Super Hang-On

From Sega Retro

For the Western home computer versions, see Super Hang-On (home computers). For the Nintendo 3DS version, see 3D Super Hang-On.

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  • Hang-On hardware
  • Mega Drive
  • X68000

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Super Hang-On
System(s): Sega Hang-On hardware, Sega OutRun hardware, Mega-Tech System, Sega Mega Drive, X68000, Virtual Console, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Now
Publisher:
Arcade (Hang-On hardware)
Sega Mega Drive
Sega
X68000
Sharp
Developer:
Distributor:
Sega Mega Drive
Tec Toy (BR)
Sound driver:
Sega Mega Drive
pre-SMPS Z80
Peripherals supported:
Wii Virtual Console
Wii Wheel
Genre: Action[3], Racing[4]

















Number of players: 1
Official in-game languages:
Sega Mega Drive
  • English
  • 日本語
  • Release Date RRP Code
    Arcade (Hang-On hardware)
    JP
    ¥? ?
    Arcade (Hang-On hardware)
    US
    $? ?
    Arcade (Mega-Tech System)
    UK
    £? ?

























    Sega Mega Drive
    JP
    ¥6,0006,000 G-4011
    Sega Mega Drive
    US
    1103
    Sega Mega Drive
    EU
    1103
    Sega Mega Drive
    FR
    369F369[10]
    Sega Mega Drive
    PT
    Sega Mega Drive
    UK
    £34.9934.99[9][7] 1103
    Sega Mega Drive
    SE
    (Rental)
    Sega Mega Drive
    CZ
    Sega Mega Drive
    AU
    Sega Mega Drive
    BR
    042360
    Sega Mega Drive
    BR
    (Red)
    042360
    Tectoy: Todas as Idades
    X68000
    JP
    Wii Virtual Console
    JP
    (Arcade)
    800pts800[17]
    CERO: A
    Wii Virtual Console
    US
    (Arcade)
    900pts900[11][12]
    ESRB: Everyone 10+
    Wii Virtual Console
    EU
    (Arcade)
    900pts900[13]
    PEGI: 3+
    Wii Virtual Console
    DE
    (Arcade)
    900pts900[13]
    USK: 0
    Sony PlayStation 3
    JP
    ¥571 (600)571 (600)[18] NPJB-00093
    CERO: A
    Sony PlayStation 3
    US
    $4.994.99[19] NPUB-30326
    ESRB: Everyone 10+
    Sony PlayStation 3
    EU
    €4.494.49[21] NPEB-00412
    PEGI: 3+
    Sony PlayStation 3
    DE
    €4.494.49[22] NPEB-00412
    USK: 0
    Sony PlayStation 3
    UK
    £3.693.69[23] NPEB-00412
    PEGI: 3+
    Sony PlayStation 3
    AU
    $6.756.75[24] NPEB-00412
    OFLC: General (G)
    Sony PlayStation 3
    KR
    ₩6,3006,300[20] NPHB-00255
    GRB: All
    Sony PlayStation 3
    TW
    NT$159159[25] NPHB-00255
    GSRR: 0+
    PlayStation Now
    JP

    Super Hang-On (スーパーハングオン) is a 1987 Sega Hang-On hardware arcade motorcycle driving game developed by Studio 128, and the successor to their previous 1985 hit Hang-On.

    The game was ported to the Sega Mega Drive by developer Sega in 1989. This home version was further adapted for use with Mega-Tech System arcade hardware.

    Gameplay

    Gameplay screenshot from the arcade version.

    Being a successor to Hang-On, the objective and controls of the game are the same. To race passing checkpoints and not letting the time run out while avoiding other racers or going off track. In addition to having an accelerator and brake (mapped to B and A respectively in the Mega Drive version), the player has a dedicated turbo button (its own button on arcade hardware, C in the Mega Drive version) that can be held when the motorcycle has reached its maximum speed of 280km/h to go even faster to 324km/h, though at the risk of being harder to steer around sharper turns.

