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{{nihongo|'''''Sonic Drift'''''|ソニックドリフト|Sonikku Dorifuto}} is a [[kart racing]] [[video game]] released in [[Japan]] only for the [[Game Gear]] on March 18, 1994. It features [[Sonic the Hedgehog (character)|Sonic the Hedgehog]], [[Miles "Tails" Prower]], [[Amy Rose]], and [[Doctor Eggman|Doctor Robotnik]].
{{nihongo|'''''Sonic Drift'''''|ソニックドリフト|Sonikku Dorifuto}} is a 1994 [[racing game]] based on ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' developed and published by [[Sega]] for the [[Game Gear]]. Players control one of four characters as they race to the finish line, with 18 tracks themed after levels in 1991's ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991 video game)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]''.


Although it was designed with inspiration from Nintendo's 1992 game ''[[Super Mario Kart]]'', ''Sonic Drift'' shares gameplay similarities to "Super Scaler" games previously released by Sega. ''Sonic Drift'' was released exclusively in Japan; a western release was planned but later canceled due to concerns about its quality. ''Sonic Drift'' was later released worldwide as part of ''[[Sonic Adventure DX]]'' in 2003 and the compilation game ''[[Sonic Mega Collection|Sonic Mega Collection Plus]]'' in 2004. It was released again in 2023 as part of [[Sonic Origins|''Sonic Origins Plus'']].
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==Gameplay==
Players race around a series of tracks in either single races or a Grand Prix consisting of six courses, collecting rings and using [[power-up]]s to obtain First Place. Each playable character has different positive and negative attributes, and can utilize a Special Ability at the cost of 2 rings.


Reception to ''Sonic Drift'' was negative, with criticism for its gameplay and lack of difficulty. A sequel, ''[[Sonic Drift 2]]'', was released in 1995.
Sonic, who drives a red and white sports car known as the ''Cyclone'', has great speed and handling but poor control, and has a speed boost as his Special Ability. Tails, who drives a 1960s-era [[Formula 1]] car called the ''MTP-01 Wheelwind'', is well-balanced in terms of his speed, acceleration and handling, but does not stand out in any particular area- he can utilize a powerful jump as his Special Ability, which allows him to avoid obstacles and particularly tough corners. Eggman (as he is referred to in this game), who pilots a modified version of his standard Eggmobile known as the ''Egg Typhoon'', has poor acceleration, but has very high top speed and cornering abilities, and can toss [[Bomb]]s onto the track that can cause his rivals to spin out. Finally, Amy Rose, who drives a yellow and blue vintage convertible called the ''Breeze'', has great acceleration at the cost of low top speed, and has the ability to attack by throwing small heart-shaped objects that slow down her opponents and alter their controls for a short time.


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''Sonic Drift'' establishes a few characteristics for [[Amy Rose]], who had her first appearance as a playable character in this game. The car she races in returns with her in future racing games ''[[Sonic R]]'' and ''[[Sonic and SEGA All-Stars Racing]]''. The instruction manual also features a picture of Amy holding an umbrella that she would later have use of in gameplay in ''[[Sonic the Fighters]]''. The courses are based on the 6 Zones from the original ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991 video game)|Sonic]]'' game - Green Hill, Marble, Spring Yard, Labyrinth, Star Light, and Scrap Brain.
[[File:Sonic Drift game screenshot.png|thumb|left|In-game screenshot, showing Sonic racing on a course themed after [[Green Hill Zone]].]]


''Sonic Drift'' is the first [[racing game]] in the ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' franchise.<ref name="HG101" /> Players control one of four characters―[[Sonic the Hedgehog (character)|Sonic the Hedgehog]], [[Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog)|Miles "Tails" Prower]], [[Amy Rose]], and [[Dr. Robotnik]]―and race around a series of tracks, with the objective being to cross the finish line in first place.<ref name="EGM" /> 18 tracks are featured,<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=April 1994 |title=International Outlook: Sonic Drift |magazine=[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]] |issue=57 |page=80}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=The Trackman in Japan |date=June 1994 |title=Overseas Prospects |magazine=[[GamePro]] |issue=59 |page=128}}</ref> based on the various zones of 1991's ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991 video game)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'', including the [[Green Hill Zone]]. ''Drift'' is the first ''Sonic'' game to feature Amy as a playable character.<ref name="HG101" />
The invincible theme of ''Sonic Drift'' is based on "Sonic - You Can Do Anything" from the original release of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog CD]]''.

