Product Description

Nacmo is making the most of the launch of the Playstation 3 to release the seventh edition of Ridge Racer! The famous racing game has pulled out all the stops for the new console from Sony! Ridge Racer 7 contains approximately 40 machines and more than 20 exhilarating courses. This seventh version also comes with a new customisation mode where you can change your vehicle to suit your style (200,000 visual modifications and tunings). Race your way to the top in over 160 courses with the new career mode! Ridge Racer 7 also includes an online multiplayer games mode. Specifications: - The PS3 is the only console to accommodate Ridge Racer 7. - 40 different cars - 22 courses: each one can be raced in both directions, meaning 44 tracks in total! - Customise your vehicle: 370,000 visuals and 7,150 tuning options - Gyroscopic features - Full Surround sound - Use your customised cars on line! - Online races in "tag" mode - Overall ranking system with downloadable items.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #125 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: Sony
• Released on: 2007-12-07
• Platform: PLAYSTATION 3

Manufacturer's Description
A 400-year-old clue in the coffin of Sir Francis Drake sets a modern-day fortune hunter on an exploration for the fabled treasure of El Dorado, leading to the discovery of a forgotten island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. The search turns deadly when Nathan Drake becomes stranded on the island and hunted by mercenaries. Outnumbered and outgunned, Drake and his companions must fight to survive as they begin to unravel the terrible secrets hidden on the Island.

Customer Reviews

An eye-opener
I'd waited until the HD-DVD and Blu-Ray war had been decided before buying the PS3, and based on reviews here bought Drake's Fortune to go with it. Everyone who has described it as visually stunning is spot on; it justified buying the PS3.

The story line is good, character movement is excellent, water effects superb. When Nate emerges from water, his clothes are wet, branches move in the wind, rocks and walls are algae stained. The attention to detail is amazing.

Now why only 4 stars? Firstly, it is a linear game, along the lines of Tomb Raider. I do like the ability to go where I want whenever I want (like GTA). Also, as has been previously mentioned, the puzzles aren't exactly brain teasers, and in some way the game reminds me more of going for a weekend paintballing trip. The game consists of one skirmish after another, not that these aren't fun, but the balance of the game falls heavily on the fighting rather than puzzle solving.

... and there's the annoying trend encountered in all linear games of this ilk. Why is it that having finally opened the secret door that's remained hidden for countless centuries, do you get shot at 5 minutes later by a host of enemies who couldn't have got past you?

Now I work for a living and have a family, so don't have hours each day to spend gaming, so it has to be said that this game is ideal for someone in that position. If you don't want to spend hours getting your skill levels up a notch, but want something you can dive into for half an hour, then this is ideal. The auto save is mostly good (it usually, but not always returns you to a recent point when you get killed), meaning you don't have to play through 20 minutes of game simply because your finger slipped on a button. Note, usually, but not always.

There is however a downside to this. If you actually want to go back, sometimes you can't. For example if you move to a 'next' location, so long as you don't die you can go back to pick up ammo or weapons left by the last set of cannon fodder, however if you die, and return to the new location, everything has gone.

All this said, I'm glad I bought it.

R.

Great Fun and Great Graphics
Great graphics, sound and game play. Perfect balance between action/story and good range of difficulty levels.

I got this with my bundled PS3 last week, I didn't like GTA4 (ebayed it) and haven't needed to open Ratchet and Clank.

This has kept me occupied and interested for a week now and I am only 30 something percent through it.

Go buy it

ps For me its like a more accessible, easier controlled and less "wandering about puzzled for hours" type of Tomb Raider

Oh, and did I mention the graphics!

Absolutely Fantastic
Most have the other reviews have pretty much said all there is to say. But I just wanted to re-iterate how good this game is, the story and the characters are excellent, and the plot takes on some interesting twists. Everytrhing in the game feels right, including the fantastic orchestral score that plays throughout. In short, if you own a ps3, you must own this game!