*Ridge Racer Unbounded* is an arcade racing game that combines the well-known
drifting action of Ridge Racer with the destruction of games like Split
Second and Burnout. The first time you play Ridge Racer Unbounded it feels
strange. Mixing the feel of western racers with the Ridge Racer is unusual.
Car handling feels normal until you hit the drift button and then you're in
Ridge Racer territory, with extremes drifts that defy logic. Add to this the
destruction of the environment and other drivers, and you've got a very
different Ridge Racer. Each track is filled with destructible scenery - you
build up your power by drifting, then can activate it to accelerate through
tankers and buildings in explosive style. The power button can be used to
take down other racers too, much like in Burnout. All of the destruction can
make for very busy tracks, and it will take a while to optimize your routes.
This can make early play-throughs tough, but once a track 'clicks', Ridge
Racer Unbounded becomes an adrenalin-filled ballet of high speed destruction.
Ridge Racer Unbounded looks great, with neon-filled environments and
fantastically shiny vehicles, with the trademark light trails appearing when
activating power mode. Occasionally crashing through buildings can look
untidy, but overall this is a very impressive looking racing title. Ridge
Racer Unbounded can get really busy, and to help you concentrate, the display
is really intelligent. There's nothing complex to take your eyes away from
the action, and important information is beautifully displayed on the track
as you race. It's both stylish and functional, which is the perfect
combination. *There's no doubt that arcade racers have taken a hit in
recent years, with racing in general polarizing between cute karting and
precision realism. Ridge Racer Unbounded hopes to succeed where Split Second
failed, but its learning curve may put some players off.*Download *Ridge
Racer Unbounded* in Softonic
