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Mini Review: Ridge Racer 2 (PSP) - A Greatest Hits Album for Arcade Racing Royalty

  The original release of PSP's   Ridge Racer 2   could be criticised for being almost exactly the same game as its predecessor, only with a few more tracks and modes. However, that doesn't really matter today, especially now it's one of the rare Ridge Racer titles playable on modern consoles. With its one blemish now moot, what we're left with is some of the most joyous, stylish, and satisfying arcade racing available — if you're a PS Plus Premium member. Essentially a series "greatest hits", this game cherry-picks courses and music from previous entries and features dozens of increasingly speedy vehicles to whip around all those sweeping corners. For fans in 2023, this is about as good as you can hope for — all the classics are here, and it's presented with crisp upscaled visuals, though it is a slight shame some elements remain untouched. Ridge Racer's core appeal lies in its emphasis on over-the-top, beautifully smooth, endlessly fun power-slid