Updated 13 Feb, 2012, 6:30 pm IST

Ridge Racer 7

31 Mar, 2007, 4:12 pm IST | Nikhil Singh | Console Console

Another way to really catch up with opponents is using their car's slipstream. To do so, you've got to drive right behind your opponent, so that your car experiences less friction from the air, since it's already being displaced by them. In doing so, it becomes easier for your car to gain momentum, giving you that extra bit of speed you need, making slimstreaming another essential mechanic to master in Ridge Racer 7. This new feature adds even more depth to the racing system here, making racing all about mastering the fundamentals and using them to the best of your ability. However, if you're a little thick in the head and you don't get acquainted with the boosting, drifting and slipstreaming system, you're gonna have a real tough time in the later races, where each race track becomes extremely challenging and requires you to play to the best of your ability.

The best way to master your skills is by having a rough idea of how the track you’re on plays out – you should have a clue as to where the long stretches are and where the most turns are clumped together, so that you can drift or boost accordingly. This means that you'll have to get familiar with the game's 21 race tracks. Yes, I know, 21 tracks sounds like quite a lot of variety; but somehow the game still manages to get a little monotonous at times. It's not all bad though, since you're gonna have to get familiar with all tracks if you wanna fight any multiplayer battles, and win.

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Tags: Ridge Racer 7 , Namco Bandai , PS3

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