Ridge Racer (PS1) Playthrough - NintendoComplete

[@thatsbigdave]

Everytime i hear the ps1 start up it takes me right back to brilliant memories when things were alot easier in the world

[@skies44]

Feel the same way. We were lucky we grew up during the time that we did

[@flexor212000]

It's not the time. Everyone says that about their youth because you depended on others. The 90s had a lot of bad shit going on. Childhood isolates you from it.

[@CptFoupoudav]

@@flexor212000 Wanted to say that but you did it perfectly

[@hoarbaby]

@@flexor212000 Jfl if you think it’s even close to as effed up as 2022.

[@marcusmoore1235]

I remember the release of the original resident evil on Playstation. I played it at buy-back games. I remember running home thinking how I HAD to have it! Youth.

[@jorban11]

Whoever figured out how to play Ridge Racer with the Daytona USA ost deserves a medal

[@noone-uw6ui]

Ridge Racer was small enough to load into memory, you could remove the disc and play the whole game. Since the game was so small the disc contained 6 song tracks in CD format which were read 1-6 depending on your selection. If you put any other CD in it would play songs 1-6 of your choice, probably what was done here. Crazily... If you had a 2nd ps1, TV and link cable you could save £40 on a second copy of the game and boot up the consoles one after the other, removing the disc to use on the other console. Since the disc was never checked again, you could play 2 player link with one disc.

[@Blur2040]

​@@noone-uw6uiI don't think this game supports the link cable. Woulda been cool though.

[@HiImRalph]

I think Sega might have left out the soundtrack for Daytona USA just so Namco could use it in Ridge Racer.

[@leeludlowart237]

Lol I was the thinking that.

[@naosouogoleirodocorinthians]

Yea lol

[@JohnRyder-]

The first time I saw this game in motion was on a Japanese imported PlayStation back in late 1994. The game was shown on an huge 100 inch display in the biggest electronic store in my town. My mind was blown away by the incredible graphics and hysterical and cocky techno soundtrack. I went home and played F-Zero on my Snes, sobbing. Dreaming of getting a PlayStation when it released. 10 months later I was picking up my preordered PS1, I was super hyped. Good times.

[@simone2059]

Yeah, when 3d was really a new thing ... Good old times that won't come back.

[@mitchconner187]

Its funny because F Zero had the same response that you had from Ridge Racer at lauch, with the speed and smooth sprites

[@miloseviczarko45]

PLAYSTATION WAS ALWAYS AHEAD OF IT'S TIME! Impossible to think it was released all the way back in 1994! NINETEEN-NINETY-FOUR!

[@garethmcdonald1007]

3do was a good console by Panasonic

[@JohnRyder-]

@@garethmcdonald1007 Yes, I was drooling a bit over that console as well. I remember seeing its games in motion on TV. Was pretty hype. But it was pretty expensive right?

[@M3PTIRAH]

I remember when ridge racer was my very first ps1 game what I saw. I thought that the loading screen was actual game lol, then the game started and I was like DUUUUUUDE look at those photorealistic graphics!!!

[@gaboaaa23]

i feel you! Also when nfs 3 came out i was: Holly shit the cars can flip over when you crash! Wow! Today i start a game on ps4 and think: Thats all? Im not imoressed.......Im so thankful that i could experience the golden era of gaming that brought o many wow moments.

[@UKEDNHAT7]

Damn I remember medievil and gran turismo 2 looking ultra realistic. Damn was I wrong.

[@792bnz]

They were the best at the time. Still good for what it is

[@matthewsalisbury4789]

Yes I had this game and it got sold

[@BenJelter]

I had the same experience with FF7. I expected it to look like FF6 and my jaw hit the floor.

[@mainmanmainlining7575]

One of the first games I’ve ever had. Genius. Loved the levels. Played it for hours on end

[@MrJonnyp107]

So many lost evenings and happy memories with this game

[@paulyC]

They're not lost evenings if you enjoyed them.

