Road Rash II
Road Rash II — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is Road Rash II on?
- Road Rash II was released on Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Sega Genesis/Mega Drive, Game Boy Color.
- When did Road Rash II release?
- Road Rash II was first released on December 1, 1992.
About Road Rash II
Road Rashing isn't just a sport. It's an attitude! Road Rash II is the ultimate 2-player racing game with a radically unique split-screen for distinguishing between racers. Cruising cross-country was never this hairy! Spectacular new body-torquing wipe outs! More obstacles to crash into than ever before. Terrorize your opponents on 5 new tracks, each with 5 different levels. Swing a steel chain for some real heavy metal damage! 15 brand new, lightning-fast cycles, including nitro-equipped Super-Bikes!
Summary via IGDB.
Game details
- Platforms
- Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Sega Genesis/Mega Drive, Game Boy Color
- Developer
- Electronic Arts
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts
- Game modes
- Single player, Split screen
- Themes
- Action
Details via IGDB.
Reception
Every version compared
Prices, contemporary reception and the studio credited for each release
| Platform | Year | Loose | Complete | Sealed | Period reviews | Fake risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sega Genesis | 1992 | $11 | $25 | $103 | 8 reviews | Low |
Also released on: Sega Mega Drive/Genesis · Sega Genesis/Mega Drive · Game Boy Color. We haven’t priced or authenticated those versions yet.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega Genesis · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-29
Other releases and variants
| Release | Loose | Complete | Sealed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardboard box release | $15 | $22 | — |
| European (PAL) release | $12 | $21 | $40 |
| Japanese release | $30 | $140 | — |
How often it sells
- Loose: about 2 times a week
- Complete: about 2 times a week
- Sealed: about 5 times a year
Sales frequency from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, as of 2026-10-29.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $2.79 in Oct 2007, $12.26 five years ago, and $10.97 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | $2.99 | — |
| Jan 2009 | $3.75 | — |
| Jan 2010 | $2.99 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $3.40 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $4.99 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $3.59 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $7.99 | $11.12 |
| Jan 2015 | $9.39 | $11.49 |
| Jan 2016 | $9.42 | $13.99 |
| Jan 2017 | $11.50 | $17.79 |
| Jan 2018 | $9.11 | $18.28 |
| Jan 2019 | $12.11 | $18.31 |
| Jan 2020 | $10.66 | $19.14 |
| Jan 2021 | $11.33 | $20 |
| Jan 2022 | $12.00 | $25 |
| Jan 2023 | $12.80 | $24 |
| Jan 2024 | $9.99 | $24 |
| Jan 2025 | $12.00 | $28 |
| Jan 2026 | $14.84 | $27 |
| Oct 2026 | $10.97 | $25 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Product number | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| North America | December 1992 | — | 014633071467 |
| Europe / PAL | December 1992 | — | — |
| Japan | 23 July 1993 | EM20014 | — |
- Region
- NA+EU+JP
- Released
- 1992
- Authenticity
- Low
A rowdy motorcycle racer that critics loved, and a cart that sits below the middle on price.
Road Rash II is Electronic Arts' sequel to its motorcycle racing and fighting game, in which you race across the United States while hitting rival riders with fists and weapons. It added a split-screen two-player mode, nitrous charges on certain bikes and chains as weapons. It reached North America and Europe in December 1992 and Japan on 23 July 1993.
Mean Machines told owners of the first Road Rash that there was not much point buying it, since it was more of an update, but called it the greatest Mega Drive road racer if you did not already own that game, and singled out the two-player mode. Mega later placed it at number 19 in its list of the top Mega Drive games of all time.
What the press said at the time
| Mean Machines Sega Issue 3 | December 1992 | 93% |
| Mega Action Issue 1 | June 1993 | 90% |
| Mega Action Issue 2 | July 1993 | 90% |
| MegaTech Issue 23 | November 1993 | 89% |
| MegaTech Issue 24 | December 1993 | 89% |
| MegaTech Issue 30 | June 1994 | 89% |
| MegaTech Issue 33 | September 1994 | 89% |
| MegaTech Issue 34 | October 1994 | 89% |
“Road Rash 2 is a noteworthy improvement on an already excellent game. The new tracks, hot game play, and two-player competitive play clearly set this apart from its predecessor.”
“Road Rash was one of the best-selling MD games — so have EA improved or regressed? From what I can see, they've made little change to gameplay but improved on options and playability.”
“What's more, there's also a brilliant split-screen two-player mode to liven up the proceedings. If you own Road Rash, there's not much point buying this - it's more of an update. However, if you're after the greatest Megadrive road racer, look no further.”
“The game, to be fair, is quite a bit tougher than the original, with added gangs and faster graphics with the odd enhanced bit of scenery.”
In the sales charts
In 14 sales charts, April 1993 to November 1993; highest position #2.
Show all 14 placings
- #2 in the Our Price Mega Drive chart — Sega Pro, Issue 18, April 1993
- #2 in the Virgin Mega Drive chart — Sega Pro, Issue 18, April 1993
- #8 in the HMV Mega Drive chart — Sega Pro, Issue 18, April 1993
- #4 in the Our Price Mega Drive chart — Sega Pro, Issue 19, May 1993
- #2 in the Virgin Mega Drive chart — Sega Pro, Issue 19, May 1993
- #8 in the HMV Mega Drive chart — Sega Pro, Issue 19, May 1993
- #6 in the Our Price Mega Drive chart — Sega Pro, Issue 20, June 1993
- #2 in the Virgin Mega Drive chart — Sega Pro, Issue 20, June 1993
- #6 in the Our Price Mega Drive chart — Sega Pro, Issue 21, July 1993
- #2 in the Virgin Mega Drive chart — Sega Pro, Issue 21, July 1993
- #6 in the Virgin Mega Drive chart — Sega Pro, Issue 22, August 1993
- #7 in the Virgin Mega Drive chart — Sega Pro, Issue 23, September 1993
- #10 in the Virgin Mega Drive chart — Sega Pro, Issue 24, October 1993
- #10 in the Virgin Mega Drive chart — Sega Pro, Issue 25, November 1993
Sales charts as printed in the magazines of the time.
Also on other platforms
Sega Genesis/Mega Drive · Game Boy Color
- Game Boy Color. A Game Boy Color conversion, titled Road Rash, was developed by 3d6 Games and released in 2000.
Before you buy
Among US carts it sits below the middle. The European loose cart usually costs about the same as the US one, while a complete European copy usually costs less. The Japanese cart usually costs more and has a different cartridge shape. A cardboard-box edition is priced separately from the plastic-case copy, so check which one a listing is. A complete US copy means the case, cartridge and manual.
Road Rash II screenshots
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