Sonic Drift 2



Sonic Drift 2 is the sequel to Sonic Drift. It was released in Japan for the Sega Game Gear in March 17, 1995. The European version was released that same month as Sonic Drift Racing, and the North American release in November 1995. It added three characters: Knuckles, Nack the Weasel, and Metal Sonic. Sonic Drift 2 was the first game to feature Metal Sonic and Nack the Weasel as playable characters.

In the game, Chaos Emeralds are awarded for winning races. If Sonic, Tails, Knuckles or Amy collect all six in the Blue GP, they will face Dr. Eggman in a final race around the Death Egg. If Eggman, Metal Sonic or Nack collect all six in the Blue GP, they will face Sonic in the final race.

Unlike its predecessor, this game was released internationally. Sega Europe decided to rename the game to Sonic Drift Racing, most likely because the "2" would make it obvious that the game was a sequel and would discourage gamers who would not have played the original. However, although the name of the packaging was changed to Sonic Drift Racing, the title screen itself still used the name Sonic Drift 2.

In Sonic Drift 2, the invincible theme is from Sonic the Hedgehog 3.

Objective
Start your engines! Sonic and company seek even a greater speed in the second Chaos Grand Prix. Hone your drift techniques and take advantage of the special powers to become the champion of all the circuits.

Courses
Several of the courses in Sonic Drift 2 are named after zones from Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (including the Emerald Hill Zone and the Casino Night Zone, among others). In addition, the Ice Cap is a reference to the Ice Cap Zone from Sonic the Hedgehog 3, released a year earlier. Interestingly, the game is somewhat harder than the first one, as the courses have more tricks and the A.I. is more aggressive than the original.

Trivia

 * Despite the fact that the original Sonic Drift was only released in Japan, this game was still released in the US as a sequel without any change in the title whatsoever (probably confusing many American gamers).
 * Knuckles' name was spelled "Knucles" on the character screen due to space limitations.
 * Tails' car is based off various Caterham models
 * Knuckles' car is based off of AMC General's Hummer H1.
 * All of the vehicles, with the exception of Blue Devil and Marvelous Queen, are named in relation to wind or air.
 * Fang is the only character not to appear on game's box art.