Ridge Racer Type 4
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(Playstation - PAL, Racing)
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Developed_By:
Namco
Published_By:
Sony
Released On:
03 Dec 1998
Ridge Racer Type 4 is developed exclusively for the Sony Playstation, featuring new visuals powered by goraud-shaded polygons, giving each car and track a more refined appearance while keeping the same arcade gameplay popularized by The First Ridge Racer .
The focus of the game is on the Real Racing Roots '99, with three heats, seven race championship, culminating in a speedway during New Year's Eve.
Players start by choosing one of four teams available (from easiest to harder): Micro Mouse Mappy , directed by Sophie Chevalier; Pac Racing Team , directed by Shinji Yazaki; Racing Team Solvalou ; and Dig Racing Team .
After selecting a team, players can choose one of four car makers available: Lizard and Assoluto , or Age Solo and Terrazi . The latter offer "Grip" cars that require more breaking and careful trajectories.
Players earn and unlock new cars by completing races; final placement determines how good the car will be. By scraping through the first two heats, sponsors may not invest in the team, but winning all races allows the driver to reach the Shooting Hoops speedway with the fastest car.
Ridge Racer Type 4 also includes an extra disk featuring the original Ridge Racer in higher resolution. The game was also sold as a bundle along Namco's innovative Jogcon controller.
Release Date: 16 April 1999
UPC-A:
711719774020 (Great Britain)
UPC-A:
711719774327 (Germany)
ASIN:
B0009J1IKI (United Kingdom)
Sony PN:
SCES 01706 (Finland)
Part #:
SCES-01706 (Great Britain)
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Sound Capabilities:
Dolby Surround
Gamepads Supported:
NeGcon (SLEH-0003)
Number of Players Supported:
1-2 Players
Input Device Features Supported:
Vibration
Controller Types Supported:
Analog Controller
Miscellaneous Attributes:
Link Cable, PocketStation
Multiplayer Game Modes:
Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS)
Number of Local Players via System Link / LAN Cable:
2 Players
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
How to Play
Setup
To load and run R4 RIDGE RACER TYPE 4 on your PlayStation® game console, follow these simple instructions.
Set up your PlayStation game console according to the instructions in its Instruction Manual. Make sure the power is off before inserting or removing a compact disc.
Insert the R4 RIDGE RACER TYPE 4 disc and close the disc cover. Insert game controller(s) and turn on the PlayStation game console. Follow on-screen instructions to start a game.
Top View
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RESET BUTTON
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POWER INDICATOR
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POWER BUTTON
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CONTROLLER PORT
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OPEN BUTTON
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DISC COVER
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MEMORY CARD SLOT 1
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MEMORY CARD SLOT 2
Front View
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CONTROLLER PORT 1
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CONTROLLER PORT 2
Safety Mode
For safety purposes, the force feedback system will shut off after 60 seconds if no button presses are made or if a button is held down for 60 seconds (this excludes the Dial and MODE Switch). When this happens, it does not mean the Jogcon is malfunctioning.
The force-feedback system will switch on again when a button press is detected. When the controller switches into Safety Mode, the words "SAFETY MODE" will be displayed on the screen.
Operating the Dial
The basic technique is to hold the controller as shown to the right and move the Dial using your left and right thumbs (place each hand on the Jogcon's handles and wrap your other fingers around the handle for support).
Before a race starts, the Dial may rotate automatically in order to center itself. When this happens, lift your thumbs off the Dial and wait until it has stopped moving.
Jogcon Screen Display
When you are using the Jogcon, a centering gauge will be displayed on the screen. You can turn this display on and off during a race by pressing the SELECT Button.
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Centering Gauge
Game Modes
From the Title Screen, press the START Button to proceed to the Mode Menu screen. Use the Directional Buttons to choose the mode you want, and then press the Button or START Button to select.
Grand Prix
Grand Prix is the main game mode where you assume the role of a professional driver in a racing team. You must work together with the team manager to advance through the 1st and 2nd qualifying heats to compete in the final Grand Prix.
Through a total of 8 races, you must complete the required laps for each course and finish in a qualifying position to go on to the next race in the competition. You achieve victory when you finish 1st in the final race.
Time Attack
In this mode, you race your machine of choice on a racecourse by yourself. The goal in Time Attack is to defeat the record time for that course.
In addition to the preset cars, you can also use cars that you've earned in a Grand Prix race. However, only cars registered in the Garage can be used. This also applies in other modes as well.
VS Battle
You and a friend can compete in head-to-head competition, with the screen split into two sections (top and bottom). As in Time Attack, you can race new cars earned in Grand Prix mode.
Garage
You can use the Garage to register cars that you've earned in the Grand Prix. Once a car is in the Garage, you can use them in the Time Attack and VS Battle modes.
