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Power Drift
System(s): Sega Y Board, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, MSX, TurboGrafx-16, ZX Spectrum
Publisher: Sega,
PC Engine
Asmik,
Amiga
Amstrad CPC
Atari ST
Commodore 64
IBM PC compatibles
MSX
ZX Spectrum
Activision
Developer:
Release Date RRP Code
Amiga
UK 		£24.9924.99 [1]
Amiga
UK
(The Hit Squad) 		£7.997.99
Atari ST
UK 		£19.9919.99 [1]
Atari ST
UK
(The Hit Squad)
Amstrad CPC
ES
(Cassette) 		AMC 768
Amstrad CPC
UK
(Cassette) 		£9.999.99 [1]
Amstrad CPC
UK
(Disk) 		£14.9914.99 [1]
Amstrad CPC
UK
(The Hit Squad) 		£3.993.99
Commodore 64
US
(Disk) 		$39.9539.95 [2]
Commodore 64
UK
(Cassette) 		£9.999.99 [1]
Commodore 64
UK
(Disk) 		£14.9914.99 [1]
Commodore 64
UK
(The Hit Squad) 		£3.993.99
Commodore 64
IT
(1)
ZX Spectrum
ES
(Cassette) 		LYSEC-714
ZX Spectrum
UK
(Cassette) 		£9.999.99 [1]
ZX Spectrum
UK
(The Hit Squad) 		£3.993.99
IBM PC compatibles
US
IBM PC compatibles
UK 		£29.9929.99 [3]
MSX
ES

Power Drift (パワードリフト) is a 1988 kart racing game developed for the Sega Y Board arcade platform. It was designed by Yu Suzuki and developed by his team at Sega AM2.

Gameplay

Like many games for the hardware, Power Drift makes heavy use of sprite scaling and rotation, often referred to as Super Scaler technology. It is one of the more ambitious efforts for what is largely considered "2D" hardware, attempting not only to simulate driving down a road (like OutRun), but hills and bridges, as well as a camera which can tilt as the player drives around corners. There are also twelve playable characters.

History

Arcade Version

It was the first kart racing game, predating Nintendo's Super Mario Kart by four years.

It made much use of sprite scaling & rotation to create a 3D effect. Improving on the "Super Scaler" technology and road scrolling effects of Hang-On, Out Run, and After Burner, Power Drift created all of its track layouts with flat bitmaps to simulate a wholly 3D space using strictly 2D technology.[5]

While less known in America, the arcade game was critically and commercially successful in Europe.

The January 1989 issue of Sinclair User gave the arcade version a Game of the Year award for Racing Game of 1988.[6]

The November 1989 issue of Commodore User praised the original arcade version as a "cartie-racing legend" in their review of the Amiga port,[7] and they gave the Commodore 64 version a generally high score for preserving the fast-paced gameplay of the arcade original.[8]

Home Computer Conversions

The game was ported to a number home computer platforms by Activision.

The home computer versions were commercially successful in Europe. The game went to number-one on the United Kingdom sales chart, above Continental Circus at number-two.[9]

Legacy

Unlike other works by Yu Suzuki, such as Space Harrier, OutRun, and After Burner. Power Drift skipped most home consoles and did not appear on a home Sega system until the release of a Sega Saturn conversion in 1998 (as Sega Ages Power Drift). It was instead ported to the PC Engine in Japan (by Asmik Ace Entertainment), and a variety of home computers in North America and Europe, including the Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, MSX, TurboGrafx-16 and ZX Spectrum. All computer versions sacrifice many of the sprite effects, and though some were well received by the gaming press at the time, the limitations turn these versions into very different games.

The arcade version of Power Drift was also included in Yu Suzuki Game Works Vol. 1 for the Sega Dreamcast. The arcade version has never been re-released in the western world.

Unusual for Sega's "Super Scaler" arcade games, Power Drift was never ported to the Mega Drive console. Dempa was planning to port the game to the Mega Drive, but it was later moved to the Sega CD, before the project was eventually cancelled.[5]

A Sega Mega-CD port of the game was reportedly advertised in numerous Japanese publications, for release sometime in 1993.

