History VideoGame / SonicDrift

* NoExportForYou: Not counting later compilations, the first game was never released outside of Japan.

* SuddenNameChange: The game itself had no alterations in localization, which led a few western fans at the time to wonder why [[DubNameChange Robotnik and Nack]] were suddenly called [[DubNameChange Eggman and Fang]]. Slightly averted in that [[AllThereInTheManual the English manual]] [[HandWave explains]] that Dr. Robotnik goes under "the Eggman" as his race title.

* SuddenNameChange: The game itself had no alterations in localization, which led a few western fans at the time to wonder why [[DubNameChange Robotnik and Nack]] were suddenly called [[DubNameChange Eggman and Fang]]. Slightly averted in that [[AllThereInTheManual the English manual]] explains that Dr. Robotnik goes under "the Eggman" as his race title.

* MythologyGag: Tails drives a car based on Caterham Seven in those games. It is something of a canon trait that Tails has a preference for the brand, as he appeared with one in a secret illustration in ''Sonic CD'' and owned one in a prior obscure manga.

The first entry, released in 1994, was a ''very'' basic kart racer, with four playable stars: Sonic, Tails, Amy (the first time she was ever playable) and Dr. Eggman. Rings could be collected to activate each character's special attack (speed boost, jump, ect.). Gameplay wise, it is more or less Sega's answer to ''VideoGame/SuperMarioKart'' (with a bit of ''VideoGame/PolePosition'' thrown into the mix) -- it even has a map on the screen a la the original outing (but inexplicably put on the top of it rather than the bottom). Prior to being ported to ''[[CompilationRerelease Sonic Mega Collection Plus]]'' and ''VideoGame/SonicAdventure DX'', this game never saw the light of day in the U.S. or Europe.

The ''Sonic Drift'' duology is a series of SpinOff drift-racing games released for the Creator/{{Sega}} GameGear, starring [[Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog true blue and company.]]

* MarketBasedTitle: ''Sonic Drift Racing'' for the sequel, but only on the European cover art.

* SuddenNameChange: The game itself had no alterations in localization, which led a few western fans at the time to wonder why [[DubNameChange Robotnik and Nack]] were suddenly called [[DubNameChange Eggman and Fang]]. Slightly averted in that [[AllInTheManual the English manual]] explains that Dr. Robotnik goes under "the Eggman" as his race title.

* [[GoKartingWithBowser Go Karting with Eggman]]

* [[GoKartingWithBowser Go Karting with Dr. Eggman]]

* RecurringRiff: [[VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehogCD "You Can Do Anything"]] is the invincibility theme in ''Drift 1''. ''Drift 2'' uses the ''[[VideoGame/Sonic3AndKnuckles Sonic 3]]'' invincibility theme instead.

* NoExportForYou: The original game, prior to compilation appearances.

* AstralFinalie: The last two tracks of the Blue GP, Milky Way and Death Egg, are set in outer space, with the later having the players racing on the surface of the Death Egg itself.

* GreenHillZone: The original Green Hill Zone, no less, appears as the first track in the first game.

The first entry, released in 1994, was a ''very'' basic kart racer, with four playable stars: Sonic, Tails, Amy (the first time she was ever playable) and Dr. Eggman. Rings could be collected to activate each character's special attack (speed boost, jump, ect.). Gameplay wise, it is more or less Sega's answer to ''VideoGame/SuperMarioKart'' -- it even has a map on the screen a la the original outing (but inexplicably put on the top of it rather than the bottom). Prior to being ported to ''[[CompilationRerelease Sonic Mega Collection Plus]]'' and ''VideoGame/SonicAdventure DX'', this game never saw the light of day in the U.S. or Europe.

The first entry, released in 1994, was a basic kart racer, with four playable stars: Sonic, Tails, Amy (the first time she was ever playable) and Dr. Eggman. Rings could be collected to either give the player a speed boost, or give the player a jump ability. Gameplay wise, it is very much Sega's answer to ''VideoGame/SuperMarioKart'' -- it even has a map on the screen a la the original outing (but inexplicably put on the top of it rather than the bottom). Prior to being ported to ''[[CompilationRerelease Sonic Mega Collection Plus]]'' and ''VideoGame/SonicAdventure DX'', this game never saw the light of day in the U.S. or Europe.

However, the following year it did receive a follow-up, the aptly named ''Sonic Drift 2'', which did make it overseas (and curiously retained the numeral in the U.S.). This game expanded upon the original by adding many more playable stars and tracks.

