Ridge Racer by Namco

Ridge Racer ™ b y N A M C O

Product Description

Race through the urban jungle and beach side streets in Ridge Racer by Namco. The game that revolutionized arcade and console racing is back, bringing realistic 3D racing action to your phone. Choose from multiple cars, unlock tracks and vehicles, and race through the frenetic urban streets. Shift into high gear and whip past fellow racers towards the finish line while burning rubber to the classic Ridge Racer soundtrack.

Screenshots

Using the Application

1. How to Start Ridge Racer

Find and launch Ridge Racer.

2. How to Play Ridge Racer

From the title screen press the center key to open the Main Menu. Choose ‘Car Settings’ to change your car or control layout. Choose ‘Start’ when you are ready to race.

Press left and right to select a course and the center key to begin. If you do not have an automatic- gas control scheme selected, hold down the [4] or [6] key to give the car gas. Use the right and left direction keys to steer.

Maneuver around opponent cars and avoid crashing into the edges of the course to finish the race before time runs out. Tap the brake as you enter corners to begin a drifting skid turn, just be careful not to lose control. Every time you reach a checkpoint, you get a time extension.

The goal is to complete all of the laps in a race and finish in first place before your time runs out. The lead opponent is displayed as a yellow arrow on your course map – beat him to take first place.

The following diagram illustrates the in-game screen: POSITION COURSE MAP BEST

LAP TIME TIME REMAINING COURSE RECORD

LAP TIME

GEAR RPM INDICATOR MPH

3. Cars

You may select any of four different cars to use when you race. Score first place on all 4 courses to unlock four more cars. If you can defeat the black DEVIL car that appears on the Time Trial course, you will be also be able to drive as it.

4. Courses

Novice I - The easiest course; 2 laps on a short version of the track. Cars cannot go over 100 mph. Intermediate II - A more difficult course; 3 laps on a short version of the track. Cars cannot go over 125 mph. Advanced III - A difficult course; 3 laps on a long version of the track. Cars cannot go over 125 mph. Time Trial IV - The most difficult course; 3 laps on a long version of the track. Cars cannot go over 137 mph. There is only one opponent. If you place first on this track, the DEVIL car will now appear when you race the Time Trial.

Finish in first place on all 4 courses to unlock the four bonus reverse-direction courses.

5. Controls

1. General Sound - Press the [*] key to toggle ON / OFF. Vibration - Press the [#] key to toggle ON / OFF. Sound and Vibration can also be toggled from the Options Menu

2. Title Screen Use the up/down keys to highlight the desired option and press center key to select. Start – enters the Course Selection screen, select a course to begin race Car Settings – opens the Car Settings menu Options – opens the Options menu Records – opens the Records screen Help – opens the Help menu Exit – exits the game

3. Game Play (For control scheme ‘A’) Gas - Automatic Brake - Center key or [5] key. Shift gears higher - Press the up navigation key. Shift gears lower - Press the down navigation key. Steer left - Press the left navigation key. ii

Steer right - Press the right navigation key. Pause Game - Press the [CLR] key. Change View - Press the [0] key.

See section 5 below to change the controls.

4. Pause Menu Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired option and press the center key. Resume – unpauses the game Restart – restarts the current race with current car and track settings Car Settings – opens the Car Settings menu Options – opens the Options menu Help – opens the Help menu Quit – exits the current race and returns to the title screen

5. Car Settings Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired option and press the center key. Transmission – toggle between automatic and manual shifting Controls – choose from 4 different control layouts

6. Options Menu Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired option. Use the navigation keys, left or right, to toggle Sound and Vibration options. Press the center or [CLR] key to confirm the setting.

7. Help Menu Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired Help Menu option and press the center key to view the help text. Press the up and down navigation keys to scroll through the text. Press the center key to return back to the Help Menu.

Tips & Tricks

••• Play the Novice course in order to get used to the controls and learn the track. ••• Try to push your opponents into spinouts by bumping them from behind. Be careful to aim for the rear sides of the car or you might just slow yourself down and give them a boost. ••• To help navigate around turns, start the turn on the outside, or farthest away from the curve, and turn in early. Practice tapping the brake to help you make sharp turns. ••• Learn to use manual shifting and accelerating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DEVIL car? The DEVIL car is a mysterious opponent that waits for you on the Time Trial course once you have placed first. The DEVIL car is very fast but erratic; nearly flawless driving is required to beat him.

Why isn’t my time recorded to the Records table? High scores are only reported for the Time Trial. Your best lap time for a course can be seen on the top bar of the in-game screen when you are racing. See the diagram in section 2 above.

Why are some of the unlockable cars not as good as the starting cars? The cars that you unlock are actually the opponents that you drive against. The DEVIL car is the ultimate prize. Unlock that car and you will be a speed demon on the road.

Why are there lower speed limits on the earlier courses? Lower speed limits make the courses easier because they reduce the amount of braking required to get around turns as well as the top speed that enemy cars can reach.

iii Trouble Shooting

Why can’t I hear any sound? Press the asterisk [*] key to toggle sound on and off. Look for the “musical note” sound icon at the top right of the screen. If you still can’t hear sound, exit the game and check your phone’s settings and volume. It’s possible you have sounds disabled or the volume too low to hear the sound.

How do I toggle the vibration? Press the [#] key to toggle the vibration on and off. Look for the “vibration wave” vibration icon at the top right of the screen. If you don’t feel any vibration, you’ll have to consult you phone’s manual to turn it on.

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