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:''For Western home computer versions see [[Super Hang-On (home computers)]]''
 
{{Bob
 
{{Bob
 
| bobscreen=Super Hang-On Title.png
 
| bobscreen=Super Hang-On Title.png
| publisher=[[Sega]], {{Amiga}} (EU) {{C64}} {{ST}} {{Spectrum}} [[Electric Dreams]], {{Amiga}} (US) {{DOS}} {{MAC}} [[Data East]], {{X68}} [[Sharp]]
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| publisher=[[Sega]] {{X68}} [[Sharp]]
| developer=[[Sega AM2]], {{Amiga}} {{C64}} {{ST}} {{C64}} {{Spectrum}} [[Software Studios]], {{DOS}} {{MAC}} [[Quicksilver Software]], {{X68}} [[SPS]]
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| developer=[[Sega AM2]] {{X68}} [[SPS]]
| system=[[Sega Hang-On hardware]], [[Sega OutRun hardware]], [[Mega-Tech System]], [[Sega Mega Drive]], [[Amiga]], [[Amstrad CPC]], [[Atari ST]], [[Commodore 64]], [[IBM PC]], Macintosh, Sharp X68000, [[ZX Spectrum]]
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| system=[[Sega Hang-On hardware]], [[Sega OutRun hardware]], [[Mega-Tech System]], [[Sega Mega Drive]], [[Sharp X68000]]
 
| romsize={{Arcade}} 1.78MB,{{ref|http://www.mamedb.com/game/shangon}} {{MD}} 512kB
 
| romsize={{Arcade}} 1.78MB,{{ref|http://www.mamedb.com/game/shangon}} {{MD}} 512kB
 
| sounddriver=pre-SMPS Z80
 
| sounddriver=pre-SMPS Z80
 
| peripherals=
 
| peripherals=
 
| players=1
 
| players=1
| genre=Action (JP Mega Drive box), Racing ([https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://sega.jp/fb/segahard/md/soft.html Sega of Japan master list for Mega Drive version])
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| genre=Action (JP Mega Drive box), Racing{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://sega.jp/fb/segahard/md/soft.html}}
 
| releases={{releases
 
| releases={{releases
 
| arcade_date_world=1987
 
| arcade_date_world=1987
 
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{{releasesMD
 
| md_date_jp=1989-10-06
 
| md_date_jp=1989-10-06
 
| md_code_jp=G-4011
 
| md_code_jp=G-4011
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| md_date_eu=1990-11
 
| md_date_eu=1990-11
 
| md_rrp_uk=34.99{{fileref|Raze UK 03.pdf|page=66}}
 
| md_rrp_uk=34.99{{fileref|Raze UK 03.pdf|page=66}}
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| md_rrp_fr=369{{fileref|PlayerOne FR 002.pdf|page=54}}
 
| md_date_br=199x
 
| md_date_br=199x
 
| md_code_br=042360
 
| md_code_br=042360
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}}
 
}}
 
{{releasesHC
 
{{releasesHC
| amiga_date_us=198x
 
| amiga_date_uk=1989-01{{fileref|CVG UK 088.pdf|page=11}}
 
| amiga_rrp_uk=24.95{{fileref|CVG UK 088.pdf|page=11}}
 
| amiga_date_uk_1=19xx
 
| amiga_rrp_uk_1=7.99{{fileref|Raze UK 05.pdf|page=93}}{{fileref|CVG UK 110.pdf|page=96}}
 
