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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").
 
'''''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 it lacks a speed-limiting feature 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 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==
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, 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. 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 removed due to legal reasons that arose since their original release. Aside from this musical difference, the game plays virtually identically to its original incarnations.
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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. 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 original soundtrack 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.
 
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 separately.
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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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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]], [[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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==Manuals==
 
==Manuals==
* [[Sonic & Knuckles Collection US Manual]]
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* [[Sonic & Knuckles Collection EU Manual]]
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* [[Sonic & Knuckles Collection JP Manual]]
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SKC PC EU manual.pdf|PC, EU
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SonicScreenSaver PC EU manual.pdf|PC, EU (''[[Sonic the Hedgehog The Screen Saver]]'')
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S&KC US manual.pdf|PC, US (digital manual from US version disc)
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</gallery>
  
==Physical Scans==
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==Physical scans==
 
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==Download==
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{{ Download| file=Sonic&Knuckles_Collection_demo.zip‎| filesize=4.97 MB}}
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== References ==
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<references />
  
 
==External Links==
 
==External Links==

Revision as of 15:42, 16 June 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. 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 original soundtrack 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 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, 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
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Disc
PC, US (Jack in the Box)

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Disc
PC, US (Expert Software)
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Cover
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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
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Disc
PC, JP (Ultra 2000)
Skpc JP ultra2000 back.jpgSkpc JP ultra2000 front.jpg
Cover
PC, JP (Yuu Yuu)
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Cover
PC, KR
Skc pc kr cover.jpg
Cover
Skc pc kr disc.jpg
Disc
Skc pc kr inlay.jpg
Inlay
PC, TW
SKC PC TW Box Front.jpg
Cover

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)