Road Rash is the name of a motorcycle-racing video game series by Electronic Arts, in which the player participates in violent illegal street races. The game was originally released for the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, but was ported to several other systems. Six different games were released from 1991 to 1999, and a 2004 licensed port for the Game Boy Advance was released. Road Rash and two of its sequels later appeared on the EA Replay collection for the PSP.
The game's title is based on the slang term for the severe friction burns that can occur in a motorcycling fall where skin comes into contact with the ground at high speed.
Road Rash, often called Road Rash 3D or Road Rash 3DO to distinguish it from the Genesis original of the same name, was originally released on the 3DO, and later for the Sony Playstation, Sega Saturn, and PC. A version for the Super Nintendo was planned for release, but was eventually canceled.[citation needed] The game featured full motion video sequences to advance the plot.
The player could choose a character to play as, which came with a specific cash amount and a personal motorcycle. Some of these characters' names come from combatants from the original Genesis releases, such as "Axle" and "Rhonda". The character also had status among his or her fellow bikers, which was accessible after the race. Depending on what the NPC preferred (some liked being hit, some didn't), the other racers would dynamically react to the player depending on how he or she was treated during the races.
When Road Rash debuted on the 32-bit home game consoles, they were initially ported from the 3DO version of the game. All of these games were called "Road Rash", despite being 4th in the series. Derivative works were re-engineered up for Microsoft Windows and Nintendo 64 platforms or reengineered down to Sega Mega-CD and the handheld consoles.
Electronic Arts' motorcycle racing series makes its PlayStation debut with digitized graphics, a licensed soundtrack, and full-motion video cut-scenes. The fourth entry in the franchise continues the point-to-point racing format of the Genesis games, with players knocking out rivals with fists, boots, or even pilfered weapons. Two play options are available to rambunctious riders: Thrash Mode and Big Game Mode. The former lets players enter a single race on their choice of courses and difficulty levels, while the latter is structured like a career. Big Game Mode involves selecting one of eight colorful characters and competing in a total of 25 races on five Californian courses: Sierra Nevada, Napa Valley, Peninsula, The City, and Pacific Highway.
After selecting a character, players interact with competing drivers in a biker bar before hitting the open road. The goal is to finish third or better in each of the five courses to earn cash and to open up the next tier of competition. While each tier in Big Game Mode features the same five courses, all have varying lengths, traffic density, and police presence. Cash earned from winning races can be used to purchase new bikes or to pay fines from being "arrested" by police. A total of 15 bikes are included, each individually rated in speed, acceleration, and handling. The soundtrack features alternative rock bands Soundgarden, Paw, Hammerbox, Therapy?, Monster Magnet, and Swervedriver.
Presented in a third-person view similar to Hang-On, the player competes in illegal road races and must finish in the top 3 places in every race in order to proceed to the next level. As levels progress, the opponents ride faster, fight harder and the tracks are longer and more dangerous. Placing in each race gives a certain amount of money which increases considerably as levels progress. This money allows the player to buy faster bikes which are needed to stay competitive. The game is over if the player can't pay for the repairs when their motorcycle is wrecked, or can't pay the fine for being arrested.
Features
* Compete on five themed courses filled with pedestrians, traffic, and obstacles to avoid
* Pummel rivals with crowbars, pipes, chains, and more
* Avoid police pursuit or pay a heavy fine
Manufacturer's description:
SUPERBIKES, HEAVY METAL AND A BASEBALL BAT, WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED?
Road Rash for the PlayStation game console mashes no-holds-barred motorcycle combat racing with the hottest alternative bands to deliver the hardest-hitting action around. Lucky for you there are only 3 options–LEAD, FOLLOW, OR BECOME ROAD-KILL.
Music from hot A&M bands like Soundgarden, Hammerbox, Magnet, Paw, Swervedriver, & Therapy?
5 racing environments that look so real, it hurts.
Didn't do so well? Over 25 minutes of video will rub your face in it.
Give the man a hand. On second thought, make it a club.
Features:
- Third person perspectives.
- 3D graphics
- Cartoon graphics
- Superbikes racing theme.
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