    The main difference in gameplay is that the player has 4 tracks to race on, each one having a different number of checkpoints, but in total, each stage is roughly half the length of a stage in the original Hang-On. Africa is the easiest and shortest out of the four courses (6 stages). Asia is the second easiest and is similar in length to the course from the original Hang-On at 10 stages long. The Americas is the second to toughest course, containing 14 stages and Europe is the hardest course, being 18 stages long.

    When the player starts a race, they have their choice of 4 songs that will play during the race, a feature borrowed from OutRun. Also unlike the original game, the road is not completely flat, with gradual inclines and declines to both vary the scenery and hide transitions that occur every 2 stages.

    Original Mode

    The menu screen for Original Mode in the Mega Drive version.

    The Sega Mega Drive version of Super Hang-On features an "Original Mode" in addition to the regular Arcade Mode. In this mode, the player will race against rivals with the objective of defeating the rivals to earn prize money. By defeating rivals five times, the player will advance in rank and gain a better sponsor as well as face tougher rivals, though losing to a rival five times will lower the player's rank with no benefits.

    Unlike the Arcade Mode, this mode requires the player to maintain their motorcycle as it will gradually wear down over time or from collisions and accidents, damaging its parts and necessitating the purchase of replacement parts using prize money. If certain parts get too damaged, the motorcycle's performance will be reduced or the player will be forced to retire from a race. If the player does not have enough money to replace a severely damaged vital part, they will not be able to race at all, but can still earn small amounts of money by repeatedly starting races and retiring at the starting line until they are able to buy the replacement part they need and continue racing.

    To help with maintenance, the player will also have a mechanic to give advice on which parts need to be replaced, and better mechanics can be hired using prize money. The higher the asking price for mechanics, the better their results are in mechanical skills, parts longevity and reliability of advice. The player's progress in this mode can be saved via password, which is displayed by choosing to end the game on the menu screen.

    Parts

    SuperHangOn MD Sprite Parts.png
    Frame
    The better quality the frame, the better the motorcycle's turning will be. Falling off the motorcycle or colliding with other motorcycles will cause damage. If the frame takes too much damage, the player will retire from the race.
    Prices:
    • Iron Cradle - $1,200
    • Double Cradle - $2,000
    • Aluminum Double Cradle - $8,000
    • Aluminum Space - $128,000
    • Titanium Space - $500,000
    • Titanium Monocoque - $8,000,000
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    Engine
    Wears down over time. If it becomes too damaged, the player will retire from the race.
    Prices:
    • OHC Normal - $600
    • DOHC Normal - $2,000
    • DOHC V-4 - $8,000
    • Turbo V-4 - $32,000
    • Ceramic Turbo - $512,000
    • Twin Turbo - $8,192,000
    SuperHangOn MD Sprite Parts.png
    Brakes
    These wear down over time and take significant damage from crashes, reducing the motorcycle's ability to stop quickly.
    Prices:
    • Drum Brakes - $400
    • Disc Brakes - $1,500
    • Ventilated Disc Brakes - $6,000
    • Double Disc Brakes - $24,000
    • Anti-skid Brakes - $90,000
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    Muffler
    Takes damage from crashes and colliding with other motorcycles, reducing the motorcycle's acceleration.
    Prices:
    • Normal Muffler - $300
    • Cool Muffler - $1,500
    • Works Original - $6,000
    • Private Original - $90,000
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    Oil
    Helps the engine run smoothly and increase acceleration. If it becomes too damaged, the player will retire from the race.
    Prices:
    • Regular Oil - $100
    • Manual Oil - $200
    • Top Oil - $3,200
    • Private Original - $14,000
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    Tires
    These wear down over time, reducing the motorcycle's grip on the road. If they become too damaged, the player will retire from the race.
    Prices:
    • Normal Tires - $300
    • Radial Tires - $400
    • High Performance Tires - $1,500
    • Slick Tires - $6,000
    • Original Slick Tires - $24,000

    Achievements

    Main article: Super Hang-On/Achievements.

