A game that doesn't feel like a full time job (Outrun 2006: Coast to Coast (PC))

Member Name: shuttlex

Product:	Outrun 2006: Coast to Coast (PC)
Date:	22/08/09 (8 review reads)
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Advantages: It's a game for relaxing. doesn't try to emulate reality

Disadvantages: None

The Outrun series has been around since the 1980's when the first 2D Outrun game was released in the arcades. Following this it was released on multiple platforms from the Sega Master System to the Mega Drive.

Outrun 2006 is a new and updated version, an update from Outrun 2. There isn't much difference between Outrun 2 and Coast 2 Coast, just updated courses, extra effects and a few special effects. The game engine and graphics still remain very similar.

Walking into Trocadero arcades in Central London, the Outrun arcade machine appears to be one of the most popular to play. On a Saturday afternoon one would have to wait half an hour to play on this machine. However despite this game being available on the internet for less than a few pounds it seems to attract little interest compared to most console games. This could just be down to peoples' preferences of the kind of game they want to play rather than the gaming lacking any value.

Most games these days while realistic can be too time consuming a try too hard to emulate reality thus making it feel like a full time job rather than a way to relax. On the other hand Outrun 2 offers a pick up and play arcade experience similar to what games used to offer. One can simply pick up the controller play on one of the arcade courses and finish the race in 10 minutes. However for those who want realism, I would recommend driving a real car rather than playing a video game.

Coast 2 Coast doesn't require a demanding graphics card, however onboard graphics from even today's systems will not be able to handle the game. A £40 graphics card should do the job. Also I recommend the Microsoft wired controller for the best experience. At only a few pounds offering many hours of fun game play this game is highly recommended.

Summary: Only a few pounds, highly recommended