There are three game modes: Chaos GP, a [[grand Prix motor racing|grand prix]] mode; Free Run, a practice mode; and Versus Mode, where players can compete with one another.<ref name="EGM" /> Chaos GP contains three separate cups of six tracks each and a points system where the goal is to earn more points than the competition.<ref name="HG101" /> Each cup is identified with a color: green, yellow, or red.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Nakamura |first=Eric |date=June 1994 |title=Global Gaming |url=https://archive.org/details/Video_Games_The_Ultimate_Gaming_Magazine_Issue_65_June_1994/page/n91/mode/1up |magazine=[[VideoGames & Computer Entertainment|VideoGames]] |issue=65 |page=92}}</ref>

The gameplay of ''Sonic Drift'' shares similarities with Sega's "Super Scaler"-type arcade games such as ''[[Out Run]]'' and ''[[Super Monaco GP]]'', although with inspiration from Nintendo's ''[[Super Mario Kart]].'' Each character has strengths and weaknesses; for instance, Sonic has fast acceleration but poor control, while Robotnik has poor acceleration but moves at high speed. The top half of the player's screen shows the course map, while the bottom displays the player's car racing around the track. The game's driving mechanics focus on [[Drifting (motorsport)|drifting]] to steer around corners at speed. Driving into television monitors scattered around the track awards the player a [[power-up]], such as [[invincibility]]. Tracks also contain gold rings that can be collected to use a special move, which is unique for each character;<ref name="HG101" /> for example, Sonic gets a speed boost, while Tails gets a jump.<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=April 1994 |title=Sonic Kart? |magazine=[[Mean Machines Sega]] |issue=18 |pages=10–11}}</ref>

Developed in-house at Sega,<ref name="HG101"/> ''Sonic Drift'' was released in Japan for the [[Game Gear]] on March 18, 1994.<ref>{{cite web |title=[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） |url=http://sega.jp/archive/segahard/gg/soft.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120601115130/http://sega.jp/archive/segahard/gg/soft.html |archive-date=1 June 2012 |access-date=4 June 2015 |publisher=[[Sega]] |language=ja}}</ref><ref name="BMD">{{Cite magazine |date=April 1994 |title=Be Mega Dog Race |magazine=[[Beep! MegaDrive]] |language=ja |page=21}}</ref> The western release was canceled due to concerns regarding the game's quality.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite magazine |date=May 1994 |title=Newsbox |magazine=Sega Magazin |language=de |issue=6 |page=4}}</ref> Sega instead released a Game Gear port of ''[[Sonic Spinball]]''.<ref name=":0">{{cite journal |date=June 1994 |title=First Shots |url= |journal=[[Computer and Video Games]] |publisher=[[Future plc]] |issue=151 |page=11}}</ref> ''[[Sonic Drift 2]]'', a sequel, was released worldwide for the Game Gear in 1995.<ref>{{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=May 27, 2023 |website=Hardcore Gaming 101}}</ref> In 2003, ''Sonic Drift'' was released as an unlockable extra in ''[[Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut]]'',<ref name="HG101" /> and was later compiled into ''[[Sonic Mega Collection Plus]]'' in 2004'',''<ref name="IGNPlusReview">{{cite web |last1=Goldstein |first1=Hilary |date=November 3, 2004 |title=Sonic Mega Collection Plus |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2004/11/04/sonic-mega-collection-plus |access-date=December 16, 2018 |website=[[IGN]] |archive-date=June 23, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180623084143/http://www.ign.com/articles/2004/11/04/sonic-mega-collection-plus |url-status=live }}</ref> as well as ''[[Sonic Origins Plus]]'' on June 23, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shanklin |first=Will |date=March 23, 2023 |title='Sonic Origins Plus' brings the hedgehog's Game Gear entries to modern consoles |url=https://www.engadget.com/sonic-origins-plus-brings-the-hedgehogs-game-gear-entries-to-modern-consoles-160043311.html |access-date=May 7, 2023 |website=[[Engadget]] |language=en-US |archive-date=May 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230507004340/https://www.engadget.com/sonic-origins-plus-brings-the-hedgehogs-game-gear-entries-to-modern-consoles-160043311.html |url-status=live }}</ref>


==Reception==
==Reception==
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Reception for ''Sonic Drift'' have been mixed. 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> [[GameSpot]] described the game as "Sonic's first attempt to rival Mario Kart falls short due to a lack of options and bland track design."<ref>http://www.gamespot.com/sonic-gems-collection/reviews/sonic-gems-collection-review-6131881</ref> Many critics labeled the game as ''[[Super Mario Kart]]'' clone. {{CN|date=December 2016}}
| Fam = 23/40<ref name="Famitsu">{{cite magazine |title=ソニックドリフト (GG) |url=https://www.famitsu.com/cominy/?m=pc&a=page_h_title&title_id=16003&redirect=no |magazine=[[Famitsu]] |publisher=[[Kadokawa Corporation]] |access-date=29 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200229233318/https://www.famitsu.com/cominy/?m=pc&a=page_h_title&title_id=16003&redirect=no |archive-date=29 February 2020 |language=ja}}</ref>
| JXV = 13/20<ref name="JeuxVideo">{{cite web |author1=L'avis de Wolphegon |title=Test : Sonic Drift |url=http://www.jeuxvideo.com/articles/0001/00016413-sonic-drift-test.htm |website=[[Jeuxvideo.com]] |access-date=29 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160208042238/http://www.jeuxvideo.com/articles/0001/00016413-sonic-drift-test.htm |archive-date=8 February 2016 |language=fr |date=2 January 2012}}</ref>
| rev1 = ''[[Sega Pro]]''
| rev1Score = 30%<ref name="SPro">{{cite magazine|last=Hill|first=Mark|date=December 1994|url=https://archive.org/details/sega-pro-39/page/72/mode/2up|title=Sonic Drift|magazine=[[Sega Pro]]|issue=39|page=72|accessdate=13 March 2021}}</ref>
| rev2 = ''Beep! MegaDrive''
| rev2Score = 6.0/10<ref name="BMD"/>
| MF = 65%<ref name="MF">{{cite magazine|title=Sonic Drift|magazine=Mega Fun|language=de|page=110|date=July 1994}}</ref>
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''Sonic Drift'' received mixed reviews. ''[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]]'' was positive towards it in a preview, saying that the game was fast-paced and enjoyable but the flashing, choppy scrolling hampered the gameplay somewhat.<ref name="EGM">{{Cite magazine |date=May 1994 |title=Game Gear - Sonic Drift |magazine=[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]] |issue=58 |page=200}}</ref> Three reviewers for ''[[Sega Pro]]'' gave a negative review of the game, criticizing the track designs as too similar, poor cornering controls, and low difficulty. Reviewer Mark Hill concluded his part of the review with "only a complete idiot would purchase a copy." The three reviewers were more positive about the game's graphics and sound.<ref name="SPro"/> According to Ulf Schneider of German magazine {{Interlanguage link|Mega Fun|lt=''Mega Fun''|de}}, ''Sonic Drift'' does not have the same quality of gameplay as ''Super Mario Kart'' and he criticized the lack of vision of a corner until being just before one, but he also said the game was fun and easy to master even on Hard difficulty. He also commented that the controls could be figured out within a few laps of gameplay.<ref name="MF"/>


