In a review of the Sonic Gems Collection compilation, GameSpot described the game as 'basically unplayable because of poor handling and a really short horizon'.The Sonic the Hedgehog 2 AutoDemo is a Game Gear EPROM cartridge demonstrating the then-upcoming release of Sonic 2, sent to several magazines worldwide for preview purposes. Its inclusion in Sonic Gems Collection was negatively reviewed. GamePro 's Sir Garnabus commented that, 'Hairpin turns, bombs in the road, and competitors who never give up make Sonic Drift 2 Game Gear racing at its best.' He also praised the detailed graphics, controls, and the use of a different musical piece for each track. On release, Famicom Tsūshin scored the game a 19 out of 40. Like its predecessor, Sonic Drift 2 was met with mixed to negative reviews from critics. He can punch nearby racers to make them spin out and drop a ring, but if there are none nearby, he will jump.

Unlike most characters, Knuckles has two abilities in the game. Knuckles drives the Tempest, a car based on the Hummer H1 that has balanced stats. He also tosses Oil Balls that make opponents spin out after a while. Fang drives the Marvelous Queen, a modified airbike with good speed and acceleration, but has poor handling.

His special ability is the High-Speed Dash, but unlike Sonic's High-Speed Dash, it requires 3 rings to use and is much more powerful.

Metal Sonic drives the Blue Devil, a convertible sports car with high speed and bad handling. Eggman, there are three additional playable characters: Metal Sonic, Fang, and Knuckles. In the Chaos GP mode, players are awarded with Chaos Emeralds should they come in 1st within a GP. The gameplay is similar to Sonic Drift, but with minor changes. The player as Metal Sonic in a race with Knuckles the Echidna, Fang the Sniper, and Dr.

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