Road Rash 2
| Road Rash 2 | |
|---|---|
| Part of the series: Road Rash | |
| Studio | Electronic Arts |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Senior Developer | Randall Breen Dan Geisler |
| composer | Rob Hubbard , Don Veca |
| Erstveröffent- lichung |
1992 |
| platform | Mega Drive , Game Boy Color |
| genre | Racing game |
| Game mode | Single player , multiplayer |
| control | Gamepad |
| language | German English |
Road Rash 2 is the second game in the Road Rash series of racing games from Electronic Arts . It was originally released for Sega Mega Drive in 1992. It uses the engine and sprites of its direct predecessor and adds some new features to the gameplay, such as motorbikes with nitrous oxide injection and a new weapon. In 2000 the game was ported by 3d6 Games to the Game Boy Color . In 2019 it was released as part of the games collection with the Mega Drive Mini .
Gameplay
In Road Rash 2 , the player takes part in illegal motorcycle races as a driver, as in the predecessor. There are five racing scenarios that take place in different US states ( Hawaii , Arizona , Tennessee , Alaska and Vermont ). The player must complete each race in third place or better in order to advance to the next race level. Additional challenges arise from obstacles and slower road users. In addition, the player must survive attacks from other racing participants and motorcycle police officers without the motorcycle being completely damaged or the character being arrested. If the player has successfully completed all races in all race levels, the game is considered over. There are a total of five race levels; with each step the racetrack is lengthened and the danger of the streets and opponents increases. The penalties and repair costs for the motorcycles also increase.
The player views the race from a fixed pursuer's perspective . The key assignment of the gamepad allows during the race - in addition to the directional movement through the D-pad - to accelerate, to brake and to attack racing participants driving alongside. In combination with the D-Pad, the character starts to kick or punch. Some drivers have a stick or chains as weapons, which the player can take from them and use them himself if the attack order is set at the appropriate time. They can also be removed from him again. Each figure, including the player figure, has a stamina bar. If this drops to zero, for example as a result of attacks, the figure falls off the motorcycle. The same can happen if the motorcycle is steered against an obstacle in the form of boulders lying around, cars, animals standing around or other landscape features. The motorcycle can be damaged and the figure has to run back to the broken-down motorcycle. She can be run over by other race participants and cars or arrested by a police officer. In the latter case, the race is considered unsuccessful. A fine is imposed for arrest.
The player starts the game with cash of $ 1,000. For every win he receives a cash prize that increases with the level of the race. From the main menu, the player can spend his money in a motorcycle shop for more powerful machines. There is a choice of 15 motorcycles in three performance classes. As a further innovation compared to their predecessor, some motorcycles are equipped with a limited supply of nitrous oxide (“nitro”), which provides an additional increase in speed for a short time if the player presses the acceleration button twice in quick succession. The motorcycle has its own status bar, which is reduced with every crash. If the bar drops to zero, the motorcycle is considered destroyed and the race is also immediately ended without success. The necessary repair costs will be deducted from the player's assets. When the player is its repair costs or fines not paid more, the game is over for him prematurely ( Game over ). The game has no memory function. Instead, at the end of a successful race, the player receives a password with which he can restart his game at this point.
Road Rash 2 has a two-player mode, which allows either alternating play ( hot seat ) or simultaneous races via a split screen . In the latter there is again a choice between two variants: the regular racing mode against each other and a field of computer-controlled drivers, which corresponds to the single player mode. Alternatively, the "Mano a Mano" mode, in which the two players are the only participants in the race. You can choose a weapon before the race, but you will win and lose no money. The police are also represented in this mode as an obstacle and opponent.
development
The game's soundtrack is by Rob Hubbard , with additional contributions from Don Veca. Road Rash 2 was released in North America in December 1992. On the retro console Sega Mega Drive Mini from 2019, the game was part of the pre-installed selection of emulated Mega Drive titles.
reception
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Road Rash 2 was received positively, although the few new features compared to its predecessor were criticized by some testers. On the other hand, the introduction of the two-player mode was praised. Gideon from the American magazine GamePro described the second part as "a remarkable improvement on a previously excellent game".
“The pleasure of dodging oncoming traffic at the same time, optimally catching a banked curve and lifting an opponent out of the saddle is still phenomenal. The good driving experience and the detailed 3D graphics already existed with Road Rash 1. The purchase of the sequel is really only worthwhile if you are extremely keen on the two-player mode. It's a shame that Electronic Arts can't come up with new features for its continuation modules. "
“Road Rash 2 does away with the symbol of the peaceful, romantic biker. However, what is supposed to add spice to the otherwise pretty average race as an additional play element soon becomes annoying. Pure racing, but more slopes and a championship mode would have done the module better. Because even the toughest planer friend will soon be fed up with the same five routes, the fluffy graphics [...] and the tired sound also put a lot of pressure on the rating. In its time, the first part was much more innovative. "
Web links
- Road Rash 2 at MobyGames (English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c d e f g h i j k Road Rash 2 , instructions
- ↑ Road Rash Technical Details . GameSpot . Archived from the original on March 25, 2009. Retrieved October 12, 2007.
- ↑ a b c Gideon: Genesis Pro Review: Road Rash 2 . (PDF) In: GamePro (US) . January 1993, pp. 52-53. ISSN 1042-8658 .
- ↑ Kai Schmidt: Sega Mega Drive Mini in check - at eye level with Nintendo. In: GamePro . September 19, 2019, accessed October 14, 2019 .
- ↑ EGM # 042, January 1993, p. 126ff.
- ↑ Video Games
- ↑ a b Gamers
- ↑ a b PowerPlay
- ↑ Play Time 04/1993, p. 115.
- ↑ Mega Fun 02/1993, p. 36.