| amiga_type_uk_1=The Hit Squad
 
 
| st_date_us=198x
 
| st_date_uk=1987
 
| st_rrp_uk=19.99{{fileref|CVG UK 082.pdf|page=41}}
 
| st_date_uk_1=19xx
 
| st_rrp_uk_1=7.99{{fileref|CVG UK 110.pdf|page=96}}
 
| st_type_uk_1=The Hit Squad
 
 
| cpc_date_uk_c=1987
 
| cpc_rrp_uk_c=9.99{{fileref|CVG UK 073.pdf|page=129}}
 
| cpc_date_uk_d=1987
 
| cpc_rrp_uk_d=14.99{{fileref|CVG UK 073.pdf|page=129}}
 
| cpc_date_uk_1=199x
 
| cpc_rrp_uk_1=2.99{{fileref|YourSinclair UK 54.pdf|page=62}}
 
| cpc_type_uk_1=The Hit Squad
 
| cpc_date_es_c=19xx
 
 
| macsystem6_date_us=1989-02
 
| macsystem6_rrp_us=39.95{{fileref|CGW US 059.pdf|page=7}}
 
 
| c64_date_uk_c=1987
 
| c64_rrp_uk_c=9.99{{fileref|CVG UK 073.pdf|page=129}}
 
| c64_date_uk_d=1987
 
| c64_rrp_uk_d=14.99{{fileref|CVG UK 073.pdf|page=129}}
 
| c64_date_uk_1=199x
 
| c64_rrp_uk_1=2.99{{fileref|YourSinclair UK 54.pdf|page=62}}
 
| c64_type_uk_1=The Hit Squad
 
 
 
| x68_date_jp=1989
 
| x68_date_jp=1989
 
| spectrum_date_uk_c=1987-12{{fileref|CVG UK 075.pdf|page=8}}
 
| spectrum_rrp_uk_c=9.99{{fileref|CVG UK 073.pdf|page=129}}
 
| spectrum_date_uk_1=199x
 
| spectrum_rrp_uk_1=2.99{{fileref|YourSinclair UK 54.pdf|page=62}}
 
| spectrum_type_uk_1=The Hit Squad
 
| spectrum_date_es_c=19xx
 
 
| dos_date_us=1989-02
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{releasesWii
 
{{releasesWii
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| psn_date_us=2012-05-22{{ref|http://blogs.sega.com/2012/05/18/vintage-collection-3-on-the-way-to-xbla-and-psn/}}
 
| psn_date_us=2012-05-22{{ref|http://blogs.sega.com/2012/05/18/vintage-collection-3-on-the-way-to-xbla-and-psn/}}
 
| psn_rrp_us=4.99{{ref|http://blogs.sega.com/2012/05/18/vintage-collection-3-on-the-way-to-xbla-and-psn/}}
 
| psn_rrp_us=4.99{{ref|http://blogs.sega.com/2012/05/18/vintage-collection-3-on-the-way-to-xbla-and-psn/}}
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| psn_code_us=NPUB-30326
 
| psn_date_kr=2012-05-30{{ref|https://archive.is/WfurK}}
 
| psn_date_kr=2012-05-30{{ref|https://archive.is/WfurK}}
| psn_date_eu=2012-05-23
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| psn_rrp_kr=6,300{{ref|http://archive.is/bXGfj}}
| psn_date_uk=2012-05-23
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| psn_code_kr=NPHB-00255
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| psn_date_eu=2012-05-23{{ref|http://archive.is/1w38n}}
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| psn_rrp_eu=4.49{{ref|http://archive.is/1w38n}}
 
| psn_code_eu=NPEB-00412
 
| psn_code_eu=NPEB-00412
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| psn_date_uk=2012-05-23{{fileref|SuperHangOn PS3 UK PSStore.png}}
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| psn_rrp_uk=3.69{{fileref|SuperHangOn PS3 UK PSStore.png}}
 
| psn_code_uk=NPEB-00412
 
| psn_code_uk=NPEB-00412
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| psn_date_au=2012-05-23{{ref|http://archive.is/tBAXS}}
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| psn_rrp_au=6.75{{ref|http://archive.is/tBAXS}}
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| psn_code_au=NPEB-00412
 
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{{releasesPSNow
 
{{releasesPSNow
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When the player starts a race, they have their choice of 4 songs that will play during the race, a feature borrowed from ''[[OutRun]]''.
 
When the player starts a race, they have their choice of 4 songs that will play during the race, a feature borrowed from ''[[OutRun]]''.
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===Achievements===
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{{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Achievements}}
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
===Sequels and Re-releases===
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===Legacy===
''Super Hang-On'''s success saw the game ported to a plethora of systems. It was released for a number of home computers including the Commodore Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, Macintosh and ZX Spectrum. In Europe these versions were published by [[Electric Dreams]] and in North America, [[Data East]], [[Software Studios]] developing most of the home parts bar the DOS and Macintosh versions, which were handled by [[Quicksilver Software]].
 
