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{{Short description|2012 racing video game published by Namco Bandai Games}}
{{Infobox video game
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2024}}{{Infobox video game
| title = Ridge Racer Unbounded
| title = Ridge Racer Unbounded
| image = Ridge Racer Unbounded cover.png
| image = Ridge Racer Unbounded cover.png
| caption = North American PlayStation 3 cover art
| developer = [[Bugbear Entertainment]]
| publisher = [[Namco Bandai Games]]{{efn|Released under the [[Namco]] brand name.}}
| developer = [[Bugbear Entertainment]]
| publisher = [[Namco Bandai Games]]{{Efn|Released under the [[Namco]] brand name.}}
| composer = [[Hiroshi Okubo]]<br />Akitaka Tohyama<br />Rio Hamamoto<br />[[Shinji Hosoe]]<br />Ayako Saso<br />[[Nobuyoshi Sano]]
| composer = Hiroshi Okubo, Akitaka Tohyama, Rio Hamamoto, [[Shinji Hosoe]], Ayako Saso, [[Nobuyoshi Sano]]
| series = ''[[Ridge Racer (series)|Ridge Racer]]''
| series = ''[[Ridge Racer]]''
| platforms = [[Microsoft Windows]]<br />[[PlayStation 3]]<br />[[Xbox 360]]
| platforms = [[Microsoft Windows]]<br />[[PlayStation 3]]<br />[[Xbox 360]]
| released = {{vgrelease|NA|27 March 2012<ref name="RRU-Delay"/>|NA|29 March 2012 <small>(PC)</small>|EU|30 March 2012|AUS|5 April 2012}}
| released = {{vgrelease|NA|27 March 2012<ref name="RRU-Delay"/>|NA|29 March 2012 <small>(PC)</small>|EU|30 March 2012|AUS|5 April 2012|JP|31 July 2012}}
| genre = [[Racing video game|Racing]]
| genre = [[Racing game|Racing]]
| modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]], [[Multiplayer video game|multiplayer]]
| modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]], [[multiplayer]]
| programmer = Fred Sundvik
| designer = Karri Kiviluoma
| producer = Joonas Laakso, Kimmo Kari
}}
}}


{{nihongo|'''''Ridge Racer Unbounded'''''|リッジレーサー アンバウンデッド|Rijji Rẽsā Anbaundeddo}} is a [[Racing video game|racing]] [[video game]] for [[Microsoft Windows]], [[PlayStation 3]] and [[Xbox 360]]. It is the eighth installment of the [[Ridge Racer (series)|''Ridge Racer'' franchise]], the game is published by [[Namco Bandai Games]] under the Namco label and developed by [[Bugbear Entertainment]]. ''Unbounded'' is the first game in the series to feature a Microsoft Windows version. ''Unbounded'' is also the last game in the series to be released on home consoles as its successors only focused on handheld devices.
{{Nihongo foot|'''''Ridge Racer Unbounded'''''|リッジレーサー アンバウンデッド|Rijji Rēsā Anbaundeddo|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} is a 2012 [[Racing game|racing]] [[video game]] developed by [[Bugbear Entertainment]] and published by [[Namco Bandai Games]]. It was released for [[Microsoft Windows]], [[PlayStation 3]] and [[Xbox 360]]. It is the eighth installment of the ''[[Ridge Racer]]'' franchise following ''[[Ridge Racer 7]]'', the first mainline title not to be developed by Namco, and the first in the series overall to be released on Windows. ''Unbounded'' is also the most recent game in the series to be released on home consoles as its successors only focused on handheld devices.


''Unbounded'' marks a departure from the traditional ''[[Ridge Racer]]'' drifting style, and moved to a more combat-oriented and destructive style, similar to the ''[[Burnout (series)|Burnout]]'' series, as well as implementing customizations.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/2464264/review-ridge-racer-unbounded-xbox-360-ps3/ |title=Review: 'Ridge Racer Unbounded', or When 'Burnout' and 'Split/Second' Make a Baby |author=Charles Webb |publisher=[[MTV]] |date=2 April 2012}}</ref>
''Unbounded'' marks a departure from the traditional ''Ridge Racer'' [[drifting (motorsport)|drifting]] style, and moved to a more combat-oriented and destructive style, similar to the ''[[Burnout (series)|Burnout]]'' series and ''[[Split/Second]]'', as well as implementing customizations.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/2464264/review-ridge-racer-unbounded-xbox-360-ps3/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160330214044/http://www.mtv.com/news/2464264/review-ridge-racer-unbounded-xbox-360-ps3/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=March 30, 2016 |title=Review: 'Ridge Racer Unbounded', or When 'Burnout' and 'Split/Second' Make a Baby |author=Charles Webb |publisher=[[MTV]] |date=2 April 2012}}</ref> The game received average reviews.


