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R4: Ridge Racer Type 4

Developed exclusively for the Sony Playstation, this fourth title in the Ridge Racer series features 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 game of the series. While it includes the usual time attack and a new split-screen versus mode, the focus of the game is the Real Racing Roots '99, Ridge City's three heat, seven race championship, with the grand finale in a speedway during New Year's Eve. The player starts by choosing one of the four teams available (from easiest to harder)- Micro Mouse Mappy, directed by the lovely Sophie Chevalier who hopes to win the first tit...

Genre: Driving
Year: 1999
Developer: Namco
Publisher: Namco
Players: 2

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Achievements

44 achievements · 483 total points

Easy Grand Prix Finish Grand Prix mode with the R.C. Micro Mouse Mappy team from France
5 pts
Normal Grand Prix Finish Grand Prix mode with the Pac Racing Club team from Japan
5 pts
Difficult Grand Prix Finish Grand Prix mode with the Racing Team Solvalou team from Italy
5 pts
Expert Grand Prix Finish Grand Prix mode with the Dig Racing Team from the USA
5 pts
Pac-Man Trophy Earn the Pac-Man Trophy in Grand Prix mode
5 pts
Xevious Trophy Earn the Xevious Trophy in Grand Prix mode
10 pts
Wagyan Trophy Earn the Wagyan Trophy in Grand Prix mode
10 pts
Valkryie Trophy Earn the Valkyrie Trophy in Grand Prix mode
10 pts
Tower of Druaga Trophy Earn the Tower of Druaga Trophy in Grand Prix mode
10 pts
Mappy Trophy Earn the Mappy Trophy in Grand Prix mode
10 pts
Klonoa Trophy Earn the Klonoa Trophy in Grand Prix mode
10 pts
Dragon Spirit Trophy Earn the Dragon Spirit Trophy in Grand Prix mode
10 pts
Bosconian Trophy Earn the Bosconian Trophy in Grand Prix mode
10 pts
Reiko Nagase Blue Finish Grand Prix mode with the Dig Racing team without repeating a trial
5 pts
Reiko Nagase Orange Finish Grand Prix mode with the R.C. Micro Mouse Mappy team without repeating a trial
5 pts
Reiko Nagase Green Finish Grand Prix mode with the Pac Racing Club team without repeating a trial
5 pts
Reiko Nagase Red Finish Grand Prix mode with the Racing Team Solvalou team without repeating a trial
5 pts
Assoluto Connoisseur Unlock all cars from the Assoluto manufacturer
50 pts
Lizard Connoisseur Unlock all cars from the Lizard manufacturer
50 pts
Terrazi Connoisseur Unlock all cars from the Terrazi manufacturer
50 pts
Age Solo Connoisseur Unlock all cars from the Age Solo manufacturer
50 pts
Eat 'Em Up Unlock the Pac-Man car
100 pts
Vulcano Master Finish the Assoluto trial in Extra trial mode and unlock the Vulcano car
5 pts
Utopia Master Finish the Terrazi trial in Extra trial mode and unlock the Utopia car
5 pts
Nightmare Master Finish the Lizard trial in Extra trial mode and unlock the Nightmare car
5 pts
Ecureuil Master Finish the Age Solo trial in Extra trial mode and unlock the Ecureuil car
5 pts
Helter Skelter - King Earn the fastest lap record on Helter Skelter / Normal
2 pts
Wonderhill - King Earn the fastest lap record on Wonderhill / Normal
2 pts
Edge of the Earth - King Earn the fastest lap record on Edge of the Earth / Normal
2 pts
Out of Blue - King Earn the fastest lap record on Out of Blue / Normal
2 pts
Phantomile - King Earn the fastest lap record on Phantomile / Normal
2 pts
Brightest Nite - King Earn the fastest lap record on Brightest Nite / Normal
2 pts
Heaven and Hell - King Earn the fastest lap record on Heaven and Hell / Normal
2 pts
Shooting Hoops - King Earn the fastest lap record on Shooting Hoops / Normal
2 pts
Helter Skelter - Reverse King Earn the fastest lap record on Helter Skelter / Reverse
2 pts
Wonderhill - Reverse King Earn the fastest lap record on Wonderhill / Reverse
2 pts
Edge of the Earth - Reverse King Earn the fastest lap record on Edge of the Earth / Reverse
2 pts
Out of Blue - Reverse King Earn the fastest lap record on Out of Blue / Reverse
2 pts
Phantomile - Reverse King Earn the fastest lap record on Phantomile / Reverse
2 pts
Brightest Nite - Reverse King Earn the fastest lap record on Brightest Nite / Reverse
2 pts
Heaven and Hell - Reverse King Earn the fastest lap record on Heaven and Hell / Reverse
2 pts
Shooting Hoops - Reverse King Earn the fastest lap record on Shooting Hoops / Reverse
2 pts
Fast and Furious Finish Shooting Hoops in Grand Prix mode without releasing the acceleration button
5 pts
Flying High Race against the Eagle car
1 pts

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R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 frequently asked questions

How do I play R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 online with a friend?

R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 (PlayStation) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 in the PlayStation library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 have achievements?

Yes, R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 has 44 achievements worth 483 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.