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Developer Bugbear Entertainment | Publisher Namco Bandai Games

EU March 30, 2012 | NA/CA March 27, 2012 (low stock likely due to incompetence)

PC | Xbox 360 | Playstation 3

| The Ridge Racer series takes off in a new direction with Ridge Racer Unbounded.
| Join the Unbounded team, a group of lawless racers, terrorizing Shatter Bay's streets, and expand your ever growing territory.
| Drive & Destroy everything in your path to create new areas that were once off limits.
| Go online to Dominate and race an unlimited supply of user created maps.

| Drive
The streets of Shatter Bay are your playground. Battle from district to district to control the whole city in the exciting campaign.

| Destroy
Use your car as a high-octane wrecking machine. Nothing is safe and everything can be destroyed!

| Dominate
Challenge your friends to online races and show them what you’re made of.

| Create
Thousands of new tracks to race on your own or to share with the world. With the City Creator the racing never ends!!

| Edge Magazine - 9

"One of the most subversive, sublime street-racing games ever made."​

| IGN - 8.5

"It's not really Ridge Racer, but it's a damn good racing game"​

| Gamespot - 8.0

"A dramatic departure for the series, but one that's filled with some gloriously destructive, fast-paced racing"​

| Eurogamer - 8

"Unbounded isn't quite up there with the legends of the genre, for all its unexpected redemption"​

| Official PS Magazine - 7

"Unbounded is a game which makes few concessions for beginners."​

| Now Gamer - 6.7

"Ridge Racer Unbounded isn’t as terrible as its name, but it’s sadly stuck in third gear."​

| CVG - 6.4

"A new paint job can't return Ridge to its glory days."​

| GamesTM - 6

"Ultimately, it’s a quick thrill – a little bit of fiery eye-candy and raw destruction to pass the time"​

 

[The Elite]

After seeing the track editor vid I really want to try this game. What's with the huge NA delay?

 

[Dedication Through Light]

Looks good, now I just need a US date. I was glad they managed to get it out of this crowded March here for the US though.

 

[jett]

RIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIs there gonna be a demo?

 

[toythatkills]

After seeing the track editor vid I really want to try this game. What's with the huge NA delay?

They're taking all the tracks and cars out so they can add them back as DLC

 

[Infernal Monkey]

Bugbear <3 Will be buying FlatOut Unbounded ASAP.

 

[1-D_FTW]

It's amazing how one video can completely change one's impression of a game. If they pull this off, it really could be a high budget Trackmania game (with proper analog controls not built for the k/b). Very excited to see what reactions are to the release.

 

[Keyser Soze]

After seeing the track editor vid I really want to try this game. What's with the huge NA delay?

The official word was to polish it, which is a bit silly seeing as they are going ahead with the Euro launch. I guess they just want to position it better.

Also, the Vita Ridge Racer was February 22 in Europe and in NA it was March 13. Two games with the same brand in the same month might be pushing it for any region - even for Namco

 

[darkside31337]

Is there a demo planned for this? I'm intrigued but not intrigued enough to dive in head first.

Also love the ending to the OP. Funny stuff.

 

[Bleepey]

Is there a story mode?

 

[Wazzim]

The track editor sounds awesome.

 

[Isomac]

I have been waiting this long time. First I didn't know what to think when I heard Bugbear was making RR game. I am glad it looks really fun.

 

[dark10x]

Well, with Namco dropping the ball twice now, I'm actually willing to give this a shot. As there is a PC version at least we should be able to hit 60 fps.

 

[Haunted]

Can't wait to play more Flatout.

 

[valentine71]

Is there a demo planned for this? I'm intrigued but not intrigued enough to dive in head first.

Also love the ending to the OP. Funny stuff.

A friend of mine is waiting for this madly, so he is constantly abusing the devs on twitter. They answered one of his tweets: ''Yes, certainly we have been working on a demo last week.'' or something like that. There will be a demo i guess. I hope.

Edit: Just saw their latest tweet:https://twitter.com/#!/bugbeargames/status/182958611893460993
Lots of folks asking about a Ridge Racer Unbounded demo. We are working on it on all three platforms. Can't give dates yet.

 

[daviyoung]

Shame it's not up on any DD services yet.

Old gameplay video

 

[Nasreddin]

The track editor sounds awesome.

As an editor for the masses it really looks impressive.

The problem I have with the editor: The tracks in the game seem to be designed with it as well. And that makes them really look generic and unimaginative.

 

[sparky2112]

Um, wow. WOW. This will be mine, once NA drops. RGOTF?

Wonder if you can use MS's new-ish racing wheel or whether you need shoulder buttons...

 

[cyberheater]

I'm going to get this on PC. That track editor looks amazing.

 

[Flavius]

The game may control well, and I can see having some fun with the editor, but everything else...

What else???

Destroy everything???

Can't think of another game in recent memory that begged for the Picard gif quite as much as this one.

 

[cyberheater]

Why isn't this going to out on WiiU?

 

[luffeN]

Come on! Add it to Steam!

 

[cyberheater]

Come on! Add it to Steam!

That's a must. No Steam. No sale.

 

[Gen X]

^^Word is they are adding it to Steam, but not before launch day, something like no pre loading or something.

This will be the first time I've bought a Ridge Racer on release day since Type 4! I'd always polanned to get this even before the track editor video just because I am a sucker for action racing games, plus Bungbears Flatout games are awesome. Inormally buy all my multiplatform racers on 360 but since my Gold expired (plus my new found infatuation with trophies!) I am going to get the PS3 version so track sharing and mutli is free.