    History

    Legacy

    The most common version of Super Hang-On is the Sega Mega Drive version released in 1989. This version was released early on in the console's lifespan and appeared in several Mega Drive compilations namely Mega Games I, Mega Games 6, Mega Games 6 Vol. 2, Mega Games 10 and 6-Pak. A near perfect port of the game was released for the X68000 computer in Japan in the same year.

    Super Hang-On also appeared as part of Sega Smash Pack 2 for PCs and Sega Arcade Gallery for the Game Boy Advance. In later years, the arcade version has been released as part of Sega Vintage Collection: Alex Kidd & Co., and on the Nintendo 3DS as 3D Super Hang-On, with stereoscopic 3D and widescreen support.

    Super Hang-On was altered and released as a full deluxe simulated-motorcycle cabinet later as Limited Edition Hang-On in 1991.

    Versions

    While often thought to be a very close conversion, the Mega Drive version of Super Hang-On makes a number of cutbacks, with fewer opponents on-screen at any one time, each sharing fewer animations (for example, there are eight visible riders on the starting grid of the arcade version, while on the Mega drive there are only six). The Mega Drive version also features less scenery and operates at a slower frame rate (which is decreased further when too many objects are on-screen at once).

    As with most conversions of super scaler games to home systems of the day, a lack of native sprite scaling means that for most ports of the game, sprites of differing sizes are substituted in where necessary. This leads to a choppier experience than the arcade version.

    Comparisons

    Main article: Super Hang-On/Comparisons.

    Production credits

    Main article: Super Hang-On/Production credits.

    Digital manuals

    Magazine articles

    Main article: Super Hang-On/Magazine articles.

    Promotional material

    Main article: Super Hang-On/Promotional material.

    Photo gallery

    Physical scans

    Arcade version

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    Publication Version Score
    Commodore User (UK)
    60
    [27]
    Arcade (Hang-On hardware)
    60
    Based on
    1 review

    Super Hang-On

    Arcade, US (mini ride-on)
    Arcade, US (upright)
    SuperHangOn Arcade US Manual Upright.pdf
    Manual
    Arcade, EU
    Arcade, JP

    Mega Drive version

    Sega Retro Average 
    Publication Score Source
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    0 review
    Sega Retro Average 
    Publication Version Score
    1700 igr dlya Sega (RU)
    40
    [28]
    Aktueller Software Markt (DE)
    87
    [29]
    Beep! MegaDrive (JP) NTSC-J
    70
    [30]
    Computer Entertainer (US)
    67
    [31]
    Complete Guide to Consoles (UK)
    95
    [32]
    Complete Guide to Consoles (UK)
    89
    [33]
    The Complete Guide to Sega (UK)
    89
    [34]
    Console XS (UK) PAL
    88
    [35]
    Cool Gamer (RU)
    40
    [36]
    Computer & Video Games (UK)
    96
    [37]
    Mean Machines: The Essential Sega Guide (UK)
    85
    [38]
    Famitsu (JP) NTSC-J
    68
    [39]
    Joystick (FR)
    90
    [40]
    Sega Mega Drive Advanced Gaming (UK) PAL
    72
    [41]
    Mega Drive Fan (JP) NTSC-J
    71
    [42]
    Mega (UK) PAL
    74
    [43]
    Mega (UK) PAL
    90
    [44]
    Mega Action (UK)
    89
    [45]
    MegaTech (UK)
    89
    [46]
    MegaTech (UK) PAL
    80
    [8]
    Micromanía (segunda época) (ES)
    90
    [47]
    Mean Machines (UK)
    86
    [48]
    Mean Machines Sega (UK)
    89
    [49]
    Player One (FR)
    81
    [10]
    Power Play (DE)
    72
    [50]
    Raze (UK) PAL
    74
    [9]
    S: The Sega Magazine (UK) PAL
    85
    [51]
    Sega Power (UK) PAL
    100
    [52]
    Sega Pro (UK)
    89
    [53]
    Sega Pro (UK) PAL
    82
    [54]
    Sega Force (UK) PAL
    79
    [55]
    Sega Mega Drive Review (RU)
    70
    [56]
    Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
    63
    [57]
    Tilt (FR)
    80
    [58]
    Top Secret (PL) Mega Games I
    75
    [59]
    Tricks 16 bit (RU)
    62
    [60]
    User (GR) NTSC-J
    94
    [61]
    Sega Mega Drive
    79
    Based on
    37 reviews

