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Name Sonic Drift 2
System Game Gear
Year 1995
Developer Sega
Genre Racing

Sonic Drift 2 is a racing game developed by Sega for the Game Gear handheld console. It was released in 1995 and is the sequel to Sonic Drift, which was released one year earlier. The game features Sonic the Hedgehog, Tails, Knuckles, Amy Rose, Dr. Robotnik and Metal Sonic as playable characters. Players can select from three different courses: Red Canyon, Green Valley and Blue Marine.

The objective of the game is to finish each course in first place while competing against other racers controlled by either the CPU or another human player via link cable. The game features an overhead view of the track with obstacles such as rocks and trees scattered throughout the course. As players race around the track they can collect rings that will increase their speed and power-ups such as turbo boosts, shields and invincibility stars that give them temporary advantages over their opponents. In addition to these items, players can also jump onto ramps to gain extra distance or use special items such as bombs that will slow down their opponents when activated.

The controls of Sonic Drift 2 are relatively simple; players can accelerate by pressing up on the D-pad or brake/reverse by pressing down on it. Pressing left or right on the D-pad allows players to turn their vehicle left or right respectively while pressing both buttons together allows them to drift around corners at higher speeds.

The graphics of Sonic Drift 2 are quite basic but still manage to capture the style of its predecessor with its bright colors and cartoon-like visuals. The music is also quite catchy with its upbeat melodies and sound effects adding a nice touch to this classic racing title.

Overall, Sonic Drift 2 is an enjoyable racing title that provides some fast-paced action for fans of Sega’s popular series of games featuring its mascot character Sonic The Hedgehog. Although it may not be as polished or feature-filled as other more modern titles in this genre, it still offers plenty of fun for those who enjoy playing classic games from back in the day!

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