The popularity of PlayStation Plus is at an all-time low: skyrocketing prices, disappointing game selection, and meanwhile, Xbox Game Pass users are enjoying the newly released Starfield. What’s happening over at Sony?

Yes, September has been particularly tough for PlayStation Plus subscribers. While Xbox Game Pass users are spending their time with the fresh release of Starfield, the PlayStation community received an exceedingly weak monthly lineup, coupled with price hikes across all three subscription tiers. Maybe it’s time to focus on the silver lining.

One of the small comforts available on the premium tier of PlayStation Plus is access to classic PS1 games. Among these gems is Namco’s 1998 treat, R4: Ridge Racer Type 4.

This retro racing game takes you on a nostalgic journey back to a simpler time. In the fourth iteration of the Ridge Racer series, you’ll need to dive deep into intricately designed tracks to make it to the top. Of course, the game mechanics won’t offer any surprises, but why not indulge in some nostalgia?

Through the Grand Prix mode, you can acquire a range of new cars, and there’s also a Time Attack mode for chasing high scores. Clearly, modern racing games outperform it in both graphics and mechanics, but R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 has its own unique charm. It’s a true piece of gaming history worth experiencing.

If racing games aren’t quite your thing, the Premium Classics catalog also features other gems. Such as Ape Escape 2 for the PS2, a platformer developed by Japan Studio, and Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror for the PSP, a third-person stealth action game.

Source: GamingBible