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Sonic & Knuckles Collection

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Sonic & Knuckles Collection
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System(s): Windows PC
Publisher: Sega
Developer:
Distributor:
Windows PC
Wizard Soft (KR)
Windows PC
WWorldwise Enterprise (TW)
Windows PC
WMedia Master International (TW)
Number of players: 1-2
Release Date RRP Code Rating
Windows PC
JP
1997-02-14[1] ¥7,800 (8,190)[1] HCJ-0108
Sega Rating: All Ages
Windows PC
JP
(Ultra 2000)
2000 ¥? MKW-051
Windows PC
JP
(Yuu Yuu)
200x ¥? ?
Windows PC
US
1997-03-14[2] $29.99[2] 85037
ESRB: Kids to Adults
Windows PC
US
(Expert Software)
1999 $? T-6820-01
ESRB: Kids to Adults
Windows PC
US
(Jack in the Box)
200x $? 85037
ESRB: Everyone
Windows PC
EU
1997-03-20 €? MK-85037
ELSPA: 3+ OK
Windows PC
DE
1997-03-20 DM 90.00[3] MK-85037
USK: 6
Windows PC
UK
(Xplosiv)
2002 £? XP-1891
3016963
ELSPA: 3+ OK
Windows PC
FR
1997-03-20[4] 249[4]F MK-85037
Windows PC
KR
199x ₩? ?
Windows PC
TW
199x NT$? ?

Sonic & Knuckles Collection is a compilation for Microsoft Windows-based PCs, released in 1997. Games included are the Sega Mega Drive titles Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Sonic & Knuckles, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles, and Blue Sphere (listed as "Special Stage Mode").

It should be noted that normally, the program lacks a speed-limiting feature in windowed mode, so it runs far too fast on modern PCs. However, it is possible to specify a framerate to run at, which is explained further here. The timings used by full screen mode are always based on the monitor's refresh rate, so the game can always be played correctly on a modern system as long as the player's refresh rate is set to 60Hz.

Differences from console version

Most of the original music is faithfully converted to MIDI format, with the user able to choose between General MIDI and FM MIDI formats. Some of Sonic 3's music tracks, such as those of Carnival Night Zone, IceCap Zone, Launch Base Zone, Knuckles' theme, the Competition menu, and the credits music, were replaced with completely different tracks originally from a Sonic 3 prototype. One possible explanation for this is that the tracks featured sampled sound effects not supported by the MIDI standard, and some sound cards during this time were not capable of playing these alongside the standard MIDI instruments. Another potential explanation is that the original tracks may have been composed by Michael Jackson, and were replaced due to legal reasons that arose since their original release. IceCap Zone's soundtrack may have been replaced due to having its origins in Hard Times, an unreleased 1982 track by The Jetzons, an American new wave band whose keyboardist, Brad Buxer, later worked on the Sonic 3 soundtrack. Aside from this musical difference, the game plays virtually identically to its original incarnations.

Other differences include the fact that the Sonic 3 & Knuckles Level Select Cheat works on Sonic 3 alone, in Angel Island Zone. This code (usually input at Mushroom Hill Zone in Sonic & Knuckles) does not enable debug mode as in the original, though it does still allow characters to play stages they couldn't access otherwise from the level select. Examples include Tails in Doomsday Zone and Knuckles in Sky Sanctuary 1. When the level select code is performed in Sonic 3, and the first Special Stage option is selected (which unlike in the original accesses the Blue Sphere mini-game), this enables the player to use Knuckles in the Sonic 3 levels, though they are incomplete and thus cannot always be beaten.

Sonic the Hedgehog The Screen Saver

In North America and Europe, Sonic the Hedgehog The Screen Saver was included in the compilation. This disc allowed users to customize Windows with Sonic themes, wallpapers, icons, and play music from Sonic 1, 2, 3, S&K and the Japanese version of Sonic CD. In Japan, Sonic the Hedgehog The Screen Saver was sold separately.

Hidden content

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Also released on

Production credits

Source: US manualMedia:S&KC US manual.pdf[5]

Manuals

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Magazine articles

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Artwork

Gallery

Physical scans

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PC, JP
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PC, JP (Ultra 2000)
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PC, JP (Yuu Yuu)
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PC, US
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PC, US (Jack in the Box)
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PC, US (Expert Software])

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PC, KR
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PC, TW
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Technical information

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Downloads

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File: Sonic&KnucklesCollection Demo.7z‎ (4.97 MB) (info)

External links

  • Sega of America webpage: PC
  • Sega of Japan catalogue pages (Japanese): PC

References


Sonic & Knuckles Collection
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Main page | Hidden content | Magazine articles | Video coverage | Reception | Technical information


Sonic the Hedgehog 3
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Main page (S3&K)
Comparisons (S3&K)
Maps
Achievements
Credits


Manuals
Promotional material
Magazine articles
Video coverage
Reception
Merchandise


Development
Hidden content (S3&K)
Bugs (S3&K)
Region coding
Hacking guide
Bootlegs

Sonic & Knuckles
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Main page (S3&K|KiS2|Blue Sphere)
Comparisons
Maps (S3&K) (KiS2) (Blue Sphere)
Achievements
Credits


Manuals
Promotional material
Magazine articles
Video coverage
Reception
Merchandise


Development
Hidden content (S3&K)
Bugs (S3&K)
Region coding
Hacking guide
Bootlegs

Sonic the Hedgehog games for the following systems
Windows PC
Retail
 1996  Sonic the Hedgehog CD | Sonic the Hedgehog The Screen Saver | Sonic's Schoolhouse     1997  Sonic & Knuckles Collection | Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island     1998  Sonic R     2003  Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut     2004  Sonic Heroes     2006  Sonic Mega Collection Plus | Sonic Riders     2010  Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing     2011  Sonic Generations     2013  Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed     2022  Sonic Speed Simulator    
Sonic related game compilations for the PC
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