OutRun Europa

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OutRun Europa
System(s): Sega Master System, Sega Game Gear, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum
Publisher: U.S. Gold
Developer:
Genre: Racing

















Release Date RRP Code
Sega Master System
EU 		27016-50
Sega Master System
BR
Amiga
UK 		£25.9925.99[3]
Amiga
UK
(Kixx)
Atari ST
UK 		£25.9925.99[3]
Amstrad CPC
ES
(Cassette)
Amstrad CPC
UK
(Cassette) 		£11.9911.99[2]
Amstrad CPC
UK
(Disk)
Amstrad CPC
UK
(Kixx)
Commodore 64
UK
(Cassette) 		£11.9911.99[2]
Commodore 64
UK
(Kixx)
ZX Spectrum
ES
ZX Spectrum
UK 		£11.9911.99[2]
Sega Game Gear
US 		$39.9539.95 T-79038
Sega Game Gear
EU 		79038-50
Sega Game Gear
BR 		016870

OutRun Europa is an entry to the OutRun series, developed by Probe Software and published by U.S. Gold for the Sega Master System, Sega Game Gear, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum in 1991. Though it carries the OutRun brand, it has little to do with Sega or Sega AM2 who were responsible for the original arcade game. The working title for this game was OutRun Europe.

Versions

OutRun Europa is very different to previous games in the series, in that rather than just driving a car, the player uses a variety of vehicles including bikes and jet skis. Some levels arm the player with a weapon to take out enemies. The player travels across the continent in pursuit of "enemy agents".

ZX Spectrum controversy

Despite falling victim to similar problems with the the original OutRun, UK Spectrum magazine Your Sinclair published misleading screenshots (and a review) of the game that did not accurately represent the final product[8]. Most notably, their version was in colour (and was reviewed favourably, owed in part to this), while the final game was presented in monochrome.

A colour version of the game can be accessed by using the POKE commands: 

POKE 24905,0
POKE 24906,0

However, the results still do not match the screenshots in Your Sinclair and are considered by many to look worse than the monochrome version (likely explaining why the feature was turned off). Modifications by fans have resulted in more accurate colours, but the screenshots provided by U.S. Gold are thought to be mockups.

Furthermore the ending graphics were stolen from Ocean Software's Spectrum port of Chase H.Q..

Production credits

Amiga version

  • Published by: U.S. Gold
  • Copyright 1991 U.S. Gold and Sega Enterprises Ltd
  • Programmed by: Stuart Gregg
  • Ingame Artwork by: Saul Marchese
  • Interlude Artwork by: Hugh Riley
  • Audio by: Krisalis
  • Music by: Matt Furniss


Commodore 64 version

  • Published by: U.S. Gold
  • Developed by: Probe Software Ltd
  • Produced by: Neil Young
  • Programmed by: Neil Coxhead
  • Graphics by: Mak Computer Grafx and Drew Northcott
  • Sound and Music by: Jeroen Tel
  • Copyright 1991 Sega


Magazine articles

Main article: OutRun Europa/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

  • Master System UK print advert

  • Home computers ES print advert

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Master System print advert in Computer & Video Games (UK) #121: "December 1991" (1991-11-15)
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Master System print advert in Gamers (DE) #1992-01: "Februar/März 1992" (1992-xx-xx)
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Home computers print advert in K (IT) #32: "Ottobre 1991" (1991-xx-xx)
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Home computers print advert in Computer & Video Games (UK) #119: "October 1991" (1991-09-15)
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Home computers print advert in Computer & Video Games (UK) #120: "November 1991" (1991-10-15)
also published in:
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Print advert in Mean Machines Sega (UK) #11: "September 1993" (1993-07-30)
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Physical scans

Master System version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
49 №1, p147[11]
52 №3
78 №2, p49
85 №4, p22-23[12]
63 №15, p152-154[13]
63 №1, p131[14]
50 №17, p86[15]
49 №4/92, p90[16]
87 №1, p70-71[17]
81 №26, p32-33
91 №2, p32-33[18]
39 №1/92, p38[19]
Sega Master System
 66
Based on
12 reviews
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Console XS (UK) PAL
90
[20]
Mean Machines: The Essential Sega Guide (UK) PAL
49
[11]
Game Power (IT)
55
[21]
GamesMaster (UK)
52
[22]
Game Zone (UK) PAL
78
[23]
Hobby Consolas (ES) PAL
85
[12]
Mega Force (FR) PAL
70
[24]
Mean Machines (UK) PAL
63
[13]
Mean Machines Sega (UK) PAL
63
[25]
Player One (FR) PAL
50
[15]
Play Time (DE)
49
[16]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
81
[26]
Sega Pro (UK) PAL
91
[18]
Sega Pro (UK) PAL
90
[27]
Sega Force (UK) PAL
87
[17]
Video Games (DE)
39
[19]
Sega Master System
 68
Based on
16 reviews

