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 very well or by playing it dirty, knocking opponents of their bikes using clubs, crowbars or your bare hands. The other racers fight back in a similar fashion and there are also hazards. All the races take place on the regular road with normal traffic (in both directions) and the cops, as well as occasional 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. When the player crashes with cops nearby, it is possible to get busted and then you have to forfeit the race.

Like the whole Road Rash lineage, the game has arcade-like gameplay with no intention to be a motorcycle simulation. While the game has a two-player mode, this is not simultaneous.

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Road Rash Genesis Race results. A second place earns you $500

Road Rash Genesis Racing in the Grass Valley, your not the only one on the road

Road Rash Genesis Bike shop. This is the bike you start with

Road Rash Genesis Start of the Redwood Forest race

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Alternate Titles

"RR1" -- Informal/slang
"ロード・ラッシュ" -- Japanese spelling

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Critic Reviews

The Video Game Critic	May 10, 2003	A	100
GamePro (US)	Jan, 1992	5 out of 5	100
Computer and Video Games (CVG)	Sep, 1991	91 out of 100	91
Mean Machines	Sep, 1991	91 out of 100	91
1UP!	Jul 25, 2008	89 out of 100	89
Play Time	Jan, 1992	85 out of 100	85
Retro Game Reviews	Feb 28, 2016		80
Sega-16.com	Aug 28, 2006	8 out of 10	80
Retro Spirit Games	Sep 18, 2013		75
Power Play	Dec, 1991	69 out of 100	69