INFORMATION
A forerunner of such
violent games as the Grand Theft Auto series, Road Rash is a rousingly
good combat racing motorcycle game that encourages players to punch,
kick, and club their opponents off the twisting, turning tracks.
You'd
better come wearing your tough-guy boots if you hope to win this race.
Extreme arcade racing has never been so rough, as you'll have to kick,
beat, punch, and maul your opponents with chains, clubs, sticks,
and other brutal weaponry. Of course, your opponents can and will fight
back, sometimes going so far as to put you on a hit list for later group
pummeling.
Not
only that, you've got to watch out for the fuzz! The cops are out
in full force setting up road blocks, chasing you on motorcycles,
and hauling you off to jail if you're unfortunate enough to take a spill
in front an officer. Pick your racer (the gamut runs from punks
to jocks), and then head off to Der Panzer Klub, where you can talk
to fellow riders, sign up for a race, or purchase a new ride.
You
can choose between rat bikes, sport bikes, and super bikes, but you'll
need to win plenty of races to earn enough cash for an upgrade.
Paced
admirably by a hard driving soundtrack, the game strikes a nice balance
between hitting and racing, and the controls are smooth and easy
to use. Players can win money for bike upgrades by winning (or simply
placing in) races on five different courses: Sierra Nevada, Pacific
Coast, Redwood Forest, Palm Desert, and Grass Valley. The frame rate
could use a boost to make the scrolling a bit smoother, but the players
and bikes look good, there's ample roadside and background detail
(including cows, trees, mountains, and slippery sand), and the game
itself remains a pleasure long after the newness has worn off.
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