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Sonic Drift 2
Sonic Drift 2
Developer(s)	Sega
Publisher(s)	Sega
Director(s)	Katsuhiro Hasegawa
Composer(s)	Masayuki Nagao; Saori Kobayashi;
Series	Sonic the Hedgehog
Platform(s)	Game Gear
Release	JP: March 17, 1995; EU: April 1995; NA: November 1995;
Genre(s)	Kart racing
Mode(s)	Single-player

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Sonic Drift 2 (ソニックドリフト２, Sonikku Dorifuto Tsū), released in Europe as Sonic Drift Racing, is a kart racing video game by Sega for the Game Gear. The sequel to Sonic Drift, it was released in Japan and Europe in April 1995 and in North America in November 1995. It added three characters: Knuckles, Fang the Sniper, and Metal Sonic, and marked the first time the last two were playable characters. Sonic Drift 2 was later released worldwide as part of Sonic Adventure DX in 2003 and the compilation game Sonic Gems Collection in 2005. It was released again in 2023 as part of Sonic Origins Plus.

Gameplay

Similar to Sonic Drift, Sonic Drift 2 is a kart racing game. Players drive into the direction of the screen and around corners, including by drifting. They can also drive into video monitors on the track to pick up various power-ups, such as mines that can be used as a weapon, and a star that freezes all opponents. Rings on the track can be collected to use special abilities unique to each character.^[4] Alongside Sonic, Tails, Amy, and Dr. Eggman returning from the first game, there are three additional playable characters: Metal Sonic, Fang, and Knuckles.^[4]^[5]

Tracks in the game are based on locations from Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Sonic 3, as well as original to the game. Some tracks are circuits, while others are linear point-to-point courses. Various road hazards are present and create further obstacles for players to avoid.^[4]

There are three gameplay modes. In the Chaos GP mode, players are awarded with Chaos Emeralds should they come in first place in a race. Free Run mode allows for players to test drive on the game's tracks alone, and Versus mode allows for competitive multiplayer,^[4] which requires two consoles and a link cable.^[6]

Reception

Like its predecessor, Sonic Drift 2 was met with mixed to negative reviews from critics. On release, Famicom Tsūshin scored the game a 19 out of 40.^[7] GamePro's Sir Garnabus commented that, "Hairpin turns, bombs in the road, and competitors who never give up make Sonic Drift 2 Game Gear racing at its best." He also praised the detailed graphics, controls, and the use of a different musical piece for each track.^[8]

Notes

References

^ "File:CVG UK 161.pdf" (PDF). Sega Retro. 2023-12-09. Retrieved 2023-12-09.
^ "[セガハード大百科] ゲームギア対応ソフトウェア（セガ発売）" (in Japanese). Sega. Archived from the original on June 1, 2012. Retrieved 2015-06-04.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
^ "Game Gear Shock". Sega Saturn Magazine (in Japanese). March 3, 1995. p. 127.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Chungus, Apollo (March 12, 2019). "Sonic Drift 2". Hardcore Gaming 101. Archived from the original on August 20, 2019. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
^ "ソニックドリフト2" (in Japanese). Sega. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
^ Merrett, Steve; Swan, Gus (April 1995). "Sonic Drift 2". Mean Machines Sega. No. 30. pp. 74–75.
^ "NEW GAMES CROSS REVIEW: ソニックドリフト2". Weekly Famicom Tsūshin (in Japanese). No. 327. March 24, 1995. p. 41.
^ "ProReview: Sonic Drift 2". GamePro. No. 89. IDG. February 1996. p. 80.

External links

Sonic Drift 2 at MobyGames
Sonic Drift 2 can be played for free in the browser at the Internet Archive

[1] "File:CVG UK 161.pdf" (PDF). Sega Retro. 2023-12-09. Retrieved 2023-12-09.

[2] "[セガハード大百科] ゲームギア対応ソフトウェア（セガ発売）" (in Japanese). Sega. Archived from the original on June 1, 2012. Retrieved 2015-06-04.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)

[3] "Game Gear Shock". Sega Saturn Magazine (in Japanese). March 3, 1995. p. 127.

