[Grisham]

The original Ridge Racer is coming to Switch 2, launching a new Arcade Archives 2 series | VGC

It’s the first ever re-release of the original arcade version…

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The original arcade version of Ridge Racer is coming to Switch 2, marking its first ever release on a home system.

Hamster Corporation, which has been releasing retro arcade games under its Arcade Archives series for the past decade, is launching a new series called Arcade Archives 2.

The first game in this new series is Ridge Racer, which will be coming to Switch 2 on the same day the console releases, June 5.

Although Ridge Racer was ported to the Sony PlayStation in December 1994, it was a somewhat visually downgraded port of the original 1993 arcade release.

As such, this Switch 2 port marks the first time the original arcade version has been made available on home systems.

To date there have been 354 games released in the Arcade Archives series, with a further 108 released in a separate series called ACA Neo Geo.

Virtually all of these games have been sprite-based titles, meaning the polygonal Ridge Racer marks a notable change in direction for Hamster Corporation, hence the new Arcade Archives 2 series.

While it's not yet been confirmed if all Arcade Archives 2 titles will be based on polygonal releases, Hamster says they will at least differ from the original Arcade Archives series in that they'll offer new features.

Each Arcade Archives game features Original Mode, High Score Mode (where you keep playing until you die) and Caravan Mode (where you have to get the highest score within a certain time).

Arcade Archives 2 games will also add Time Attack Mode (where you try to reach and defeat the final boss as quickly as possible) and Network Mode (where you can play online). However, Ridge Racer won't have Network Mode because it's a single-player release.

The game will also include VRR support, enabling a more accurate reproduction of the arcade version's frame rate, as well as multiple save slots, a rewind feature and a Quick Start feature.

 

[Mickmrly]

What an interesting release. I wonder if Sega will follow suit and release Crazy Taxi on the Switch 2?

 

[Bullet Club]

What an interesting release. I wonder if Sega will follow suit and release Crazy Taxi on the Switch 2?

I'm sure the new Crazy Taxi will come out for it.

 

[Spiders]

Arcade Archives 2 sounds dope! I grabbed a few of the AA games on Switch, but more recently got into the Caravan Mode and started following competitive players who do them every week. It's so damn cool. You could have a great time just grabbing any one the week it comes out and score chase the Caravan.

I don't mess with MAME for any 3D games or ones that need CHD so I'm very excited to see what comes down the pike with these, and Network Play sounds massive for racers. There are a lot of gems out there we never got to play let alone get ports of.

RRRRIDGE RRRRACER!

 

[Bullet Club]

This is also coming out on PS4 and PS5.

In addition to the "ORIGINAL MODE," "HIGH SCORE MODE," and "CARAVAN MODE" included in the "Arcade Archives" series, "Arcade Archives 2 RIDGE RACER" will include a new feature called "TIME ATTACK MODE."

In "TIME ATTACK MODE," you compete to see who can clear the game in the shortest time. This mode focuses on how quickly you can complete the game, regardless of the score you achieve.

Additionally, functionality has been significantly enhanced.

Multiple save slots have been implemented instead of just one, along with a rewind feature that allows players to retry gameplay and a quick start feature for those who want to dive straight into the game.

Furthermore, VRR support has been added, enabling more accurate reproduction of the original arcade game's experience.

 

[CAPTAIN RAINCOAT]

The original Ridge Racer is coming to Switch 2, launching a new Arcade Archives 2 series | VGC

It’s the first ever re-release of the original arcade version…

www.videogameschronicle.com

The original arcade version of Ridge Racer is coming to Switch 2, marking its first ever release on a home system.

Hamster Corporation, which has been releasing retro arcade games under its Arcade Archives series for the past decade, is launching a new series called Arcade Archives 2.

The first game in this new series is Ridge Racer, which will be coming to Switch 2 on the same day the console releases, June 5.

Although Ridge Racer was ported to the Sony PlayStation in December 1994, it was a somewhat visually downgraded port of the original 1993 arcade release.

As such, this Switch 2 port marks the first time the original arcade version has been made available on home systems.

To date there have been 354 games released in the Arcade Archives series, with a further 108 released in a separate series called ACA Neo Geo.

Virtually all of these games have been sprite-based titles, meaning the polygonal Ridge Racer marks a notable change in direction for Hamster Corporation, hence the new Arcade Archives 2 series.

While it's not yet been confirmed if all Arcade Archives 2 titles will be based on polygonal releases, Hamster says they will at least differ from the original Arcade Archives series in that they'll offer new features.

Each Arcade Archives game features Original Mode, High Score Mode (where you keep playing until you die) and Caravan Mode (where you have to get the highest score within a certain time).

Arcade Archives 2 games will also add Time Attack Mode (where you try to reach and defeat the final boss as quickly as possible) and Network Mode (where you can play online). However, Ridge Racer won't have Network Mode because it's a single-player release.

The game will also include VRR support, enabling a more accurate reproduction of the arcade version's frame rate, as well as multiple save slots, a rewind feature and a Quick Start feature.

wasnt it already on the ps1?

Oh and never forget

 

[Spiders]

This is also coming out on PS4 and PS5.

In addition to the "ORIGINAL MODE," "HIGH SCORE MODE," and "CARAVAN MODE" included in the "Arcade Archives" series, "Arcade Archives 2 RIDGE RACER" will include a new feature called "TIME ATTACK MODE."

In "TIME ATTACK MODE," you compete to see who can clear the game in the shortest time. This mode focuses on how quickly you can complete the game, regardless of the score you achieve.

Additionally, functionality has been significantly enhanced.

Multiple save slots have been implemented instead of just one, along with a rewind feature that allows players to retry gameplay and a quick start feature for those who want to dive straight into the game.

Furthermore, VRR support has been added, enabling more accurate reproduction of the original arcade game's experience.

Do PS4 and PS5 support VRR? Also curious if this will apply to Switch 2 docked if your monitor supports it.

 

[Bullet Club]

Do PS4 and PS5 support VRR?

PS5 does.