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Out Run

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Out Run is a 1986 racing video game developed and published by Sega for arcades. It is known for its pioneering hardware and graphics, nonlinear gameplay, a selectable soundtrack with music composed by Hiroshi Kawaguchi, and the hydraulic motion simulator deluxe arcade cabinet. The goal is to avoid traffic and reach one of five destinations before time runs out.

Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA, read 5 September 2026.

Racing

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Released
1986
Developer
Sega AM2
Platforms
1 systems
Critics
Not scored
Steam Deck
Unknown
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Not stated
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The record

Catalogue facts
First released20 September 1986
DeveloperSega AM2
PublisherNot recorded
PlatformsArcade
GenresRacing

Source. Catalogue facts from Wikidata Q1142287, seeded 30 August 2026.

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The whole catalogueLargely forgotten
Year
38ahead of 2% of the catalogue
Reach
34ahead of 75% of the catalogue

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Common questions about Out Run

What platforms is Out Run on?

Out Run is available on Arcade. It first released in 1986.

Who made Out Run?

Out Run was developed by Sega AM2.