R: Racing Evolution – Consumer Guide

Platform(s):  Xbox  PS2  GameCube 
Developer(s):  Namco 
Publisher:  Namco Bandai 
Series:  Ridge Racer 
Genre(s):  Driving 
ESRB Rating:  Teen (13+) 
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According to ESRB, this game contains: Mild Launguage, Suggestive Themes

The salacious cinematography of the cut-scenes is a little risqué, but it's the glaring sexism of such interludes that Parents should be more concerned with, rather than their tame pruriency. Parents should also be aware that there is some moderate swearing amidst the busy pit chatter.

Deaf and Hard of Hearing gamers can at least be sure that any such pit chatter will reach them via. default onscreen subtitles, as will the cut-scene dialogue.  

Dedicated racing fans will disown this within minutes, and recognise the game's car buying and tweaking options as mere token gestures hinting at a depth that is lacking in the races themselves.

Newcomers to the genre, however, may well find this a well-pitched first stepping-stone onto more sophisticated, and ultimately more rewarding, racers.

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