[Master System]

A much more successful arcade conversion than its contemporary, Master System OUT RUN, mostly because it’s aiming lower.

Control is tight, graphics are simple and clean, and the sound is excellent in an equally understated way. There’s no music during the main gameplay, but that makes more room for the very good and hypnotic sound effects which add tension and realism to the driving.

Unfortunately, the amount of content is as spare as the presentation, and that makes playing it get old quickly. There’s just not enough to see. But if you’re like me, you might find yourself repeating the same levels more than you would have guessed, just because it feels good to play.