The Sonic Drift games for the Sega Game Gear handheld console were based on the gameplay of Power Drift, but with characters from the Sonic the Hedgehog series.[10]

Production Credits

Arcade Version

Amiga Version

Programmed by ZZKJ
Graphics by Saul
Music by Uncle Art
Produced by Neil
©1988 Sega Enterprises Inc.
All Rights Reserved.
Activision UK Ltd
Authorised User.
Game ©1989 Activision
A Software Studios Production

Amstrad CPC Version

(C) Sega 1989
(C) Activision Ltd. 1989.
Coding by John Mullings
Graphics by Clive Paul
Music and FX by Dave Lowe.
A Software Studios Production

Commodore 64 Version

Code: Chris Butler
Music: Dave Lowe
©SEGA®1988,1989
Activision authorized user

MSX Version

(C) Sega 1989
(C) Activision Ltd. 1989.
Coding by John Mullings
Graphics by Clive Paul
Music and FX by Dave Lowe.
A Software Studios Production.
MSX Version by New Frontier.
Coding by Zydro
Music by MC Alby

ZX Spectrum Version

(C) Sega 1989
(C) Activision Ltd. 1989.
Coding by John Mullings
Graphics by Clive Paul
Music and FX by Dave Lowe.
A Software Studios Production

PC Engine Version

Original Concept: Sega Enterprises Ltd.
Conversion to PC Engine: Asmik

  • Programming: Ishikawa, Kudo Johnny B. Good Eiji
  • Music: Don
  • Graphics: Metali Kawachi
  • Test Play: Push Pop Masa, Onetakesan, George, Andlle Kazama
  • Special Thanks: C. S. All Stars
  • Music Programming: Ishikawa
  • System Creator: Eiji Kudo, Ishikawa
  • Special Advisor: Hiroshi Okamoto, Kazuyuki Takasaki
  • Tools: TRR Team
  • Data Organisation: Baja Baja Kudo
  • Visual Sketch: Metali Kawachi
  • Music Direction: Bakabon Papa
  • Graphics Direction: Zepher
  • Program Direction: Kyusyu Danji
  • Coordinator: Push Pop Masa
  • Producer: Kazuyuki Takasaki
  • Director: O-Boss Y.
  • Support: Nanchan, Mariko Koizumi, Michiyo Sugawara, Gim Keiko
  • Jammer: Meko Saitou, Kaeru Sakurai, Yuco Matui, Hokken Katsu, Taikon, Nari Ozzy
  • Ochakumi: Jyoshidaisei Yuriko, Nari Ozzy, Naaa Kaaa Jieee
  • Executive Director: Toshiyuki Futamura
  • Executive Producer: Takahiro Minami

Gallery

  • Upright cabinet

  • Sit-down cabinet

  • Deluxe cabinet

  • Y Board CPU PCB (top)

  • Y Board CPU PCB (bottom)

  • Y Board Video PCB (top)

  • Y Board Video PCB (bottom)

  • Y Board Sound PCB (top)

  • Y Board Sound PCB (bottom)

Promotional Material

  • Y Board US flyer

  • Y Board JP flyer

  • PowerDrift Computers UK PrintAdvert.jpg

    Home computers UK print advert

  • PowerDrift Computers UK PrintAd 2.jpg

    Home computers UK print advert

  • PowerDriftXmas Computers UK PrintAd.jpg

    Home computers UK print advert

  • Home computers ES print advert

Physical Scans

Y Board Version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
77 3/89, p60
100 №79, p82/83
Arcade
 89
Based on
2 reviews
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Arcade
 N/A
Based on
0 reviews

