An FAQ for... RRRRRRRRRRRR 444444444444 R//////////R 4///////////4 R//// ///R 4/// ///4 R//// ///R 4//////////////4 R//////////R 444444444//4444 R//RRRR///R 4//4 R//R R///R 4//4 RRRR RRRRR 4444 |----------------------------------------| R 4: R I D G E R A C E R T Y P E 4 |----------------------------------------| R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 Platform: PlayStation Version: Final Brett "Nemesis" Franklin E-mail: thebeefycow@hotmail.com ================================= T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S ================================= 1. INTRODUCTION 2. LEGAL STUFF 3. UPDATES/REVISION HISTORY 4. Game Options 5. Game Controls 6. Tracks 7. R4 Grand Prix Mode 8. Unlocking Cars 9. Tips 10. Miscellanious Stuff 11. Secrets 12. FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) 13. Credits 14. Contact Info ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 1. INTRODUCTION ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• I wrote up this FAQ for R4 since there were only two of them on GameFAQS, and that I've played the crap out of it, so I know A LOT about this game. I also ran out of games to write FAQs for, so I just decided to write one for one of the best Arcade racers EVER. I absolutley love racing games, since I'ver writen racing game FAQs for this, GT 2, Need For Speed 4, Hydro Thunder, Sega Rally 2, and Crazy Taxi. Hope that this helps anyone out there with trobles with R4. Good luck. ----------------- My Review of R4: ----------------- Ridge Racer Type 4 is a great racing game. I won't lie to you. But in terms of depth and variety, its just not as advanced as Gran Turismo. R4 is a great arcade game, with speed and graphics that'll make your jaw drop, but it lacks enough depth to keep players coming nack for more. Graphics: (10/10)- By far the best and most beautiful looking racing game on the Playstation, even better than Gran Turismo, which is damned good. R4 moves at a medium resolution, and at a smooth 30 fps, without any slowdown. It just looks so good, that the graphics will make you proud to own a Playstation. Sound: (9/10)- Once again, the sound department in R4 is astounding. I just love the musical tracks, and have even imported the soundtrack. The sound effects are also well done, and add realism to the game. On a side note, even though the music tracks are good, the special Pac-Man theme song you get once you receive the Pac-Man car is one of the most catchy tunes in a videogame. Control: (9/10)- Controlling your car in R4 is very easy to do, thanks to the game's arcade-like nature. You can either drift or use grip type cars, although I prefer the drift type overall, thanks to the maneuverability of these vehicles. Players can use the JogCon, NegCon, or just the plain-old Dual Shock. I have yet to play it with either the JogCon or the NegCon controllers, so I can only recommend the Dual Shock. The control is very responsive, and you'll be winning races in no time with some practice. Gameplay: (7/10)- This is where R4 has its problems. I just don't think R4 knows what it wants to be, arcade or simulation. On one side, it has its arcade-like control and fake cars, and on its other side, it has upgradable cars and over 300 of them to boot (although most of them are just alternative color designs and nothing else). Even though R4 is incredibly fun, it does tend to be on the weak side, without the depth of Gran Turismo and only having eight tracks. Replay: (7/10)- Like I said earlier, R4 is extremely fun to play. But after a few timesthrough the Grand Prix mode and the tracks become repetitive and boring. The two-player is great fun though, without any loss of frame-rate, its very smooth. Just don't expect Gran Turismo type of replayability. Buy/Rent- If you are a fan of racing games or the Ridge Racer series, then go ahead and buy it. But if you are looking for a deep racing simulation, then either rent it, or look elsewhere. OVERALL SCORE: 8/10 Game Info: ---------- Game: R4 Ridge Racer Type 4 System: PlayStation Genre: Arcade Racing Price: $19.99-$39.99 Available: NOW Publisher: Namco Developer: Namco Difficulty: Easy (unless you try to unlock ALL the cars...) Best Car: Couldn't tell ya Best Track: Brightest Nite ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 2. LEGAL STUFF ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ***ATTENION WEBMASTERS*** FROM THIS POINT FORWARD, I WILL NOT BE ACCEPTING ANY MORE E-MAILS FROM ANYONE WHO WANTS TO PUT THIS, OR ANY OTHER OF MY FAQS ON THEIR SITES. I'M SICK AND TIRED OF PEOPLE ASKING ME IF THEY CAN PUT MY FAQ ON THEIR SITE. 