Good News To Video Game Lovers! Road Rash 4 Could Make A Return To PC Or Console Soon
If you were a video game lover from the 90’s you must have played the iconic game “Road Rash”, haven’t you? Yes, there are many of us who have grown up playing and loving road rash– the virtual motorbike racing game.
It has dominated to be one of the best games in the history of racing games market for close to a decade.
Road Rash is the very essence of the racing game by which the standard authors like Need for Speed (NFS) have been inspired to give shape to their projects. The low graphics quality made sure, the game would run on any given computer, and its high-octane game speed made sure every teenager was hooked like a football at Lionel Messi’s feet.
So have you ever thought of – why not go back to get on the bikes of Road Rash taking advantage of a PC software or online sites, sitting comfortably in front of your computers playing now? If so, your wish is going to be fulfilled very soon.
Yes, Road Rash creator Dan Gielser has told Sportskeeda, that if enough people are willing for the release of a fourth edition, the project will move forward.
He said,
“The primary reason why I didn’t focus on making the fourth edition was because I was burned out at that time. I was focussing on so much about the game’s details, that I would just work 20-21 hours a day. Hence, I decided to take a long break from the game. Then I just moved onto other bigger projects, but now I miss playing it as well and I’m sure there are other there.
Unfortunately, EA Sports own the rights of the game, so we will have to work something out these. But, if there are enough people interested we are doing it. I have a sketchy blueprint about the game’s dynamics, keeping in mind current day scenario as well.”
EA Sports already has successful combat automobile games like Blur, hence they have officially announced that there is no interest for a return to Road Rash. However, a crowdfunding program might be the most accurate way ahead for Dan and his team.
Could be released on VR: Road Rash creator
In 2013, developers raised $178,000 of the $160,000 target to reach the game’s budget. Dan added, “We have the money to actually go forward with the project, but it’s primarily about rights right now, so we need to sort that out. We know EA are not interested in the franchise, but let’s see how we can take things forward.”
Talking about the prospect of Virtual Reality, he added, “We are all aware of how VR could be the future of gaming, once its affordable for everyone. And Road Rash’ meta is such that its a perfect for that market. So the game will also be launched in VR.”
Well, if all things go as planned, Road Rash could be on your computer by mid-2018. So guys, get ready to slam your opponent with a chainsaw and bring back memories of a 90’s childhood!
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