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3.5 / 5

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Platform
Game Gear
Genres
Action · Racing
Player Perspective
Third person
Developers
Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
Publishers
Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Sega Corporation
Release date
March 1, 1995

Summary

Sonic Drift 2 (known in Europe as Sonic Drift Racing) cranks the Game Gear into a frantic kart‑racing showdown. You can pick from seven fan‑favorites—Sonic, Tails, Amy, Dr. Eggman, plus the newcomers Knuckles, Fang the Sniper and Metal Sonic—each equipped with a unique power that’s triggered by collecting rings scattered across the tracks. The game throws you into more than 17 courses, many of which borrow iconic scenery from Sonic 2 and Sonic 3 while others are brand‑new, and every circuit is peppered with road hazards, video‑monitor power‑ups, mines and a star that can freeze the competition. Three modes keep the action fresh: Chaos GP rewards first‑place finishes with Chaos Emeralds, Free Run lets you practice solo, and Versus uses the Gear‑to‑Gear link cable for head‑to‑head races. The drifting mechanic feels surprisingly slick on the tiny screen, making each corner a chance to pull ahead or slip into the dust.

Edited by Maya Carter

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Multiplayer

Game modes
Single

Alternative Titles

  • Sonic Drift Racing Alternative