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E-Mail Address: thebeefycow@hotmail.com Copyright: © Copyright 1999-2000 Brett "Nemesis" Franklin. It may not be stolen, altered, or used for any type of profit. It may be reproduced electronically, and printed for PRIVATE, PERSONAL use. It may not be placed on a CD, printed in a magazine or any type of publication. If you would like to contribute to this FAQ (you will be credited,) please e-mail me, as well as any questions, comments, or corrections, to the address above. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 3. UPDATES/REVISION HISTORY ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Version 0.2 (02/17/00) ------------------------ * First Version Version 0.3 (02/21/00) ------------------------ * Second Version * Added the "Miscellanious Stuff" section * Added some more questions in the "FAQ" section * Added some more tips in "Tips" section ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 4. Game Options ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Grand Prix: The Main Mode of R4, where you assume the role of a professional driver on a racing team. You and a manager must work together to win the Grand Prix Mode. Time Attack: This is a basic addition to R4, and all racing games. The Time Attack Mode is where you choose a car and a track, and race by yourself to attempt to beat the best times for that track. You can use any cars; The preset ones, or the ones that you've won from the Grand Prix mode (although you must register the cars you wish to use to your Garage). VS Battle: Another basic mode, the VS Battle is where you and a friend go head-to-head in a single race. You can also use any cars you've won in Grand Prix mode. Garage: The Garage mode is where you can register any cars that you've won in the Grand Prix mode. Once you've registered a car into your Garage, you can then use those cars in Time Attack and VS Battle modes. Records: You can view any trophies that you've won from the Grand Prix mode in the Records mode. Save & Load: This mode is where you can save and load your game. You can also load and save stuff onto your PocketStation, if you HAVE one. Options: Use this mode to change controller settings, screen display, and sound volumes. You can also use the Music Player here. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 5. Game Controls ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• _____________ ___________ L2: Shift down | | R2: shift up _________ | | _________ L1: Shift down \ | N/A Pause | / R1: shift up _=====_ | | _=====_ / _____ \ | | / _____ \ .-'_____`-.------|-----------|-------.-'_____`-. .' | | `. | S O N Y | .' | ___________Triangle: View / ___| /|\ |___ \ | | / ___| /_\ |___ \ D Pad--| | | ; |_ |_ ; | _ _ | ; | |<--- --->| | |__| |__> | ||_|-------(_)-----Square: Brake ; |___ | ___| ;SELECT START; |___ ___| ; Circle: Select |\ | \|/ | / _ ___ _ \ | X-----------X:Accelerate/ | `. |_____| .','" "', |___| ,'" "',`. |_____| .' | Cancel | `-._____.-' / \ANALOG/ \ `-._____.-' | | | |_====_| | | | /\ / \ /\ | | / `.___.' `.