Registered cars can be customized with new paint jobs and preset decals. You can also create your own original decals to customize your car even more!
Records
In this mode, you can view trophies you've earned in Grand Prix mode as well as your course records in Time Attack mode.
Save & Load
Load and save game data. R4's PocketStation Garage applet can also be saved in this mode.
Options
You can change settings for controllers, screen display, and sound volumes here. You can also access the Music Player feature here to listen to the music in the game.
Grand Prix
You're a professional race driver. It's your job to sign up with a race team and try to win 8 Grand Prix races. As your driving skills improve (based on your finishing position), your team owner and manager will invest in newer, faster cars for you.
Once you've won the final race, you'll be able to keep these cars as your own and place them in the Garage. To skip comments in Grand Prix mode, press the START Button.
Screen Display
Two views are available during each race: Driver's View (showing the road from the driver's position) and Overhead Cam (located slightly above and behind the vehicle). During a race, use the Button to switch between these two views.
Your operation of the car will not be affected, but Driver's View is recommended for achieving maximum realism.
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Rear-View Mirror: Allows you to see behind you. This feature is not available in Overhead Cam view.
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Position: Current position in race.
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Course Map: Overall map of the course. Also shows the current location of your car.
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Record: Fastest lap time for this course.
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Lap Time: Displays your lap times.
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Time Limit: Time remaining in race. If you cannot finish the race before time counts down to zero, you must drop out of the race.
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Tachometer: Revolutions per minute.
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Gear: Displays the current gear position.
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Speed: Current speed.
Basic Rules
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The Grand Prix is divided into 3 stages
Controls
DIRECTIONAL BUTTONS
STEERING/CHOOSE MENU OPTIONS
L1, L2 BUTTONS
SHIFT DOWN (MT ONLY)
R1, R2 BUTTONS
SHIFT UP (MT ONLY)
△ BUTTON
CHANGE RACE VIEW
○ BUTTON
SELECT (MENU OPTIONS, ETC.)
X BUTTON
ACCELERATE/CANCEL (MENU OPTIONS, ETC.)
□ BUTTON
BRAKE
START BUTTON
START/PAUSE GAME
LEFT ANALOG STICK (LED ON)
STEERING
ANALOG MODE SWITCH
PRESS THE ANALOG MODE SWITCH, (LED ON) TO USE THE LEFT ANALOG STICK FOR STEERING CONTROL.
UP BUTTON
SHIFTS DOWN (GEARS IN MT)
DOWN BUTTON
SHIFTS UP (GEARS IN MT)
B BUTTON
CHANGE DRIVER'S VIEW
II BUTTON
BRAKE/CANCEL (MENU OPTIONS, ETC.)
I BUTTON
ACCELERATE/SELECT (MENU OPTIONS, ETC.)
RIGHT/LEFT TWIST
STEERING
JOGCON MODE SWITCH
PRESS THE JOGCON MODE SWITCH (LED ON) TO USE THE DIAL FOR STEERING CONTROL
DIAL
STEERING
Enemies & Characters
ASSOLUTO
Assoluto's car designs are characterized by fluid, sporty body styles.
Age solo
Their designs focus on compact, aero-dynamic body styles.
Lizard
Lizard's designs are noted for their dynamic and aggressive forms.
TERRAZI
Terrazi is renowned for their varied body styles.
Racing Team Solvalou (RTS)
An elite Italian team with a record number of GP victories. Their cars are tuned for high performance.
RC Micro Mouse Mappy (MMM)
A French team with cars renowned for ease of handling. The team also has a new owner for this season.
Pac Racing Club (PRC)
A new Japanese team competing for the first time this season. Their cars are tuned for balanced performance.
Dig Racing Team (DRT)
A winning team in the past, this American team is in a slump. Their limited budget will make a winning season difficult to achieve.
Tips & Maps
Phantomile
Phantomile is the shortest and widest course in the Grand Prix, requiring skillful and aggressive cornering for fast lap times.
Heaven and Hell
The first half of this course mirrors Wonderhill, while the second half features challenging curves for thrilling racing.
Brightest Night
This course is one of the longest in the Grand Prix, sharing a section with Edge of the Earth and featuring two vicious hairpin curves that must be mastered for victory.
Shooting Hoops
Shooting Hoops is an oval course for the final Grand Prix race where speed is crucial, as even small mistakes can be costly.
Technical Advice
Acquaint yourself with the Grip and Drift Cornering Methods, as mastering these two techniques is fundamental to racing strategies in R4.
Grip Cornering Method
This technique involves reducing accelerator input before a corner to increase tire grip, allowing you to slip through quickly and then accelerate out. It works well with Age Solo and Terrazzi Cars.
Drift Cornering Method
In this method, you intentionally put your car into a controlled tail slide to negotiate sharp corners, which is well suited for cars by Assoluto and Lizard.
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