== Gameplay ==
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==Plot==
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Set in a fictional city called Shatter Bay, racers gather to compete in no-rules, all-out street races. Competing for money and superiority in fast-paced blasts through the streets dodging traffic and tearing through any obstacles that get in their way. A mysterious team led by a Japanese [[Hashiriya]] master, called "The Unbounded", appears playing a major role in the racing activity throughout Shatter Bay.
==Development==
==Development==
''Ridge Racer Unbounded'' offers a number of changes that depart from traditional ''Ridge Racer'' gameplay. Announced additions to the game include the ability to design and share tracks and a new emphasis on vehicular combat.
''Ridge Racer Unbounded'' offers a number of changes that depart from traditional ''Ridge Racer'' gameplay. Additions to the game include the ability to design and share tracks and a new emphasis on vehicular combat.


While ''Ridge Racer Unbounded'' was originally scheduled for release in North America and Europe in early March 2012,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ridge-racer-unbounded-on-march-6/1100-6343954/ |title=Ridge Racer Unbounded on March 6 |author=Brendan Sinclair |website=GameSpot |date=3 November 2011 |accessdate=10 April 2017}}</ref> Namco announced a delay just before the planned release, stating that they wanted to allow more time "to pack the disc with features that will truly make the game sing."<ref name="RRU-Delay">{{cite web |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ridge-racer-unbounded-delayed-to-later-in-2012/1100-6364786/ |title=Ridge Racer Unbounded delayed to 'later in 2012' |author=GameSpot staff |website=[[GameSpot]] |date=6 March 2012 |accessdate=10 April 2017}}</ref> The game was released on 27 March 2012 in North America, 30 March 2012 in Europe and 5 April 2012 in Australia on all platforms. However, the Japanese release is so far unconfirmed. Despite not being released in Japan, the game borrows inspiration from {{nihongo|''Critical Velocity''|クリティカルベロシティ|Kuritikaruberoshiti}}, a Japan-exclusive game released in 2005 and has not released overseas.
While ''Unbounded'' was originally scheduled for release in North America and Europe in early March 2012,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ridge-racer-unbounded-on-march-6/1100-6343954/ |title=Ridge Racer Unbounded on March 6 |author=Brendan Sinclair |website=GameSpot |date=3 November 2011 |access-date=10 April 2017}}</ref> it was delayed just before the planned release, as Namco Bandai wanted to allow more time "to pack the disc with features that will truly make the game sing".<ref name="RRU-Delay">{{cite web |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ridge-racer-unbounded-delayed-to-later-in-2012/1100-6364786/ |title=Ridge Racer Unbounded delayed to 'later in 2012' |author=GameSpot staff |website=[[GameSpot]] |date=6 March 2012 |access-date=10 April 2017}}</ref> The game was released in March the same year in North America and Europe and later in April in Australia on all platforms. The game was never released in Japan. Despite this, it seems to borrow inspiration from an earlier Namco game, {{nihongo|''Critical Velocity''|クリティカルベロシティ|Kuritikaruberoshiti}}, also a vehicular combat video game, released in 2005 only in Japan.


