What if OutRun came to the Game Boy Color?

The Game Boy never got a version of OutRun back in the 80s. During development of a recent Game Boy game (Hero GP) I wondered if I could fix that and what would it look like? 

This is the answer to that question. !:)

What we have here is a demo/prototype. You can play it right here on the page or download the ROM for an Emulator, a real Game Boy Color, or an Analogue Pocket. 

Have fun! 

PLEASE remember this is a ‘what if’ scenario. You’re playing a DEMO/PROTOTYPE of a Game Boy game.

PLEASE don’t message/comment pointing out what is missing. Try enjoy what isn’t missing. It’s OutRun on a Game Boy \o/

With SEGA's permission I’d love to make the full game someday.

RUNNING THE GAME

What if OutRun GB comes in two flavours: a GBC file (for the Game Boy Color), and POCKET (for the Analogue Pocket). The Game Boy Color ROM is designed for use with Game Boy emulators such as mGBA (compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, and Ubuntu) or a flash cartridge such as the EverDrive.

CONTROLS

On a real Game Boy Color or Analogue Pocket:

A - Accelerate
LEFT and RIGHT - Steer

NOTE: The emulator on this web page uses Z for Accelerate.

CREDITS & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Original Design: YU SUZUKI
Game Boy Design, Code, and Art: SHANE MCCAFFERTY (@EGVROOM - find me on Bluesky or Twitter)
Original Music: HIROSHI KAWAGUCHI
Game Boy Music: SLOOPYGOOP

OutRun™ is a trademark of Sega Inc. This product is not sponsored, endorsed, or approved by Sega.

Game Boy™ Color is a trademark of Nintendo Inc. This product is not sponsored, endorsed, or approved by Nintendo.