Ridge Racer 7 - Downtown Rave City (PS3)
2,327 views · Published 15 November 2017 · 8:30 · Indexed 31 October 2026
Channel: MrThunderwing · 2017 · Gaming
I had my video capture equipment out recently to get some gameplay footage for various YouTube related projects and it dawned on me that since I upgraded to HD 60fps video capture (compared to the crap looking RGB SCART 30fps videos I used to be limited to) that I've never got around to uploading any footage of Ridge Racer 7. This is something that needed rectifying as it truly is a feast for the eyes and the ears. Released in 2006 at the PS3 launch, Ridge Racer 7 ran at 1080p and 60 frames per second and also featured Dolby Digital 5.1 and featured a whoopin' 22 tracks. It still looks great today, in fact, much like WipEout HD, I don't think there were that many PS3 driving games that came after that actually managed to surpass this launch game in terms of sheer visual finesse. The Ridge Racer style of gameplay isn't for everyone, but if you like this type of game (and I do!) then this is really where the series peaked (Ridge Racer 2 on the PSP is chuffin' ace as well). Also, If you're fan of dance music (which I am!) then you're also well served here by the game's ample amount of bangin' 'choons. The particular one playing 'Before you Reach for Love' by Urban Soul is one of my absolute faves. A new Ridge Racer game is definitely something that's missing on the PS4...