OutRun Europa

Master System, EU
OutRunEuropa SMS EU Box Alt.jpg
Cover
OutrunEuropa SMS EU Cart.jpg
Cart
Master System, EU (re-release)
OutRunEuropa SMS EU Box.jpg
Cover
Master System, AU
Outrun Europa SMS AU Cover.jpg
Cover
Outrun Europa SMS AU Cart Top.jpg
Outrun Europa SMS AU Cart Back.jpgOutRunEuropa SMS AU Cart.jpg
Cart
Outrun Europa SMS AU Manual.pdf
Manual
Master System, BR
OutRunEuropa SMS BR cover.jpg
Cover
OutRunEuropa SMS BR Cart.jpg
Cart
OutRunEuropaSMSBrManual.pdf
Manual

Game Gear version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
80 №1, p92
79 №129 (Go!), p12-13[5]
50 №1, p168[28]
65 №34, p32[29]
88 №0101, p51[30]
80 №35, p82[7]
85 №9, p55
80 №15, p156[31]
80 №33, p164
63 №3, p120[32]
62 №1/93, p85[33]
51 №2/93, p23[34]
81 №33, p46
74 №9, p48[4]
85 №1, p79-80[35]
74 №13, p74[36]
37 №12/93, p132[37]
Sega Game Gear
 71
Based on
17 reviews
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Bad Influence! (UK) PAL
80
[38]
Consoles + (FR)
63
[39]
Computer & Video Games (UK)
79
[5]
Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) NTSC-U
65
[29]
Mean Machines: The Essential Sega Guide (UK)
50
[28]
GameFan (US)
88
[30]
Game Power (IT)
40
[40]
GamePro (US) NTSC-U
80
[7]
Game Zone (UK) PAL
85
[41]
Joypad (FR)
80
[31]
Joystick (FR) PAL
80
[42]
Mean Machines Sega (UK) PAL
63
[32]
Play Time (DE)
62
[33]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
81
[43]
Sega Pro (UK) PAL
74
[4]
Sega Pro (UK) PAL
64
[44]
Sega Zone (UK) PAL
85
[35]
Sega Force (SE)
51
[34]
Sega Force (UK) PAL
74
[36]
Supersonic (FR)
82
[45]
Video Games (DE)
37
[46]
Sega Game Gear
 70
Based on
21 reviews

OutRun Europa

Game Gear, US
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Cover
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Cart
OutRun Europa GG US Manual.pdf
Manual
Game Gear, EU
OutRunEuropa GG EU Box Back.jpgNospine.pngOutRunEuropa GG EU Box Front.jpg
Cover
OutRunEuropa GG EU Cart.jpg
Cart
Game Gear, BR
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Cover
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Amiga version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
20 №51, p104[3]
74 №7, p44-45[47]
74 №1991-11, p10[48]
82 №21, p252[49]
Amiga
 63
Based on
4 reviews
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
ACE (UK)
0
[3]
Amiga Joker (DE)
74
[48]
Amiga Power (UK)
74
[47]
Games-X (UK)
100
[50]
Joystick (FR)
82
[49]
Micromanía (segunda época) (ES)
80
[51]
User (GR)
85
[52]
Amiga
 71
Based on
7 reviews

OutRun Europa

Amiga, UK
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Cover
Amiga, UK (Kixx)

Amstrad CPC version

Amstrad CPC, UK (cassette)

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Cassette
Amstrad CPC, UK (disk)

Amstrad CPC, UK (Kixx)
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Cover
Amstrad CPC, ES (disk)
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Cover
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Disk

Atari ST version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
20 №51, p104[3]
85 №66, p28-29
Atari ST
 53
Based on
2 reviews
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
ACE (UK)
0
[3]
ST Action (UK)
85
[53]
Atari ST
 43
Based on
2 reviews

OutRun Europa

Atari ST, UK
OutRunEuropa ST UK Box Back.jpgNospine.pngOutRunEuropa ST UK Box Front.jpg
Cover
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Disk 1
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Disk 2

Commodore 64 version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
87 №12, p20-21[54]
94 №77, p64-66[55]
94 №59, p32-33[56]
Commodore 64
 92
Based on
3 reviews
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Aktueller Software Markt (DE)
62
[57]
Commodore Format (UK)
87
[54]
Your Commodore (UK)
92
[58]
Zzap!64 (UK)
94
[55]
Zzap! (IT)
94
[56]
Commodore 64
 86
Based on
5 reviews