===Ridge Racer Driftopia===
===Ridge Racer Driftopia===
A [[free-to-play]] version called '''''Ridge Racer Driftopia''''' was announced on 12 April 2013.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/free-to-play-ridge-racer-revealed/1100-6406885/ |title=Free-to-play Ridge Racer revealed |author=Eddie Makusch |website=GameSpot |date=12 April 2013 |accessdate=10 April 2017}}</ref>{{citation needed|date=April 2017}} A [[Software release life cycle#Beta|beta]] version was released for Windows and PlayStation 3 in August 2013.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pcgamer.com/get-in-on-ridge-racer-driftopias-pc-exclusive-beta/ |title=Get in on Ridge Racer Driftopia's PC beta |author=Katie Williams |work=[[PC Gamer|PC Gamer UK]] |publisher=[[Future plc]] |date=7 August 2013 |accessdate=10 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.videogamer.com/news/ridge-racer-driftopia-beta-starts-today-on-ps3 |title=Ridge Racer Driftopia beta starts today on PS3 |author=David Scammell |publisher=VideoGamer.com |date=27 August 2013 |accessdate=10 April 2017}}</ref> On 19 June 2014, Bandai Namco announced that ''Driftopia'' had been cancelled, and the beta servers were shut down on 15 August 2014.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2014-06-19-bandai-namco-to-shut-down-f2p-ridge-racer-driftopia-servers |title=Bandai Namco to shut down F2P Ridge Racer Driftopia servers |author=Wesley Yin-Poole |website=Eurogamer |date=19 June 2014 |accessdate=19 June 2014}}</ref>
A [[free-to-play]] version called '''''Ridge Racer Driftopia''''' was made.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/free-to-play-ridge-racer-revealed/1100-6406885/ |title=Free-to-play Ridge Racer revealed |author=Eddie Makusch |website=GameSpot |date=12 April 2013 |access-date=10 April 2017}}</ref>{{citation needed|date=April 2017}} A [[Software release life cycle#Beta|beta]] version was released for Windows and PlayStation 3 in August 2013.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.pcgamer.com/get-in-on-ridge-racer-driftopias-pc-exclusive-beta/ |title=Get in on Ridge Racer Driftopia's PC beta |author=Katie Williams |work=[[PC Gamer|PC Gamer UK]] |publisher=[[Future plc]] |date=7 August 2013 |access-date=10 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.videogamer.com/news/ridge-racer-driftopia-beta-starts-today-on-ps3 |title=Ridge Racer Driftopia beta starts today on PS3 |author=David Scammell |publisher=VideoGamer.com |date=27 August 2013 |access-date=10 April 2017}}</ref> ''Driftopia'' was later cancelled, with the beta servers shut down on 15 August 2014.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2014-06-19-bandai-namco-to-shut-down-f2p-ridge-racer-driftopia-servers |title=Bandai Namco to shut down F2P Ridge Racer Driftopia servers |author=Wesley Yin-Poole |website=Eurogamer |date=19 June 2014 |access-date=19 June 2014}}</ref>

⚫
==Plot==
⚫
Set in a fictional city called Shatter Bay, racers gather to compete in no-rules, all-out street races. Competing for money and superiority in fast paced blasts through the streets dodging traffic and tearing through any obstacles that get in their way. A mysterious team led by a Japanese [[Hashiriya]] master, called "The Unbounded," appears playing a major role in the racing activity throughout Shatter Bay.