 
 
The Macintosh version is notable not only due to it being one of the few Sega ports to be released on the computer, but because it features a level editor. It is however the least accurate - it does not share the same structure as the arcade version and is controlled entirely by the mouse. It also has no music and the visuals are predictably in black and white.
 
 
 
 
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 Sharp X68000 computer in Japan in the same year.
 
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 Sharp X68000 computer in Japan in the same year.
  
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''Super Hang-On'' was altered and released as a full deluxe simulated-motorcycle cabinet later as ''[[Limited Edition Hang-On]]'' in 1991.
 
''Super Hang-On'' was altered and released as a full deluxe simulated-motorcycle cabinet later as ''[[Limited Edition Hang-On]]'' in 1991.
  
==Production credits==
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==Versions==
===Amiga version===
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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).
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{{creditstable|
 
{{creditsheader|}}
 
*'''Programmed by:''' ZZKJ<br/>
 
*'''Graphics by:''' Focus<br/>
 
*'''Sounds by:''' Source<br/>
 
:©1986 Sega Enterprises Inc. All Rights Reserved.  
 
:[[Electric Dreams Software]]<br/>
 
:Authorised User<br/>
 
:Game ©1988 Electric Dreams<br/>
 
:A [[Software Studios]] Production
 
}}
 
}}
 
  
===Atari ST version===
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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.
{{multicol|
 
{{creditstable|
 
{{creditsheader|}}
 
*'''Programmed by:''' ZZKJ
 
*'''Graphics by:''' Focus
 
*'''Sounds by:''' Source
 
:©1986 Sega Enterprises Inc. All Rights Reserved.
 
:[[Electric Dreams Software]]
 
:Authorised User
 
:Game ©1988 Electric Dreams
 
:A [[Software Studios]] Production
 
}}
 
}}
 
  
===Commodore 64 version===
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==Production credits==
{{multicol|
 
{{creditstable|
 
{{creditsheader|}}
 
*'''Programming by:''' Paul Freeman and Darrell Etherington
 
*'''Music by:''' Steve Barrett
 
*'''Graphics by:''' Focus
 
:©1986 Sega Enterprises Inc. (USA). All Rights Reserved. [[Electric Dreams]] Authorised User.
 
:A [[Software Studios]] Production in association with [[Marjacq Micros]].
 
}}
 
}}
 
 
 
===Macintosh version===
 
{{multicol|
 
{{creditstable|
 
{{creditsheader|}}
 
'''© Sega™ 1987'''<br>
 
*'''Mfd under license by:''' [[Data East]] USA, Inc.
 
*'''Produced By:''' [[Quicksilver Software|Quicksilver Software, Inc.]]
 
*'''Programming By:''' [[Impression Software|Impression Software, Inc.]]
 
*'''Programmers:''' Rob Hafernik, Steve Buchele
 
*'''Artwork:''' Jon Farmer
 
*'''Thanks To:''' Dirk Johnston, Paula Johnston, Mark Krenek, Bill Fisher
 
}}
 
}}
 
 
 
===ZX Spectrum version===
 
{{creditstable|
 
{{creditsheader|}}
 
*'''Written by:''' Chris Wood and ZZKJ
 
*'''Music by:''' [[MD Software]]
 
A [[Software Studios]] Production
 
}}
 
  
 
==Magazine articles==
 
==Magazine articles==
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==Promotional material==
 
==Promotional material==
===Arcade version===
 
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
 
SuperHangOn Arcade US Flyer.pdf|Arcade US flyer
 
SuperHangOn Arcade US Flyer.pdf|Arcade US flyer
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|GamePro US 010.pdf|gamepro|10|26-27
 
|GamePro US 010.pdf|gamepro|10|26-27
 
}}
 
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|{{galleryPrintAd
 
|text=Home computers print advert
 
|CVG UK 073.pdf|cvg|73|128-129
 
}}
 
 
|{{galleryPrintAd
 
|text=Home computers print advert
 
|CVG UK 074.pdf|cvg|74|20-21
 
|CVG UK 075.pdf|cvg|75|10-11
 
}}
 
 
|{{galleryPrintAd
 
|text=Home computers print advert
 
|TGM UK 02.pdf|gamesmachineuk|2|40-41
 
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|{{galleryPrintAd
 
|text=Home computers print advert
 
|CVG UK 082.pdf|cvg|82|40-41
 
}}
 
 
 
