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Road Rash

Road Rash is a high-speed motorcycle racing game where winning requires both speed and brute force. Players participate in illegal street races across various California highways. To secure a podium finish…

31 December 1996

Road Rash is a hack and slash/beat 'em up developed by Electronic Arts, released 31 December 1996 on Game Boy.

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What Road Rash is

Road Rash is a hack and slash/beat 'em up game developed by Electronic Arts and released in 1996. It was published by Ocean Software. It is available on Game Boy only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Road Rash is a high-speed motorcycle racing game where winning requires both speed and brute force. Players participate in illegal street races across various California highways. To secure a podium finish, you must not only dodge traffic and civilian obstacles but also engage in hand-to-hand combat.
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How it plays

It is played from a third person perspective. Its themes are action. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

What it launched against

Road Rash launched on 31 December 1996, within three weeks of Mario Kart 64, Wild Arms, Mega Man 8 and Money Puzzle Exchanger.

Released around the same time: Mario Kart 64, Wild Arms, Mega Man 8, Money Puzzle Exchanger.

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When did Road Rash come out?
Road Rash was released on 31 December 1996 for Game Boy.

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