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'''''Sonic & Knuckles Collection''''' is a compilation game for Microsoft Windows-based PCs released in 1997. Games included in the compilation are ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]'', ''[[Sonic & Knuckles]]'', ''[[Sonic 3 & Knuckles]]'', and ''[[Blue Sphere]]'' (listed as "Special Stage Mode" in options mode). The ports have seemed to be slightly more buggy than their originals, and most of the original music is emulated in [[MIDI]] format.  
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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").
  
This game is virtually impossible to play in windowed mode on any system with a CPU faster than 350MHz without any patches, because the game does not have proper speed-limiting routines in this mode. However, the timings used by full screen mode are based on the monitor's refresh rate, so the game can be played at the correct speed at a 60Hz refresh rate on any modern system. The framerate in windowed mode can be corrected with a patch [http://www2.sega.com/support/pcdownloads/sonic_knuckles_patch/s3kpatch.exe] available from the Sega website, or by setting a value in the S3K.ini configuration file, described [[Cheat Codes:Sonic & Knuckles Collection#Hacking-based Cheats|here]].
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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, 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.
  
 
==Differences from console version==
 
==Differences from console version==
Some of the music in the game(s), which include [[Carnival Night Zone]], [[Ice Cap Zone]], [[Launch Base Zone]], the Knuckles Theme of ''Sonic 3'' and the ''Sonic 3'' credits music, were all replaced with original music. One possible explanation for replacing these tracks is that those pieces of music used sound effects not supported by the MIDI standard, and some sound cards during this time were not capable of playing the MIDI patches as well as sampled sound effects in the music. Another explanation for the replacement is that the original tracks [[Michael_Jackson#Removed_tracks_in_PC_version|may have been composed by Jackson]], and were removed in this remake due to legal reasons. Aside from the different soundtrack, the gameplay is identical to their [[Sega Genesis|Genesis]] counterparts.
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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]], [[IceCap 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 original Japanese release and 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.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98MgDpZVCmE Carnival Night OST MIDI by HIYA!]</ref> [[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. Aside from this musical difference, the game plays virtually identically to its original incarnations. Only in original Japanese release the soundtrack synthesized from Genesis version didn't replaced.
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Other things that are noticed is that the ''Sonic 3 & Knuckles'' Level Select Cheat works on ''Sonic 3'' also in Angel Island Zone. This same code, input at [[Mushroom Hill Zone]] in ''Sonic & Knuckles'', does not enable debug mode like in the original, though it does still allow characters to play stages they couldn't access otherwise from the level select. Examples of this 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) enables the player to use Knuckles in the ''Sonic 3'' levels, though they are incomplete and thus cannot always be beaten.
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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 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==
 
==Sonic the Screen Saver==
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 seperately.
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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==
 
==Cheat Codes==
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==Hacking Guide==
 
==Hacking Guide==
The [[SCHG:Sonic Community Hacking Guide|Sonic Community Hacking Guide]] for this game can be found at the following link: [[SCHG:Sonic & Knuckles Collection]]
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{{main|SCHG:Sonic & Knuckles Collection}}
  
 
==Also Released On==
 
==Also Released On==
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Producer: [[Toshinori Asai]]<br>
 
Producer: [[Toshinori Asai]]<br>
 
Director: [[Tadashi Kuroi]]<br>
 
Director: [[Tadashi Kuroi]]<br>
Programmers: [[Tetsuji Mukai]] (HIC), [[Hitoshi Ohta]] (HIC), [[Satoru Sugisaki]] (HIC), [[Hiroaki Ishiki]] (HIC), [[Masaaki Watabiki]] (HIC), [[Shinichi Aso]] (HIC)<br>
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Programmers: [[Tetsuji Mukai]] ([[HIC]]), [[Hitoshi Ohta]] (HIC), [[Satoru Sugisaki]] (HIC), [[Hiroaki Ishiki]] (HIC), [[Masaaki Watabiki]] (HIC), [[Shinichi Aso]] (HIC)<br>
 
Installer Program: [[Kei Takashima]]<br>
 
Installer Program: [[Kei Takashima]]<br>
 
Game Select Scene Designers: [[Hisato Fukumoto]], [[Katsufumi Yoshimori]]<br>
 
Game Select Scene Designers: [[Hisato Fukumoto]], [[Katsufumi Yoshimori]]<br>
 
Sound Coordinator: [[Masaru Setsumaru]]<br>
 
Sound Coordinator: [[Masaru Setsumaru]]<br>
Sound Arrangers: [[Shigeaki Irie]] (USP), [[Masaaki Nishizawa]] (USP), [[Goro Takahashi]] (USP)<br>
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Sound Arrangers: [[Jun Senoue]], [[Takushi Hiyamuta]], [[Toshikazu Tanaka]], [[Shigeaki Irie]] ([[USP]]), [[Masaaki Nishizawa]] (USP), [[Goro Takahashi]] (USP)<br>
 
Tester: [[Takashi Akiyama]]<br>
 
Tester: [[Takashi Akiyama]]<br>
 
Manual&Package Producer: [[Kaoru Ichigozaki]]<br>
 
Manual&Package Producer: [[Kaoru Ichigozaki]]<br>
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Manual&Package Designer: [[Yumi Noda]]<br>
 