[@Launchpad05]

Who put the 'Daytona' in my 'Ridge Racer'?

[@marakarthegreat]

it reminds us that we could be playing something better

[@2cool4u06]

Copyright reasons?

[@petzipetzi1]

@@2cool4u06 who cares??? GTFO!

[@2cool4u06]

@@petzipetzi1 make me!

[@emptyspace713]

Techno 🙈

[@macmartin86]

I'm most impressed with how easily this guy just completes Ridge Racer 1 without a single restart and winning the Extra T.T. level event on top of that without restarting, I have never been able to complete all the events in one go and on top of that win the final T.T. event. Kudos.

[@switchel_schnitzel4154]

You putting Daytona USA music in ridge racer is a match made in heaven!

[@ATLKing404]

I almost teared up from the nostalgia

[@simone2059]

Almost me too from reading your comment ... Good old times indeed 😖😭.

[@mujahedaldakheel4151]

Me too

[@LonghornsLegend]

Same bro. I had Gran Turismo of course but there is a special place in my heart for Ridge Racer I had way more fun with this

[@nrXic]

If they weren't tears of rage because of the replaced music then you probably weren't alive when RR first came out.

[@nrXic]

@Damar Fadlan Hello!

[@E24KLawson]

It's October 30th, so I came here to say, "Happy 26th anniversary to the Ridge Racer series!" Still hoping that Bandai Namco hasn't forgotten about this wonderful arcade racer. If Ace Combat and Soulcalibur can make a comeback, so can Ridge Racer.

[@GiordanDiodato]

I dunno, Rebound kinda killed the series.

[@kinganarkzie]

The graphics maybe nothing compared to modern games but there is something about the art direction and presentation that is still appealing, it just captures this mix of Mediterranean landscapes with a Tokyo city feel that just feels beautiful.

[@yington]

Graphics on what game

[@kinganarkzie]

@@yington the game featured in the video, Ridge Racer.

[@yetanotheruser1989]

Been playing this lots lately. Such a great racer. Simple controls and gameplay, vibrant graphics and a great soundtrack. A classic.

[@happygrecian5607]

OMG, the hours I spent playing this game back in the day!

[@unknown-nt5gh]

Fun fact: the voice actor for the announcer is the same guy who voiced Harry Mason from Silent Hill!

[@p.cap.7903]

the start when you turn on the playstation, so many memories.

[@warmongerism]

as someone who played this game a considerable amount, this is impressive.

[@NintendoComplete]

Thanks! I played the shit out of the old Ridge Racers. The drifting was always so much fun.

[@retrostansolo]

My first PlayStation I had this game and also Doom and Wipeout, I was in gaming heaven. Loved every second back then.

[@Curi0u50ne]

retrostansolo I remember wipeout Cold storage body in motion use to be as high as fuck playing that game 😱

[@coca-colatrackhousewarrior9925]

Twisted Metal Rayman Warhawk Loaded Jumping Flash and NBA 96 were all 1995

[@wessparks5204]

For me it was this, Crash Bandicoot, and Fighting Force. Christmas '97.

[@JermMoth]

This is the game I've been searching for. My bro and i would play this a lot. Good times

[@maxmoritz5065]

Back then. When everything was fun and easy

[@Matanumi]

Well...not that easy.sometimes it was frustrating and cheap as fuck.... Simpler times though

[@sarah_digitally]

39:37 n-nani

[@NintendoComplete]

Serenniel Haha I must have been channeling the force. Looking at that now, I can't believe I actually pulled that move off!

[@sarah_digitally]

i still go back to watch this exact move now and then caused youtube keeps telling me i got likes on my comment and it never fails to amaze me each time

[@NintendoComplete]

Serenniel Thanks :D

[@guilhermezalla2032]

Pro gamer

[@dougdowden1793]

I liked your comment so you can watch it again ;)

[@4SChris]

Man I loved this game so much !!! First game on my PS1 !