|{{galleryPrintAd
 
|{{galleryPrintAd
|text=Home computers print advert
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|MeanMachinesSega11UK.pdf|mms|11|50-51
|CVG UK 083.pdf|cvg|83|20-21
 
|ACE UK 13.pdf|ace|13|96-97
 
|CVG UK 084.pdf|cvg|84|2-3
 
}}
 
|{{galleryPrintAd
 
|text=Amstrad CPC/Commodore 64/ZX Spectrum print advert
 
|YourSinclair UK 54.pdf|ysinclair|54|62
 
}}
 
|{{galleryPrintAd
 
|text=Amiga/Atari ST print advert
 
|CVG UK 110.pdf|cvg|110|96
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
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==Physical scans==
 
==Physical scans==
 
===Arcade version===
 
===Arcade version===
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{{ratings
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| icon=Arcade
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| cuser=60
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| cuser_source={{num|45|page=86/87|pdf=CommodoreUser UK 45.pdf|pdfpage=86}}
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{{ScanArcade
 
{{ScanArcade
 
| type=upright
 
| type=upright
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{{Ratings
 
{{Ratings
 
| icon=MD
 
| icon=MD
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| bemega=70
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| bemega_source={{num|1990-02|page=70|pdf=BeepMD_JP_1990-02.pdf|pdfpage=72}}
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| bemega_r=63
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| bemega_r_source={{num||page=85|pdf=SSM_JP_19950901_1995-09.pdf|pdfpage=87}}
 
| cgtc=95
 
| cgtc=95
 
| cgtc_source={{num|2|page=84/85}}
 
| cgtc_source={{num|2|page=84/85}}
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| cvg=96
 
| cvg=96
 
| cvg_source={{num|100|page=92/93|pdf=CVG UK 100.pdf|pdfpage=92}}
 
| cvg_source={{num|100|page=92/93|pdf=CVG UK 100.pdf|pdfpage=92}}
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| famitsu=68
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| famitsu_source={{num|87}}, ''[https://www.famitsu.com/cominy/?m=pc&a=page_h_title&title_id=6356]''
 
| joystick=90
 
| joystick=90
 
| joystick_source={{num|5|page=58/59|pdf=Joystick FR 005.pdf|pdfpage=58}}
 
| joystick_source={{num|5|page=58/59|pdf=Joystick FR 005.pdf|pdfpage=58}}
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| cover=
 
| cover=
 
| cart=
 
| cart=
}}
 
 
===Amiga version===
 
{{Ratings
 
| icon=Amiga
 
| ace=91
 
| ace_source={{num|18|page=86|pdf=ACE UK 18.pdf}}
 
| amigapower=80
 
| amigapower_source={{num|2|page=62|pdf=AmigaPower UK 02.pdf|pdfpage=62}}
 
| cuser=89
 
| cuser_source={{num|64|page=50/51|pdf=CommodoreUser UK 64.pdf|pdfpage=50}}
 
| gamesmachineuk=88
 
| gamesmachineuk_source={{num|17|page=53|pdf=TGM UK 17.pdf}}
 
| one=85
 
| one_source={{num|4|page=22|pdf=TheOne UK 04.pdf|pdfpage=22}}
 
| zzap64=89
 
| zzap64_source={{num|48|page=22/23|pdf=Zzap64 UK 048.pdf|pdfpage=22}}
 
}}
 
{{Scanbox
 
| console=Amiga
 
| region=US
 
| front=SuperHangOn Amiga US Box Front.jpg
 
| back=
 
| spinemissing=
 
}}{{Scanbox
 
| console=Amiga
 
| region=UK
 
| front=SuperHangOn Amiga EU Box Front.jpg
 
| back=
 
| spinemissing=
 
| square=yes
 
}}{{Scanbox
 
| console=Amiga
 
| region=UK (The Hit Squad)
 
| front=SuperHangOn Amiga UK Box Front THS.jpg
 
| square=yes
 
| disk=SuperHangOn Amiga UK Disk THS.jpg
 
}}
 
 
===Amstrad CPC version===
 
{{Ratings
 
| icon=CPC
 
| ace=67
 
| ace_source={{num|5|page=38/39|pdf=ACE UK 05.pdf|pdfpage=38}}
 
| amstar=75
 
| amstar_source={{num|45|page=97|pdf=Amstar FR 45.pdf|pdfpage=97}}
 
| pp=60
 
| pp_source={{num|3|page=47|pdf=PowerPlay DE 003.pdf}}
 
}}
 
{{Scanbox
 
| console=Amstrad CPC
 
| region=UK (cassette)
 