* ColourCodedForYourConvenience: Speedup monitors are red, Invincibility monitors are blue.

* KillSat: The Death Egg, which appears at the end of ''Drift 2''.

* MeaningfulBackgroundEvent: The Death Egg's appearance in the Milky Way track of ''Drift 2''.

* NostalgiaLevel: The tracks in ''Drift 1'' are all levels from ''[[VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog Sonic 1]]''. Likewise, many tracks in ''Drift 2'' are levels from ''[[VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog2 Sonic 2]]''.

* SequelDifficultySpike: The first game is easy enough that you can only lose if you mess up a lot. The second game, however, has the A.I. cheat constantly to stay ahead of you.

-->--'''Sonic''''s thoughts on Drift in ''SonicShorts'', Vol. 2

The ''Sonic Drift'' duology is a series of SpinOff drift-racing games released for the {{Sega}} GameGear, starring [[SonicTheHedgehog true blue and company.]]

The first entry, released in 1994, was a basic kart racer, with four playable stars: Sonic, Tails, Amy (the first time she was ever playable) and Dr. Eggman. Rings could be collected to either give the player a speed boost, or give the player a jump ability. Gameplay wise, it is very much Sega's answer to ''SuperMarioKart'' -- it even has a map on the screen ala the original outing (but inexplicably put on the top of it rather than the bottom). Prior to being ported to Sonic Mega Collection Plus and Sonic Adventure DX, this game never saw the light of day in the U.S. or Europe.

* GimmickLevel: Emerald Ocean in Drift 2. The whole track is the sea, so you need to keep your speed over 40% to avoid falling.

* InterfaceScrew: The R Ball in Drift 2 reverses the controls for a couple seconds.
* KillSat: The Death Egg, which appears at the end of Drift 2.

* MeaningfulBackgroundEvent: The Death Egg's appearance in the Milky Way track of Drift 2.

* NostalgiaLevel: The tracks in Drift 1 are all levels from Sonic 1. Likewise, many tracks in Drift 2 are levels from Sonic 2.
* RecurringRiff: You Can Do Anything is the invincibility theme in Drift 1. Drift 2 uses the Sonic 3 Invincibility theme instead.

* SpiritualSuccessor: ''SonicR'', ''SonicRiders'', and ''Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing''.

The first entry, released in 1994, was a basic kart racer, with four playable stars: Sonic, Tails, Amy and Dr. Eggman. Rings could be collected to either give the player a speed boost, or give the player a jump ability. Gameplay wise, it is very much Sega's answer to ''SuperMarioKart'' -- it even has a map on the screen ala the original outing (but inexplicably put on the top of it rather than the bottom). Prior to being ported to Sonic Mega Collection Plus and Sonic Adventure DX, this game never saw the light of day in the U.S. or Europe.

-->--'''Sonic''''s thoughts on Drift in the first entry of ''SonicShorts''

->''[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oa0l0eVouYY&feature=related "Why the hell am I in a car?"]]''

* LampshadeHanging: [[AllThereInTheManual The manual and character profiles from the time state that Sonic dislikes cars.]]

* NostalgiaLevel: Drift 1 uses levels from Sonic 1 and Drift 2 uses levels from Sonic 2.

The first entry, released in 1994, was a basic kart racer, with four playable stars: Sonic, Tails, Amy and Dr. Robotnik. Rings could be collected to either give the player a speed boost, or give the player a jump ability. Gameplay wise, it is very much Sega's answer to ''SuperMarioKart'' -- it even has a map on the screen ala the original outing (but inexplicably put on the top of it rather than the bottom). Prior to being ported to Sonic Mega Collection Plus and Sonic Adventure DX, this game never saw the light of day in the U.S. or Europe.

The first entry, released in 1994, was a basic kart racer, with four playable stars: Sonic, Tails, Amy and Dr. Robotnik. Rings could be collected to either give the player a speed boost, or give the player a jump ability. Gameplay wise, it is very much Sega's answer to ''SuperMarioKart'' -- it even has a map on the screen ala the original outing (but inexplicably put on the top of it rather than the bottom). Prior to being ported to Sonic Mega Collection Plus and Sonic Adventure DX, this game never saw the light of day in the U.S.

However, the following year it did receive a follow-up, the aptly named Sonic Drift 2, which did make it overseas (curiously, with no title change). This game expanded upon the original by adding many more playable stars and tracks.

->''"Why the hell am I in a car?"''

* SpiritualSuccessor: ''SonicR'', ''SonicRiders'', and ''Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing.