For those who fondly recall the days spent hunched over arcade cabinets, the mention of Outrun evokes a rush of nostalgia. This iconic racing game, synonymous with adrenaline-fueled joyrides and sleek Ferraris, held a special place in the hearts of many gamers during its heyday. Now, thanks to developer Sk1ds, Outrun is making a triumphant return, revitalized for the modern era and readily accessible from the comfort of your web browser.

While the essence of Outrun remains intact – the roaring engine, the sun-kissed coastlines, the thrill of high-speed racing – Sk1ds has injected fresh excitement into the game with several modern enhancements.

Choose one of the four most desirable sports cars in 80’s gaming history and blast your way through 5 races within the time limit while trying to stay in front of your opponent!

Need more speed? Press the turbo boost button for more power! Make sure you keep an eye on the temperature gauge as it will rise quickly. If the temperature goes above 103°C, the turbo boost can not be activated.

Be gentle with your fancy ride. Crashing into the scenery will damage it. After each race you get the chance to swap parts. None less than my own father -rest his soul- will tell you which part is still OK and which isn’t (if you didn’t knew already by the stuttering engine, the smoking radiator, …). You can even upgrade your car! Make sure you choose the right parts because everything will affect your car’s performance and the wear on the other parts.

Play the game directly in your browser right here. You can even download it to play offline!

[Via Korben (French)]