| cover=SuperHangOn CPC EU Box Cassette.jpg
 
| cassette=
 
}}{{Scanbox
 
| console=Amstrad CPC
 
| region=UK (disk)
 
| cover=SuperHangOn CPC EU Box Disk.jpg
 
| disk=
 
| square=yes
 
}}{{Scanbox
 
| console=Amstrad CPC
 
| region=UK (The Hit Squad)
 
| cover=SuperHangOn CPC UK Box HitSquad.jpg
 
}}{{Scanbox
 
| console=Amstrad CPC
 
| region=ES (cassette)
 
| cover=SuperHangOn CPC ES Box Cassette Proein.jpg
 
| cassette=
 
}}
 
 
===Atari ST version===
 
{{Ratings
 
| icon=ST
 
| ace=89
 
| ace_source={{num|13|page=91|pdf=ACE UK 13.pdf}}
 
| cvg=80
 
| cvg_source={{num|83|page=24|pdf=CVG UK 083.pdf}}
 
| gamesmachineuk=90
 
| gamesmachineuk_source={{num|11|page=63|pdf=TGM UK 11.pdf|pdfpage=64}}
 
| pp=63
 
| pp_source={{num|11/88|page=48|pdf=PowerPlay DE 008.pdf}}
 
| staction=84
 
| staction_source={{num|6|page=56/57|pdf=STAction UK 06.pdf|pdfpage=58}}
 
}}
 
{{Scanbox
 
| console=Atari ST
 
| region=US
 
| front=SuperHangOn AtariST US Box Front.jpg
 
| back=
 
| spinemissing=
 
}}{{Scanbox
 
| console=Atari ST
 
| region=UK
 
| front=SuperHangOn AtariST UK Box Front.jpg
 
| back=SuperHangOn AtariST UK Box Back.jpg
 
| spinemissing=yes
 
| square=yes
 
| disk=SuperHangOn AtariST UK Disk.jpg
 
}}{{Scanbox
 
| console=Atari ST
 
| region=UK (The Hit Squad)
 
| front=
 
}}
 
 
===Commodore 64 version===
 
{{Scanbox
 
| console=Commodore 64
 
| region=UK (cassette)
 
| front=SuperHangOn C64 UK Box Cassette.jpg
 
| cassette=SuperHangOn C64 UK Cassette SideA.jpg
 
| cassetteback=SuperHangOn C64 UK Cassette SideB.jpg
 
}}{{Scanbox
 
| console=Commodore 64
 
| region=UK (disk)
 
| front=SuperHangOn C64 UK Box Front Disk.jpg
 
| back=SuperHangOn C64 UK Box Back Disk.jpg
 
| spinemissing=yes
 
| square=yes
 
}}{{Scanbox
 
| console=Commodore 64
 
| region=UK (The Hit Squad)
 
| cover=SuperHangOn C64 EU Box THS.jpg
 
| cassette=SuperHangOn C64 UK Cassette TheHitSquad.jpg
 
}}
 
 
===DOS version===
 
{{Scanbox
 
| console=DOS
 
| region=US
 
| front=SuperHangOn DOS US Box Front.jpg
 
| back=SuperHangOn DOS US Box Back.jpg
 
| spinemissing=yes
 
| manual=
 
| item1=SuperHangOn DOS US Disk 35.jpg
 
| item1name=3.5-inch disk
 
| item2=SuperHangOn DOS US Disk 525.jpg
 
| item2name=5.25-inch disk
 
}}
 
 
===Macintosh version===
 
{{Scanbox
 
| console=Mac
 
| region=US
 
| front=
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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| front=SuperHangOn X68000 JP Box.png
 