==Reception==
==Reception==
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| X360 = true
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| Destruct_X360 = 5.5/10<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.destructoid.com/review-ridge-racer-unbounded-224877.phtml |title=Review: Ridge Racer Unbounded (X360) |author=Alasdair Duncan |website=[[Destructoid]] |date=3 April 2012 |accessdate=11 April 2017}}</ref>
| Destruct_X360 = 5.5/10<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.destructoid.com/review-ridge-racer-unbounded-224877.phtml |title=Review: Ridge Racer Unbounded (X360) |author=Alasdair Duncan |website=[[Destructoid]] |date=3 April 2012 |access-date=11 April 2017}}</ref>
| Edge_X360 = 9/10<ref>{{cite journal |url=http://www.edge-online.com/reviews/ridge-racer-unbounded-review |title=Ridge Racer Unbounded review (X360) |author=Edge staff |magazine=[[Edge (magazine)|Edge]] |issue=240 |date=May 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120330000018/http://www.edge-online.com/reviews/ridge-racer-unbounded-review |archivedate=30 March 2012 |deadurl=yes |accessdate=10 April 2017}}</ref>
| Edge_X360 = 9/10<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.edge-online.com/reviews/ridge-racer-unbounded-review |title=Ridge Racer Unbounded review (X360) |author=Edge staff |magazine=[[Edge (magazine)|Edge]] |issue=240 |date=May 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120330000018/http://www.edge-online.com/reviews/ridge-racer-unbounded-review |archive-date=30 March 2012 |url-status=dead |access-date=10 April 2017}}</ref>
| EuroG_X360 = 8/10<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-03-27-ridge-racer-unbounded-review |title=Ridge Racer Unbounded Review (Xbox 360) |author=Tom Bramwell |website=Eurogamer |date=29 March 2002 |accessdate=11 April 2017}}</ref>
| EuroG_X360 = 8/10<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-03-27-ridge-racer-unbounded-review |title=Ridge Racer Unbounded Review (Xbox 360) |author=Tom Bramwell |website=Eurogamer |date=29 March 2002 |access-date=11 April 2017}}</ref>
| GI_PS3 = 6.75/10<ref name="GI">{{cite magazine |url=http://www.gameinformer.com/games/ridge_racer_unbounded/b/ps3/archive/2012/05/16/driving-into-a-wall-at-full-speed.aspx |title=Ridge Racer Unbounded (PS3, X360): Driving Into A Wall At Full Speed |author=Kyle Hilliard |magazine=[[Game Informer]] |date=16 May 2012 |accessdate=11 April 2017}}</ref>
| GI_PS3 = 6.75/10<ref name="GI">{{cite magazine |url=http://www.gameinformer.com/games/ridge_racer_unbounded/b/ps3/archive/2012/05/16/driving-into-a-wall-at-full-speed.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170411142353/http://www.gameinformer.com/games/ridge_racer_unbounded/b/ps3/archive/2012/05/16/driving-into-a-wall-at-full-speed.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-date=April 11, 2017 |title=Ridge Racer Unbounded (PS3, X360): Driving Into A Wall At Full Speed |author=Kyle Hilliard |magazine=[[Game Informer]] |date=16 May 2012 |access-date=11 April 2017}}</ref>
| GI_X360 = 6.75/10<ref name="GI"/>
| GI_X360 = 6.75/10<ref name="GI"/>
| GameRev_X360 = {{Rating|2.5|5}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/ridge-racer-unbounded |title=Ridge Racer Unbounded Review (X360) |author=Daniel R. Bischoff |publisher=[[Game Revolution]] |date=13 April 2012 |accessdate=11 April 2017}}</ref>
| GameRev_X360 = {{Rating|2.5|5}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/ridge-racer-unbounded |title=Ridge Racer Unbounded Review (X360) |author=Daniel R. Bischoff |publisher=[[Game Revolution]] |date=13 April 2012 |access-date=11 April 2017}}</ref>
| GSpot_PC = 8/10<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/ridge-racer-unbounded-review/1900-6371144/ |title=Ridge Racer Unbounded Review (PC) |author=Mark Walton |website=GameSpot |date=11 April 2012 |accessdate=11 April 2017}}</ref>
| GSpot_PC = 8/10<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/ridge-racer-unbounded-review/1900-6371144/ |title=Ridge Racer Unbounded Review (PC) |author=Mark Walton |website=GameSpot |date=11 April 2012 |access-date=11 April 2017}}</ref>
| GSpot_PS3 = 8/10<ref name="GSpotRev">{{cite web |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/ridge-racer-unbounded-review/1900-6368781/ |title=Ridge Racer Unbounded Review (PS3, X360) |author=Mark Walton |website=GameSpot |date=29 March 2012 |accessdate=11 April 2017}}</ref>
| GSpot_PS3 = 8/10<ref name="GSpotRev">{{cite web |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/ridge-racer-unbounded-review/1900-6368781/ |title=Ridge Racer Unbounded Review (PS3, X360) |author=Mark Walton |website=GameSpot |date=29 March 2012 |access-date=11 April 2017}}</ref>
| GSpot_X360 = 8/10<ref name="GSpotRev"/>
| GSpot_X360 = 8/10<ref name="GSpotRev"/>
| GT_X360 = 7.6/10<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gametrailers.com/reviews/vwxiyp/ridge-racer-unbounded-review |title=Ridge Racer Unbounded Review (X360) |publisher=[[GameTrailers]] |date=4 April 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120725022847/http://www.gametrailers.com/reviews/vwxiyp/ridge-racer-unbounded-review |archivedate=25 July 2012 |deadurl=yes |accessdate=11 April 2017}}</ref>
| GT_X360 = 7.6/10<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gametrailers.com/reviews/vwxiyp/ridge-racer-unbounded-review |title=Ridge Racer Unbounded Review (X360) |publisher=[[GameTrailers]] |date=4 April 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120725022847/http://www.gametrailers.com/reviews/vwxiyp/ridge-racer-unbounded-review |archive-date=25 July 2012 |url-status=dead |access-date=11 April 2017}}</ref>
| GameZone_PS3 = 8.5/10<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/ridge-racer-unbounded-review |title=Ridge Racer Unbounded review (PS3) |author=Robert Workman |publisher=GameZone |date=4 April 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120418042629/http://www.gamezone.com/products/ridge-racer-unbounded/reviews/ridge-racer-unbounded-review |archivedate=18 April 2012 |deadurl=no |accessdate=11 April 2017}}</ref>