Manual&Package Designer: [[Yumi Noda]]<br>
 
Manual&Package Editor: [[Hiroya Tanaka]]<br>
 
Manual&Package Editor: [[Hiroya Tanaka]]<br>
Special Thanks To: [[Hirokazu Yasuhara]], [[Hisayoshi Yoshida]]<br>
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Special Thanks To: [[Hirokazu Yasuhara]], [[Hisayoshi Yoshida]], [[Tchie Tokoro]], [[Shinji Fujiwara]]<br>
  
 
==Manuals==
 
==Manuals==
* [[Sonic & Knuckles Collection US Manual]]
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* [[Sonic & Knuckles Collection EU Manual]]
 
* [[Sonic & Knuckles Collection JP Manual]]
 
 
 
==Scans==
 
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
Image:SKC_US_Boxart.jpg|US cover
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SKC PC EU manual.pdf|PC, EU
Image:Skc us pc cd.jpg|US disc
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SonicScreenSaver PC EU manual.pdf|PC, EU (''[[Sonic the Hedgehog The Screen Saver]]'')
Image:Skc us jitb pc cd.jpg|US disc with Screensaver
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S&KC US manual.pdf|PC, US (digital manual from US version disc)
File:SKC US Expert front.jpg|US Expert cover
 
File:SKC US Expert back.jpg|US Expert inlay
 
File:Skc pc us disc rerelease.png|US Expert disc
 
 
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</gallery>
  
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==Physical Scans==
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==Gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
Image:SKC_EU_Boxart.jpg|EU cover
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FIle:Skcollection.jpg
File:SKC PC EU Box Front Alt.jpg|EU alternative front cover
 
File:SKC PC EU Box Back.jpg|EU back cover
 
Image:Skc eu pc cd.jpg|EU disc
 
Image:SKC Xplosiv EU box.jpg|EU Xplosiv cover
 
Image:SKC Xplosiv EU disc.jpg|EU Xplosiv disc
 
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
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==Download==
Image:Skpc-box-jap.jpg|JP cover
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{{ Download| file=Sonic&Knuckles_Collection_demo.zip‎| filesize=4.97 MB}}
Image:Scd pc jp disc HCJ-0108.jpg|JP 'HCJ-0108' disc
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== References ==
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==External Links==
File:Skc pc kr cover.jpg|Korean cover
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*[http://sega.jp/pc/sonicknu/ Sega of Japan catalogue page]
File:Skc pc kr inlay.jpg|Korean inlay
 
File:Skc pc kr disc.jpg|Korean disc
 
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Revision as of 03:18, 27 January 2018

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SKC Title.png
Sonic & Knuckles Collection
S&K Collection icon.png
System(s): Windows
Publisher: Sega
Developer:
Game total: 4
Save file size: 1 Kilobyte
Genre: Compilation
Release Date RRP Code Rating
Template:Windows JP 1997-02-14 ¥7,800 ?
Template:Windows US 1997-03-20  ? ?
Template:Windows EU 1997-03-20  ? ?

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").

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 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.

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, IceCap 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 original Japanese release and UK version made by 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 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.[1] 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. Only in original Japanese release the soundtrack synthesized from Genesis version didn't replaced.


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 Screen Saver

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 CD. In Japan, Sonic the Screen Saver was sold separately.

Cheat Codes

Cheat codes for this game can be found at the following link: Cheat Codes:Sonic & Knuckles Collection

Hacking Guide

Sonic Retro emblem.svg Main page: SCHG:Sonic & Knuckles Collection

Also Released On

Production Credits (PC Version Staff)

Producer: Toshinori Asai
Director: Tadashi Kuroi
Programmers: Tetsuji Mukai (HIC), Hitoshi Ohta (HIC), Satoru Sugisaki (HIC), Hiroaki Ishiki (HIC), Masaaki Watabiki (HIC), Shinichi Aso (HIC)
Installer Program: Kei Takashima
Game Select Scene Designers: Hisato Fukumoto, Katsufumi Yoshimori
Sound Coordinator: Masaru Setsumaru
Sound Arrangers: Jun Senoue, Takushi Hiyamuta, Toshikazu Tanaka, Shigeaki Irie (USP), Masaaki Nishizawa (USP), Goro Takahashi (USP)
Tester: Takashi Akiyama
Manual&Package Producer: Kaoru Ichigozaki
Manual&Package Director: Taiji Okamoto
Manual&Package Designer: Yumi Noda
Manual&Package Editor: Hiroya Tanaka
Special Thanks To: Hirokazu Yasuhara, Hisayoshi Yoshida, Tchie Tokoro, Shinji Fujiwara

Manuals

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Physical Scans

PC, US
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Cover
Skc us pc cd.jpg
Disc
PC, US (with Sonic Screensaver)

Skc us jitb pc cd.jpg
Disc
PC, US (Expert Software)

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Disc
SKC US Expert back.jpgSKC US Expert front.jpg
Jewel Case
PC, UK (Xplosiv)
SKC Xplosiv EU box.jpg
Cover
SKC Xplosiv EU disc.jpg
Disc
PC, JP
Skpc-box-jap.jpg
Cover
Scd pc jp disc HCJ-0108.jpg
Disc
PC, JP (Ultra 2000)
Skpc JP ultra2000 back.jpgSkpc JP ultra2000 front.jpg
Cover
PC, KR
Skc pc kr cover.jpg
Cover
Skc pc kr disc.jpg
Disc
Skc pc kr inlay.jpg
Inlay

Gallery

Download

Download.svg Download Sonic & Knuckles Collection
File: Sonic&Knuckles_Collection_demo.zip‎ ("Sonic&knuckles_Collection_demo.zip‎" does not exist) (info)

References

External Links

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)