Retrospective feedback has been negative. The game's inclusion in ''[[Sonic Mega Collection]]'' was negatively received; Chris Baker of ''[[GameSpy]]'' labeled it as "almost unplayable",<ref>{{cite web |last1=Baker |first1=Chris |date=1 November 2004 |title=Sonic Mega Collection Plus |url=http://ps2.gamespy.com/playstation-2/sonic-mega-collection-plus/562431p2.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160225043108/http://ps2.gamespy.com/playstation-2/sonic-mega-collection-plus/562431p1.html |archive-date=25 February 2016 |access-date=1 March 2020 |website=[[GameSpy]] |publisher=[[IGN]] |pages=1–2}}</ref> while Tom Bramwell of ''[[Eurogamer]]'' called it "a terrible, terrible racing game whose flickering madness actually made me physically sick."<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bramwell |first1=Tom |title=Sonic Mega Collection Plus |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/r_sonicmegacollectionplus_ps2 |website=[[Eurogamer]] |publisher=Gaming Network |access-date=1 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191016000015/https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/r_sonicmegacollectionplus_ps2 |archive-date=16 October 2019 |date=11 May 2005}}</ref> A reviewer for ''[[Jeuxvideo.com]]'' in 2012 compared ''Sonic Drift'' to ''Super Mario Kart'', disliking ''Drift'' for being too simplistic and very easy to finish, alongside the general lack of content and poor presentation. The reviewer stated, "Too simple and too fast to finish, ''Sonic Drift'' is unfortunately not a title that will fascinate the crowds."<ref name="JeuxVideo" /> The staff of ''USgamer'' identified ''Sonic Drift''<nowiki/>'s use of half the Game Gear's screen for the course map as an issue, and called the game "a poor man's ''Out Run''".<ref name=":02">{{Cite web |date=January 6, 2020 |title=Gotta Go Fast: Ranking All of The Sonic The Hedgehog Games |url=https://www.usgamer.net/articles/gotta-go-fast-ranking-all-of-the-sonic-the-hedgehog-games |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170825025119/http://www.usgamer.net/articles/gotta-go-fast-ranking-all-of-the-sonic-the-hedgehog-games |archive-date=August 25, 2017 |access-date=September 21, 2020 |website=[[USgamer]]}}</ref> Apollo Chungus of ''[[Hardcore Gaming 101]]'' said that the gameplay itself was decent and solid, but felt that it was greatly lacking in content and variety. He criticized the track design in particular for being generally boring, lacking in presentation, and for the stage themes being purely cosmetic instead of affecting the track designs themselves. Chungus concluded his review by stating "the small amount of content mean that it's a racer only a small number of people will dedicate themselves to."<ref name="HG101">{{cite web |last1=Chungus |first1=Apollo |date=12 March 2019 |title=Sonic Drift |url=http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/sonic-drift/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190820055711/http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/sonic-drift/ |archive-date=20 August 2019 |access-date=29 February 2020 |website=[[Hardcore Gaming 101]]}}</ref> ''[[GamesTM]]'' described the title as a "lazy and cynical cash-in", saying that it did not understand what made ''Super Mario Kart'' so successful.<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=2018-11-04 |title=8 Other Games Inspired by Mario Kart |url=https://archive.org/details/GamesTMThe25GreatestNintendoGames/page/n25/mode/2up |magazine=[[GamesTM]]: The 25 Greatest Nintendo Games |pages=27 |via=[[Internet Archive]]}}</ref>
==Re-releases==
''Sonic Drift'' was re-released on the ''[[Sonic Mega Collection Plus]]'' compilation for the [[Xbox (console)|Xbox]], [[PlayStation 2]] and [[Personal computer|PC]] and was also included as an unlockable extra in ''[[Sonic Adventure|Sonic Adventure DX]]''.