| GameZone_PS3 = 8.5/10<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/ridge-racer-unbounded-review |title=Ridge Racer Unbounded review (PS3) |author=Robert Workman |publisher=GameZone |date=4 April 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120418042629/http://www.gamezone.com/products/ridge-racer-unbounded/reviews/ridge-racer-unbounded-review |archive-date=18 April 2012 |url-status=live |access-date=11 April 2017}}</ref>
| IGN_PC = 8.5/10<ref name="IGN">{{cite web |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/03/31/ridge-racer-unbounded-review |title=Ridge Racer Unbounded Review |author=Cam Shea |website=[[IGN]] |date=30 March 2012 |accessdate=11 April 2017}}</ref>
| IGN_PC = 8.5/10<ref name="IGN">{{cite web |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/03/31/ridge-racer-unbounded-review |title=Ridge Racer Unbounded Review |author=Cam Shea |website=[[IGN]] |date=30 March 2012 |access-date=11 April 2017}}</ref>
| IGN_PS3 = 8.5/10<ref name="IGN"/>
| IGN_PS3 = 8.5/10<ref name="IGN"/>
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| IGN_X360 = 8.5/10<ref name="IGN"/>
| OXM_X360 = 6.5/10<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.oxmonline.com/ridge-racer-unbounded-review |title=Ridge Racer Unbounded review |author=Cameron Lewis |magazine=[[Official Xbox Magazine]] |date=2 April 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120407145453/http://www.oxmonline.com/ridge-racer-unbounded-review |archivedate=7 April 2012 |deadurl=yes |accessdate=11 April 2017}}</ref>
| OXM_X360 = 6.5/10<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.oxmonline.com/ridge-racer-unbounded-review |title=Ridge Racer Unbounded review |author=Cameron Lewis |magazine=[[Official Xbox Magazine]] |date=2 April 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120407145453/http://www.oxmonline.com/ridge-racer-unbounded-review |archive-date=7 April 2012 |url-status=dead |access-date=11 April 2017}}</ref>
| PCGUK_PC = 80%<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pcgamer.com/ridge-racer-unbounded-review/|title=Ridge Racer Unbounded review |author=Graham Smith |work=PC Gamer UK |publisher=Future plc |date=1 May 2012 |accessdate=11 April 2017}}</ref>
| PCGUK_PC = 80%<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.pcgamer.com/ridge-racer-unbounded-review/|title=Ridge Racer Unbounded review |author=Graham Smith |magazine=PC Gamer UK |publisher=Future plc |date=1 May 2012 |access-date=11 April 2017}}</ref>
| PSM_PS3 = 7/10<ref>{{cite journal |title=Review: Ridge Racer Unbounded |magazine=[[PlayStation: The Official Magazine]] |date=July 2012 |page=79}}</ref>
| PSM_PS3 = 7/10<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Review: Ridge Racer Unbounded |magazine=[[PlayStation: The Official Magazine]] |date=July 2012 |page=79}}</ref>
| rev1 = ''[[The Daily Telegraph]]''
| rev1 = ''[[The Daily Telegraph]]''
| rev1_X360 = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name="Telegraph">{{cite news |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/video-games/video-game-reviews/9180282/Ridge-Racer-Unbounded-review.html |title=Ridge Racer Unbounded review (X360) |author=Tom Hoggins |newspaper=[[The Daily Telegraph]] |date=2 April 2012 |accessdate=10 April 2017}}</ref>
| rev1_X360 = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name="Telegraph">{{cite news |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/video-games/video-game-reviews/9180282/Ridge-Racer-Unbounded-review.html |title=Ridge Racer Unbounded review (X360) |author=Tom Hoggins |newspaper=[[The Daily Telegraph]] |date=2 April 2012 |access-date=10 April 2017}}</ref>
| rev2 = ''[[Digital Spy]]''
| rev2 = ''[[Digital Spy]]''
| rev2_X360 = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref name="DigitalSpy">{{cite web |url=http://www.digitalspy.com/gaming/review/a374140/ridge-racer-unbounded-review-xbox-360/ |title='Ridge Racer: Unbounded' review (Xbox 360) |author=Andrew Laughlin |website=[[Digital Spy]] |date=1 April 2012 |accessdate=10 April 2017}}</ref>
| rev2_X360 = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref name="DigitalSpy">{{cite web |url=http://www.digitalspy.com/gaming/review/a374140/ridge-racer-unbounded-review-xbox-360/ |title='Ridge Racer: Unbounded' review (Xbox 360) |author=Andrew Laughlin |website=[[Digital Spy]] |date=1 April 2012 |access-date=10 April 2017}}</ref>
| MC_PC = 72/100<ref name="MCPC">{{cite web |url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/ridge-racer-unbounded |title=Ridge Racer Unbounded for PC Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]]}}</ref>
| MC_PC = 72/100<ref name="MCPC">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/ridge-racer-unbounded/critic-reviews/?platform=pc |title=Ridge Racer Unbounded for PC Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]]}}</ref>
| MC_PS3 = 72/100<ref name="MCPS3">{{cite web |url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-3/ridge-racer-unbounded |title=Ridge Racer Unbounded for PlayStation 3 Reviews |website=Metacritic |accessdate=15 April 2012}}</ref>
| MC_PS3 = 72/100<ref name="MCPS3">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/ridge-racer-unbounded/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-3 |title=Ridge Racer Unbounded for PlayStation 3 Reviews |website=Metacritic |access-date=15 April 2012}}</ref>
| MC_X360 = 71/100<ref name="MCX360">{{cite web |url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-360/ridge-racer-unbounded |title=Ridge Racer Unbounded for Xbox 360 Reviews |website=Metacritic |accessdate=15 April 2012}}</ref>
| MC_X360 = 71/100<ref name="MCX360">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/ridge-racer-unbounded/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-360 |title=Ridge Racer Unbounded for Xbox 360 Reviews |website=Metacritic |access-date=15 April 2012}}</ref>
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''Ridge Racer Unbounded'' received "average" reviews on all platforms according to the [[Review aggregator|review aggregation]] website [[Metacritic]].<ref name="MCPC"/><ref name="MCPS3"/><ref name="MCX360"/>
''Ridge Racer Unbounded'' received "average" reviews on all platforms according to the [[Review aggregator|review aggregation]] website [[Metacritic]].<ref name="MCPC"/><ref name="MCPS3"/><ref name="MCX360"/>