| front=SuperHangOn X68000 JP Box.png
 
| manual=
 
| manual=
}}
 
 
===ZX Spectrum version===
 
{{Ratings
 
| icon=Spectrum
 
| ace=75
 
| ace_source={{num|5|page=38/39|pdf=ACE UK 05.pdf|pdfpage=38}}
 
| crash=85
 
| crash_source={{num|49|page=11|pdf=Crash UK 49.pdf|pdfpage=11}}
 
| suser=100
 
| suser_source={{num|70|page=12|pdf=SinclairUser UK 070.pdf|pdfpage=12}}
 
| ysinclair=80
 
| ysinclair_source={{num|26|page=32|pdf=YourSinclair UK 26.pdf|pdfpage=32}}
 
}}
 
{{Scanbox
 
| console=ZX Spectrum
 
| region=UK
 
| front=SuperHangOn Spectrum EU Box.jpg
 
}}{{Scanbox
 
| console=ZX Spectrum
 
| region=UK (The Hit Squad)
 
| cover=SuperHangOn Spectrum UK Box HitSquad.jpg
 
}}{{Scanbox
 
| console=ZX Spectrum
 
| region=ES
 
| cover=SuperHangOn Spectrum ES Box Proein.jpg
 
}}{{Scanbox
 
| console=ZX Spectrum
 
| region=ES (alt)
 
| cover=SuperHangOn Spectrum ES Box Proein Alt.jpg
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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* [http://vc.sega.jp/vca_sho/ Sega of Japan Virtual Console Arcade page (Japanese)]
 
* [http://vc.sega.jp/vca_sho/ Sega of Japan Virtual Console Arcade page (Japanese)]
 
* ''{{PAGENAME}}'' on PlayStation.com: [http://www.jp.playstation.com/software/title/jp0177npjb00093_00superhangonpsnjp.html JP], [https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/super-hang-on-ps3/ US], [http://www.playstation.co.kr/game/2728 KR]
 
* ''{{PAGENAME}}'' on PlayStation.com: [http://www.jp.playstation.com/software/title/jp0177npjb00093_00superhangonpsnjp.html JP], [https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/super-hang-on-ps3/ US], [http://www.playstation.co.kr/game/2728 KR]
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* ''{{PAGENAME}}'' on PlayStation Store: [https://store.playstation.com/#!/ja-jp/ゲーム/セガエイジスオンライン-スーパーハングオン/cid=JP0177-NPJB00093_00-SUPERHANGONPSNJP JP], [https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-us/games/super-hang-on/cid=UP0177-NPUB30326_00-SUPERHANGONPSNUS US], [https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-gb/games/super-hang-on/cid=EP0177-NPEB00412_00-SUPERHANGONPSNEU UK], [https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-au/games/super-hang-on/cid=EP0177-NPEB00412_00-SUPERHANGONPSNEU AU], [https://store.playstation.com/#!/ko-kr/%ea%b2%8c%ec%9e%84/super-hang-on-%ec%a0%9c%ed%92%88%ed%8c%90/cid=HP0177-NPHB00255_00-SUPERHANGONPSNAS KR]
  
 
==References==
 
==References==

Revision as of 08:11, 14 November 2017

For Western home computer versions see Super Hang-On (home computers)

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Super Hang-On Title.png

Super Hang-On
System(s): Sega Hang-On hardware, Sega OutRun hardware, Mega-Tech System, Sega Mega Drive, Sharp X68000
Publisher: Sega
X68000
Sharp
Developer:
Sound driver: pre-SMPS Z80
Genre: Action (JP Mega Drive box), Racing[1]

















Number of players: 1
Template:ReleasesPSNow
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Mega Drive
JP
¥6,0006,000 G-4011
Sega Mega Drive
US
Sega Mega Drive
EU
Sega Mega Drive
AU
Sega Mega Drive
BR
042360
Wii Virtual Console
JP
(Arcade)
900pts900
Wii Virtual Console
US
(Arcade)
900pts900[5]
Wii Virtual Console
EU
(Arcade)
900pts900
CERO
Missing Parameter!

Super Hang-On (スーパーハングオン) is a 1987 arcade game developed by Sega AM2 and the successor to Hang-On. It was built on the Sega Hang-On hardware that powered Space Harrier. Versions of the arcade game also ran on the Sega OutRun hardware and Mega-Tech System.

Gameplay

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.

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.

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 Sharp 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. More recently, the arcade version has been released as part of Sega Vintage Collection: Alex Kidd & Co..

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.

