Sonic Drift 2 Game Gear box art

Sega Game Gear · Racing

Sonic Drift 2

Certified classic

SystemSega Game Gear
Released1995
GenreRacing
DeveloperSEGA
PublisherSEGA
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesSonic Drift
ESRBKA
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 17

Developed by SEGA, Sonic Drift 2 arrived on the Sega Game Gear in 1995 as a racing game.

It landed about 4 years into the Game Gear's life. Other notable Game Gear releases from 1995 include Tails Adventure, Sonic Labyrinth and Mega Man. Among the 19 Game Gear racing games in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.

It is part of the Sonic Drift series; on the Game Gear you can also try Sonic Drift. SEGA also made Crystal Warriors, Land of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse and The G.G. Shinobi for the Game Gear.

Sonic Drift 2 supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you want to experience one of the Game Gear's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a story or exploration rather than laps

What playing Sonic Drift 2 is like

Racing games range from realistic driving to kart racers with weapons and shortcuts. Races are short, making them great for quick sessions and split-screen rivalries.

Tip for newcomers: Learn each track's racing line and braking points; in kart racers, item strategy matters as much as driving.

Sonic Drift 2 gameplay screenshot on Game Gear
In-game screenshot (Game Gear)

Sonic Drift 2 cheats & codes

4 codes on file (Game Genie, Action Replay). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Infinite Rings00DC-C363

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Sonic Drift 2 walkthroughs & guides

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Sonic Drift 2 FAQ

When did Sonic Drift 2 come out on the Game Gear?

Sonic Drift 2 was released for the Sega Game Gear in 1995.

Who made Sonic Drift 2?

It was developed by SEGA.

Is Sonic Drift 2 multiplayer?

Yes. Sonic Drift 2 supports up to 2 players.

How long does Sonic Drift 2 take to play?

As a racing game, Sonic Drift 2 typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Sonic Drift 2 on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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