Road Rash 64 (N64)

Game Overview

Road Rash 64 leans heavily into the anarchic spirit of the series, tasking players with surviving brutal point-to-point road races across varied environments like mountain passes, city streets, and rustic countryside tracks. The defining mechanic is aggressive combat: while tearing down roads at blistering speeds, players can punch, kick, or snatch weapons—such as lead pipes, clubs, cattle prods, and chains—from rival racers to knock them off their bikes.

Beyond the solo career mode, which allows players to earn cash, purchase faster motorcycles, and pay off police fines, the N64 version shines with its chaotic multiplayer suite. It features dedicated two-player cooperative career campaigns and a robust four-player split-screen deathmatch and combat racing mode. Powered by a heavy-hitting licensed soundtrack featuring bands like Sugar Ray and Full Devil Jacket, it remains one of the most memorable and visceral multiplayer experiences on the console.

Quick Specifications

• Platform: Nintendo 64

• Developer: THQ

• Publisher: THQ

• Release Date: September 29, 1999 (North America), October 29, 1999 (Europe)

• Genre: Vehicular Combat / Motorcycle Racing

• Modes: Single-player Career, Two-Player Co-op Career, Four-Player Multiplayer

• Peripheral Support: Nintendo 64 Controller Pak, Rumble Pak

Key Features

• Brutal Motorcycle Combat: Punch, kick, and swing melee weapons like chains and lead pipes to knock rival bikers off their bikes mid-race.

• Extensive Arsenal & Upgrades: Earn cash from race winnings to buy faster bikes, upgrade performance stats, and acquire powerful new weapons.

• Law Enforcement Interference: Watch out for local police patrols who will actively try to bust racers, arrest downed bikers, or run you off the road.

• Robust Multi-Player Modes: Experience a full two-player cooperative career mode or tear up friends in frantic four-player split-screen combat arenas.

• Licensed Alternative Rock Soundtrack: Race aggressively to high-energy tracks from late-90s rock bands.

Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Can you play the career mode with a friend?

Yes! Road Rash 64 features a rare and well-received two-player cooperative career mode, allowing a friend to join you through the entire single-player racing circuit.

How do you acquire weapons during a race?

Players can punch bikers who are carrying weapons to steal them directly out of their hands, or pick up dropped items scattered across the asphalt.

Do the police try to stop you during races?

Yes, police officers patrol the tracks on motorcycles and cruiser cars, attempting to pull over, arrest, or crash into racers who cross their path.

Does the game require a Controller Pak to save progress?

Yes, a Nintendo 64 Controller Pak is necessary to save career mode progression, cash balances, vehicle upgrades, and multiplayer records.