Games Database
Game Boy Color
Racing: Motorcycle
| Also for: | PC, PlayStation, N64, Game Boy, Saturn, Sega Megadrive, Amiga, 3DO, Game Gear, Sega MegaCD, Sega Master System | ||
| Viewed: | 3D Third-person, over the shoulder | Genre: | Racing: Motorcycle |
| Arcade origin: | No | ||
| Developer: | Tuna Technologies | Soft. Co.: | Electronic Arts |
| Publishers: | Electronic Arts
(GB) |
Released: | 15 Dec 2000
(GB) |
| Ratings: | 3+ | ||
Summary
While violence is not condoned by the games industry, there is a large percentage of games that revolve around this subject. However, people are only human (well, DUH!), and incorporating violent elements in games means that, at the very least, they can be a novel enough distraction. Road Rash from the 16-bit era is a prime example of this fact. As a popular game it is unsurprising that the Electronic Arts racer should make its way into the new millennium on Game Boy Color. If past productions are anything to go by, Road Rash should be a welcome game for the ageing handheld.
After being greeted by some old Commodore 64-style tunes you can immediately begin a race if you wish. However, before doing so it is advisable that you choose a bike to race with. There are eight to choose from in total, that can be raced across five tracks that span the USA including Vermont and Hawaii.
Each of the game’s levels incorporate a number of variables that can either aid or hinder your progress. On the positive side, you can use your fists and any weapons you find during the race to knock the competition off the road. But on the downside, your illegal races force you to be on the receiving end of police chases. Since you are travelling on both sides of the road, oncoming traffic is also a potential hazard.
The Game Boy Color version of this old classic proves to be quite faithful to the series’ 2D incarnations, and with a fantastically simple control method, Road Rash should keep the road rage at bay.
After being greeted by some old Commodore 64-style tunes you can immediately begin a race if you wish. However, before doing so it is advisable that you choose a bike to race with. There are eight to choose from in total, that can be raced across five tracks that span the USA including Vermont and Hawaii.
Each of the game’s levels incorporate a number of variables that can either aid or hinder your progress. On the positive side, you can use your fists and any weapons you find during the race to knock the competition off the road. But on the downside, your illegal races force you to be on the receiving end of police chases. Since you are travelling on both sides of the road, oncoming traffic is also a potential hazard.
The Game Boy Color version of this old classic proves to be quite faithful to the series’ 2D incarnations, and with a fantastically simple control method, Road Rash should keep the road rage at bay.
