OutRun 2019 Longplay (Sega Genesis) [QHD]

Game Info
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Developer: SIMS Co. Ltd
Publisher: Sega
Year of Release: 2019
Game Review & Impressions
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Released in 1993, OutRun 2019 is yet another game in the iconic Sega driving franchise, albeit one with a much more futuristic bent. With its futuristic setting, the game sees players competing in point-to-point races, against the backdrops of cityscapes, snow-capped mountains and sun-kissed vistas.
Fans of OutRun and will already know what to expect, the game doesn't deviate from the formula of its forbears. Your vehicle is equipped with a fusion turbo, which gives you a noticeable speed boost if you can charge it up for long enough, but other than that, the actual driving experience is relatively mediocre.
So, the racing action isn't anything particularly special, but the developers did try to mix things up by introducing multiple roads on different height levels. Certain stages feature freeways which cross over the top of the existing road, and can be accessed by using ramps, or taking specific forks in the road. In some cases, you can still see the lower road visible underneath the freeway, snaking into the distance. It's even possible to fall off the top level and resume driving on the lower highway, which is really rather cool. I can't say I've ever seen this done in any other game of this kind before and helps to differentiate OutRun 2019 somewhat.
Visually, the game is pretty decent too, boasting some attractively drawn backdrops. The scenery whips past at a decent lick, and although the refresh rate is somewhere around the 30 Hz mark, it still conveys an appreciable sense of speed. This isn't a classic racer, but the unusual road mechanics make this worthy of investigation.
Information & Trivia
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Video Notes
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- Two playthroughs showing different routes through the game; this covers the majority of different backgrounds and scenes
Related Longplays & Videos
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[@CATinBOOTS81]

Yes, I can confirm that all cars in 2019 had blue plasma coming from the huge central exhaust, and all cities are made of grey metal skyscrapers.

[@Kr0nicDragon]

Well, that was the plan anyways but covid stopped that from happening. Whupsie doodles

[@user-ut5mo6ci7o]

It's 2022, but it's a completely different world

[@jacksacksixpack6625]

I remember staying up all night playing this as a child. Those simple techno tunes bring me back...

[@RetroPixelLizard]

Originally this was going to be called Cyber-Road and released for the Sega-CD, but then moved to the Genesis and renamed Junker's High (There's a rom of the beta with that title around that had a planned feature to save replays/high-scores.) until they got given the rights to call It Outrun.

[@anahenriquez8875]

One thing they got right of 2019 due to Covid going to 2020 was the open roads and freeways and speed through them. That was was fun and beautiful. And yes I played the Outrun 2019 soundtracks on my sound system during that time and still do.

[@Blackmage4001]

Oi where's my 600 mph jet car? It's already 2023 and all we have are lame Teslas.

[@pixelgoat7317]

Ah, one last futuristic joyride before we end up spending the next two years staying home painting tabletop miniatures, playing video games and ordering WAY too much Doordash...

[@KingofPotatoPeople]

I don’t know about anyone else but my 2019 was just like this.

[@CopiousDoinksLLC]

Especially toward the end of 2019. Prophetic.

[@MaxAbramson3]

Even at $4 a gallon? I bet you couldn't hit that afterburner every day!

[@Chaos1612mr]

In 2019 instead of getting a new Outrun we got Covid 🙄

[@mysteryshadow5]

I know, right

[@dansmith1661]

At least it wasn't the flu.

[@CopiousDoinksLLC]

It's funny you mention that because there is a computer game where all you do is play other computer games (Lazy Jones). You could call that "Covid 2019 Simulator", I guess.

[@Bitcoinzero]

Outrun 2019 and Lockdown 2020

[@korriganquarante-deux2651]

OK, now it's 2022, so where is my rocket car ??!

[@Charlie-Cat.]

Excellent choice as usual AL82. I was on launch daye waiting on line at my local Toys R Us to purchase Outrun 2019. Well worth doing so and miss those days growing up. 8^)
Anthony..

[@grimmdanny]

Possibly the best chiptune soundtrack ever created.

[@beegsex]

I was still a young Autobot when I discovered this. Never got around to finishing it, but loved the music & driving till the turbo kicked in. And for a game based in 2019, the music felt very 80s.

[@aquaz5860]

682 mph!

[@r.a.6459]

Sega predicted back in 1993 that in 2019 we'll have rocket-powered cars and futuristic cities.
Look how far we've fallen behind.

[@StillTheBest1973]

When I was a kid, I always thought the " boost " you get when you get max speed, was Sonic .. lol

[@damin9913]

I still play this game on my genesis!

[@wonderguardstalker]

Gotta change Year of Release in description to 1993

[@dansmith1661]

Just one ending?

[@KamFung]

near 700mph.... :D :D how can it make it turn in such a high speed?

[@deceiver444]

Very disappointing for a game released in 1993. Looks more like a vulgar cash grab with the Outrun name stamped on it than a proper driving game.

[@Recordable2000]

What are you talking about? This looks like the most fun racing game there is on the mega drive!

[@dieglhix]

zoomer detected

[@zenksren8206]

You realise there's not very many racing games on the Genesis, right? This one's easily in the top 5 if not top 10

[@Zebpro]

They call it OutRun to use its fame but it is really bad and does not deserve it imho.

[@Vectormantudeoz]

Pipipipi

[@zenksren8206]

Deserves it more than pretty much every home port of Outrun in existence