Overview
R: Racing Evolution is what seems like an attempt by Namco to make a Ridge Racer game with more simulation like gameplay, with licensed real world cars such as the Audi TT and the Mazda RX-7, and a story based career mode called Racing Life.
Gameplay
The main mode of R: Racing Evolution was Racing Life mode, a 14 chapter story based career mode following Rena Hayami, a Japanese Ambulance driver who was recruited as a driver by the GVI coproration, and her rivalry with veteran racer Gina Cavalli. Other game modes include Event Challenge, Time Attack, Arcade, and Versus, with various race types like GT, Rally, and Drag racing.
One of the more unique gameplay features is the pressure system. When driving behind another car, a meter will appear above it, the longer you stay behind the car, the more pressure builds up filling the meter. Once the meter reaches a certain point, the driver will make a critical mistake, usually accompanied by a voiceover, allowing you to pass them.
Cars
GT Class 1
- Chevrolet Corvette C5-R
- Dodge Viper Competition Coupe
- Honda NSX
- BMW McLaren F1
- Calsonic Skyline
- Saleen S7 R
- Toyota Supra
- Volkswagen W12
- Fiat 500 Type 110F
- BMW M3 GTR
GT Class 2
- Pantera GT5 S
- Lotus Elise
- Alfa Romeo 156 GTA
- Honda S2000
- Mazda RX-7
- Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII
- Peugeot 206
- Subaru WRX STi Impreza
- Dodge Charger R/T
- Shelby G.T. 500
- DMC DeLorean
- Nissan 350Z
GT Class 3
- Mini Cooper S
- Audi TT 1.8T quattro
- Acura RSX-Type S
- Toyota VM180
Prototype Class
- Audi Infineon AUDI R8
- Bentley EXP Speed 8
- Advan Kondo S101
Rally Class 1
- Ford Focus
- Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII
- Peugeot 206
- Subaru WRX STi Impreza
- Mini Cooper S
Rally Class 2
- Acura RSX-Type S
- Mini Cooper S
- Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA Junior
- Fiat 500 Type 110F
- Renault Alpine
Drag Class
- Ford Focus
- Dodge Charger R/T
- Shelby G.T. 500
- Mazda RX-7
- Nissan 250Z
Privateer Class
- Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA Junior
- Fiat 500 Type 110F
- Renault Alpine
Log in to comment