Really hope hope few Gafers pick this up for leaderboards and track sharing/playing. =D

 

[Tagg9]

Why is the game coming out in Europe next week, but the USA release has been pushed back indefinitely?

 

[S1kkZ]

some gameplay videos:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGQsZ96Sghs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpJWPHEZPOM (watch in fullscreen to fix the framerate issues)

looks pretty cool its not ridge racer but i can live with that.

 

[1-D_FTW]

Why isn't this going to out on WiiU?

Because it's not releasing till fall and this is coming out next week?

Check again at E3 if you really have to have it on WiiU. Maybe it'll be announced there.

 

[daviyoung]

Because it's not releasing till fall and this is coming out next week?

Check again at E3 if you really have to have it on WiiU. Maybe it'll be announced there.

I think it was a joke about the 'why isn't this on Vita' derailment from a previous thread. Could be wrong though.

 

[DaBuddaDa]

Why is the game coming out in Europe next week, but the USA release has been pushed back indefinitely?

The release schedule for this game has been a whirlwind and puzzling. I thought it was delayed until further notice for all territories.

 

[Gen X]

Why is the game coming out in Europe next week, but the USA release has been pushed back indefinitely?

Just import it on PS3 if you really want it, region free and all that.

 

[Bleepey]

Just import it on PS3 if you really want it, region free and all that.

Probably be cheaper too.

 

[chubigans]

some gameplay videos:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGQsZ96Sghs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpJWPHEZPOM (watch in fullscreen to fix the framerate issues)

looks pretty cool its not ridge racer but i can live with that.

Neat, thanks.

I like how the hud elements appear on the track itself, but I don't like how frequent they are or that they don't display very much info. I don't need to know it's lap 1/3 on every corner.

Also, I'm sure it's the player's fault, but the drift mechanic doesn't look as sharp as other RR games. I don't like the way the camera pulls to the side like that.

Hmm, definitely will need a demo for this one. Also, those load times are a bit long.

 

[1-D_FTW]

I think it was a joke about the 'why isn't this on Vita' derailment from a previous thread. Could be wrong though.

Yeah. You're probably right. :lol It's easy to assume the opposite these days.

 

[Barack Lesnar]

This will be the first racing game I buy in ages. Everyone should watch the advanced track editor trailer, just wow. It's a shame the game will probably bomb. Edit, you know what...maybe it won't, time to have a positive outlook.

 

[MrDanger88]

Amazon is still saying the release date is March 30th...

 

[Nabs]

Looks a lot like Burnout. I hope it's decent.

 

[dethforce]

there are more pre-order incentives in europe. via gamestop, amazon and libro, you get one additional old school car as bons. there is a ridge racer 7 cover car, ridge racer 4 car and the original ridge racer car. also, there are three other cars like this one on the picture. the 3 cars in the OP are in every day one edition.

http://www.onpsx.net/news.php?id=35944

 

[Gen X]

there are more pre-order incentives in europe. via gamestop, amazon and libro, you get one additional old school car as bons. there is a ridge racer 7 cover car, ridge racer 4 car and the original ridge racer car. also, there are three other cars like this one on the picture. the 3 cars in the OP are in every day one edition.

http://www.onpsx.net/news.php?id=35944

I hate it when they do that, primarily because NZ doesn't have any equivalent stores so sometimes we miss out completely.

 

[jett]

some gameplay videos:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGQsZ96Sghs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpJWPHEZPOM (watch in fullscreen to fix the framerate issues)

looks pretty cool its not ridge racer but i can live with that.

Calling it Ridge Racer has done the game a disservice I think. Looks like a cross between Burnout and Split Second. It's hard to discern the driving model from a video but it looks all right. Demo is needed. The only ridgeracery thing about it is that it has music from RR7. :lol

 

[Flavius]

Looks a lot like Burnout. I hope it's decent.

You think? More like Midnight Club to me.

 

[Nabs]

You think? More like Midnight Club to me.

Yeah, and it looks like I'm not the only one. It reminds me a lot of the pre-Paradise Burnouts.

 

[Neuromancer]

That track editor video looks like raw hot sex.

Anyone know if this game has wheel support (360)?

 

[MightyHedgehog]

So, the new thing, besides the editor, is the way you can spend a full boost bar? So, boost is for boosting, of course, knocking other cars out (ala Burnout's Takedowns or 'traffic checking'), and activating predetermined shortcuts and dynamic hazards (ala Split Second). Looks fun enough. I hope all of the classic RR cars are unlockable/purchasable in-game in some form.

 

[legbone]

damn, this actually looks pretty good to me. may have to pick this up. reminds me of pre-paradise burnout mixed with split/second. good stuff.


edit: seems i am not the only one that thinks it looks like a mix of these games. anyway.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

That's a must. No Steam. No sale.

No Steam and 60 is no sale for me right now. No way in hell I'm paying 60 for a PC game except maybe Guild Wars 2.

Gameplay footage is looking ok. It looked like some Burnout with Blur/Split Second but had the RR drifting. Not bad but certainly doesn't mean I will pay 60. And no Steam, def no sale. I have funds in my wallet.

 

[Flavius]

Yeah, and it looks like I'm not the only one. It reminds me a lot of the pre-Paradise Burnouts.

Just an observation. *winky

The visuals, sense of speed (or lack thereof), [my perceived] heft/weight to the cars, course layout, and markers all scream MC to me...but what the hell do I know.

 

[Bog]

Very Burnout/Split Secondy. I can dig it.

 

[bryanee]

Pre-ordered from Shopto last night. I'm very much looking forward to it.

 

[Diablohead]

Will have to buy this, it's too much like trackmania to ignore now.

 

[subversus]

will preorder as soon as salary hits my bank account.