OutRun Europa

Commodore 64, UK

Commodore 64, UK (Kixx)
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Cover
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Cassette
Commodore 64, ES

ZX Spectrum version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
83 №71, p46[8]
ZX Spectrum
 83
Based on
1 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Your Sinclair (UK)
83
[8]
ZX Spectrum
 83
Based on
1 review

OutRun Europa

ZX Spectrum, UK

ZX Spectrum, ES
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References

  1. ↑ File:SegaPro UK 01.pdf, page 23
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 File:CVG UK 117.pdf, page 128
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 File:ACE UK 51.pdf, page 104 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:ACE UK 51.pdf_p104" defined multiple times with different content Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:ACE UK 51.pdf_p104" defined multiple times with different content Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:ACE UK 51.pdf_p104" defined multiple times with different content
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 File:SegaPro UK 09.pdf, page 48 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:SegaPro UK 09.pdf_p48" defined multiple times with different content
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 File:Go UK 10.pdf, page 12 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:Go UK 10.pdf_p12" defined multiple times with different content
  6. ↑ File:SegaZone UK 01.pdf, page 80
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 File:GamePro US 035.pdf, page 84 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:GamePro US 035.pdf_p84" defined multiple times with different content
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 File:YourSinclair UK 71.pdf, page 46 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:YourSinclair UK 71.pdf_p46" defined multiple times with different content
  9. ↑ Computer & Video Games, "January 1992" (UK; 1991-12-15), page 2
  10. ↑ Computer & Video Games, "February 1992" (UK; 1992-01-15), page 36
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Mean Machines: The Essential Sega Guide, Virgin Books, page 147 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:MeanMachinesEssentialSegaGuide Book UK.pdf_p147" defined multiple times with different content
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 File:HobbyConsolas ES 004.pdf, page 22 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:HobbyConsolas ES 004.pdf_p22" defined multiple times with different content
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 File:MeanMachines UK 15.pdf, page 154 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:MeanMachines UK 15.pdf_p154" defined multiple times with different content
  14. ↑ File:MeanMachinesSega01UK.pdf, page 131
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 File:PlayerOne FR 017.pdf, page 86 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:PlayerOne FR 017.pdf_p86" defined multiple times with different content
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 File:PlayTime DE 1992-04.pdf, page 90 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:PlayTime DE 1992-04.pdf_p90" defined multiple times with different content
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 File:SegaForce UK 01.pdf, page 70 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:SegaForce UK 01.pdf_p70" defined multiple times with different content
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 File:SegaPro UK 02.pdf, page 34 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:SegaPro UK 02.pdf_p34" defined multiple times with different content
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 File:VideoGames DE 1992-01.pdf, page 38 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:VideoGames DE 1992-01.pdf_p38" defined multiple times with different content
  20. ↑ Console XS, "June/July 1992" (UK; 1992-04-23), page 143
  21. ↑ Game Power, "Febbraio 1992" (IT; 1992-0-xx), page 42
  22. ↑ GamesMaster (UK) "Series 1, episode 3" (1992-01-21, 24:00) (+6:45)
  23. ↑ Game Zone, "December 1991" (UK; 1991-11-22), page 49
  24. ↑ Mega Force, "Novembre 1991" (FR; 1991-11-19), page 91
  25. ↑ Mean Machines Sega, "October 1992" (UK; 1992-09-xx), page 135
  26. ↑ Sega Power, "January 1992" (UK; 1991-12-05), page 32
  27. ↑ Sega Pro, "April 1993" (UK; 1993-03-11), page 71
  28. ↑ 28.0 28.1 Mean Machines: The Essential Sega Guide, Virgin Books, page 168 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:MeanMachinesEssentialSegaGuide Book UK.pdf_p168" defined multiple times with different content
  29. ↑ 29.0 29.1 File:EGM US 034.pdf, page 32 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:EGM US 034.pdf_p32" defined multiple times with different content
  30. ↑ 30.0 30.1 File:GameFan US 0101.pdf, page 51 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:GameFan US 0101.pdf_p51" defined multiple times with different content
  31. ↑ 31.0 31.1 File:Joypad FR 015.pdf, page 156 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:Joypad FR 015.pdf_p156" defined multiple times with different content
  32. ↑ 32.0 32.1 File:MeanMachinesSega03UK.pdf, page 120 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:MeanMachinesSega03UK.pdf_p120" defined multiple times with different content
  33. ↑ 33.0 33.1 File:PlayTime DE 1993-01.pdf, page 85 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:PlayTime DE 1993-01.pdf_p85" defined multiple times with different content
  34. ↑ 34.0 34.1 File:SegaForce SE 1993 02.pdf, page 23 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:SegaForce SE 1993 02.pdf_p23" defined multiple times with different content
  35. ↑ 35.0 35.1 File:SegaZone UK 01.pdf, page 79 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:SegaZone UK 01.pdf_p79" defined multiple times with different content
  36. ↑ 36.0 36.1 File:SegaForce UK 13.pdf, page 74 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:SegaForce UK 13.pdf_p74" defined multiple times with different content
  37. ↑ File:VideoGames DE 1992-12.pdf, page 130
  38. ↑ Bad Influence!, "Christmas 1992" (UK; 1992-11-19), page 92
  39. ↑ Consoles +, "Janvier 1993" (FR; 199x-xx-xx), page 142
  40. ↑ Game Power, "Gennaio 1993" (IT; 199x-xx-xx), page 85
  41. ↑ Game Zone, "July 1992" (UK; 1992-06-24), page 55
  42. ↑ Joystick, "Décembre 1992" (FR; 1992-1x-xx), page 164
  43. ↑ Sega Power, "August 1992" (UK; 1992-07-02), page 46
  44. ↑ Sega Pro, "April 1993" (UK; 1993-03-11), page 74
  45. ↑ Supersonic, "Mars 1993" (FR; 1993-xx-xx), page 29
  46. ↑ Video Games, "12/92" (DE; 1992-11-23), page 132
  47. ↑ 47.0 47.1 File:AmigaPower UK 07.pdf, page 44 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:AmigaPower UK 07.pdf_p44" defined multiple times with different content
  48. ↑ 48.0 48.1 File:AmigaJoker DE 1991-11.pdf, page 10 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:AmigaJoker DE 1991-11.pdf_p10" defined multiple times with different content
  49. ↑ 49.0 49.1 File:Joystick FR 021.pdf, page 252 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:Joystick FR 021.pdf_p252" defined multiple times with different content
  50. ↑ Games-X, "12th-18th September 1991" (UK; 1991-09-12), page 21
  51. ↑ Micromanía (segunda época), "Diciembre 1991" (ES; 1991-1x-xx), page 44
  52. ↑ User, "Dekémvrios 1991" (GR; 1991-1x-xx), page 62
  53. ↑ ST Action, "October 1993" (UK; 1993-09-02), page 28
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  57. ↑ Aktueller Software Markt, "Februar 1992" (DE; 1992-01-10), page 112
  58. ↑ Your Commodore, "October 1991" (UK; 1991-09-27), page 39



