/vr/ - Retro Games

Rage Racer is the mascot of this thread so if you want to give it a try, here are some quick tips:

1. Different cars manufacturers suit different tracks. Mythical Coast has medium elevations and medium turns, Gnade Esperanza is good there. Over Pass city has steep elevations, so it's better to use Lizard cars which have high torque. Lakeside Gate has steep corners - Age cars are the best at cornering. Extreme Oval (actually tri-oval) has neither, so Assoluto cars with their top speed are the best.

2. It is entirely possible to complete the game using cars less suitable for the tracks, but it's harder to do so. Except Extreme Oval and Assoluto. You won't beat rival Assoluto car on Extreme Oval without using Assoluto and you will really struggle with an Assoluto car on other tracks due to its poor cornering and mediocre torque.

3. Mastering manual transmission is a must if you want to be faster on ascents/descents and exiting drifts. MT is essential here, unlike other Ridge Racer games.

4. Never use third person camera unless you wish to hate the game. Use rear view mirror to your advantage - block rival cars if they try to overtake you. You will gain a little speed boost if they bump into your car from behind.

5. The real Rage Racer starts with Diable GP. You haven't experienced the game until you beat at least one race there.

6. Deep Drive is the best piece of music in a racing videogame.

7. Forget all these and play Rave Racer instead.