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| − | '''''OutRunners''''' (アウトランナーズ) is a sequel to the 1986 [[Sega]] classic ''[[OutRun]]'' and was released in 1992 for the [[Sega System Multi 32]] arcade platform. | + | '''''OutRunners''''' (アウトランナーズ) is a sequel to the 1986 [[Sega]] classic ''[[OutRun]]'' and was released in 1992 for the [[Sega System Multi 32]] arcade platform. ''OutRunners'' is considered by many to be the first "true" sequel to ''OutRun'', as it was both built by [[Sega AM2]] and distributed as its own unique entity, unlike ''[[Turbo OutRun]]'' which was offered as a cabinet upgrade. |
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| + | ==Gameplay== | ||
| + | ''OutRunners'' follows a similar format to ''OutRun'', in which the player is tasked with driving across the world within a specified amount of time. There are, however, twice as many areas as ''OutRun'' in ''OutRunners'', as the world is divided into east and west (selectable after the first stage). Whereas ''OutRun'' took place in Europe and ''Turbo OutRun'' North America, ''OutRunners'' spans the entire globe. | ||
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| + | The superior System 32 hardware allow for vastly improved graphics, eight selectable cars and more music tracks (including those featured in the original ''OutRun'' game). It was always distributed as a two player deluxe cabinet (hence the "System ''Multi'' 32" name), and it is possible to link two cabinets together to create a four-player racing experience. It was the first ''OutRun'' game to allow more than one player to compete at once. | ||
| − | + | ==Sequels and Re-Releases== | |
Though it was the most popular game for Sega's Multi 32 hardware, unlike its predecessors ''OutRunners'' only received one home console port. [[Data East]] brought the game to the [[Sega Mega Drive]] in 1994, but split the screen horizontally into two in an attempt to mimic the two screens of the System Multi 32 platform. This, along with the reduced graphics quality and scaled back special effects, meant this version of the game is often the subject to harsh criticism. The Mega Drive port was not released in Europe. | Though it was the most popular game for Sega's Multi 32 hardware, unlike its predecessors ''OutRunners'' only received one home console port. [[Data East]] brought the game to the [[Sega Mega Drive]] in 1994, but split the screen horizontally into two in an attempt to mimic the two screens of the System Multi 32 platform. This, along with the reduced graphics quality and scaled back special effects, meant this version of the game is often the subject to harsh criticism. The Mega Drive port was not released in Europe. | ||
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| + | There would not be another ''OutRun'' game released until 2003, when ''[[OutRun 2]]'' was brought to [[Sega Chihiro]] hardware. | ||
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Revision as of 12:27, 4 February 2012
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| Publisher: Sega, Data East (MD/US) | |||||
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| Genre: Racing | |||||
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OutRunners (アウトランナーズ) is a sequel to the 1986 Sega classic OutRun and was released in 1992 for the Sega System Multi 32 arcade platform. OutRunners is considered by many to be the first "true" sequel to OutRun, as it was both built by Sega AM2 and distributed as its own unique entity, unlike Turbo OutRun which was offered as a cabinet upgrade.
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Gameplay
OutRunners follows a similar format to OutRun, in which the player is tasked with driving across the world within a specified amount of time. There are, however, twice as many areas as OutRun in OutRunners, as the world is divided into east and west (selectable after the first stage). Whereas OutRun took place in Europe and Turbo OutRun North America, OutRunners spans the entire globe.
The superior System 32 hardware allow for vastly improved graphics, eight selectable cars and more music tracks (including those featured in the original OutRun game). It was always distributed as a two player deluxe cabinet (hence the "System Multi 32" name), and it is possible to link two cabinets together to create a four-player racing experience. It was the first OutRun game to allow more than one player to compete at once.
Sequels and Re-Releases
Though it was the most popular game for Sega's Multi 32 hardware, unlike its predecessors OutRunners only received one home console port. Data East brought the game to the Sega Mega Drive in 1994, but split the screen horizontally into two in an attempt to mimic the two screens of the System Multi 32 platform. This, along with the reduced graphics quality and scaled back special effects, meant this version of the game is often the subject to harsh criticism. The Mega Drive port was not released in Europe.
There would not be another OutRun game released until 2003, when OutRun 2 was brought to Sega Chihiro hardware.
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