==See also==
==Notes==
{{Notelist}}
{{Portal|Sonic|Video games|1990s}}
*[[Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing]]
*[[Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed]]
*[[Sonic Drift 2]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.mobygames.com/game-group/sonic-drift-series Sonic Drift series at MobyGames]


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Sonic Drift
Developer(s)Sega
Publisher(s)Sega
Director(s)Katsuhiro Hasegawa
Producer(s)Hiroshi Aso
Composer(s)Masayuki Nagao
SeriesSonic the Hedgehog
Platform(s)Game Gear
Release
  • JP: March 18, 1994
Genre(s)Racing
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Sonic Drift (ソニックドリフト, Sonikku Dorifuto) is a 1994 racing game based on Sonic the Hedgehog developed and published by Sega for the Game Gear. Players control one of four characters as they race to the finish line, with 18 tracks themed after levels in 1991's Sonic the Hedgehog.

Although it was designed with inspiration from Nintendo's 1992 game Super Mario Kart, Sonic Drift shares gameplay similarities to "Super Scaler" games previously released by Sega. Sonic Drift was released exclusively in Japan; a western release was planned but later canceled due to concerns about its quality. Sonic Drift was later released worldwide as part of Sonic Adventure DX in 2003 and the compilation game Sonic Mega Collection Plus in 2004. It was released again in 2023 as part of Sonic Origins Plus.

Reception to Sonic Drift was negative, with criticism for its gameplay and lack of difficulty. A sequel, Sonic Drift 2, was released in 1995.

Gameplay and release

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In-game screenshot, showing Sonic racing on a course themed after Green Hill Zone.

Sonic Drift is the first racing game in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise.[1] Players control one of four characters―Sonic the Hedgehog, Miles "Tails" Prower, Amy Rose, and Dr. Robotnik―and race around a series of tracks, with the objective being to cross the finish line in first place.[2] 18 tracks are featured,[3][4] based on the various zones of 1991's Sonic the Hedgehog, including the Green Hill Zone. Drift is the first Sonic game to feature Amy as a playable character.[1]

There are three game modes: Chaos GP, a grand prix mode; Free Run, a practice mode; and Versus Mode, where players can compete with one another.[2] Chaos GP contains three separate cups of six tracks each and a points system where the goal is to earn more points than the competition.[1] Each cup is identified with a color: green, yellow, or red.[5]

The gameplay of Sonic Drift shares similarities with Sega's "Super Scaler"-type arcade games such as Out Run and Super Monaco GP, although with inspiration from Nintendo's Super Mario Kart. Each character has strengths and weaknesses; for instance, Sonic has fast acceleration but poor control, while Robotnik has poor acceleration but moves at high speed. The top half of the player's screen shows the course map, while the bottom displays the player's car racing around the track. The game's driving mechanics focus on drifting to steer around corners at speed. Driving into television monitors scattered around the track awards the player a power-up, such as invincibility. Tracks also contain gold rings that can be collected to use a special move, which is unique for each character;[1] for example, Sonic gets a speed boost, while Tails gets a jump.[6]

Developed in-house at Sega,[1] Sonic Drift was released in Japan for the Game Gear on March 18, 1994.[7][8] The western release was canceled due to concerns regarding the game's quality.[9][10] Sega instead released a Game Gear port of Sonic Spinball.[9] Sonic Drift 2, a sequel, was released worldwide for the Game Gear in 1995.[11] In 2003, Sonic Drift was released as an unlockable extra in Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut,[1] and was later compiled into Sonic Mega Collection Plus in 2004,[12] as well as Sonic Origins Plus on June 23, 2023.[13]

Reception

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Sonic Drift received mixed reviews. Electronic Gaming Monthly was positive towards it in a preview, saying that the game was fast-paced and enjoyable but the flashing, choppy scrolling hampered the gameplay somewhat.[2] Three reviewers for Sega Pro gave a negative review of the game, criticizing the track designs as too similar, poor cornering controls, and low difficulty. Reviewer Mark Hill concluded his part of the review with "only a complete idiot would purchase a copy." The three reviewers were more positive about the game's graphics and sound.[16] According to Ulf Schneider of German magazine Mega Fun [de], Sonic Drift does not have the same quality of gameplay as Super Mario Kart and he criticized the lack of vision of a corner until being just before one, but he also said the game was fun and easy to master even on Hard difficulty. He also commented that the controls could be figured out within a few laps of gameplay.[17]