___.' \ | | / | \ | \ / | \ / \________/ Steer \________/ ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 6. Tracks ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Helter Skelter -------------- Laps: 03 Length: 3.262 Miles Difficulty: Simple ************************************************* * -------- |------ * * | \ ----------- | * * | ------- | * * | / * * | | * * | | * * | | * * | | * * | | * * | | * * | | * * | | * * | |__/--- * * | / * * | / * * | ----------------------------- * * \-----------/ * * * ************************************************* WONDERHILL ----------- Laps: 03 Length: 4.178 Miles Difficulty: Easy *************************************************** * ------------ * * / / * * \ _ _ / * * | / \ * * -----------------------------/ \_ _/ \ * * / \ * * / \ * * --------- | * * \ / * * | | * * | | * * | \ * * | | * * | < * * | > * * ---- < * * ----- | * * / / * * -------------------------------------------/ * * * *************************************************** EDGE OF THE EARTH ------------------ Laps: 03 Length: 3.540 Miles Difficulty: Easy *************************************************** * * * * * * * ------- --------- * * / \ / \ * * | | | | * * | | | | * * | | | | * * | | | | * * | | \ | * * | / | | * * | / | | * * \ / | \ * * | ---------------------------/ \ * * | \ * * | | * * / | * * | --------------------/ * * -----------------------/ * * * *************************************************** OUT OF BLUE ------------ Laps: 03 Length: 3.477 Miles Difficulty: Medium ************************************************* * ---/\_ _ _ * * - - / \ | | * * | \ | | * * | \----- / \ * * | -------- * * | \ * * | \ * * | \ * * | | * * / / * * \ | * * \ | * * \ | * * | / * * | | * * | | * * | | * * | | __ * * \ ---/ \ * * \ / * * \----------------------------------/ * * * ************************************************* PHANTOMILE ---------- Laps: 03 Length: 1.882 Miles Difficulty: Medium *************************************************** * ----- * * / \ * * \ | * * | | * * | | * * | | * * | | * * | | * * | | * * | | * * | | * * | | * * --------------/- | |_ * * / \-----------/ \ * * | \ * * \ \ * * ----------------------------------- / * * \______/ * * * *************************************************** BRIGHTEST NITE --------------- Laps: 03 Length: 3.667 Miles Difficulty: Hard ******************************************************* * -------- * * / \-------------------- * * \ | * * | | * * | | * * | | * * | | * * \ | * * \ | * * ___ \ | * * / \ \ | * * | \------------------- / * * | / * * | | * * | | * * | | * * | \ * * | | * * | | * * | -----------------------/ * * -----------------------/ * * * ******************************************************* HEAVEN & HELL -------------- Laps: 03 Length: 4.305 Miles Difficulty: Hard ************************************************ * ---------------------------------------- * * / \ * * | _______ / * * | _ _/ \ / --------\ / * * |/ | | ----------/ * * | | * * | | * * | | * * | | * * | | * * / -------------------- * * / \ * * / \ * * / | * * ----- | * * | | * * ---------------- / * * \------------------------/ * * * ************************************************ SHOOTING HOOPS --------------- Laps: 06 Length: 2.476 Miles Difficulty: Easy ************************************************* * ------------------------------------------ * * / | * * / | * * | | * * | | * * \ | * * \------------- | * * \ | * * \ / * * \ / * * \ / * * \ / * * \ / * * \ / * * \ / * * \ / * * ----------- * * * ************************************************* ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 7. R4 Grand Prix Mode ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• The Grand Prix Mode is the meat of the game. This is where you will win all of your cars. The Grand Prix Mode consists of "Heats", or series' of races. There are a total of THREE Heats within the Grand Prix Mode. REQUIREMENTS: -------------- Heat 1: Place 3rd or better Heat 2: Place 2nd or better Final GP: Place in first place There are a total of FOUR trials for each Heat. This means that you only have three chances to meet the requirement for that Heat. If you fail to meet the requirement, you will be forced to quit the Heat. Heat 1 ------ Stage 1 (Car type used) Race 1 - Helter Skelter (Japan, Yokohama) Race 2 - Wonderhill (Japan, Fukuoka) Heat 2 ------ Stage 2 (Car type used) Race 3 - Edge of the Earth (USA, N.Y.) Race 4 - Out of Blue (Japan, Yokohama) Final GP -------- Stage 3 (Car type used) Race 5 - Phantomile (Japan, Yokohama) Race 6 - Brightest Nite (USA, N.Y.) Race 7 - Heaven & Hell (Japan, Fukuoka) Stage 4 (Car type used) Race 8 - Shooting Hoops (USA, L.A.) ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 8. Unlocking Cars ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• There are 4 different Racing Teams in R4: M.M.M: (Micro Mouse Mappy)- France - Easy P.R.T: (Pac Racing Team)- Japan - Normal R.T.S: (Racing Team Solvalou- Italy - Hard D.R.T: (Dig Racing Team)- USA - Expert There are also four different car manufacturers: Age Solo - France - Grip type Lizard - USA - Drift type Assoluto - Italy- Drift type Terrazi - Japan - Grip type -------------- ASSOLUTO Italian: Drift -------------- ______________________________________________________________________ CAR STAGE HANDLING OVERALL M.M.M. D.R.T. P.R.C. R.T.S. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 Promessa 1 Poor Poor 162 166 171 180 2 Promessa 2 Average Poor 178 180 187 194 3 Bisonte 2 Average Average 182 184 191 200 4 Regalo 2 Average Average 187 191 198 205 5 Fatalita 2 Average Good 194 203 208 212 6 Promessa 3 Average Average 194 196 200 212 7 Bisonte 3 Average Good 196 203 207 216 8 Regalo 3 Good Good 203 207 212 223 9 Fatalia 3 Good Good 205 212 216 226 10 Rondine 3 Good Good 212 223 227 232 11 Cavaliere 3 Good Good 216 222 226 237 12 Infinito 3 Good Good 221 248 232 242 13 Promessa 4 Good Great 280 285 290 301 14 Bisonte 4 Good Great 287 292 296 306 15 Regalo 4 Great Great 292 296 303 312 16 Fatalita 4 Great Great 296 303 306 317 17 Aquila 4 Great Great 303 312 312 321 18 Estasi 4 Very Good Very Good 308 324 317 326 19 Squalo 4 Great Very Good 312 321 340 331 20 Vulcano 4 Average Awesome 356 360 358 374 ____________________________________________________________________ ----------- LIZARD USA: Drift ----------- ____________________________________________________________________ CAR STAGE HANDLING OVERALL M.M.M. 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R.T.S. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 Bonfire 1 Poor Poor 162 164 169 178 2 Bonfire 2 Average Poor 175 178 184 194 3 Detector 2 Average Average 178 184 189 198 4 Wisdom 2 Average Average 184 189 194 203 5 Officer 2 Average Good 184 189 194 203 6 Bonfire 3 Average Average 191 194 198 210 7 Detector 3 Average Good 196 200 205 214 8 Wisdom 3 Good Good 200 205 207 219 9 Officer 3 Good Good 200 205 207 219 10 Colleague 3 Good Good 216 233 223 235 11 Comrade 3 Good Good 216 230 223 235 12 Ignition 3 Great Good 219 246 230 239 13 Bonfire 4 Average Great 280 285 290 301 14 Detector 4 Average Great 285 290 294 306 15 Wisdom 4 Great Great 290 294 301 312 16 Officer 4 Average Great 290 294 301 312 17 Tamer 4 Average Great 299 310 310 321 18 Cataract 4 Average Excellent 303 319 317 324 19 Reckless 4 Awesome Very Good 308 335 319 328 20 Nightmare 4 Great Very Good 351 369 353 358 ____________________________________________________________________ -------------- TERRAZI Japan: Grip -------------- _____________________________________________________________________ CAR STAGE HANDLING OVERALL M.M.M. 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R.T.S. --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 Ambitious 1 Poor Poor 159 166 171 180 2 Ambitious 2 Good Poor 175 182 187 198 3 Troop 2 Average Average 180 187 191 203 4 Rumor 2 Average Average 187 191 196 207 5 Wildboar 2 Average Good 191 203 200 212 6 Ambitious 3 Average Average 189 194 203 210 7 Troop 3 Average Good 196 200 207 216 8 Rumor 3 Good Good 203 205 210 221 9 Wildboar 3 Good Good 210 219 219 230 10 Capital 3 Good Good 210 219 219 230 11 Cowboy 3 Good Good 214 230 223 235 12 Starlight 3 Very Good Great 221 246 232 239 13 Ambitious 4 Good Great 278 285 292 301 14 Troop 4 Good Great 283 287 296 303 15 Rumor 4 Great Great 287 296 299 310 16 Wildboar 4 Great Great 294 301 306 317 17 Decision 4 Very Good Great 301 310 310 319 18 Terrific 4 Great Very Good 306 321 315 326 19 Destroyer 4 Great Very Good 310 337 319 331 20 Utopia 4 Awesome Very Good 392 395 399 397 _____________________________________________________________________ -------------- AGE SOLO France: Grip -------------- ______________________________________________________________________ CAR STAGE HANDLING OVERALL M.M.M. 