Road Rash is an aggressive motorcycle racing game where the player assumes the role of a biker who takes part in a series of illegal races across the U.S.A. Starting at the back of the pack, the objective is always to finish first on a linear course, overtaking the other bikers. This is achieved by driving well or by playing it dirty, knocking opponents off their bikes using clubs, crowbars, or your bare hands. The other racers fight back in a similar fashion and there are also hazards such as oil slicks and stray cows.
By winning races, you can get promoted to a stronger division and earn cash with which you can buy a better bike. Whenever you're knocked off your bike or hit something, you will have to run back to your bike and lose valuable time, plus your bike will suffer some damage. If you crash with the cops nearby, it is possible to get busted and then you have to forfeit the race.
The game has arcade-like gameplay with no intention of being a motorcycle simulation. Like its predecessors, Road Rash also features a two-player mode, although this is not simultaneous.
Platform: Sega Game Gear Genre: Racing Release Date: 1994-03-01