[@maceastin27]

4SChris mines too lol

[@quickman2663]

First game on THE ps1

[@kRazyyyyyyy]

it was their launch title, so yeah, it was the first ps1 game for all of us :D

[@isaaclee3793]

As a longtime Sega fanboy I love your unholy mix! Excellent mix and playthrough!

[@NintendoComplete]

Thanks!!

[@djfrescofresh]

Cool thing about this game was that you could load it up, remove the disc and put in a music CD in the playstation and still play the game while the CD played.

[@oreodealer6yearsago718]

This blew my mind back when I first played it.

[@KhalidKhalif-qi9xf]

Ridge racer was one of my first games on the ps1, the other one was tekken. Brings back so many good memories.😊

[@Toomnyusernae]

I remember first getting the PlayStation. I vividly recall my bro getting pissed at the black car. I thought I would never have to deal with that nonsense. Then I played Rockman Battle and Chase. Then the Black Troop happened and it was a nice reference to this game.

[@setoravenclaw]

RIDGE RACEEEEEEEEEER, ahem, I mean, DAYTOOOOONAAAAAAA

[@DenisK3000]

1:21 "EBOLAAAAA!!!"

[@gweilo5809]

you ruined that song for me lol

[@travajocomputer5877]

@@gweilo5809 terry bogard parece que dijera eso

[@kvasir119]

Such fantastic memories of this game! I feel my blood pumping from the endorphin rush in this video. The motion and the music. Great game that I owned back in the day. I was probably in my late teens or early 20s. Now seeing the video I want to get this game to share with my 6 year old :D I've played other Racing (and cart) games with him but nothing for me touches the playability of this game.

[@purwantiallan5089]

Brings back tons of nostalgic moments.

[@TurboMintyFresh]

This game looked incredible for its time. Aw man I would do anything to go back

[@Mexicano1768]

when were u born

[@yshevdyc]

my first video game ever. nostalgia overload

[@urstin]

This was the first video game I ever purchased. Lots of memories playing this game, but I was so bad at it. And I totally forgot about the silly announcer. Thanks for uploading!

[@maceastin27]

My very first PlayStation game..I remember how big the plastic case was that it came in...then I got that first tekken and it was all over!

[@chriscapaccio4342]

I love the ungraceful sound when you select an option in the menus.

[@melissaattaway7426]

I was always the red car. and I always won. occasionally I'd use the blue and yellow. Love this gamr with all my heart. It was my first ps1 game.

[@alisonbewick5550]

Groundbreaking conversion for a home console. This was the PS1's 'killer app'. Half the frame rate of the arcade version and in lower resolution, but for the time it was astonishing.

[@QF_Dan72]

i didnt expect someone to put Daytona USA music into ridge racer, looks like youre the first one to do so

[@mwhitejr]

you know what was kool...once the game loaded and at start screen you could open take the disc out and put in a cd and it would play your album

[@followthegrow108]

Lol my guyyyyyy! Spot on

[@cvillebanjo50]

mwhitejr yes sir!

[@-i-nightmare6653]

wow dude you just took me back in time

[@julied1229]

I did this all the time!

[@aceintheplacelondonc354]

There is just something about PS1, the time , the games that just really sums it up. Ridge racer is definitely one of my all time favourite games and memories along with playing Sega Mega Drive . To me gaming has lost its way. It's too much of a movie and all about playing online. You don't feel like you're playing an actual computer game. But these games take me back to a happy place of gaming.

[@alex_the_excellent]

Love that song "Gay-bonaaaa!! (Just go away, just go away.) Do doo doo do dodoooo dooo."

[@Steast]

I remember these tracks like yesterday, the nostalgia hits crazy. I loved this one and the derby game

[@harleyowen91]

The game I think you're referring to is Destruction Derby. That's the one I remember from around the same time.

[@yourmommashouse]

That start up screen and it’s SOUNDS need to be an option for the new console.

[@Blendedasian]

I didn't know ridge racer allowed custom soundtrack from any CD, Bless you for the smarts.

