Preview - OutRun 2006 Coast 2 Coast

Reviewed by Marcio Guastavino
April 2, 2006

Release Date: April 25, 2006 Developer: SUMO Digital Publisher: Sega Website: Click Here Platform(s): PS2, PSP, Xbox, PC CD-ROM Players: 1 - 6 ESRB Rating: Teen

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Sega dares to remake their classic hit OutRun with faster and harder levels. So much speed, so little time! This time the player gets to experience the handling of the greatest Ferraris in OutRun 2006 Coast 2 Coast! Gamers will have a hard time selecting which car should they try out first. From the limited edition Superamerica with a top speed in excess of 200kph to the F430, there is no limitation to how fast or how far you can go. Players can choose from 15 elite racers in this arcade classic. The environments vary across deserts and through cities and mountains in 30 thrilling stages, including 15 new U.S. locations. There are also new single and multiplayer modes, where the player can shred tread with six other players using the PS2 online or PSP Ad Hoc.

Here is a overall list of the features from the game site:

• 30 fully licensed Ferrari supercars
• 15 stages , including 15 U.S. based locations
• Online multiplayer madness - take on 6 other drivers using online play or PSP wireless connectivity!
• Impress your girl in Heart Attack Mode. Pull off daring drifts and speed past other cars as you roar down the highway and increase your score.
• Tuned up cars. Many of the cars feature all-new acceleration, handling, and speed.
• Customize your racer. Unique color schemes and bodywork designs let you select your Ferrari favorite and race the world's most beautiful race cars.

It's no Gran Turismo, but Sega made an arcade classic even better with the addition of online play. OutRun 2006 Coast to Coast is a different game that will bring the old school and newer generations together.

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