Turbo Outrun is that kind of late '80s arcade racer where you just feel the speed—no frills, no complicated mechanics, just you, a turbo button, and a highway full of cars to dodge. The Sega Genesis version keeps that arcade vibe intact, with those chunky pixel cars and scenery that blurs past way faster than it probably should.

First thing you’ll notice? The handling’s a little slippery, like you’re constantly fighting to keep your ride from fishtailing into oncoming traffic. But once you get the hang of weaving between semis and timing your nitro boosts, it clicks. The stages flip between day and night, and there’s something weirdly satisfying about watching your headlights cut through the darkness while you barely miss a collision.

It’s not the deepest racer out there, but that’s the charm—pure, dumb fun where the only goal is going faster than yesterday’s high score. If you’ve got a soft spot for games that smell like old arcade carpet, this one’s a time capsule worth cracking open.