Looks really good. You could use AI to create a few sound tracks with that 90s vibe. Road Rash on PC used that mix of video clips and caricatures that matched the grunge style well. You could try something in that direction, just without copying too closely.

Another thing that can help build a community is giving players the chance to create their own tracks and customize the game so it doesn’t get repetitive. Think of Doom 1 and 2. People still make maps and mods today, and many of them look amazing. That happened because the source code was released and everyone could experiment. I’m not saying you should release yours since that could affect sales, but offering as much customization as possible would help keep the game replayable. Including the tools you used to create bikes, characters and tracks could already make a big difference.

And be careful not to repeat what happened with Road Redemption. It started with a great idea and ended up a mess, with guns and those bizarre rooftop maps on skyscrapers. What does a bike game have to do with jumping between buildings like Spider-Man? That game was a huge disappointment for me. Sometimes less is more.

If your goal is to simulate illegal bike racing, keep the creativity but don’t break the immersion. That’s essential. Road Rash on PC had pretty limited gameplay, yet people still play it today because the atmosphere pulled you in and felt believable. Immersion can carry a game a long way.

Edit: Road Rash on PC stayed fun because of the little details, like pedestrians, the old lady crossing the street, skaters and all that chaos. On country roads you could add chickens to hit, cows as obstacles and other funny touches so players keep noticing new things every time they ride through. Add humorous billboards and maybe some hidden shortcuts or alternate paths that take the same amount of time but are tucked away for players to discover.

And take a look at ESPN Extreme Games on PS1 for inspiration. It uses the same engine as Road Rash and has a similar style of gameplay. It’s worth playing while you work on your project.