OutRun 2006 is my favorite racing game, but it's also more than that: it's a love-letter to the joy of driving itself, how it can be an escape from the dreary, humdrum reality that all of us find ourselves in from time-to-time. The arcade OutRun 2 was an instant vacation, and this is even more than that, with double the tracks and smart alternate modes that play with the core of the OutRun experience without abandoning it. The Heart Attack mode alone elevates what was already an excellent game into an absolute must-play. It's a shame that you can't buy it legally, but for those who are lucky enough to play it, this is as good as pure video games can get.

Reviewed on Mar 04, 2021


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