boost. Later on, watch out for the sharp, 90 degree right turn onto the dam [2], and the S-curve [3] leading into the tunnel. It is possible to take this corner without slowing down or drifting if you stay to the left. After you take a left after the tunnel, make sure your car is pointed slightly right when you hit the big jump [4] to make sure you're lined up with the finish line. ------------------------------ SUNSET DRIVE Length: 2.657 miles Difficulty: Easy Unlocked By: Unlocked from Beginning. [R] Unlocked By: Completing Tour BASIC 02 *********************************************** * * * * * 2--------- * * \| \| * * \| \| * * \| \| * * \| \| * * \ \ * * _________------------1 \ * * / \| * * \| \| * * \| \| * * \| ______\|\|\|________4__ \| * * / / \| \| * * / / \____/ * * ------- 3 * * * * * * * *********************************************** Tips: Very similar to Seaside Route 765, the first few corners are almost identical. This course is not as fast however, and there are some tricky corners to watch out for. Namely the sharp corner at the wide open part near the sea [1], and before you enter the final tunnel [2]. The long steady semi-circle corner is a great place to aquire boost [3]. Also, there are fewer places to use boost, so you may wish to unload 1 or 2 when you get to the main straight-away [4]. ------------------------------ UNION HILL DISTRICT Length: 4.125 miles Difficulty: Medium/Hard Unlocked By: Unlocked from Beginning. [R] Unlocked By: Completing Tour BASIC 09 *********************************************** * * * _ * * \| \ * * \| \| * * ___________\|/ * * ____ / \| * * / --__ \| 4 \| * * / --__ \____/\ \| * * \| --_3 \ \| * * \| --__ \| \| * * \| --__ / \| * * \__2__ --__/ \| * * / \| * * 1 \ * * / \ * * \ \| * * --------------------\|\|\|---------___/ * * * * * *********************************************** Tips: This is a very fast track with lots of places to make mistakes. Make sure that after the first corner you're pointed straight ahead quickly, as there is a jump [1] then a sharp corner followed by a steep up-hill climb [2]. The speed you get through the corner is the speed you will be going all the way to the top of the hill. You can either make up or lose lots of time in this part. It can be hard to tell until the last minute, but you want to take a right in the tunnel. After the tunnel is a long up and down narrow straight away [3]. Fire off the boost when you're going downhill- it won't help you at all going up. Also use caution when passing cars here, because of the narrowness. After the second tunnel is a tricky corner that is hard left but turns into hard right in the middle [4], prepare your drift accordingly. VIII. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( TIPS )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) QF08 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Getting a jump on the start, submitted by J. Theal: It appears that you can get the speed boost at the beginning of any race, as long as your needle is above 6 but below the red (over-rev) zone on the tachometer at the exact moment the announcer finishes the ...3 ...2 ...1... countdown and says "GO!" The needle can be trending up or down (accelerating or decelerating RPM’s) at that moment. - In a continuation of the above tip: Since the Rally X car doesn't have an RPM range where it redlines, it's kinda hard to find the right spot for you to get a boost at the start. However, if you keep the RPM meter just above the number 12, you can start off at around 114 MPH or so. This leads to a pretty nice jump on the compitition. - Do not hit other cars. Doing so will cause you to "switch speeds." For example, if you hit a car moving 130 MPH while going 170 MPH, the car you hit will get your speed (170) while you get its speed (130). Therefore the hit car will leave you in the dust, and it could take (in later stages) a quater of a lap or more to get caught back up. Not fun if it's the first place car and the finish line is right ahead of you. - In the later stages, to avoid hitting another car while in a drift (which could potentially cost you the race) try going into a drift either late or early. Since you have very limited control in a drift, going in early or late will (hopefully) put you on a different line then the car in front of you, allowing you to pass him easy and painlessly. - The nitrous gauge will fill up by performing drifts. The faster the drift, the faster the gauge will fill up. - The nitrous gauge cannot be filled while nitrous is in use, but by utilizing the increased speed immediately after a nitrous boost, it is possible to recharge the nitrous quickly. IX. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( PRIZES/SECRETS )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) QF09 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ***************************************** PRIZES ***************************************** ------------------------------ 01: RAVE RACER DEMO MOVIE About: This is the opening movie of the arcade game Rave Racer, released in 1995. Many fans will remember the pink arcade cabinet and the female polygon character. We have searched high and low in our archives to find her name, but it remains shrounded in mystery. Unlocked By: Completing tour EX 36 Note: J. Govoni sent in an interesting note about the above info: "I worked for Namco's arcade division in the late 90's, and the polygon girl in the Rave Racer intro is widely regarded as Reiko Nagase. Like you said, she made her "CG" debut in Rage Racer, but this girl is still considered Reiko. She didn't really have a name when Rave Racer was released, but she was given the name after Rage Racer