    Super Hang-On

    Mega Drive, JP
    Superhangon md jp cover.jpg
    Cover
    Mega Drive, US
    SuperHangOn MD US Box.jpg
    Cover
    Super Hang On MD US Cart.jpg
    Cart
    Superhangon md us manual.pdf
    Manual
    Mega Drive, EU
    SuperHangOn MD EU Box.jpg
    Cover
    Super Hang On MD EU Cart.jpg
    Cart
    Super Hang-On MD EU Manual.pdf
    Manual
    SuperHangOn MD EU pcb.jpg
    PCB
    Mega Drive, PT (Colour manual)
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    Cover
    Super Hang On MD EU Cart.jpg
    Cart
    Super Hang-On Manual Ecofilmes Portugal.pdf
    Super Hang-On Portuguese manual (Page by Page Scan)
    Super Hang-On PT Ecofilmes Manual Print Version.pdf
    Super Hang-On Portuguese manual (Print)
    Mega Drive, PT (ALT manual)

    Super HangOn MD PT ALT Manual.jpg
    Manual
    Mega Drive, PT (Black & white manual)

    Super HangOn MD PT B&W Manual.jpg
    Manual
    Mega Drive, CZ (Datart)

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    Cart
    SuperHangOn MD CZ Manual.jpg
    Manual
    Mega Drive, CZ/SK (DDC Agency)
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    Cover
    Notavailable.svg
    Manual
    Mega Drive, SE Rental (Hent Black)
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    Cover
    Mega Drive, AU
    SuperHangOn MD AU cover.jpg
    Cover
    Mega Drive, AU (alt)
    SuperHangOn MD AU alt cover.jpg
    Cover
    Mega Drive, AU (Pack-in)
    SuperHangOn MD AU bonus cover.jpg
    Cover
    Mega Drive, BR (cardboard)
    SuperHangOn MD BR cb cover.jpg
    Cover
    Mega Drive, BR
    SuperHangOn MD BR cover.jpg
    Cover
    Mega Drive, BR (newer)
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    Cover
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    Cart
    SuperHangOn MD BR red pcb.jpg
    PCB

    Mega-Tech version

    Mega-Tech,

    X68000 version

    X68000, JP
    SuperHangOn X68000 JP Box.png
    Cover
    SuperHangOn X68000 JP Manual.pdf
    Manual

    Technical information

    Main article: Super Hang-On/Technical information.

    External links

    • Sega of Japan Virtual Console pages: Arcade
    • Nintendo catalogue pages: US, UK
    • Super Hang-On on PlayStation.com: JP, US, KR
    • Super Hang-On on PlayStation Store: JP, US, UK, AU, KR, TW

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    35. Console XS, "June/July 1992" (UK; 1992-04-23), page 134
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    Games in the Hang-On series
    Hang-On (1985) | Hang-On Jr. (1985) | Hang-On II (1985) | Super Hang-On (home computers) (1987) | GP Rider (Master System | Game Gear) (1990) | Limited Edition Hang-On (1991) | Hang-On GP (1995) | 3D Super Hang-On (2013)
    Spin-offs
    Hang-On (1988)
    Hang-On related media
    Music
    Yu Suzuki Produce Hang On/Space Harrier (1997) | Super Hang-On 20th Anniversary Collection (2007) | Super Hang-On (2015)
    Film
    After Burner / Super Hang-On (1987)