Power Drift

Y Board, US
Y Board, JP

Amiga Version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
64 №27, p92-93[1]
92 №5, p42/43
70 №74, p36/37
83 №96, p16-17[11]
90 №25, p90
65 №57, p71
Amiga
 77
Based on
6 reviews
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
ACE (UK)
65
[12]
Amiga Computing (UK)
88
[13]
Amiga Format (UK)
92
[14]
Amiga Joker (DE)
79
[15]
Amiga Power (UK)
69
[16]
Aktueller Software Markt (DE)
83
[17]
Commodore Computing International (UK)
72
[18]
Commodore User (UK)
70
[19]
Computer & Video Games (UK)
83
[11]
The Games Machine (UK)
90
[20]
Génération 4 (FR)
77
[21]
Megazone (AU)
45
[22]
The One (UK)
78
[23]
Power Play (DE)
36
[24]
Zero (UK)
85
[25]
Zzap!64 (UK)
65
[26]
Amiga
 74
Based on
16 reviews

Power Drift

Amiga, UK
PowerDrift Amiga EU Box Front.jpg
Cover
Amiga, UK (The Hit Squad)


Amstrad CPC Version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
45 №26, p21
Amstrad CPC
 45
Based on
1 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Amstrad Action (UK)
91
[27]
The Games Machine (UK)
45
[28]
Amstrad CPC
 68
Based on
2 reviews

Power Drift

Amstrad CPC, UK (cassette)

Amstrad CPC, UK (disk)
PowerDrift AmstradCPC EU Box Back.jpgNospine.pngPowerDrift AmstradCPC EU Box Front.jpg
Cover
Amstrad CPC, UK (The Hit Squad)
PowerDrift CPC UK Box HitSquad.jpg
Cover
PowerDrift CPC UK Cassette HitSquad.jpg
Cassette
Amstrad CPC, ES (cassette)
PowerDrift CPC ES Box Cassette MCM.jpg
Cover

Atari ST Version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
84 №26, p21
60 №38, p85
76 №21, p48/49
Atari ST
 73
Based on
3 reviews
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Aktueller Software Markt (DE)
83
[29]
The Games Machine (UK)
84
[28]
Génération 4 (FR)
77
[21]
Micromanía (segunda época) (ES)
60
[30]
The One for ST Games (UK)
50
[31]
ST Action (UK)
76
[32]
ST Format (UK)
83
[33]
Zero (UK)
75
[34]
Atari ST
 74
Based on
8 reviews

Power Drift

Atari ST, UK
PowerDrift ST UK Box Back.jpgNospine.pngPowerDrift ST UK Box Front.jpg
Cover
Atari ST, UK (The Hit Squad)
PowerDrift AtariST UK Box Front THS.jpg
Cover

Commodore 64 Version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
80 3/90
72 №27, p92-93[1]
77
41 №15, p49
80 №74, p38
92 №25, p90
94 №55, p68/69
Commodore 64
 77
Based on
7 reviews
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
64'er (DE)
80
[35]
ACE (UK)
73
[12]
Aktueller Software Markt (DE)
77
[17]
Commodore Computing International (UK)
87
[36]
Commodore Force (UK)
85
[37]
Commodore Format (UK)
41
[38]
Commodore User (UK)
80
[39]
Datormagazin (SE)
70
[40]
The Games Machine (UK)
92
[20]
New Computer Express (UK)
100
[41]
Your Commodore (UK)
92
[42]
Zzap!64 (UK)
80
[43]
Zzap! (IT)
95
[44]
Commodore 64
 81
Based on
13 reviews

Power Drift

Commodore 64, US
PowerDrift C64 US Box Back.jpgNospine.pngPowerDrift C64 US Box Front.jpg
Cover
Commodore 64, UK
PowerDrift C64 UK Box Back.jpgNospine.pngPowerDrift C64 UK Box Front.jpg
Cover
PowerDrift C64 UK Cassette.jpg
Cassette
Commodore 64, UK (The Hit Squad)
PowerDrift C64 UK Box THS.jpg
Cover
PowerDrift C64 UK Cassette THS.jpg
Cassette
Commodore 64, IT

