It’s hard to think of many games more deserving of the HD treatment than Stranger’s Wrath, a unique gem that never quite got the attention it deserved…
Okabu makes a great first impression. It’s got a colorful and weird art style, like something you’d see in a children’s book illustrated by the United Nations, a refreshingly odd and family-friendly story about helping the environment, and some super catchy music. It assaults you with its cheerfulness, and like that cute little girl selling cookies outside the grocery store, it’s hard to walk away from. Unfortunately this excellent first impression doesn’t carry it all the way through the lengthy bug-filled campaign...
It’s really very simple. You drive fast; it looks pretty; a lovely blonde urges you on. Yep, Outrun is really very, very simple. Outrun was born in a time when games were dumb as hell. It was a good time rammed with simple thrills and instantly accessible excitement. In the 80s nobody was especially concerned with physics, simulated car handling, real-world tracks, or halfway-decent clothing.
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