OutRun series of games
Arcade
 OutRun (1986) | Turbo OutRun (1989) | OutRunners (1992) | OutRun 2 (2003) | OutRun 2 SP (2004) | OutRun 2 SP SDX (2006)
Sega Master System
 OutRun (1987) | OutRun 3D (1988) | Battle OutRun (1989) | OutRun Europa (1991)
Windows PC
 OutRun (1987) | Turbo OutRun (1989) | OutRun Europa (1991) | OutRun 2006: Coast 2 Coast (2006)
MSX
 OutRun (1988)
FM Towns/FM Towns Marty
 Turbo OutRun (1989)
LCD handheld game
 OutRun (1989) | OutRun F-1 (19xx)
Sega Mega Drive
 OutRun (1991) | Turbo OutRun (1992) | OutRun 2019 (1993) | OutRunners (1994) | Arcade Legends OutRun 2019 (200x)
Sega Game Gear
 OutRun (1991) | OutRun Europa (1992)
Sega Saturn
 Sega Ages OutRun (1996)
i-mode 503i
 OutRun (2001)
Sony PlayStation 2
 Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 13: OutRun (2004) | OutRun 2006: Coast 2 Coast (2006) | OutRun 2 SP (2007)
Xbox
 OutRun 2 (2004) | OutRun 2006: Coast 2 Coast (2006)
Sony PlayStation Portable
 OutRun 2006: Coast 2 Coast (2006)
Xbox 360
Sony PlayStation 3
 OutRun Online Arcade (2009)
Nintendo 3DS
 3D OutRun (2014)
Nintendo Switch
 Sega Ages OutRun (2018)
OutRun-related media
Music
 OutRun (1992) | Virtua Racing & OutRunners (1993) | Yu Suzuki Produce OutRun (1997) | Sega Presents OutRun 2: Music Through the Ages (2004) | OutRun 2 Sound Tracks (2004) | OutRun 2 Sound Tracks: Side B (2005) | OutRun Sound Tracks: Complement (2007) | OutRun 20th Anniversary Box (2007) | OutRun (2016) | Sega Ages OutRun: Music Collection (2019)
Film
 OutRun (1987) | OutRun (1988) | Super Monaco GP / Turbo OutRun (1989) | Out Run/Turbo Out Run Strategy Movie ＆ S.S.T. Band Live+1 (2007)
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