[:0-4] Chungus, Apollo (March 12, 2019). "Sonic Drift 2". Hardcore Gaming 101. Archived from the original on August 20, 2019. Retrieved October 27, 2023.

[5] "ソニックドリフト2" (in Japanese). Sega. Retrieved October 27, 2023.

[6] Merrett, Steve; Swan, Gus (April 1995). "Sonic Drift 2". Mean Machines Sega. No. 30. pp. 74–75.

[7] "NEW GAMES CROSS REVIEW: ソニックドリフト2". Weekly Famicom Tsūshin (in Japanese). No. 327. March 24, 1995. p. 41.

[8] "ProReview: Sonic Drift 2". GamePro. No. 89. IDG. February 1996. p. 80.

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-{{nihongo foot|'''''Sonic Drift 2''''',|ソニックドリフト{{ruby|2|ツー}}|Sonikku Dorifuto Tsū|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} released in Europe as '''''Sonic Drift Racing''''', is a [[kart racing game]] by [[Sega]] for the [[Game Gear]]. The sequel to ''[[Sonic Drift]]'', it was released in Japan and Europe in March 1995 and in North America in November 1995. It added three characters: [[Knuckles the Echidna|Knuckles]], [[List of Sonic the Hedgehog characters#Fang the Sniper|Fang the Sniper]], and [[List of Sonic the Hedgehog characters#Metal Sonic|Metal Sonic]], and marked the first time the last two were playable characters.
+{{nihongo|'''''Sonic Drift 2'''''|ソニックドリフト２|Sonikku Dorifuto Tsū}}, released in Europe as '''''Sonic Drift Racing''''', is a [[kart racing video game]] by [[Sega]] for the [[Game Gear]]. The sequel to ''[[Sonic Drift]]'', it was released in Japan and Europe in April 1995 and in North America in November 1995. It added three characters: [[Knuckles the Echidna|Knuckles]], [[List of Sonic the Hedgehog characters#Fang the Sniper|Fang the Sniper]], and [[List of Sonic the Hedgehog characters#Metal Sonic|Metal Sonic]], and marked the first time the last two were playable characters. Sonic Drift 2 was later released worldwide as part of ''[[Sonic Adventure DX]]'' in 2003 and the compilation game ''[[Sonic Gems Collection]]'' in 2005. It was released again in 2023 as part of ''[[Sonic Origins Plus]]''.
 ==Gameplay==
 [[File:Sonic Drift 2 Gameplay.png|left|thumb|The player as Metal Sonic in a race with Knuckles the Echidna, Fang the Sniper, and Dr. Eggman.]]
-The gameplay is similar to ''[[Sonic Drift]]'', but with minor changes. In the Chaos GP mode, players are awarded with Chaos Emeralds should they come in 1st within a GP. Alongside [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]], [[Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails]], [[Amy Rose|Amy]], and [[Dr. Eggman]], there are three additional playable characters: Metal Sonic, Fang, and [[Knuckles the Echidna|Knuckles]].
+Similar to ''[[Sonic Drift]]'',  ''Sonic Drift 2'' is a kart racing game. Players drive into the direction of the screen and around corners, including by [[Drifting (motorsport)|drifting]]. They can also drive into video monitors on the track to pick up various power-ups, such as mines that can be used as a weapon, and a star that freezes all opponents. Rings on the track can be collected to use special abilities unique to each character.<ref name=":0" /> Alongside [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]], [[Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails]], [[Amy Rose|Amy]], and [[Dr. Eggman]] returning from the first game, there are three additional playable characters: [[Metal Sonic]], [[Fang the Sniper|Fang]], and [[Knuckles the Echidna|Knuckles]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Chungus |first=Apollo |date=March 12, 2019 |title=Sonic Drift 2 |url=http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/sonic-drift-2 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190820070920/http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/sonic-drift-2 |archive-date=August 20, 2019 |access-date=October 27, 2023 |website=[[Hardcore Gaming 101]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=ソニックドリフト2 |url=http://sonic.sega.jp/gems/games_gg_drift2.html |access-date=October 27, 2023 |publisher=[[Sega]] |language=ja}}</ref>
