Nintendo has announced that Ridge Racer 64 is available now on the Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service. The game initially released on the Nintendo 64 in 2000. The game joins the Expansion Pack service alongside Ocarina of Time, Goldeneye, Perfect Dark, and countless other games.
Check out the trailer for Ridge Racer 64 on Nintendo Switch Online below:
The trailer describes Ridge Racer 64 as follows:
Released in 2000 for the Nintendo 64 console, this arcade classic takes you on fast-paced races across three different environments for a total of nine courses! Dive right in with Quick Play to race three laps around the Revolution Novice course or take on Grand Prix and choose any available track to test your skills.
Other modes include Car Attack, which lets you compete for better cars, and Time Attack, where the only thing you’re racing against is your own best time! Challenge your friends in Multiplayer and put the pedal to the metal in three modes: Battle Mode, Stage Mode, and Team Mode.
Additionally, here’s a description of the original game from its box art, via Gematsu:
It’s got all the fast-paced arcade action you’ve come to expect from the Ridge Racer name. Plus extra features you’ve never seen before! Race with up to four players simultaneously on the same screen. Compete on never-before-seen tracks and witness amazing special effects. You’ve never seen a Ridge Racer like this!
Key Features
- Up to four players can race simultaneously on the same screen-a first for the Ridge Racer series!
- Incredible special effects, such as skid marks, smoking tires, working headlights. lens flares and more!
- Choose from 25 cars and race on nine different courses, including four never-before-seen tracks!
Lastly, Ridge Racer 64 is available now on Nintendo Switch.