[@GIZSPARROW]

That Daytona USA OST XD EPIC!

[@Arkens]

PSX startup sound is all I need. Takes me back to simpler and fun times.

[@tinocarbajal4445]

Thank you Nintendo complete for the memories i have not seen that game in years the only time i saw it and played it was at my cousins house

[@Scripture-Man]

I love Ridge Racer, and the Daytona Music, so this is a great combination. Do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-dee-doooo! Daytooonaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! :)

[@stevenjohns9050]

Sony PlayStation has the best start up to any console out there! I wish they brought back the original ps1 start up to the ps5

[@Arcona]

I wish they gave us a choice to pick the power up/logon music like with Windows. That would be awesome.

[@TGMShoNuff]

Points off for not showcasing the music that made the series prominent. Ridge Racer has some incredible and while I'm not knocking some of your musical choices, to showcase what this gem has to offer I preferred your incredible playthrough with the Ridge Racer music intact. Game is a perfect 10. Your playthrough was bumped to a 8. But great video overall, Brother

[@dazdaz105]

Still playable now. It’s not all about the graphics 👍

[@PHILMKD95]

Mmmm, that grid starter girl though XD

[@timmy2310]

Brings back so many memories ❤️

[@twowheelexploration9228]

My Baptism to the PS1 Brand new when it came out first time so addicted to it I could see the cars in my sleep and ate so much junk food. If Lock down happened back then it would of been a blast and over in a flash.

[@-i-nightmare6653]

That Ps startup intro takes me back waaay back as well this game

[@jannyboi260]

I loved using the yellow car, every time

[@mikeneedham9343]

Played this game so much that I eventually discovered that you csn turn the corners by drifting in the opposite direction 😆

[@kins1894]

The Sony PS1 intro Will NEVER be matched in its awesomeness and Greatness

[@iSquishy89]

The game is powered by Namco! It’s Ridge Racer! Riiiiiiidge Racer! Remember that one? Whops!

[@Hugoisbuff]

Ridge racer goes hard with Daytona usa music

[@spiritdegratis]

Your drifting is so on point 😭

[@marciomacedo2040]

Hats off, nice playthrough. Great memories!

[@Pc_98_Fan]

I honestly think the ridge racer Commentary would fit perfectly with daytona usa

[@shiethegal]

I got this game as a hand me down from one of my cousins when I was a teen. I remember liking it, but I absolutely _SUCKED_ at it, always crashing into the walls and never being able to beat the Galaga minigame at the start. Also I didn't realize this game didn't have autosaves, so I ended up losing my progress multiple times (you never realize how much of a luxury autosaves are until they're gone.) But I liked Ridge Racer regardless. Although I never put that much time into it back then. Now though, I'm so much better at the game after actually putting some time into it, and now it's probably one of my favorites on the PSX. I get absolutely obsessed with it whenever I pick it up. Long live Ridge Racer!

[@ghostinthenutshell3207]

The sound was soooo good! 🤩 great nostalgia here

[@mikedawolf95]

We’ve come a long way in racing games. From the PS1 with Ridge Racer to Forza Horizon with photo realistic real life cars

[@AZAZEL_TK]

Gran Turismo deserves a very honorable mention. Forza has yet to outsell GT

[@blockrokinbeats]

I love the black Lamborghini! I remember getting it by beating it. I did! . I felt like a Rockstar!!

[@rchot84]

I must've tried a million times. It woukd always seem like they'd find away to cheat me out of it.

[@Sea-zu4bj]

The crinale is always ludicrous fast

[@moisusquety1062]

I love Ridge Racer and Ridge Racer Type 4 Love Original music

[@GamesFreezerUK]

That sense of speed is still very much there!

[@nickroberts501]

The list of songs is quite unique and fun to listen to while some cool racing action is happening. Very nice! Though, searching for those songs appears to be very difficult.

