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Classic Remakes
Road Rash 64
By Jeff Burke
O
ver the years, we have
seen many incarna-
tions of Road Rash, but this
one seems to rise above the
rest. This grueling multi-level
motorcycle racing game is full
of exciting action, from cops on utilizing the varied weapons to
bikes, to opponents beating you beat your opponent to a bloody
with various weapons, to avoiding pulp. The more weapons you
getting knocked off your bike by get, the greater the fun! And
surrounding traffic. the more beatings you dole out,
Road Rash 64 offers several the higher your score!
racing options, including single In the multi-player mode,
player Thrash mode (choose a choose from Thrash, Lap
track, hop on your bike, and go!), Races, Deathmatch, Ped Hunt,
Big Game mode (compete in races, and Tag. Lap races are self-
gain cash by winning, progress to explanatory, Deathmatch in-
higher courses, and purchase bet- volves causing other riders to cantly. However, to make up for
ter bikes), and Multi-player modes crash, and Ped Hunt has you run- the less than impressive graphics,
(compete against your friends in a ning over pedestrians. Tag is a Road Rash 64 has terrific sounds,
variety of games). The wide assort- twisted version of the playground such as engines revving, cops’ si-
ment of weapons ranges from the game where someone is “it,” and rens, pedestrians’ helpless cries,
normal (clubs) to the strange (pool thus, deserves to be crashed into! and various “fighting” noises. An
cues), but they remain realistic; The ability to compete with other edgy soundtrack rounds out the
they’re a friendly reminder to all people is a great addition to Road package.
players that these guys are out for Rash 64 and keeps the entertain- Road Rash 64 is one of the best
blood! Those with pent up anger ment value high. Who would’ve versions to date and worth the
will enjoy punching, kicking, and thought slamming your friend into a money. As a classic gamer, you
stop sign could be so might even appreciate the “game
much fun! play over graphics” philosophy.
The game’s major Although hardcore gamers may
downfall is its graph- find playing against the computer a
ics. Aside from the bit too easy, Road Rash 64 is excit-
nice touch of being ing, addicting, and can certainly be
able to leave skid played in an entertainment emer-
marks in your wake, gency!
the rest of the graphics
are disappointing, as
most of the riders have Overall Rating: B+
the same generic
blockiness/blurriness. Publisher: THQ
Use of the Expansion Developer: Pacific Power & Light
Pak spruces things up Co.
a bit, but not signifi- Release Date: Now available
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