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| − | '''''Sonic Jam''''' is a | + | '''''Sonic Jam''''' is a pseudo-compilation of the 3 popular Sonic games ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'', ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]'', and ''[[Sonic & Knuckles]]'' from the [[Sega Mega Drive]] re-released on the [[Tiger Electronics|Tiger]] [[Game.com]]. This game shares the same name as the [[Sega Saturn]] version, but the content is entirely different. It doesn't contain the entire games, rather it contains five levels from each game. The levels themselves are not exact ports, the graphics are similar but the layout is different. |
There are 3 selectable characters [[Sonic]], [[Tails]], and [[Knuckles]]. All of them retain their moves from ''Sonic 2'', Spindash is available and Tails can fly. Hovever, Knuckles cannot use his glide or wall climbing ability. No powerups introduced in ''Sonic 3'' are available either. The method of entering Special Stages, and the actual Special stages are similar to that of ''Sonic 3''. | There are 3 selectable characters [[Sonic]], [[Tails]], and [[Knuckles]]. All of them retain their moves from ''Sonic 2'', Spindash is available and Tails can fly. Hovever, Knuckles cannot use his glide or wall climbing ability. No powerups introduced in ''Sonic 3'' are available either. The method of entering Special Stages, and the actual Special stages are similar to that of ''Sonic 3''. | ||
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Games are selectable on the main menu. After selecting the character you can choose which character you want to play as. | Games are selectable on the main menu. After selecting the character you can choose which character you want to play as. | ||
===Sonic 2=== | ===Sonic 2=== | ||
| − | All the levels use the graphics of [[Emerald Hill Zone]]. There are three regular enemies and three bosses. The bosses used are [[Water Eggman]] from [[Chemical Plant Zone]], [[Tonkachi Eggman]] from [[Aquatic Ruin Zone]], and [[Drill Eggman]] from Emerald Hill Zone. Suprisingly, the last boss in | + | All the levels use the graphics of [[Emerald Hill Zone]]. There are three regular enemies and three bosses. The bosses used are [[Water Eggman]] from [[Chemical Plant Zone]], [[Tonkachi Eggman]] from [[Aquatic Ruin Zone]], and [[Drill Eggman]] from Emerald Hill Zone. Suprisingly, the last boss in this game is the first boss of the 16-bit version. |
===Sonic 3=== | ===Sonic 3=== | ||
All the levels use the graphics of [[Angel Island Zone]]. There are three regular enemies, one reused from Sonic 2, and two bosses. The bosses used are [[Angel Island Zone Sub-boss]] and [[Angel Island Zone Boss]], both of which are from Angel Island Zone. | All the levels use the graphics of [[Angel Island Zone]]. There are three regular enemies, one reused from Sonic 2, and two bosses. The bosses used are [[Angel Island Zone Sub-boss]] and [[Angel Island Zone Boss]], both of which are from Angel Island Zone. | ||
Revision as of 18:17, 28 April 2008
- This article is for the Game.com version of "Sonic Jam". For the Saturn version of the same title, see Sonic Jam.
Sonic Jam is a pseudo-compilation of the 3 popular Sonic games Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, and Sonic & Knuckles from the Sega Mega Drive re-released on the Tiger Game.com. This game shares the same name as the Sega Saturn version, but the content is entirely different. It doesn't contain the entire games, rather it contains five levels from each game. The levels themselves are not exact ports, the graphics are similar but the layout is different.
There are 3 selectable characters Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles. All of them retain their moves from Sonic 2, Spindash is available and Tails can fly. Hovever, Knuckles cannot use his glide or wall climbing ability. No powerups introduced in Sonic 3 are available either. The method of entering Special Stages, and the actual Special stages are similar to that of Sonic 3.
Contents
Story
(Taken from the manual)
Oh no, the evil Dr. Robotnik is back and meaner than ever! Sonic, Tails, and
Knuckles need to use all their speed and skill to keep the world a safe place
and defend the Floating Island.
Selectable Games
Games are selectable on the main menu. After selecting the character you can choose which character you want to play as.
Sonic 2
All the levels use the graphics of Emerald Hill Zone. There are three regular enemies and three bosses. The bosses used are Water Eggman from Chemical Plant Zone, Tonkachi Eggman from Aquatic Ruin Zone, and Drill Eggman from Emerald Hill Zone. Suprisingly, the last boss in this game is the first boss of the 16-bit version.
Sonic 3
All the levels use the graphics of Angel Island Zone. There are three regular enemies, one reused from Sonic 2, and two bosses. The bosses used are Angel Island Zone Sub-boss and Angel Island Zone Boss, both of which are from Angel Island Zone.
Sonic & Knuckles
All the levels use the graphics of Mushroom Hill Zone. There are three regular enemies and three bosses. The bosses used are Mushroom Hill Zone Sub-boss and Mushroom Hill Zone Boss from Mushroom Hill Zone and also Flying Battery Zone Sub-boss from Flying Battery Zone.
Cheats
- Extra Life - Pause the game and press A, A, A, D, D.
- Invincibility - Pause the game and press A, B, C, A.
Box Art
US cover
