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IGDB / 2053

Turbo OutRun

1989 59 / 100 Arcade Racing
The sequel to OutRun features similar basic gameplay to the original, with the action viewed from behind the car, and the challenge being to complete each stage within the time limit. Contact can cause the car to spin, slow down or even flip; in each case you will lose time. There are 16 stages set across the US, gradually moving from east to west, all depicted differently visually. After every 4 levels, you go into Show full summary

The sequel to OutRun features similar basic gameplay to the original, with the action viewed from behind the car, and the challenge being to complete each stage within the time limit. Contact can cause the car to spin, slow down or even flip; in each case you will lose time. There are 16 stages set across the US, gradually moving from east to west, all depicted differently visually. After every 4 levels, you go into a shop screen, with a choice of upgrades. As the title implies, you now have a turbo booster installed, which speeds up the car, although over-use can cause the engine to overheat, and it is not recharged until each shop section. You have 5 continues, and failure to complete the course within the time limit costs you one.

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The sequel to OutRun features similar basic gameplay to the original, with the action viewed from behind the car, and the challenge being to complete each stage within the time limit. Contact can cause the car to spin, slow down or even flip; in each case you will lose time. There are 16 stages set across the US, gradually moving from east to west, all depicted differently visually. After every 4 levels, you go into a shop screen, with a choice of upgrades. As the title implies, you now have a turbo booster installed, which speeds up the car, although over-use can cause the engine to overheat, and it is not recharged until each shop section. You have 5 continues, and failure to complete the course within the time limit costs you one.

GenreArcade GenreRacing ThemeAction
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Turbo OutRun: release, platforms, and facts

Studio, play style, releases, and official sources — compactly prepared from external IGDB data.

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Studios & ownership

Studio & publishing

Developer
Sega AM2
Publisher
U.S. Gold, Sega Enterprises, Ltd., Sega of America, Kixx
Franchise
Standalone
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So spielt es sich

Spielprofil

Modi
Single player
Perspective
Third person
Themes
Action
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Wo & wann

Platform releases

  • Amiga 1989
  • Amstrad CPC 1989
  • Arcade Feb 11, 1989
  • Atari ST/STE 1989
  • Commodore C64/128/MAX 1989
  • Commodore C64/128/MAX 1990
  • DOS 1990
  • FM Towns 1989
  • Sega Mega Drive/Genesis Mar 27, 1992
  • Sega Mega Drive/Genesis 1992
  • ZX Spectrum 1989

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