411Mania gave the PlayStation 3 version a score of eight out of ten, calling it "a welcome addition that fans of the genre should not ignore."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://411mania.com/games/ridge-racer-unbounded-ps3-review/ |title=Ridge Racer Unbounded (PS3) Review |author=Mark Salmela |publisher=411Mania |date=9 May 2012 |accessdate=10 April 2017}}</ref> ''The Digital Fix'' gave the Xbox 360 version a score of eight out of ten, saying, "Everyone involved deserves a huge pat on the back for ''Ridge Racer Unbounded'' - Namco for having the stomach and recognition for change and Bugbear for reinventing an aging and tired series."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://gaming.thedigitalfix.com/content/id/802/ridge-racer-unbounded.html |title=Ridge Racer Unbounded (X360) |author=Kevin Luff |publisher=''The Digital Fix'' |date=8 April 2012 |accessdate=10 April 2017}}</ref> ''[[The Guardian]]'' gave the same console version a similar score of four stars out of five, saying that its frustrating moments "are far outweighed by the deeply satisfying ones. It's anarchic, well designed, thrilling to behold and will put a massive grin on any true petrol-head's face."<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/gamesblog/2012/apr/04/ridge-racer-unbounded-game-review |title=Ridge Racer Unbounded - review (X360) |author=Steve Boxer |newspaper=[[The Guardian]] |date=4 April 2012 |accessdate=10 April 2017}}</ref> ''[[The Daily Telegraph]]'' likewise gave the same console version four stars out of five, saying, "The problem with ''Unbounded'' is that it doesn't seem comfortable sharing its secrets with you. It's called ''Ridge Racer'', it looks like ''Burnout'', and anyone who has played an arcade racer will, not unreasonably, expect a certain handling model...''Unbounded'' is not that game."<ref name="Telegraph"/>
411Mania gave the PlayStation 3 version a score of eight out of ten, calling it a welcome addition in the series.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://411mania.com/games/ridge-racer-unbounded-ps3-review/ |title=Ridge Racer Unbounded (PS3) Review |author=Mark Salmela |publisher=411Mania |date=9 May 2012 |access-date=10 April 2017 |archive-date=11 April 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170411142329/http://411mania.com/games/ridge-racer-unbounded-ps3-review/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> ''The Digital Fix'' gave the Xbox 360 version a score of eight out of ten, considering the game as reinvention in the franchise.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://gaming.thedigitalfix.com/content/id/802/ridge-racer-unbounded.html |title=Ridge Racer Unbounded (X360) |author=Kevin Luff |publisher=The Digital Fix |date=8 April 2012 |access-date=10 April 2017 |archive-date=11 April 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170411222116/http://gaming.thedigitalfix.com/content/id/802/ridge-racer-unbounded.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> ''[[The Guardian]]'' gave the same console version a similar score of four stars out of five, criticizing some elements as frustrating.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/gamesblog/2012/apr/04/ridge-racer-unbounded-game-review |title=Ridge Racer Unbounded - review (X360) |author=Steve Boxer |newspaper=[[The Guardian]] |date=4 April 2012 |access-date=10 April 2017}}</ref> ''[[The Daily Telegraph]]'' likewise gave the same console version four stars out of five, but considered the game and its handling too similar to ''[[Burnout (series)|Burnout]]'' series.<ref name="Telegraph"/>