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R.T.S. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 Prophetie 1 Poor Poor 159 164 169 164 2 Prophetie 2 Average Poor 173 180 187 180 3 Dirigeant 2 Average Average 178 187 189 187 4 Bataille 2 Average Average 184 189 194 189 5 Megere 2 Average Good 189 200 198 201 6 Prophetie 3 Average Average 191 196 200 196 7 Dirigeant 3 Average Good 194 200 205 200 8 Bataille 3 Good Good 203 200 207 203 8 Megere 3 Good Good 203 210 216 210 8 Antilope 3 Good Good 207 219 219 221 11 Averse 3 Good Good 214 228 223 228 12 Licorne 3 Great Good 219 244 230 244 13 Prophetie 4 Good Great 287 287 287 287 14 Dirigeant 4 Good Great 287 290 294 290 15 Bataille 4 Great Great 290 294 301 294 16 Megere 4 Great Great 297 299 303 299 17 Espion 4 Great Great 301 312 308 312 18 Sorciere 4 Great Very Good 303 319 315 319 19 Supernova 4 Great Very Good 310 335 321 335 20 Ecureuil 4 Great Good 312 301 294 306 ____________________________________________________________________ ------------ SPECIAL CARS ------------ ____________________________________________________________________ CAR STAGE HANDLING OVERALL TOP SPEED -------------------------------------------------------------------- 321 Pac-Man 4 Great Great 242 _____________________________________________________________________ ----------------------- SPECIFIC CAR FLOWCHART ----------------------- _____________________________________________________________________ *FIRST HEAT* *SECOND HEAT* *FINAL GP* *CARS UNLOCKED* --------------------------------------------------------------------- Trial 1 3rd|3rd 2nd|2nd 1st|1st|1st|1st 1, 2, 6, 13 Trail 2 3rd|3rd 1st|2nd 1st|1st|1st|1st 1, 2, 7, 14 Trial 3 3rd|3rd 2nd|1st 1st|1st|1st|1st 1, 2, 8, 15 Trial 4 3rd|3rd 1st|1st 1st|1st|1st|1st 1, 2, 9, 16 Trial 5 2nd|2nd 1st|1st 1st|1st|1st|1st 1, 3, 10, 17 Trial 6 2nd|1st 1st|1st 1st|1st|1st|1st 1, 4, 11, 18 Trial 7 1st|1st 1st|1st 1st|1st|1st|1st 1, 5, 12, 19 _____________________________________________________________________ OTHER RACES: - - - - - - - _____________________________________________________________________ Extra Trial *RACE* *CAR UNLOCKED* --------------------------------------------------------------------- Trial 1 1st 20 _____________________________________________________________________ ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 9. Tips ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• - Use Drift-style cars. Using the Drifting technique is MUCH easier then using Grip-style handling. Drifting also saves you time around the corners. - Use Automatic, not manual. Automatics are much easier to use, since the car changes gears BY ITSELF. Manual transmission is only for Professionals. - Unlock all the tracks at the beginning. Just go through the Grand Prix mode once to open up all the tracks, that way you'll have them open to practice on if you are having trouble with them in Grand Prix mode. - Try not to bump other cars. Even though it's been toned down, bumping into cars STILL causes you to slow down and the other driver to get a speed boost. Of course, it also works the other way... - Use a Stage 4 car for the Time Attack mode. When you use the fastest car in the Time Attack mode, you'll get the fastest time. - Try not to bump into walls. Just like when you bump into another car, bumping into walls slows you down. - Experiment with variations. Try using a French Car with the Italian racing team or vice versa. Try using a USA Car with the Japanese racing team. These different variations will change the look of your car(s), so experiment to find the car that suits your style. You can also use the same Team with the same Car manufacturer from the same countries (i.e- French car with the French team), but it's not as fun to play as. :p ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 