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.
DeveloperSega AM2
PublisherU.S. Gold, Sega of America, Sega Enterprises, Ltd., Kixx
ReleasedFebruary 11, 1989
StatusReleased
GenresRacingArcade
ThemesAction
PlatformsDOS DOSCOM Commodore C64/128/MAXAMI AmigaAMS Amstrad CPCZX ZX SpectrumSEG Sega Mega Drive/GenesisARC ArcadeATA Atari ST/STEFM FM Towns
ModesSingle player
SeriesOutRun
Community ScoreMixed Reception58/100