If you liked previous Ridge Racers specifically and classic arcade racers generally (and I mean real arcade racers, with bright colors, fireworks, dinosaurs and other goofy stuff along the track, etc.), this game is digital crack. My favorite game ever - beat it 100% over 55+ hours. The details MAKE this game - 60 FPS joy, modeled interiors for office buildings you drive by (the interior ceilings have perspective), all sorts of trains, trucks, etc going by on multiple levels of the background, radio relescopes, sweet fake architecture..... But I agree - try the live demo if you can.