Of the four first games, (and three subsequent ones)
There are several versions of each.
Here is a guide to them.
The Genesis prerelease Beta, 1991
As Final Version.
Has several notable differences from the screenshots including:
- Centred names on readout
- Other unknown differences.
Atari ST Version, 1992
(Peakstar Software)
Never played this, but looks good.
Commodore Amiga Version, 1992
(Peakstar Software)
Another good looking port, with two notable differences
being better colours and different skies
Sega Master System Version, 1994
(ported by Probe, published by US Gold)
A surprisingly faithful port to the Austin Allegro that
was the SMS.
Game Boy Version, 1994
(The Code Monkeys, Ocean of America)
Never played this, but looks very compressed.
Game Gear Version, 1994
(US Gold Ltd.)
Very similar to the SMS version but with a smaller screen.
Internet Version, 2001
AOL Games Channel
Road Rash on teh InTeRnEt. Whatever next?
GP Port
(Unlicensed)
This is a bootleg port to the GP done by RR fans.
Looks interesting.
The Genesis Prerelease Beta
As Final Version.
There are several notable differences between this and the final:
- Different title screen.
- RR1 characters.
- Parameters on-screen showing location.
- Start race on right position not left (as in RR1.)
- Some bike descriptions are different.
- Other unknown differences.
Road Rash 2 SNES Version
?
Rumoured to have started development but discontinued.
No other info.
Road Rash 3 Alpha Version
As Final Version.
The first prerelease version shown to the public.
Notable differences between this and RR3Beta include:
- Different bikeshop (based on RRCD:3D0)
- On screen parameters.
- Different bike dashboard.
- Other unknown differences.
Road Rash 3 Beta Version
As Final Version.
Second prerelease shown to the public.
Differences between this and the final include:
- RR2 Characters.
- Different title screen ('World Warriors' as opposed to 'Tour De Force')
- RR2 Comments.
- Smythe is called 'Singh'.
- Other unknown differences.
3Do Version, 1994
The Original.
The game that kick-started the next generation of RR games.
3Do Version, 1994
The Original.
The prerelease version of the Mega CD release.
Playsation Version, 1996
?
A standard port.
Sega Saturn, 1996
?
Colours are a little muddy in this version.
Microsoft Windows PC, 1996
(Papyrus Design Group)
A port for the PC. Standard stuff.
Game Boy Colour, 2000
(3D6 Games)
A GBC port that harks back to the original 16-bit editions a la the Mega CD one.
Road Rash 3D PlayStation, 1998 original, PC, ?
?
A standard racer, not much to see here.
Road Rash 64, Nintendo 64, 1999
(THQ)
A good game, hampered by slightly dodgy graphics, too short races and
a broken fighting element. Lots of very good ideas.
Road Rash: Jailbreak, PlayStation, 1999 original /Game Boy Advance, 2004
(Destination Software, Inc)
Another twist on the idea, but one that isn't too great.