DOS Version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
80 №106, p54[45]
62 №8, p167
IBM PC compatibles
 71
Based on
2 reviews
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
IBM PC compatibles
 N/A
Based on
0 reviews

Power Drift

DOS, US

MSX Version

MSX, ES

PC Engine Version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
60 №35, p60[46]
90 7/90
87 №2, p9/60
85
87 №33, p52
81 №6, p90
PC Engine
 82
Based on
6 reviews
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
ACE (UK)
60
[46]
Aktueller Software Markt (DE)
73
[47]
Complete Guide to Consoles (UK)
69
[48]
GameFan (US)
86
[49]
The Games Machine (UK)
87
[50]
Génération 4 (FR)
53
[51]
Joystick (FR)
81
[52]
Power Play (DE)
59
[53]
Zzap! (IT)
76
[54]
PC Engine
 72
Based on
9 reviews

Power Drift

PC Engine, JP
Power Drift PCE HuCard JP Back.jpgPower Drift PCE HuCard JP Spine.jpgPowerDrift PCE JP Box Front.jpg
Cover
PowerDrift PCE JP Card Back.jpgPowerDrift PCE JP Card.jpg
Card

ZX Spectrum Version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
81 №71, p70
71 №95, p63
79 №93, p39
81 №118, p49
82 №49, p23
ZX Spectrum
 79
Based on
5 reviews
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Crash (UK)
81
[55]
Crash (UK)
71
[56]
Micromanía (segunda época) (ES)
60
[57]
Svet Igara (YU)
53
[58]
Sinclair User (UK)
79
[59]
Sinclair User (UK)
81
[60]
Your Sinclair (UK)
82
[61]
ZX Spectrum
 72
Based on
7 reviews

Power Drift

ZX Spectrum, UK

ZX Spectrum, UK
(The Hit Squad)
PowerDrift Spectrum EU Box THS.jpg
Cover
ZX Spectrum, ES
Power Drift Spectrum EU MCM Box.jpg
Cover

Unreleased versions

Notavailable.svg
Power Drift
System(s): Sega Mega Drive, Sega Mega-CD
Planned release date(s): 1991

The game was apparently due to be ported to the Mega Drive and Mega-CD. The Mega Drive version was mentioned in the December 1990 issue of Mean Machines, with an expected release date of Easter 1991, but neither version ever came out.