was made. Reiko is not the girl from the beginning of the Ridge Racer/Ridge Racer 2 races." ------------------------------ 02: RAGE RACER OPENING MOVIE About: This is the opening movie fromt the game Rage Racer, released in 1996. This is the first time the CG character Reiko Nagase made an apperance. Unlocked By: Completing tour EX 34 ------------------------------ 03: R4 OPENING MOVIE About: This is the opening movie of the game R4 - Ridge Racer Type 4-, released imn 1998. Sounds featuring the New York vocalist Kimara Lovelace created a stylish R4 atmosphere. Unlocked By: Completing tour EX 33 ------------------------------ 04: RIDGE RACER 2004 E3 MOVIE About: Here is the demo movie that was shown at the largest video game convention, E3, in 2004. E3 was held for 2 days from May 12th. Unlocked By: Completing tour EX 35 ------------------------------ 05: MACHINE DESIGN COLLECTION 1 About: All vehicles featured in Ridge Racer are desinged by Namco, and do not exist in reality. Therefore it was very difficult to create designs that are convincing, pleasing to the eye, and above all else, cool. Included here are some of the sketches that were drawn up during the devlopment of these fine cars. Unlocked By: Completing tour EX 37 ------------------------------ 06: MACHINE DESIGN COLLECTION 2 About: When designing the cars for Ridge Racer, we employed the assistance of actual car designers who have designed sports cars in the past. Perhaps you can see that from these preliminary design sketches. Unlocked By: Completing tour EX 38 ------------------------------ 07: MACHINE DESIGN COLLECTION 3 About: With rising concerns over eniromental pollution, aerodynamic designs are becoming mainstream in the real world. These fuel efficient cars are not necessarily the best looking cars you have seen. In video games, however, cars can be designed purely for the looks. The cars in Ridge Racer have within them the "supercar dream", which can only take place in a video game. Unlocked By: Completing tour EX 39 ------------------------------ 08: ENDING MOVIE About: Watch the ending movie and credits for Ridge Racer (PSP). Unlocked By: Completing PRO 18. ***************************************** SECRETS ******************************************* Wireless Battle With One Copy of the Game ----------------------------------------- - Only have one copy of Ridge Racer, but wanna play against a friend? No problem! Ya just gotta do some old fashioned UMD swapping. Whenever you take the UMD out of the PSP, it will ask you if you would like to quit the game. Say "No" obviously. Here's how to set it up: 1) Player 1 boots up the game and selects Host Race under the Wireless Battle option. Set up the race and announce it. 2) Give the UMD to Player 2. Have him boot up the game and search for host (he should detect Player 1 if everything is set up right). Have him set up, and have Player 1 select Start Race. Both screens should go black. 3) Give the UMD back to Player 1. After a while, the "Loading" screen should appear on both PSPs. When Player 1 has loaded the game, give Player 2 the UMD 4) Player 2's game should load eventually. When both games are loaded, the 3..2..1...Go! countdown should appear, and the race will begin. Enjoy! Mirrored Courses ---------------- - Hold SELECT while choosing a course. Unlimited Boost --------------- - Hold SELECT while you hit OK at the comfermation screen, right before a race (Only works in Single Race and Time Attack modes) New RALLY-X ----------- - Score over 50,000 points in the Mini-Game and complete PRO 18, go to the World Tours selection to recieve the NEW RALLY-X MAX Tours --------- - Complete all BASIC, PRO, and EX Tours. X. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( FAQs )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) QF10 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Q: How do you watch replay data after you save it? A: I've gotten some email about this, as well as seen it on the message boards. I admit when I first tried to find it, I was stumped too. Namco hid it deep in the Options menu, under the AVPlayer sub-menu, then Load Replay Data is the second option on the right under the Courses sub-sub-menu. Sounds confusing, ne? Basically it's: Options -> AVPlayer -> Courses -> Load Replay Data ------------------------------ Q: Why aren't there any Max tours in my game? A: You probably have the Japanese version, which does not have Max tours. If you have the American version, make sure all 39 tours are completely completed. ------------------------------ Q: What's the best car in the game? A: I would say either the Pac-Man or the Angelus, depending on the situation. Pac-Man is good at drifting on curvy courses like Greenpeak Highlands, while the Angelus excels at high speed tracks such as Downtown Rave City. ------------------------------ Q: How many Tours are in the game? A: 39 Regular Tours and 7 MAX Tours, adding up to 46 Tours overall. ------------------------------ Q: How many cars are in the game? A: 54 regular (9 in each of the 6 Classes) and 4 Special machines, adding up to a grand total of 58 available cars. ------------------------------ Q: How many courses are in the game? A: There are 12 original courses, each with a reversed counterpart, making 24 "different" courses available. ------------------------------ Q: What's all that gibberish at the bottom of the screen when I load up World Tour mode? Example: WT46.CS24.CR/9/9/9/9/9/9.SP.4.PC+ WF001.D2485K/1544M.C+ A: A very criptic way of revealing your progress in the game. The periods break up each section. They mean: Piece \| Meaning ----------------\|------------------------------------------------------ - WTxx