Reiko Nagase
A key series mascot figure and an iconic visual presence associated with the game’s branding and presentation.
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D-pad Left/Right | Steer left or right |
|---|---|
X | Accelerate |
Square | Brake or reverse |
Start | Pause the game |
Button assignments may vary with controller configuration.
How it plays
Races are presented from behind the car, with optional camera views and a focus on maintaining speed through corners. The objective is to finish ahead of rival cars, using braking, steering, and power slides to carry momentum through the course.
The main Grand Prix mode organizes events into a progression of championships. Team and manufacturer choices influence the cars available and the character of the campaign, while results lead to faster vehicles and more difficult races. Time Attack and two-player modes provide alternatives to the campaign.
Plan your run
Learn each circuit's braking points before attempting to maximize drift speed. Enter corners from the outside, brake briefly, then steer into the turn while applying throttle smoothly.
In Grand Prix, choose a car whose handling suits the circuit rather than relying only on top speed. Clean exits are usually more valuable than aggressive entries, especially on narrow courses.
Meet the cast
A key series mascot figure and an iconic visual presence associated with the game’s branding and presentation.
One of the members tied to the Real Future team, representing the player's rise through career mode.
Before you begin
Use short braking inputs to settle the car before a corner.
Practice keeping the car near the racing line while drifting.
Replay difficult events to learn traffic and opponent behavior.
Ridge Racer Type 4 is an arcade racing game developed and published by Namco for the original PlayStation. It centers on high-speed races through fictional urban and coastal circuits, with drifting and controlled slides forming the core of its driving style. The game offers a structured Grand Prix campaign alongside time-focused and multiplayer events. Players choose a racing team and manufacturer, then progress through increasingly demanding championships while unlocking additional cars and races. Its smooth presentation, strong soundtrack, accessible handling, and generous amount of content made it one of the most highly regarded PlayStation racing games of its era.
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