Runabout 2

Developer Climax has recently announced their follow-up to Runabout, their quirky arcade racer which emphasized chaos over finesse. You may remember the original Runabout; it was picked up by Ascii (now Agetec) stateside and renamed to Felony 11-79. Like the first game, you choose from a variety of vehicles (or motorbikes) and complete different tasks within the allotted time to move onto the next level and unlock better (or more interesting) cars. You'll have access to four initial sets of wheels, all based on real-life counterparts, to race through six new courses. Each level is divided into sections, but your goal remains the same--get from point A to point B before you're out of time, out of gas or a smoldering wreck. Ascii hasn't committed to a U.S. release date but expect a Japanese release this winter.