Racer 7 — Ridge

For the first time in the main series, you can modify your car's body and engine. This includes exterior parts like wings and hoods, and performance upgrades for tires, suspension, and nitrous systems.

is a high-speed arcade racing game released as a launch title for the PlayStation 3 in 2006. It remains a technical standout for the console, being one of the few games to run at a native 1080p resolution and 60 frames per second . The gameplay is built around the series' signature high-speed drifting mechanics, where players slide through corners at extreme speeds without losing momentum. Key Gameplay Features Ridge Racer 7

Unlike earlier entries, this game actively encourages slipstreaming (or drafting) behind opponents to gain extra speed. For the first time in the main series,

The primary campaign mode where you aim to become the Ridge State Champion by clearing 13 Grand Prix series and a final State Grand Prix. It remains a technical standout for the console,

You must build relationships with car manufacturers like Assoluto or Gnade to unlock new machines and parts.

Drifting fills your nitrous tanks. Using nitrous pushes you past top speed, and drifting while a nitrous boost is active (Ultimate Charge) refills your tanks even faster.