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Outrun is one of those games for people who can remember the days of old when arcades used to be a place to play cutting edge games. Those days are now unfortunately over and as a consequence, games like Outrun don't really mean much to anyone unless they have fond memories of the golden arcade years. The graphics are on par with other Genesis games release up to the point Outrun came out. They are bright and detailed. They are close to the quality of the arcade game Outrun is ported from. The sound effects are adequate, but nothing really special. The music is sparse, only consisting of a few tunes, but since the music is from the arcade, us purists won't mind too much. The biggest problem with Outrun is there really isn't much substance to it. For the current generation of gamer, there aren't any special game modes and not really much else than the port from the arcade game, which won't take most people much time to get through. Once you get through that, that is pretty much it to the game. I would only really recommend Outrun to nostalgic gamers and classic game collectors. Anyone who doesn't remember the days when arcades were the place to be and Sega was at the top of their game with the Genesis, won't really find much enjoyment.Read full review
I was born in 1961. I followed video games all my life. When I was 14 years old the very first game "Pong" hit the seen. My dad bought the home version for the family and was the very first video game I've ever played. The first upright game I've ever seen and played on was "Breakout" the breaking bricks paddle game. I bumped into this game at the 7-11 where I used to pick up my paper-route news papers. I couldn't believe my eyes. I didn't know what to make of it at first. Here you have a big box with a TV like screen and a couple of knobs and buttons on the console. I proceeded to play the game and got my but kicked (so to speak). That naturally created an addiction that's lasted to this very day. Now my lifelong dream of being able to play all of my favorite video games have become a reality, including "Outrun". I played "Outrun" in the arcade in the late 80's, mastered the game and often attracted a crowd. This game was the first game to come out after "Pole position", an old arcade classic so the game was simple but yet the cutting edge at that time. I've never seen the game since and have often searched for the game missing it so much. Recently I discovered the game on EBay, bought it, played it for the first time the other day and WOW!!! the memories. As I was playing it you should have seen the smile and the joy on my face. I laughed while playing the game while experiencing a lump in my throat overwhelmed with emotion. After 20 years it was like being re-united with a long lost friend. There have been many other game purchase experiences like this the past few years to enhance my awesome and ever growing collection. As a recap, I'd like to pass on a little "word to the wise" to all you video game lovers. If you have multiple video game decks and many games like myself that you meticulously collected. Keep 'em! Don't sell them because their outdated. You'll regret it in the long run. If you're a real game lover, It doesn't matter if it's a game of "Tic Tac Toe" on a piece of paper or the latest computer game,.. A game is a game!!! Carl Wysocki (4875carl)Read full review
This is a port to the Genesis of an arcade classic racer. If you remember the original and liked it then you will like this home console translation. It is pretty much faithful to the arcade game. For those who have never heard of it, this is a 3-D racer using a sprite scaling technique in the graphics to produce the 3-D effect. This is not as smooth in this port as in the original arcade game, but it still doesn't interfere with the game enjoyment. One has to understand that racers were mainly a top down overhead view before this time period in arcade gaming. Outrun was very popular in the Arcades. Graphics: They are very much like the Arcade Game, except they are not as smooth. They are colorful and hand drawn. The sprite scaling gives you a very good sense of speed. Control: It is very good and tight, right on, as it should be in any racer. Sound: Not as good sound wise as the arcade game, it is Sega Genesis sound so it may be a bit scratchy in comparison to the original. Same tunes though. The music is very good and relaxing and fits with the game play. Also has the same voices as the arcade like for example, "Get Ready." Gameplay: You race through the, I think, USA making decisions at the end of each stage on which direction you are going to take by taking certain routes in your car. I am in doubt as to the country because sometimes you are passing Easter Island statues, some times you are in the Orient, and sometimes going through a western desert. It is according to the route you take. There are a lot of stuff you pass by on the road and in the background giving you the feel that you are somewhere different. There are crashes if you get off the road and run into the scenery or into another car. The riders in your car go flying out landing on the road beside the car. Very comical like. The game has a lot of replay value because of the different routes. Also there is a time limit, you have to make it to certain points in order to advance in the game and to keep driving. Final Thoughts: This is a must have for the Outrun fan, or for anyone who loves a good racer. Especially for those who are into retro gaming wanting a taste of the past in racers. If you like a good arcade type racer than you will get into this game and love every minute of it.Read full review
OUTRUN may seem quaint by today's racing standards, but it's still a worthy addition to any game collection. If you like driving games, and have a few minutes to spare, plug this bad boy in and enjoy!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
A must have arcade hit, OutRun is commensurate with the zeitgeist of late-80s/early-90s gaming.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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