[@rowdawg25]

Who remembered after the game is loaded… you can eject the disc and put your own music CD

[@billydakid1240]

Does anyone remember that really fast black car that used to come out of nowhere! I think it was a lambo it was really hard to beat.

[@GalloXentrix696-ml3ty]

Que feliz fui cuando supe que mi arcade favorito de carreras salió para la PS1

[@Smackattackk]

when the ps1 starts up that first note ALWAYS reminds me of that SpongeBob episode where he parties with the jelly fish playing that song lol literally same sound lol

[@pragueuprising560]

This is just what I wanted to see!

[@Maddux_SnowEnt]

this bring back so many memories 1995 was a good year !

[@MrLittle1904]

This is the true beginning of my life long anxiety.

[@SHEARMINATOR]

Blimey how graphics have advanced! It's like outrun graphics when I was younger in the arcade

[@sammikinsderp]

I remember playing this game when it was new-ish. My much-older brother and his friend were trying to progress and unlock every car but they couldn't beat a certain race. I asked if I could try, they both said there was no chance that I could ever beat it. There I was 10 or 11 years old and licked it my first try, they were impressed and I was not humble 😂

[@NintendoComplete]

I love Ridge Racer, almost as much as I love Daytona USA, so here's an unholy amalgamation of the two. Hope you enjoy it!

[@JarlStaubhold]

Why?? When I expect a "playthrough" I wanna hear the original music...

[@isaaclee3793]

+JarlStaubhold He tells you why in his description jabroni. Go watch another playthrough if its not what you "want"

[@NintendoComplete]

+Isaac Lee I'm glad some people do take the time to read those, since I try to anticipate questions people might have (like that), hoping that people will read it instead of asking the same questions again and again that already have been answered. ;D Not harshing you, question guy, but most my videos do have write-ups in the description box!

[@Gaminggod1997BAGR]

+NintendoComplete you also have some very interesting history in said description. I didn't know Nintendo was going to make a playstation

[@frederikhein4195]

such a fun game to play just for fun. not too hard so everyone can easily start playing. i love it

[@TheGebs24]

Mad memories on this ❤

[@charlescraft5582]

Hilarious that this guy popped the Daytona USA Saturn disc into the PlayStation after Ridge Racer was loaded 😆

[@madzen112]

Best thing about the Playstation over the PC was the just pop in a game and it runs, no installation or hardware issues

[@psychobolloks7392]

I was born in 1993 and this was the first game I loved.

[@relix7373]

Absolutely insane how good this looked for 1993 on a home console. Not far off from arcade quality.

[@shiethegal]

*late 94/ early 95 Game's impressive, but I don't think it could've come out on any home console pre Playstation. You definitely wouldn't see this running on a 3DO 😂

[@00wrongun]

Great classic racing game

[@moisusquety1062]

Yea its a new record😍

[@kamisama4123]

Who knew that a rythm game could introduce me such a beautiful franchise

[@2ndDayRiffs]

I absolutely loved this game.

[@returnofthepinballwizard1968]

It's Ridge Racer! RIIIIIIIIIIIIDGE RACER!!!!!

[@macm78theofficialchannel60]

I miss that game. But i like adding daytona music.

[@Ostnizdasht206]

It's funny how well Datyona USA music goes with Ridge Racer.

[@shiethegal]

Daytona USA music playing over Ridge Racer is a special kind of cursed. I mean, I don't hate it, but it just feels so wrong.

[@lepidoptera9337]

With some AI upscaling this would still be a killer racing game. Cool!

[@METAL-ADDICT]

Whoa those first 13 seconds are straight nostalgic lol

[@michaelcinco9850]

Thank you namco for featuring the “old” baywalk along roxas blvrd. 😂

[@Omaru1982]

Never played this, of the early games I played Daytona, Sega Rally and on the pc, Screamer. Missed out on this & destruction derby

[@-Poka-]

Why the soundtracks are from Daytona USA!?!?!?!?! I really laughed so hard when I realize it as I heard the select mode theme...