Production credits

Magazine articles

Main article: Super Hang-On/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

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Mega Drive print advert in GamePro (US) #10: "May 1990" (1990-xx-xx)
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Print advert in Mean Machines Sega (UK) #11: "September 1993" (1993-07-30)
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Screenshots

Arcade version

Photo gallery

Physical scans

Arcade version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
60 №45, p86/87[14]
Arcade
60
Based on
1 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Arcade
N/A
Based on
0 reviews

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
70 №1990-02, p70[15]
63 №, p85[16]
95 №2, p84/85
89 №4, p35[17]
96 №100, p92/93[18]
68 №87, [1]
90 №5, p58/59[19]
72 №5, p94
90 №9, p22
89 №1, p64
89 №1, p80[20]
80 №18, p92
86 №1, p82-84[21]
89 №1, p127[22]
90
81 №2, p54[4]
72 №2/90, p67[23]
74 №3, p66[3]
85 №12, p18/19
100 №23, p54
89 №6, p30[24]
82 №18, p68
79 №8, p24[25]
Sega Mega Drive
83
Based on
23 reviews
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
1700 igr dlya Sega (RU)
40
[26]
Aktueller Software Markt (DE)
87
[27]
Beep! MegaDrive (JP) NTSC-J
70
[28]
Computer Entertainer (US)
67
[29]
Complete Guide to Consoles (UK)
95
[30]
Complete Guide to Consoles (UK)
89
[17]
The Complete Guide to Sega (UK)
89
[31]
Console XS (UK) PAL
88
[32]
Cool Gamer (RU)
40
[33]
Computer & Video Games (UK)
96
[18]
Mean Machines: The Essential Sega Guide (UK)
85
[34]
Famitsu (JP) NTSC-J
68
[35]
Joystick (FR)
90
[19]
Sega Mega Drive Advanced Gaming (UK) PAL
72
[36]
Mega Drive Fan (JP) NTSC-J
71
[37]
Mega (UK) PAL
74
[38]
Mega (UK) PAL
90
[39]
Mega Action (UK)
89
[40]
MegaTech (UK)
89
[20]
MegaTech (UK) PAL
80
[41]
Micromanía (segunda época) (ES)
90
[42]
Mean Machines (UK)
86
[21]
Mean Machines Sega (UK)
89
[43]
Player One (FR)
81
[4]
Power Play (DE)
72
[44]
Raze (UK) PAL
74
[3]
S: The Sega Magazine (UK) PAL
85
[45]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
100
[46]
Sega Pro (UK)
89
[24]
Sega Pro (UK) PAL
82
[47]
Sega Force (UK) PAL
79
[25]
Sega Mega Drive Review (RU)
70
[48]
Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
63
[49]
Tilt (FR)
80
[50]
Top Secret (PL) Mega Games I
75
[51]
Tricks 16 bit (RU)
62
[52]
User (GR) NTSC-J
94
[53]
Sega Mega Drive
79
Based on
37 reviews

Super Hang-On

Mega Drive, US
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Cover
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Cart
Superhangon md us manual.pdf
Manual
Mega Drive, EU
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Cover
Super Hang On MD EU Cart.jpg
Cart
Super Hang-On MD EU Manual.pdf
Manual
Mega Drive, JP
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Cover
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Cart
Mega Drive, AU

Mega Drive, BR (cardboard)
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Cover
Mega Drive, BR
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Cover
Mega Drive, BR (newer)
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Cover
Mega Drive, SE (Rental)

