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'''''Sonic & Knuckles Collection''''' is a compilation for Microsoft Windows based PCs, released in 1997. Games included are ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]'', ''[[Sonic & Knuckles]]'', ''[[Sonic 3 & Knuckles]]'', and ''[[Blue Sphere]]'' (listed as "Special Stage Mode").
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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' 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, you can specify a framerate to run at, which is explained further [[Cheat Codes:Sonic & Knuckles Collection#Secret INI file settings|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 your refresh rate is set to 60Hz.
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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 [[Sonic & Knuckles Collection/Hidden content#Secret INI file settings|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==
 
==Differences from console version==
Most of the original music is emulated, with the user able to choose between [[MIDI]] and FM formats. Furthermore, some of ''Sonic 3'''s music tracks in US and EU versions, including those of [[Carnival Night Zone]], [[Ice Cap Zone]], [[Launch Base Zone]], Knuckles' theme, the Competition menu, and the credits music, were replaced with original compositions. The soundtrack is also used in '''Metal Slug''' series and Genesis-like soundtrack was released only in UK version made by '''[[sega:Xplosiv|Xplosiv]]'''. 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 [[Michael_Jackson#Removed_tracks_in_PC_version|may have been composed by Michael Jackson]], and were replaced to Takushi Hiyamuta's soundtrack due to legal reasons that arose since their original release. Ice Cap Zone soundtrack was replaced because this track coincides with Jetzons's '''Hard Days'''.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98MgDpZVCmE Carnival Night OST MIDI by HIYA!]</ref> Aside from this musical difference, the game plays virtually identically to its original incarnations. Only in original Japanese release and [[sega:Xplosiv|Xplosiv]]'s release the soundtrack synthesized from Genesis version didn't replaced.
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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 the Echidna|Knuckles]]' theme, the Competition menu, and the credits music, were replaced with completely different tracks originally from a [[Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (prototype; 1993-11-03)|''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 [[Sonic the Hedgehog 3/Development/Music|may have been composed by Michael Jackson]], and were replaced due to legal reasons that arose since their original release. IceCap Zone<nowiki>'</nowiki>s soundtrack may have been replaced due to having its origins in '''Hard Times''', an unreleased 1982 track by [[wikipedia:The Jetzons|The Jetzons]], an American new wave band whose keyboardist, Brad Buxer, later worked on the ''Sonic 3'' soundtrack. <!--The following music tracks were rearranged in some bootlegs of the game.--> 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 Zone|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 Screen Saver==
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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 [[Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails]] in [[Doomsday Zone]] and Knuckles in [[Sky Sanctuary Zone|Sky Sanctuary]] 1. When the level select code is performed in ''Sonic 3'', and the first [[Special Stage (Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles)|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.
In the US and in Europe, "''[[Sonic 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 the Hedgehog CD|Sonic CD]]''. In Japan, ''Sonic the Screen Saver'' was sold separately.
 
  
==Cheat Codes==
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==''Sonic the Hedgehog The Screen Saver''==
Cheat codes for this game can be found at the following link: [[Cheat Codes:Sonic & Knuckles Collection]]
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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 the Hedgehog CD|Sonic CD]]''. In Japan, ''Sonic the Hedgehog The Screen Saver'' was sold separately.
  
==Hacking Guide==
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==Hidden content==
{{main|SCHG:Sonic & Knuckles Collection}}
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{{main|Sonic & Knuckles Collection/Hidden content}}
  
==Also Released On==
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==Also released on==
 
* ''[[Sonic Action Pack]]'' for the PC (2000)
 
* ''[[Sonic Action Pack]]'' for the PC (2000)
 
* ''[[Sonic Action 4 Pack]]'' for the PC (2001)
 
* ''[[Sonic Action 4 Pack]]'' for the PC (2001)
 
* ''[[Sega PC Mega Pack]]'' for the PC (2003)
 
* ''[[Sega PC Mega Pack]]'' for the PC (2003)
  