  • Mean Machines #3

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 File:ACE UK 27.pdf, page 93
  2. ↑ File:CGW US 072.pdf, page 6
  3. ↑ File:CVG UK 105.pdf, page 13
  4. ↑ http://www.mamedb.com/game/pdrift
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/powerdrift/powerdrift.htm
  6. ↑ http://www.solvalou.com/subpage/arcade_reviews/112/264/power_drift_review.html
  7. ↑ http://amr.abime.net/review_17649
  8. ↑ http://amr.abime.net/review_17650
  9. ↑ http://ysrnry.co.uk/ys49.htm
  10. ↑ http://toucharcade.com/2014/01/03/sonic-all-stars-racing-transformed-review-an-all-star-sequel/
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 File:CVG UK 096.pdf, page 16 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:CVG UK 096.pdf_p16" defined multiple times with different content
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 ACE, "December 1989" (UK; 1989-11-xx), page 92
  13. ↑ Amiga Computing, "Volume 2, Number 8: January 1990" (UK; 19xx-xx-xx), page 35
  14. ↑ Amiga Format, "December 1989" (UK; 1989-11-09), page 42
  15. ↑ Amiga Joker, "Januar '90" (DE; 1989-12-29), page 10
  16. ↑ Amiga Power, "January 1992" (UK; 1991-12-19), page 106
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 Aktueller Software Markt, "Dezember 1989" (DE; 1989-1x-xx), page 53
  18. ↑ Commodore Computing International, "January 1990" (UK; 1990-xx-xx), page 51
  19. ↑ Commodore User, "November 1989" (UK; 1989-10-23), page 36
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 The Games Machine, "December 1989" (UK; 1989-11-09), page 90
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 Génération 4, "Décembre 1989" (FR; 1989-1x-xx), page 14
  22. ↑ Megazone, "June 1990" (AU; 1990-0x-xx), page 35
  23. ↑ The One, "November 1989" (UK; 1989-10-xx), page 51
  24. ↑ Power Play, "1/90" (DE; 1989-12-15), page 30
  25. ↑ Zero, "December 1989" (UK; 1989-1x-xx), page 26
  26. ↑ Zzap!64, "January 1990" (UK; 19xx-xx-xx), page 71
  27. ↑ Amstrad Action, "December 1989" (UK; 1989-11-09), page 50
  28. ↑ 28.0 28.1 The Games Machine, "January 1990" (UK; 1989-12-11), page 21
  29. ↑ Aktueller Software Markt, "Februar 1990" (DE; 1990-xx-xx), page 57
  30. ↑ Micromanía (segunda época), "Marzo 1990" (ES; 1990-0x-xx), page 41
  31. ↑ The One for ST Games, "November 1991" (UK; 1991-10-26), page 85
  32. ↑ ST Action, "January 1990" (UK; 19xx-xx-xx), page 50
  33. ↑ ST Format, "January 1990" (UK; 1989-12-21), page 62
  34. ↑ Zero, "January 1990" (UK; 19xx-xx-xx), page 89
  35. ↑ 64'er, "März 1990" (DE; 1990-02-16), page 121
  36. ↑ Commodore Computing International, "January 1990" (UK; 1990-xx-xx), page 50
  37. ↑ Commodore Force, "August 1993" (UK; 1993-06-24), page 18
  38. ↑ Commodore Format, "December 1991" (UK; 1991-11-21), page 49
  39. ↑ Commodore User, "November 1989" (UK; 1989-10-23), page 38
  40. ↑ Datormagazin, "4-18 Januari 1990" (SE; 1990-01-04), page 15
  41. ↑ New Computer Express, "November 4, 1989" (UK; 1989-11-02), page 60
  42. ↑ Your Commodore, "January 1990" (UK; 1989-12-01), page 32
  43. ↑ Zzap!64, "September 1991" (UK; 1991-08-08), page 73
  44. ↑ Zzap!, "Novembre 1989" (IT; 1989-xx-xx), page 16
  45. ↑ File:CVG UK 106.pdf, page 54
  46. ↑ 46.0 46.1 File:ACE UK 35.pdf, page 60 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:ACE UK 35.pdf_p60" defined multiple times with different content
  47. ↑ Aktueller Software Markt, "Juni/Juli 1990" (DE; 1990-05-25), page 64
  48. ↑ Complete Guide to Consoles, "Volume IV" (UK; 1990-11-xx), page 50
  49. ↑ GameFan, "Volume 1, Issue 2: December 1992" (US; 1992-xx-xx), page 9
  50. ↑ The Games Machine, "August 1990" (UK; 1990-07-19), page 52
  51. ↑ Génération 4, "Juin 1990" (FR; 1990-0x-xx), page 65
  52. ↑ Joystick, "Juin 1990" (FR; 1990-05-xx), page 86
  53. ↑ Power Play, "8/90" (DE; 1990-07-13), page 129
  54. ↑ Zzap!, "Novembre 1990" (IT; 1990-xx-xx), page 58
  55. ↑ Crash, "December 1989" (UK; 1989-11-16), page 70
  56. ↑ Crash, "January 1991" (UK; 1991-12-27), page 63
  57. ↑ Micromanía (segunda época), "Enero 1990" (ES; 19xx-xx-xx), page 37
  58. ↑ Svet Igara, "Januar 1990" (YU; 1990-xx-xx), page 14
  59. ↑ Sinclair User, "December 1989" (UK; 1989-11-18), page 39
  60. ↑ Sinclair User, "December 1991" (UK; 1991-11-18), page 49
  61. ↑ Your Sinclair, "January 1990" (UK; 1989-12-18), page 23
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