Sharp X68000 version

Sharp X68000, JP
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Cover

External links

References

  1. http://sega.jp/fb/segahard/md/soft.html (Wayback Machine)
  2. File:VG&CE US 11.pdf, page 108
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 File:Raze UK 03.pdf, page 66 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:Raze UK 03.pdf_p66" defined multiple times with different content
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 File:PlayerOne FR 002.pdf, page 54 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:PlayerOne FR 002.pdf_p54" defined multiple times with different content
  5. 5.0 5.1 http://blogs.sega.com/2012/05/03/more-sega-classics-for-virtual-console/
  6. 6.0 6.1 http://www.jp.playstation.com:80/software/title/jp0177npjb00093_00superhangonpsnjp.html (Wayback Machine: 2012-08-02 23:06)
  7. 7.0 7.1 http://blogs.sega.com/2012/05/18/vintage-collection-3-on-the-way-to-xbla-and-psn/
  8. https://archive.is/WfurK
  9. http://archive.is/bXGfj
  10. 10.0 10.1 http://archive.is/1w38n
  11. 11.0 11.1 File:SuperHangOn PS3 UK PSStore.png
  12. 12.0 12.1 http://archive.is/tBAXS
  13. http://www.mamedb.com/game/shangon
  14. File:CommodoreUser UK 45.pdf, page 86
  15. File:BeepMD_JP_1990-02.pdf, page 72
  16. File:SSM_JP_19950901_1995-09.pdf, page 87
  17. 17.0 17.1 File:CGtC UK 04.pdf, page 35 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:CGtC UK 04.pdf_p35" defined multiple times with different content
  18. 18.0 18.1 File:CVG UK 100.pdf, page 92 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:CVG UK 100.pdf_p92" defined multiple times with different content
  19. 19.0 19.1 File:Joystick FR 005.pdf, page 58 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:Joystick FR 005.pdf_p58" defined multiple times with different content
  20. 20.0 20.1 File:MegaTech UK 01.pdf, page 80 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:MegaTech UK 01.pdf_p80" defined multiple times with different content
  21. 21.0 21.1 File:MeanMachines UK 01.pdf, page 82 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:MeanMachines UK 01.pdf_p82" defined multiple times with different content
  22. File:MeanMachinesSega01UK.pdf, page 127
  23. File:PowerPlay DE 023.pdf, page 67
  24. 24.0 24.1 File:SegaPro UK 06.pdf, page 30 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:SegaPro UK 06.pdf_p30" defined multiple times with different content
  25. 25.0 25.1 File:SegaForce UK 08.pdf, page 24 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:SegaForce UK 08.pdf_p24" defined multiple times with different content
  26. 1700 igr dlya Sega, "" (RU; 2001-xx-xx), page 230
  27. Aktueller Software Markt, "Dezember 1989" (DE; 1989-1x-xx), page 66
  28. Beep! MegaDrive, "February 1990" (JP; 1990-01-08), page 72
  29. Computer Entertainer, "December 1989" (US; 1989-12-18), page 12
  30. Complete Guide to Consoles, "Volume Two" (UK; 1990-04-xx), page 84
  31. The Complete Guide to Sega, "" (UK; 1991-05-xx), page 49
  32. Console XS, "June/July 1992" (UK; 1992-04-23), page 134
  33. Cool Gamer, "9" (RU; 2002-10-13), page 211
  34. Mean Machines: The Essential Sega Guide, "" (UK; 1993-11-18), page 100
  35. Famitsu, "" (JP; 1989-xx-xx), page 1
  36. Sega Mega Drive Advanced Gaming, "January 1993" (UK; 199x-xx-xx), page 94
  37. Mega Drive Fan, "March 1990" (JP; 1990-02-08), page 63
  38. Mega, "October 1992" (UK; 1992-09-17), page 60
  39. Mega, "June 1993" (UK; 1993-05-20), page 21
  40. Mega Action, "June 1993" (UK; 1993-05-20), page 64
  41. MegaTech, "June 1993" (UK; 1993-05-20), page 92
  42. Micromanía (segunda época), "Noviembre 1990" (ES; 1990-1x-xx), page 60
  43. Mean Machines Sega, "October 1992" (UK; 1992-09-xx), page 142
  44. Power Play, "2/90" (DE; 1990-01-25), page 67
  45. S: The Sega Magazine, "November 1990" (UK; 1990-10-04), page 18
  46. Sega Power, "October 1991" (UK; 1991-09-05), page 54
  47. Sega Pro, "April 1993" (UK; 1993-03-11), page 68
  48. Sega Mega Drive Review, "1" (RU; 1995-04-03), page 158
  49. Sega Saturn Magazine, "September 1995" (JP; 1995-08-08), page 87
  50. Tilt, "Septembre 1990" (FR; 1990-0x-xx), page 88
  51. Top Secret, "Kwiecień 1995" (PL; 1995-xx-xx), page 57
  52. Tricks 16 bit, "Tricks Sega Gold 800 igr" (RU; 1998-03-20), page 191
  53. User, "Dekémvrios 1990" (GR; 1990-1x-xx), page 66



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)