==Production Credits (PC Version Staff)==
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==Production credits==
Producer: [[Toshinori Asai]]<br>
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Director: [[Tadashi Kuroi]]<br>
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{{creditstable|
Programmers: [[Tetsuji Mukai]] ([[HIC]]), [[Hitoshi Ohta]] (HIC), [[Satoru Sugisaki]] (HIC), [[Hiroaki Ishiki]] (HIC), [[Masaaki Watabiki]] (HIC), [[Shinichi Aso]] (HIC)<br>
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{{creditsheader|[[Sega of Japan]]}}
Installer Program: [[Kei Takashima]]<br>
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*'''Producer:''' [[Toshinori Asai]]
Game Select Scene Designers: [[Hisato Fukumoto]], [[Katsufumi Yoshimori]]<br>
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*'''Director:''' [[Tadashi Kuroi]]
Sound Coordinator: [[Masaru Setsumaru]]<br>
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*'''Programmers:''' [[Tetsuji Mukai]] ([[HIC]]), [[Hitoshi Ohta]] (HIC), [[Satoru Sugisaki]] (HIC), [[Hiroaki Ishiki]] (HIC), [[Masaaki Watabiki]] (HIC), [[Shinichi Aso]] (HIC)
Sound Arrangers: [[Jun Senoue]], [[Takushi Hiyamuta]], [[Toshikazu Tanaka]], [[Shigeaki Irie]] ([[USP]]), [[Masaaki Nishizawa]] (USP), [[Goro Takahashi]] (USP)<br>
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*'''Installer Program:''' [[Kei Takashima]]
Tester: [[Takashi Akiyama]]<br>
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*'''Game Select Scene Designers:''' [[Hisato Fukumoto]], [[Katsufumi Yoshimori]]
Manual&Package Producer: [[Kaoru Ichigozaki]]<br>
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*'''Sound Coordinator:''' [[Masaru Setsumaru]]
Manual&Package Director: [[Taiji Okamoto]]<br>
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*'''Sound Arrangers:''' [[Shigeaki Irie]] ([[USP]]), [[Masaaki Nishizawa]] (USP), [[Goro Takahashi]] (USP)
Manual&Package Designer: [[Yumi Noda]]<br>
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*'''Tester:''' [[Takashi Akiyama]]
Manual&Package Editor: [[Hiroya Tanaka]]<br>
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*'''Manual & Package Producer:''' [[Kaoru Ichigozaki]]
Special Thanks To: [[Hirokazu Yasuhara]], [[Hisayoshi Yoshida]], [[Tchie Tokoro]], [[Shinji Fujiwara]]<br>
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*'''Manual & Package Director:''' [[Taiji Okamoto]]
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*'''Manual & Package Designer:''' [[Yumi Noda]]
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*'''Manual & Package Editor:''' [[Hiroya Tanaka]]
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*'''Special Thanks To:''' [[Hirokazu Yasuhara]], [[Hisayoshi Yoshida]], [[Tchie Tokoro]], [[Shinji Fujiwara]]
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{{creditsheader|[[SEGA Entertainment Inc.]]}}
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*'''Executive Producer:''' [[Matt Wolf]]
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*'''Producer:''' [[Scott Hawkins]]
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*'''Product Manager:''' [[Jill Braff]]
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*'''Lead Tester:''' [[Fernando Valerrama]]
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*'''Assistant Lead Testers:''' Nicolas Azizian, Jason Bartholomew, Elton Brown
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*'''Art Director:''' [[Bob Schonfisch]]
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*'''Designer:''' [[Scot Allen]]
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*'''Production Manager:''' [[Eileen Sacman]]
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*'''Testers:''' [[David Dodge]], Tai Huynh, Christian Clausen, Peter Young, [[Rick Greer]], Jon Regul, Art Detangel, Doug Broadhurst, Jeremy Campbell, Eugene Valenzuela, Daniel Madar, Steve Peck, Ryan Hurth, Mo Berry, [[Howard Gipson]], [[Lorne Asuncion]], Andrew Byrne, Matt Ironside, Grant Luke, [[Dennis Lee]], Wesley Ng, Aaron Guadamuz, Stewart Stanyard, Jeremy Caine, Dennis Cheng, Anthony Borba, Ben Malto, [[Ty Johnson]], John Diamonon, Yobo Shen
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*'''Special Thanks:''' [[Shinobu Toyoda]], [[Bernie Stolar]], [[Greg Suarez]], [[Kristi Walker]], [[Toni Werner]], [[Sue Price]], [[John Hurst]], [[Eileen Noguchi]], [[Jeannie Ash]], [[Arvin Carlson]]
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*'''Manual:''' [[Verdoni Multi Media]], [[Curtis Clarkson]]
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==Manuals==
 
==Manuals==
 
{{reqmanual}}
 
{{reqmanual}}
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
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Skpc JP ultra2000 manual.pdf|PC, JP (Ultra 2000)
 
SKC PC EU manual.pdf|PC, EU
 
SKC PC EU manual.pdf|PC, EU
 
SonicScreenSaver PC EU manual.pdf|PC, EU (''[[Sonic the Hedgehog The Screen Saver]]'')
 
