Overview and Gameplay
Race a red convertible across scenic highways while the clock, heavy traffic, and sharp bends threaten each run. This Sega Genesis conversion of Sega’s 1986 arcade game preserves its defining branching course system: reach checkpoints before time expires, choose a road at each fork, and complete five stages on the way to one of five destinations.
Fifteen total road sections encourage repeated runs, while six difficulty settings adjust the challenge. Rather than competing in a conventional championship, the goal is to maintain speed, avoid costly crashes, reach the finish, and earn a place on the high-score table.
Controls And Mechanics
- Steer with the directional controls.
- Accelerate with B and brake with A.
- Use C to switch between low and high gear.
- Downshifting can help regain control through demanding corners.
- Select driving music before starting, then pause or resume with Start.
OutRun is strictly a single-player game with no versus or cooperative mode.
Release And Credits
- Genesis release: 1991
- Developer: Hertz
- Publisher: Sega
- Original platform: Arcade