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However, ''[[Digital Spy]]'' gave the same console version three stars out of five, saying that it "lacks the sparkle of games such as ''[[Split/Second]]'' or ''Burnout''. The destruction elements feel a bit weak, the cars control poorly at times and the computer AI is truly merciless. The biggest problem, though, is the lack of a proper tutorial in the game, a sure-fire way to alienate many players almost instantly."<ref name="DigitalSpy"/> ''[[Destructoid]]'' gave the Xbox 360 version 5.5 out of ten, praising its "surprisingly good map editor", but criticizing the level design and the poor lighting conditions during sunset scenes, stating that "the lighting makes driving much harder than it needs to be," and suggesting players play the 2010 ''[[Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010 video game)|Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit]]'' game instead.<ref name="Destructoid"/>


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In contrast, ''[[Digital Spy]]'' gave the same console version three stars out of five, criticizing the lack of tutorial material, sometimes problematic cars to control, the rubberband AI and weak destruction elements.<ref name="DigitalSpy"/> ''[[Destructoid]]'' gave the Xbox 360 version 5.5 out of ten, praising its "surprisingly good map editor", but criticizing the level design and the poor lighting conditions during sunset scenes, also suggesting players to play the 2010 ''[[Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010 video game)|Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit]]'' game instead.
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Ridge Racer Unbounded
North American PlayStation 3 cover art
Developer(s)Bugbear Entertainment
Publisher(s)Namco Bandai Games[a]
Producer(s)Joonas Laakso, Kimmo Kari
Designer(s)Karri Kiviluoma
Programmer(s)Fred Sundvik
Composer(s)Hiroshi Okubo, Akitaka Tohyama, Rio Hamamoto, Shinji Hosoe, Ayako Saso, Nobuyoshi Sano
SeriesRidge Racer
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows
PlayStation 3
Xbox 360
Release
  • NA: 27 March 2012[1]
  • NA: 29 March 2012 (PC)
  • EU: 30 March 2012
  • AU: 5 April 2012
  • JP: 31 July 2012
Genre(s)Racing
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Ridge Racer Unbounded[b] is a 2012 racing video game developed by Bugbear Entertainment and published by Namco Bandai Games. It was released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. It is the eighth installment of the Ridge Racer franchise following Ridge Racer 7, the first mainline title not to be developed by Namco, and the first in the series overall to be released on Windows. Unbounded is also the most recent game in the series to be released on home consoles as its successors only focused on handheld devices.

Unbounded marks a departure from the traditional Ridge Racer drifting style, and moved to a more combat-oriented and destructive style, similar to the Burnout series and Split/Second, as well as implementing customizations.[2] The game received average reviews.

Gameplay

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Plot

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Set in a fictional city called Shatter Bay, racers gather to compete in no-rules, all-out street races. Competing for money and superiority in fast-paced blasts through the streets dodging traffic and tearing through any obstacles that get in their way. A mysterious team led by a Japanese Hashiriya master, called "The Unbounded", appears playing a major role in the racing activity throughout Shatter Bay.

Development

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Ridge Racer Unbounded offers a number of changes that depart from traditional Ridge Racer gameplay. Additions to the game include the ability to design and share tracks and a new emphasis on vehicular combat.

While Unbounded was originally scheduled for release in North America and Europe in early March 2012,[3] it was delayed just before the planned release, as Namco Bandai wanted to allow more time "to pack the disc with features that will truly make the game sing".[1] The game was released in March the same year in North America and Europe and later in April in Australia on all platforms. The game was never released in Japan. Despite this, it seems to borrow inspiration from an earlier Namco game, Critical Velocity (クリティカルベロシティ, Kuritikaruberoshiti), also a vehicular combat video game, released in 2005 only in Japan.

Ridge Racer Driftopia

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A free-to-play version called Ridge Racer Driftopia was made.[4][citation needed] A beta version was released for Windows and PlayStation 3 in August 2013.[5][6] Driftopia was later cancelled, with the beta servers shut down on 15 August 2014.[7]

Reception

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Ridge Racer Unbounded received "average" reviews on all platforms according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[23][24][25]

411Mania gave the PlayStation 3 version a score of eight out of ten, calling it a welcome addition in the series.[26] The Digital Fix gave the Xbox 360 version a score of eight out of ten, considering the game as reinvention in the franchise.[27] The Guardian gave the same console version a similar score of four stars out of five, criticizing some elements as frustrating.[28] The Daily Telegraph likewise gave the same console version four stars out of five, but considered the game and its handling too similar to Burnout series.[21]

In contrast, Digital Spy gave the same console version three stars out of five, criticizing the lack of tutorial material, sometimes problematic cars to control, the rubberband AI and weak destruction elements.[22] Destructoid gave the Xbox 360 version 5.5 out of ten, praising its "surprisingly good map editor", but criticizing the level design and the poor lighting conditions during sunset scenes, also suggesting players to play the 2010 Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit game instead.

