Ridge Racer 2 (PSP)

When is a sequel not a sequel? Namco, a Japanese company, is one of the most respected developers among 'hardcore' gamers, but it seems even they can't turn down a simple opportunity for a rehash and some easy money. Ridge Racer 2 for the PSP is the sequel to the stunning PSP launch title, but it's one of the cheapest sequels I've ever seen. Theres no change! There's simply not enough new content to make the game a proper sequel. If it had been released at a budget price, then it wouldn't have been anywhere near as offensive. Still, Ridge Racer fans are a special breed, so the small number of new additions might well be enough to make them ...

Having now played the much hyped ridge racer 2 I thought it was time I told the reviewing commuinity exactly what i thought of it. Its at this point I try to think of an interesting way to introduce the subject and to grab your attention about new gaming brilliance. However this time I don't feel like i really should put the effort in as it would be a very good reflection of the game designers behind Ridge Racer 2. The first PSP ridge racer title can basically be summed up as simply a graphical re-working of older titles, with little in the way of new game play. As a new console's launch title this is almost acceptable but surely there should be a few new ...