Turbo OutRun

Main GameReleased 1989

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Game Details

Genres

RacingArcade

Themes

Action

Perspective

Third person

Game Modes

Single player

Release Date

11/02/1989

Platforms

ArcadeCommodore C64/128/MAXZX SpectrumSega Mega Drive/GenesisAtari ST/STEDOSFM TownsAmigaAmstrad CPC

Language Support

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Involved Companies

U.S. Gold

Publisher

Sega Enterprises, Ltd.

Publisher

Sega AM2

Developer

ICE Software

Porting

Sega of America

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Summary

The sequel to OutRun features similar basic gameplay to the original, with the action viewed from behind the car, and the challenge being to complete each stage within the time limit. Contact can cause the car to spin, slow down or even flip; in each case you will lose time. There are 16 stages set across the US, gradually moving from east to west, all depicted differently visually. After every 4 levels, you go into a shop screen, with a choice of upgrades. As the title implies, you now have a turbo booster installed, which speeds up the car, although over-use can cause the engine to overheat, and it is not recharged until each shop section. You have 5 continues, and failure to complete the course within the time limit costs you one.