Gideon of GamePro was grateful for the inclusion of the split-screen two-player mode, the lack of which he felt "kept the first Road Rash from achieving 'instant classic' status", and deemed the sequel to be "a noteworthy improvement on an already excellent game". He additionally described the graphics as "sharp", "smooth and believable", and the musical themes as "hip".
Gideon of GamePro was pleased with the split-screen two-player mode, which he felt "prevented the first Road Rash from achieving 'instant classic' status", and considered the sequel to be a "significant improvement over an already excellent game". He described the graphics as "clear", "fluid and realistic", and the musical themes as "fashionable".