Ridge Racer is a racing video game developed by Namco for the PlayStation, originating from the Namco System 22 arcade platform. As the first installment in the Ridge Racer series, it features competitive racing on diverse tracks. The game is distinguished by its pioneering use of polygon graphics, contributing to a visually impressive high-speed racing experience where players strive to finish in first place.
Ridge Racer was initially released on the Namco System 22 arcade system board, and was later ported to the PlayStation console. It is the first title in the long-running Ridge Racer series of games released for arcades and home consoles. The game's objective is to finish in first place in a series of races. Ridge Racer was among the first racing games to utilise polygon graphics to its full potential.