Ridge Racer Drift is an arcade-style racing video game for mobile phones, part of the Ridge Racer series. It was developed in 2009 originally on the Java (J2ME) platform and released in early 2010. EA Mobile distributed the game in some places following a deal between them and Namco Bandai Networks Europe.[1][2] BREW, BlackBerry and Windows Mobile versions were released later on all U.S. carrier networks.[3][4] In July 2012 it was released alongside other Namco Bandai titles on the Nokia Store for Asha Touch phones.[5]
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| Developer(s) | Namco Bandai Games |
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| Series | Ridge Racer |
| Platform(s) | Java, BREW, BlackBerry OS, Windows Mobile |
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| Genre(s) | Racing |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Gameplay
editThe game has the nitrous element as the regular newer Ridge Racer titles. The Grand Prix mode consists of five tours and a total of nine races[6] Tracks are unlocked one by one and there are a total of six tracks. There is also a feature to post accomplishments online.[3]
Reception
editJon Mundy of Pocket Gamer gave the Java version 3.5 out of 5, giving praise to the powersliding mechanic.[6]
References
edit- ^ Jordan, Jon (2009-09-22). "EA Mobile grabs Namco Europe distribution". www.pocketgamer.biz. Retrieved 2024-09-21.
- ^ https://news.ea.com/press-releases/press-releases-details/2009/EA-Mobile-Signs-Distribution-Deal-with-Namco-Bandai-Networks-Europe/default.aspx
- ^ a b "Legendary Ridge Racer Series Debuts on Mobile Platforms". 2010.
- ^ https://www.pocketgamer.com/ridge-racer-drift/ridge-racer-drift-for-java-brew-rim-and-winmo-races-onto-all-major-us-network-ca/
- ^ "Nokia and Namco Bandai bring arcade classics to Asha Touch line". Engadget. 2012-07-05. Retrieved 2024-09-21.
- ^ a b "Ridge Racer Drift". www.pocketgamer.com. 2010-05-19. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
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