Ridge Racer™ Unbounded (2012)

Developer: BUGBEAR
Publisher: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Racing
Rating: 3.1 of 5, 1,912 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A ferocious, high-speed arcade racer where you smash through everything with aggressive, exhilarating intensity.

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What players say

Players say this is more Burnout than Ridge Racer, with a focus on destruction over drifting. The drifting is widely criticized as the worst part, and the game feels unfinished, but its arcade racing and soundtrack still offer fun for some.

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