Power Drift - Link Version (Japan, Rev A)
Sega • 1988


Power Drift is a thrilling single-player racing game that puts you behind the wheel on a series of uniquely themed courses. Navigate five distinct circuits – from cityscapes to deserts – each comprised of five challenging stages featuring dramatic elevation changes and hairpin turns. A tilting screen mirrors your steering, providing an unusual visual feedback as you race against the clock to finish within the top three positions to advance. Players select one of four cars, each affecting the game's difficulty; red offers a more forgiving experience while grey presents the greatest challenge. Completing specific circuit milestones unlocks bonus stages—one featuring a motorcycle from Hang-On, and another with an aircraft inspired by After Burner. Successfully navigating each course is accompanied by its own distinctive soundtrack. The game’s unusual track design, combined with the dynamic screen tilt and varying car difficulties, creates a uniquely engaging arcade racing experience. A paddle controller allows for precise maneuvering as you strive to master each of Power Drift's five distinct worlds.
Details
- Manufacturer
- Sega
- Year
- 1988
- Players
- 1
- Genre
- Driving / Race (chase view)
- Display
- raster
- Emulation status
- good
- MAME ID
- pdriftl
Machine data derived from the MAME project.