References

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  1. ^ a b GameSpot staff (6 March 2012). "Ridge Racer Unbounded delayed to 'later in 2012'". GameSpot. Retrieved 10 April 2017.
  2. ^ Charles Webb (2 April 2012). "Review: 'Ridge Racer Unbounded', or When 'Burnout' and 'Split/Second' Make a Baby". MTV. Archived from the original on 30 March 2016.
  3. ^ Brendan Sinclair (3 November 2011). "Ridge Racer Unbounded on March 6". GameSpot. Retrieved 10 April 2017.
  4. ^ Eddie Makusch (12 April 2013). "Free-to-play Ridge Racer revealed". GameSpot. Retrieved 10 April 2017.
  5. ^ Katie Williams (7 August 2013). "Get in on Ridge Racer Driftopia's PC beta". PC Gamer UK. Future plc. Retrieved 10 April 2017.
  6. ^ David Scammell (27 August 2013). "Ridge Racer Driftopia beta starts today on PS3". VideoGamer.com. Retrieved 10 April 2017.
  7. ^ Wesley Yin-Poole (19 June 2014). "Bandai Namco to shut down F2P Ridge Racer Driftopia servers". Eurogamer. Retrieved 19 June 2014.
  8. ^ Alasdair Duncan (3 April 2012). "Review: Ridge Racer Unbounded (X360)". Destructoid. Retrieved 11 April 2017.
  9. ^ Edge staff (May 2012). "Ridge Racer Unbounded review (X360)". Edge. No. 240. Archived from the original on 30 March 2012. Retrieved 10 April 2017.
  10. ^ Tom Bramwell (29 March 2002). "Ridge Racer Unbounded Review (Xbox 360)". Eurogamer. Retrieved 11 April 2017.
  11. ^ a b Kyle Hilliard (16 May 2012). "Ridge Racer Unbounded (PS3, X360): Driving Into A Wall At Full Speed". Game Informer. Archived from the original on 11 April 2017. Retrieved 11 April 2017.
  12. ^ Daniel R. Bischoff (13 April 2012). "Ridge Racer Unbounded Review (X360)". Game Revolution. Retrieved 11 April 2017.
  13. ^ Mark Walton (11 April 2012). "Ridge Racer Unbounded Review (PC)". GameSpot. Retrieved 11 April 2017.
  14. ^ a b Mark Walton (29 March 2012). "Ridge Racer Unbounded Review (PS3, X360)". GameSpot. Retrieved 11 April 2017.
  15. ^ "Ridge Racer Unbounded Review (X360)". GameTrailers. 4 April 2012. Archived from the original on 25 July 2012. Retrieved 11 April 2017.
  16. ^ Robert Workman (4 April 2012). "Ridge Racer Unbounded review (PS3)". GameZone. Archived from the original on 18 April 2012. Retrieved 11 April 2017.
  17. ^ a b c Cam Shea (30 March 2012). "Ridge Racer Unbounded Review". IGN. Retrieved 11 April 2017.
  18. ^ Cameron Lewis (2 April 2012). "Ridge Racer Unbounded review". Official Xbox Magazine. Archived from the original on 7 April 2012. Retrieved 11 April 2017.
  19. ^ Graham Smith (1 May 2012). "Ridge Racer Unbounded review". PC Gamer UK. Future plc. Retrieved 11 April 2017.
  20. ^ "Review: Ridge Racer Unbounded". PlayStation: The Official Magazine. July 2012. p. 79.
  21. ^ a b Tom Hoggins (2 April 2012). "Ridge Racer Unbounded review (X360)". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 10 April 2017.
  22. ^ a b Andrew Laughlin (1 April 2012). "'Ridge Racer: Unbounded' review (Xbox 360)". Digital Spy. Retrieved 10 April 2017.
  23. ^ a b "Ridge Racer Unbounded for PC Reviews". Metacritic.
  24. ^ a b "Ridge Racer Unbounded for PlayStation 3 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 15 April 2012.
  25. ^ a b "Ridge Racer Unbounded for Xbox 360 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 15 April 2012.
  26. ^ Mark Salmela (9 May 2012). "Ridge Racer Unbounded (PS3) Review". 411Mania. Archived from the original on 11 April 2017. Retrieved 10 April 2017.
  27. ^ Kevin Luff (8 April 2012). "Ridge Racer Unbounded (X360)". The Digital Fix. Archived from the original on 11 April 2017. Retrieved 10 April 2017.
  28. ^ Steve Boxer (4 April 2012). "Ridge Racer Unbounded - review (X360)". The Guardian. Retrieved 10 April 2017.
  1. ^ Released under the Namco brand name.
  2. ^ Japanese: リッジレーサー アンバウンデッド, Hepburn: Rijji Rēsā Anbaundeddo
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