OutRun

71 - OutRun (series)

 Year: 1986, 2006
Platform(s): Arcade / PC / PlayStation 2 / PlayStation Portable / Xbox
Designer(s): Yu Suzuki [1986], Darren Mills [2006]
Developer: Sega AM-2 / Sumo
Publisher: Sega

"Age may have withered its charms, but Out Run’s place in history should not be forgotten.  This was arguably the first coin-op to deliver a real sense of high-speed, against-the-clock road racing, largely thanks to the power of Sega’s own sprite-based 3D graphics hardware (also used to great effect on After Burner, Space Harrier, and Power Drift), and in part due to the shiny allure of a real steering wheel and even a vibrating sit-down cabinet version. Also innovative was the game’s use of music, with a selection of smooth numbers emulating a suitably beach-kissed radio station. Some home versions even included an audio tape featuring recordings of the original tunes, for enhanced sensory gaming pleasure." - Edge

Recommended Titles:
OutRun (1986) [Arcade]
OutRun‭ ‬2006:‭ ‬Coast‭ ‬2‭ ‬Coast (2006) [PC / PS2 / PSP / Xbox]

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