SonicScreenSaver PC EU manual.pdf|PC, EU (''[[Sonic the Hedgehog The Screen Saver]]'')
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</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
==Physical Scans==
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==Magazine articles==
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{{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Magazine articles}}
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==Artwork==
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<gallery>
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File:S&KCollection JP Group Key Artwork.png
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==Gallery==
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<gallery>
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File:Skcollection.jpg
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File:JackintheBoxKnuckles Toy.png
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</gallery>
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==Physical scans==
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| region=JP (Ultra 2000)
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| back=Skpc_JP_ultra2000_back.jpg
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| square=yes
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| disc=Skpc_JP_ultra2000_disc.jpg
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| manual=Skpc_JP_ultra2000_manual.pdf
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| console=PC
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| region=JP (Yuu Yuu)
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| console=PC
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| region=US (Jack in the Box)
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| front=SKC PC US Box Front JitB.jpg
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{{Scanbox
 
{{Scanbox
 
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| console=PC
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| jewelcasefront=SKC US Expert front.jpg
 
| jewelcaseback=SKC US Expert back.jpg
 
| jewelcaseback=SKC US Expert back.jpg
 
| disc=Skc pc us disc rerelease.png
 
| disc=Skc pc us disc rerelease.png
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| console=PC
 
| region=EU
 
| region=EU
 
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| front=S&kcbigboxuk.jpeg
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| jewelcasefront=SKC PC EU Box Front Alt.jpg
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| jewelcaseback=SKC PC EU Box Back JewelCase.jpg
 
| disc=Skc eu pc cd.jpg
 
| disc=Skc eu pc cd.jpg
 
| manual=SKC PC EU manual.pdf
 
| manual=SKC PC EU manual.pdf
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| jewelcase=yes
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| jewelcasefront=SKC PC BR Box Front Jewelcase.jpg
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| disc=SKC PC BR Disc.jpg
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| manual=SKC PC BR manual.pdf
 
| item1=SonicScreenSaver PC EU manual.pdf
 
| item1=SonicScreenSaver PC EU manual.pdf
 
| item1name=''[[Sonic the Hedgehog The Screen Saver|Screen Saver]]'' manual
 
| item1name=''[[Sonic the Hedgehog The Screen Saver|Screen Saver]]'' manual
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| console=PC
 
| region=UK ([[sega:Xplosiv|Xplosiv]])
 
| region=UK ([[sega:Xplosiv|Xplosiv]])
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| console=PC
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==Gallery==
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==Technical information==
<gallery>
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{{main|Sonic & Knuckles Collection/Technical information}}
FIle:Skcollection.jpg
 
</gallery>
 
  
==Download==
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==Downloads==
{{ Download| file=Sonic&Knuckles_Collection_demo.zip‎| filesize=4.97 MB}}
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{{Download|title=''Sonic & Knuckles Collection'' Demo|file=Sonic&KnucklesCollection Demo.7z‎|filesize=4.97 MB}}
  
== References ==
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==External links==
<references />
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* Sega of America webpage: [https://web.archive.org/web/19980223120542/http://www.sega.com:80/products/games/00358.html PC]
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* Sega of Japan catalogue pages (Japanese): [https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://sega.jp/pc/sonicknu/ PC]
  
==External Links==
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==References==
*[http://sega.jp/pc/sonicknu/ Sega of Japan catalogue page]
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<references/>
  
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[[Category:Game compilations]]
 
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SKC Title.png
Sonic & Knuckles Collection
S&K Collection icon.png
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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Production credits

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Technical information

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Downloads

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External links

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

References


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Reception
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Bugs (S3&K)
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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
Sega Family Fun Pak (1996) | Sonic & Knuckles Collection (1997) | Sonic & Garfield Pack (1999) | Sega PC Puzzle Pack (1999) | Sega PC Smash Pack (1999) | Pack 2 Jogos (199x) | Sonic Speed Pack! (199x) | Sega Smash Pack 2 (2000) | Sonic Action Pack (2000) | Sonic Action 4 Pack (2001) | Sonic Collector's Edition (2001) | Twin Pack: Sega Smash Pack & Sega Smash Pack 2 (2002) | Twin Pack: Sonic 3D Blast & Sonic R (2002) | Twin Pack: Sonic CD and Sonic & Knuckles Collection (2002) | Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut (2003) | Sonic Mega Collection Plus (2004) | Sonic Double Pack (2008) | Sonic PC Collection (2009) | Coffret Sonic (200x) | Sonic Gold Edition (200x) | Sonic R/Sonic 3D (200x) | Sonic Hits Collection (2013) | Five Sonic Rings Bundle (2013) | Sonic Games Collection (2015)