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Out Runners 1992 Sega

1992

Out Runners (c) 1992 Sega.
Between 1 and 8 players (the latter requiring the use of link-up cabinets) compete in this colourful update of the 1986 classic, 'Out Run'. Out Runners features the multiple routes of the original but this time includes a large number of selectable vehicles; each of which poses different strengths and weaknesses, such as higher speed or better handling. Out Runners captures of the spirit of Out Run adding characters, humour, numerous selectable soundtracks (including a radio broadcast of the race by Jake Elwood) and a seamless driving experience barely interrupted by crashes.

>>> TECHNICAL DETAILS
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Sega System Multi 32 hardware
Main CPU : V70 (@ 20 Mhz), Z80 (@ 8.053975 Mhz)
Sound Chips : YM3438 (@ 8.053975 Mhz), MultiPCM (@ 8.053975 Mhz)
Screen orientation : Horizontal
Video resolution : 832 x 224 pixels
Screen refresh : 60.00 Hz
Palette colors : 32768
Players : 2
Control : paddle
Buttons : 5

>>> TRIVIA
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The name of the DJ (Jake Elwood) is a combination of the names of the main characters (Joliet 'Jake' and 'Elwood' Blues) in the 1980 film 'The Blues Brothers'.
'Magical Sound Shower', 'Passing Breeze' and 'Splash Wave' are the original Out Run soundtracks that can also be found in 'Out Runners' - albeit in 'enhanced' form. Out runner's creators, The AM2 group (led by Yu Suzuki) also created these other famous Sega games :
'After Burner' (1987)
'Enduro Racer' (1986)
'F1 Exhaust Note' (1991)
'Galaxy Force' (1998)
'G-Loc - Air Battle' (1990)
'GP Rider' (1990)
'Hang-On' (1985)
'Out Run' (1986)
'Rad Mobile' (1990)
'Space Harrier' (1985)
'Super Hang-On' (1987)
'Super Monaco GP' (1989)
'Turbo Out Run' (1989)
'Virtua Fighter' (1993)
'V.R. - Virtua Racing' (1992)
'Out Run 2' (2003)
A hugely impressive game CV by anyone's standards.
Toshiba EMI released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Virtua Racing & Out Runners - TYCY-5365) on 15/12/1993.

>>> GAME UPDATES
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The US version is slightly different, It has the 'Winners Don't Use Drugs' on one screen and the 'Recycle It, Don't Trash It!' on the other screen.

>>> TRICKS AND TIPS
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* To play Jingle Bells as the background music, you must first start a race. Anytime during the race hit the next music station and previous music station at the same time.
* To enter your name to the Best 'Out Runners' rankings, win the game before the clock runs out.

>>> GAME SERIES
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1. Out Run [Upright model] (1986)
1. Out Run [Sit-Down model] (1986)
1. Out Run [Deluxe Sit-Down model] (1986)
2. Out Run 3-D (1989, Sega Master System)
3. Battle Out Run (1989, Sega Master System)
4. Turbo Out Run (1989)
5. Out Run Europa (1991, Sega Game Gear)
6. Out Runners (1992)
7. Out Run 2019 (1993, Sega Mega Drive)
8. Out Run 2 (2003)
9. Out Run 2 SP - Special Tours (2004)

>>> GAME PORTS TO OTHER SYSTEMS
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* Consoles :
Sega Mega Drive (1994)

>>> OTHER GAME RESOURCES
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Game's rom.
Machine's picture.

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