Who made Super Hang-On?

Super Hang-On was published by SEGA, released in 1987.

What kind of game is Super Hang-On?

Super Hang-On is a racing game for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive.

Can two people play Super Hang-On?

No. Super Hang-On is a single-player game, so it has no two-player mode.

How much data does Super Hang-On load?

The Super Hang-On ROM is 251 kB. It is fetched once when you press play and then cached by your browser, so returning to the game does not download it again.

Which emulators can run Super Hang-On?

Super Hang-On runs on Sega Genesis / Mega Drive and PicoDrive. You can switch between them from the emulator list further down this page if one performs better on your device.

Super Hang-On Game (1987) - Sega Genesis

Name: Super Hang-On
Availability: InStock
Author: SEGA

Action / Button	Keyboard Key
D-Pad (Up / Down / Left / Right)	`Arrow Keys`
Button A	`Z` or `J`
Button B	`X` or `K`
Button X / Turbo A	`A` or `U`
Button Y / Turbo B	`S` or `I`
Select	`Shift`
Start	`Enter`

Gamepad Input	Retro Function	Keyboard Key
D-Pad / Analog	Character Movement / Steering	`▲` `▼` `◄` `►`
Button A (East)	Primary Action / Attack / Fire	`Z` / `K`
Button B (South)	Secondary / Jump / Cancel	`X` / `J`
Button X / Y	Special / Turbo / Extra Fire	`A` / `S`
Select	Insert Coin / Select Option	`Right Shift`
Start	Game Start / Pause Game	`Enter`

Gamepad Input

Retro Function

Keyboard Key

D-Pad / Analog

Character Movement / Steering

▲ ▼ ◄ ►

Button A (East)

Primary Action / Attack / Fire

Z / K

Button B (South)

Secondary / Jump / Cancel

X / J

Button X / Y

Special / Turbo / Extra Fire

A / S

Select

Insert Coin / Select Option

Right Shift

Start

Game Start / Pause Game

Enter

Emulator Core Engine	Technology	Multiplayer	Gamepad	Touch	Ads	Action / Switch
EmulatorJS (Default WebAssembly)	`WebAssembly / JS`	YES	YES	YES	NO	▶ ACTIVE
Sega Genesis / Mega Drive (Recommended)	`WebAssembly / Libretro`	YES	YES	YES	NO	PLAY ⚡
PicoDrive	`WebAssembly / Libretro`	YES	YES	YES	NO	PLAY ⚡

Emulator Core Engine

Technology

Multiplayer

Gamepad

Touch

Ads

Action / Switch

EmulatorJS (Default WebAssembly)

WebAssembly / JS

YES

▶ ACTIVE

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive (Recommended)

WebAssembly / Libretro

YES

PLAY ⚡

PicoDrive

WebAssembly / Libretro

YES

PLAY ⚡

Super Hang-On is a fast-paced motorcycle racing game released by SEGA for the Sega Genesis in 1987. This home console port of the arcade hit challenges you to race against the clock and rival riders across four distinct continents, demanding quick reflexes to hit checkpoints before your timer expires.

How to Play

Your objective is to clear each checkpoint before time runs out to extend your race. Beyond the standard Arcade Mode, this version features a deep Original Mode where you can build a racing career, earn prize money, and purchase upgraded parts for your motorcycle. Steer sharply to avoid other racers, and once you reach top speed, engage your turbo boost to secure the best times.

Control:
GP:	KB:
▲	↑
▼	↓
◄	←
►	→
A	S
B	X
C	Z
Start	Enter
Mode	Shift
Menu	mouse

Tips

Feather the throttle: Instead of braking heavily on sharp corners, briefly release the accelerator to tighten your turn while maintaining momentum.
Boost responsibly: Save your turbo for long straightaways. Steering becomes severely restricted while boosting, making crashes almost inevitable on tight curves.
Upgrade strategically: In Original Mode, prioritize upgrading your frame and tires early on to improve handling before investing in a faster engine.