Release Information
| Region | Name | Release |
|---|---|---|
 |
Ridge Racer 64 | 14 Feb 2000 |
 |
Ridge Racer 64 | 07 Apr 2000 |
Ports & Remakes
| Nintendo DS | Ridge Racer DS (published by Namco) |
Ridge Racer 64
| System | Nintendo 64 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Nintendo Software Technology / Namco |
| Genre | Racing |
| Series | Ridge Racer Series |
A compilation of Namco's Ridge Racer and Ridge Racer Revolution, plus an exclusive Renegade track, developed by American studio Nintendo Software Technology.
Select a car and race around the three available tracks, passing checkpoints within the time limit and placing first. Each car has a drift mode, allowing you to take sharp corners tightly, shaving seconds off your time
As you win races you unlock more stage layouts, while more cars can be unlocked in Car Attack. You can then use them in the Time Trial and multiplayer modes as well.
Cameos
Galaga '88
Get 1st Place on Ridge Racer Extreme Extra (Grand Prix), and you get to play a level of the Galaga '88 arcade game from Namco.
If you defeat all 40 aliens, you unlock the Galaga '88 car and the Galaga Pac Jam song.
Cameo Cars
Many of the cars in the game feature references to Namco games, and a few exclusive to this game reference Nintendo.
Galaga '88
A car shaped like the Galaga ship from Namco's Galaga '88 arcade game.
To unlock it, get 1st Place on Ridge Racer Extreme Extra (Grand Prix), and you get to play a level of the Galaga '88 arcade game from Namco. Defeat all 40 aliens and the car is unlocked.
Blinky
A car shaped like Blinky, the blue ghost from Namco's Pac-Man.
To unlock it, complete 99 laps on Free Run in Time Attack Mode on any track.
Pooka
A car shaped like the Pooka enemy from Namco's Dig-Dug.
To unlock it, clear the Set Record in Time Attack Mode on track 7 or track 8.
Ultra 64
This car's name refers to the working title for the Nintendo 64.
To unlock it, clear every stage in 1st place on Z-class to get all 8 Platinum Trophies. After the staff roll, the Ultra 64 will be available in the Garage.
00 Agent
This car's name refers to James Bond, who was just one of several 00 agents (number 007) in the movies. The car may be a reference to Nintendo's hugely popular N64 game Goldeneye 007.
Pac Racing
A car featuring sprite art decals of Namco's Pac-Man.
RT Solvalou
This car's name refers to the Solvalou ship from Namco's Xevious arcade game.
RT Xevious Red/Green
This car's name refers to Namco's Xevious arcade game.
Galaga RT Prid's/Carrot
This car's name refers to Namco's Galaga arcade game. The car features decals of Pooka from Dig-Dug.
RT Pink/Blue Mappy
This car's name refers to Namco's Mappy arcade game. The car features decals of Mappy.
Micro Mouse Mappy
This car's name refers to Namco's Mappy arcade game.
RT Bosconian
This car's name refers to Namco's Bosconian arcade game.
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RT Nebulasray
This car's name refers to Namco's Nebulas Ray arcade game.
DIG Racing Team
This car's name refers to Namco's Dig-Dug arcade game, and features decals of Pooka.