Retrospective feedback has been negative. The game's inclusion in Sonic Mega Collection was negatively received; Chris Baker of GameSpy labeled it as "almost unplayable",[18] while Tom Bramwell of Eurogamer called it "a terrible, terrible racing game whose flickering madness actually made me physically sick."[19] A reviewer for Jeuxvideo.com in 2012 compared Sonic Drift to Super Mario Kart, disliking Drift for being too simplistic and very easy to finish, alongside the general lack of content and poor presentation. The reviewer stated, "Too simple and too fast to finish, Sonic Drift is unfortunately not a title that will fascinate the crowds."[15] The staff of USgamer identified Sonic Drift's use of half the Game Gear's screen for the course map as an issue, and called the game "a poor man's Out Run".[20] Apollo Chungus of Hardcore Gaming 101 said that the gameplay itself was decent and solid, but felt that it was greatly lacking in content and variety. He criticized the track design in particular for being generally boring, lacking in presentation, and for the stage themes being purely cosmetic instead of affecting the track designs themselves. Chungus concluded his review by stating "the small amount of content mean that it's a racer only a small number of people will dedicate themselves to."[1] GamesTM described the title as a "lazy and cynical cash-in", saying that it did not understand what made Super Mario Kart so successful.[21]

Notes

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g Chungus, Apollo (March 12, 2019). "Sonic Drift". Hardcore Gaming 101. Archived from the original on August 20, 2019. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c "Game Gear - Sonic Drift". Electronic Gaming Monthly. No. 58. May 1994. p. 200.
  3. ^ "International Outlook: Sonic Drift". Electronic Gaming Monthly. No. 57. April 1994. p. 80.
  4. ^ The Trackman in Japan (June 1994). "Overseas Prospects". GamePro. No. 59. p. 128.
  5. ^ Nakamura, Eric (June 1994). "Global Gaming". VideoGames. No. 65. p. 92.
  6. ^ "Sonic Kart?". Mean Machines Sega. No. 18. April 1994. pp. 10–11.
  7. ^ "[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 June 4, 2015.
  8. ^ a b "Be Mega Dog Race". Beep! MegaDrive (in Japanese). April 1994. p. 21.
  9. ^ a b "First Shots". Computer and Video Games (151). Future plc: 11. June 1994.
  10. ^ "Newsbox". Sega Magazin (in German). No. 6. May 1994. p. 4.
  11. ^ Chungus, Apollo (March 12, 2019). "Sonic Drift 2". Hardcore Gaming 101. Archived from the original on August 20, 2019. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  12. ^ Goldstein, Hilary (November 3, 2004). "Sonic Mega Collection Plus". IGN. Archived from the original on June 23, 2018. Retrieved December 16, 2018.
  13. ^ Shanklin, Will (March 23, 2023). "'Sonic Origins Plus' brings the hedgehog's Game Gear entries to modern consoles". Engadget. Archived from the original on May 7, 2023. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  14. ^ "ソニックドリフト (GG)". Famitsu (in Japanese). Kadokawa Corporation. Archived from the original on February 29, 2020. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
  15. ^ a b L'avis de Wolphegon (January 2, 2012). "Test : Sonic Drift". Jeuxvideo.com (in French). Archived from the original on February 8, 2016. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
  16. ^ a b Hill, Mark (December 1994). "Sonic Drift". Sega Pro. No. 39. p. 72. Retrieved March 13, 2021.
  17. ^ a b "Sonic Drift". Mega Fun (in German). July 1994. p. 110.
  18. ^ Baker, Chris (November 1, 2004). "Sonic Mega Collection Plus". GameSpy. IGN. pp. 1–2. Archived from the original on February 25, 2016. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
  19. ^ Bramwell, Tom (May 11, 2005). "Sonic Mega Collection Plus". Eurogamer. Gaming Network. Archived from the original on October 16, 2019. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
  20. ^ "Gotta Go Fast: Ranking All of The Sonic The Hedgehog Games". USgamer. January 6, 2020. Archived from the original on August 25, 2017. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
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