You don’t just race; you join one of four racing teams (like Pac Racing ) and interact with managers who react to your performance. The Soundtrack:

No discussion of R4 is complete without mentioning the soundtrack. Composed by the legendary Hiroshi Okubo, the soundtrack is a mix of jazz-funk, breakbeat, and house music. Tracks like "Ridge Racer" and "One Way Win" are iconic. For many, downloading the game is just as much about listening to the menu music as it is about racing.