Elevating a Racing Game to be equal or better than it’s peers is difficult. Especially considering it was also a departure from the standard franchise. Ridge Racer Unbounded is NOT Ridge Racer. It’s cooler.
Showcasing absolutely everything this game had to offer raised it’s profile in the industry allowing it to garner scores of 9/10 from some reviewers. Using recognised music artists and being able to build your own race tracks is an ownable brand.