10. Miscellanious Stuff ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• - - - - - - - - - - - - Music Track List (BGM): - - - - - - - - - - - - t.01 Pearl Blue Soul t.02 Naked Glow t.03 Your Vibe t.04 Lucid Rhythms t.05 Thru t.06 Silouette Dance t.07 Burnin' Rubber t.08 Revlimit Funk t.09 Quiet Curves t.10 Motor Species t.11 The Objective t.12 Move Me t.13 The Ride t.14 Movin' In Circles t.15 Eat 'em up! (For Pac-Man Car) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Custom Decals (In Decal Edit): - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ________________________________________________ No. Decal ------------------------------------------------ 00 Custom Decal 01 Armadillo Racing 02 Bosconian 03 Baraduke 04 Dragon Saber 05 Black Knight 06 Galaga 07 Galaxian3 08 ??? 09 GunBarl / GunBullet 10 Klonoa from Klonoa: Door to Phantomile 11 Metro Cross 12 Monster from Klonoa: Door to Phantomile 13 Ordyne 14 Sky Kid 15 Starblade 16 Techno Drive 17 Yoshimitsu from Tekken 18 Thunder Ceptor 19 Sophitia from Soul Blade 20 World Stadium 2 21 Reiko Nagase (Blue) - D.R.T. 22 Reiko Nagase (Orange) - M.M.M. 23 Reiko Nagase (Green) - P.R.C. 24 Reiko Nagase (Red) - R.T.S. _____________________________________________________________ ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 11. Secrets ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Pac-Man Car: Open up all 320 cars in the game to receive the elusive Pac-Man car. Other Four Tracks: Once you beat the Grand Prix Mode once, you will unlock remaining four tracks. These tracks will be playable in all modes from now on. GAMESHARK CODES: ---------------- Unlock Extra Trial 800F3754 0001 Complete Extra Trial 800F375C 0101 800F375E 0101 Unlock All D.R.T. Cars 800F3710 FFFF 800F3712 FFFF 800F3714 FFFF 800F3716 FFFF 800F3718 FFFF 800F371A FFFF 800F371C FFFF 800F371E FFFF Unlock All M.M.M. Cars 800F3720 FFFF 800F3722 FFFF 800F3724 FFFF 800F3726 FFFF 800F3728 FFFF 800F372A FFFF 800F372C FFFF 800F372E FFFF Unlock All P.R.C. Cars 800F3730 FFFF 800F3732 FFFF 800F3734 FFFF 800F3736 FFFF 800F3738 FFFF 800F373A FFFF 800F373C FFFF 800F373E FFFF Unlock All R.T.S. Cars 800F3740 FFFF 800F3742 FFFF 800F3744 FFFF 800F3746 FFFF 800F3748 FFFF 800F374A FFFF 800F374C FFFF 800F374E FFFF ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 12. FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 1) Q: How many cars are there in R4? A: 321 cars total. Including different colors. 2) Q: Are there any hidden ones? A: Only one, and it's the Pac-Man car. 3) Q: Any hidden tracks? A: Only to four other tracks that you unlock after you beat the Grand Prix mode. 4) Q: Is the Pac-Man car cool? A: Yep, and the music it plays when you race it is AWESOME. 5) Q: Why is there decal editing? A: I dunno. Maybe Namco wanted to be original. I think it's cool. 6) Q: Which car is the fastest car? A: Utopia is the fastest car, with 399 mph. 7) Q: How long does it take to open up ALL the cars? A: Forever. 8) Q: Which is the best type of car to use? A: Drift cars are easier to use, once you get used to them. 9) Q: How old are you? A: None of your business! :p 10) Q: Is there a second Disc with R4? A: Yep, and it has the Original Ridge Racer (60fps), along with some demos from Namco. It's worth the price of the whole game to get. Actually, you get it with the game for free, so it doesn't matter if you want it or not, because you'll get it anyways. :p 11) Q: Is the JogCon worth getting? A: I've only used the JogCon once with R4, and while it was different, it still doesn't beat the good ol' Dual Shock. 12) Q: Does the game come with the JogCon? A: Only in limited supplies. You can either buy the game by itself, or you can buy it with the JogCon in a bundle. The bundle will cost about $20 extra though. In my opinion, it's not really worth it. Just buy the regular game without the JogCon. 13) Q: Is R4 better than Gran Turismo? A: Not really, but it DOES come close, and is a great arcade game. 14) Q: IS R4 better than Gran Turismo 2? 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