Not quite the same eternal classic as OutRun, Super Hang-On is still worthy of inclusion thanks to its sensation of speed and competition; the open road is yours, and the feeling of bearing down on your bike and thrashing the throttle is nearly as satisfying as sliding a Ferrari.
Super Hang-On always comes off second-best next to OutRun – Outride a Crisis is no Splash Wave, the scenarios aren’t as imaginative and it lacks the same “feel good” element. Still, this does Super Hang-On a disservice – it’s a tremendously fast and engaging game, with well-paced stages that always push you right up to the checkpoint. If you pass it in an arcade, favour it with a few credits and you’ll be pleased. Miles better than Manx TT too.
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