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Hang-On
System(s): Sega Hang-On hardware, MSX, Sega Master System, NEC PC-88
Publisher: Sega,
NEC PC-8801
Pax Softnica
MSX
Pony Canyon
Developer:
Genre: Racing

















Release Date RRP Code

Hang-On (ハングオン) is a 1985 arcade game developed by Sega AM2. One of Yu Suzuki's designs, Hang-On is notable for being the first full body experience arcade game, as some cabinets were shaped like bikes that the user had to ride on. It was built on the arcade hardware that powered Space Harrier.

The object of the game is similar to OutRun - keep racing until the time runs out while making sure not to hit any other racers or obstacles.

The arcade version of the game includes advertisements for Bridgestone, Shell, Garelli Motorcycles, TAG, John Player Special cigarettes, Forum cigarettes, and for "Marbor cigarettes". The advertising for cigarettes both in Hang-On and the later Super Monaco GP was criticised as these games were also marketed for children. Many re-releases of these games omit these adverts.

Sequels and Re-releases

Hang-On was ported to the Sega Mark III as a launch title (along with Teddy Boy Blues) in Japan. Consequently, it was brought overseas to the Sega Master System and also made available on launch in Europe (where it was distributed on Sega Card with launch Master System consoles in several regions). The Master System Hang-On later became a built-in game and in 1990 was re-released on cartridge, also in Europe.

In North America, the Master System Hang-On was never released on its own, instead being part of Hang-On / Safari Hunt (built into some Master System consoles and also released on cartridge) and later Hang-On / Astro Warrior.

Hang-On was also made available for MSX computers, and was succeeded by Super Hang-On in 1987, which gained wider recognition as it was ported to more systems, including the Sega Mega Drive. A similar game known as Hang-On II was released for the SG-1000.

Hang-On is featured as a mini-game in both Shenmue and Shenmue II. It is also possible to buy a Sega Saturn port of Hang-On in Shenmue under the Sega Ages label - this version was not released in real life, but as similar games such as OutRun and Space Harrier were re-released for the Saturn, it is entirely possible that a version of Hang-On was planned too.

The Hang-On bike is a hidden vehicle in Power Drift. An unlockable gear in Sonic Riders will play the Hang-On theme when used, as will inputting the name "H.O" in the high score table of Daytona USA.

Gallery

Physical Scans

Arcade Version

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Master System Version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
83 №71, p77
80 №77, p121
80 №2/40
80 №23, p57
78 №3, p47
Sega Master System
80
Based on
5 reviews
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
1700 igr dlya Sega (RU)
40
[1]
Console XS (UK) PAL
78
[2]
Computer & Video Games (UK)
83
[3]
Computer & Video Games (UK)
80
[4]
Micromanía (segunda época) (ES)
80
[5]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
75
[6]
Sega Pro (UK)
78
[7]
Sega Pro (UK) PAL
78
[8]
Tilt (FR)
65
[9]
Sega Master System
73
Based on
9 reviews

Hang-On

Master System, EU
Card version (4080E)

HangOn SMS EU Card.jpg
Sega Card
Master System, EU
Card version (4080M)

HangOn SMS EU M card.jpg
Sega Card (M)
Master System, EU
Card version (4001K)

HangOn SMS EU K card.jpg
Sega Card (K)
Master System, EU
Cartridge version
HangOn SMS EU cover.jpg
Cover
HangOn SMS EU Cart.jpg
Cart
Master System, JP
HangOn SMS JP cover.jpg
Cover
HangOnSMSJPManual.pdf
Manual
Hang-On SMS JP card.jpg
Sega Card
Master System, DE
Card version

HangOn SMS DE card.jpg
Sega Card
HangOn SMS DE cardback.jpg
Sega Card (back)
Master System, IT
Card version

HangOn SMS IT Card.jpg
Sega Card
HangOn SMS IT Card Back.jpg
Sega Card (back)
Master System, AU
Card version
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Cover
HangOnSMSAUManual.pdf
Manual
Master System, AU
Cartridge version

HangOn SMS AU Cart.jpg
Cart
Master System, TW

MSX Version

MSX, JP
HangOn MSX JP Box Front.jpg
Cover
HangOn MSX JP Cart.jpg
Cart

NEC PC-8801 Version

NEC PC-8801, JP



Games in the Hang-On series
Hang-On (1985) | Hang-On Jr. (1985) | Hang-On II (1985) | Super Hang-On (home computers) (1987) | GP Rider (Master System | Game Gear) (1990) | Limited Edition Hang-On (1991) | Hang-On GP (1995) | 3D Super Hang-On (2013)
Spin-offs
Hang-On (1988)
Hang-On related media
Music
Yu Suzuki Produce Hang On/Space Harrier (1997) | Super Hang-On 20th Anniversary Collection (2007) | Super Hang-On (2015)
Film
After Burner / Super Hang-On (1987)