+Tracks in the game are based on locations from ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' and ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3|Sonic 3]]'', as well as original to the game. Some tracks are circuits, while others are linear point-to-point courses. Various road hazards are present and create further obstacles for players to avoid.<ref name=":0" />
-[[Metal Sonic]] drives the Blue Devil, a convertible sports car with high speed and bad handling. His special ability is the High-Speed Dash, but unlike Sonic's High-Speed Dash, it requires 3 rings to use and is much more powerful. Fang drives the Marvelous Queen, a modified airbike with good speed and acceleration, but has poor handling. He also tosses Oil Balls that make opponents spin out after a while. Knuckles drives the Tempest, a car based on the [[Hummer H1]] that has balanced stats. Unlike most characters, Knuckles has two abilities in the game. He can punch nearby racers to make them spin out and drop a ring, but if there are none nearby, he will jump.
+There are three gameplay modes. In the Chaos GP mode, players are awarded with Chaos Emeralds should they come in first place in a race. Free Run mode allows for players to test drive on the game's tracks alone, and Versus mode allows for competitive multiplayer,<ref name=":0" /> which requires two consoles and a link cable.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Merrett |first=Steve |last2=Swan |first2=Gus |date=April 1995 |title=Sonic Drift 2 |magazine=[[Mean Machines Sega]] |issue=30 |pages=74-75}}</ref>
 ==Reception==
-On release, ''[[Famicom Tsūshin]]'' scored the game a 19 out of 40.<ref>NEW GAMES CROSS REVIEW: ソニックドリフト2. Weekly Famicom Tsūshin. No.327. Pg.41. 24 March 1995.</ref> ''[[GamePro]]''{{'}}s Sir Garnabus commented that, "Hairpin turns, bombs in the road, and competitors who never give up make ''Sonic Drift 2'' Game Gear racing at its best." He also praised the detailed graphics, controls, and the use of a different musical piece for each track.<ref>{{cite magazine|last=|first=|date=February 1996|title=ProReview: Sonic Drift 2|url=https://archive.org/details/GamePro_Issue_079_February_1996|magazine=[[GamePro]]|publisher=[[International Data Group|IDG]]|issue=89|page=[https://archive.org/details/GamePro_Issue_079_February_1996/page/n81 80]|pages=|doi=|pmid=|access-date=}}</ref> In a review of the ''[[Sonic Gems Collection]]'' compilation, [[GameSpot]] described the game as "basically unplayable because of poor handling and a really short horizon".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/sonic-gems-collection-review/1900-6131881/|title=Sonic Gems Collection Review|website=GameSpot}}</ref>
+Like its predecessor, Sonic Drift 2 was met with mixed to negative reviews from critics. On release, ''[[Famicom Tsūshin]]'' scored the game a 19 out of 40.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=NEW GAMES CROSS REVIEW: ソニックドリフト2|magazine=[[Famitsu|Weekly Famicom Tsūshin]]|issue=327|page=41|date=March 24, 1995|language=Japanese}}</ref> ''[[GamePro]]''{{'}}s Sir Garnabus commented that, "Hairpin turns, bombs in the road, and competitors who never give up make ''Sonic Drift 2'' Game Gear racing at its best." He also praised the detailed graphics, controls, and the use of a different musical piece for each track.<ref>{{cite magazine|date=February 1996|title=ProReview: Sonic Drift 2|url=https://archive.org/details/GamePro_Issue_079_February_1996|magazine=[[GamePro]]|publisher=[[International Data Group|IDG]]|issue=89|page=[https://archive.org/details/GamePro_Issue_079_February_1996/page/n81 80]}}</ref>
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+*{{IAg|id=gg_Sonic_Drift_2_1995SegaJPen}}
-*[http://sonic.sega.jp/gems/games_gg_drift2.html Official Sega Webpage] {{in lang|ja}}
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