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'''''Sonic Jam''''' is a pseudo-compilation of the 3 popular [[Sega Mega Drive|Mega Drive]] Sonic games; ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'', ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]'', and ''[[Sonic & Knuckles]]''. It was released on the short-lived [[Tiger Electronics|Tiger]] [[Game.com]] exclusively in North America. Though the game shares the same name as the [[Sega Saturn]] ''[[Sonic Jam]]'', the content is entirely different. | '''''Sonic Jam''''' is a pseudo-compilation of the 3 popular [[Sega Mega Drive|Mega Drive]] Sonic games; ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'', ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]'', and ''[[Sonic & Knuckles]]''. It was released on the short-lived [[Tiger Electronics|Tiger]] [[Game.com]] exclusively in North America. Though the game shares the same name as the [[Sega Saturn]] ''[[Sonic Jam]]'', the content is entirely different. | ||
| − | ''Sonic Jam'' for the Game.com does not contain entire games, just levels which are loosely based on the Mega Drive classics. There are three selectable characters; [[Sonic]], [[Tails]], and [[Knuckles]], all of whom retain their moves from ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]'' with the exception of Knuckles, who cannot glide or use his glide or wall climbing ability. No powerups introduced in ''Sonic 3'' are available, however the method of entering Special Stages are similar to that of ''Sonic 3''. The game has a very low framerate, and as such the footage used in the Game.com commercial had been sped up.{{ref|1=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dp460zM_PGA}} | + | ''Sonic Jam'' for the Game.com does not contain entire games, just five levels which are loosely based on the Mega Drive classics. There are three selectable characters; [[Sonic]], [[Tails]], and [[Knuckles]], all of whom retain their moves from ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]'' with the exception of Knuckles, who cannot glide or use his glide or wall climbing ability. No powerups introduced in ''Sonic 3'' are available, however the method of entering Special Stages are similar to that of ''Sonic 3''. The game has a very low framerate, and as such the footage used in the Game.com commercial had been sped up.{{ref|1=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dp460zM_PGA}} |
In 2011 an official Game.com emulator was released, meaning the game is now playable on computers.{{ref|http://www.hidden-palace.org/?updates/c/38}} | In 2011 an official Game.com emulator was released, meaning the game is now playable on computers.{{ref|http://www.hidden-palace.org/?updates/c/38}} | ||
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==Story== | ==Story== | ||
:(''Taken from the manual'') | :(''Taken from the manual'') | ||
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Knuckles need to use all their speed and skill to keep the world a safe place | Knuckles need to use all their speed and skill to keep the world a safe place | ||
and defend the Floating Island. | and defend the Floating Island. | ||
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==Selectable games== | ==Selectable games== | ||
Games are selectable on the main menu. After selecting a game, a character select screen appears next. | Games are selectable on the main menu. After selecting a game, a character select screen appears next. | ||
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===''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 the [[Angel Island Zone Sub-boss]] and [[Angel Island Zone Boss]]. | 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 the [[Angel Island Zone Sub-boss]] and [[Angel Island Zone Boss]]. | ||
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===''Sonic & Knuckles''=== | ===''Sonic & Knuckles''=== | ||
All the levels use the graphics of [[Mushroom Hill Zone]]. There are three regular enemies and three bosses. The bosses used are the [[Mushroom Hill Zone Sub-boss]] and [[Mushroom Hill Zone Boss]] from Mushroom Hill Zone and also the [[Flying Battery Zone Sub-boss]]. | All the levels use the graphics of [[Mushroom Hill Zone]]. There are three regular enemies and three bosses. The bosses used are the [[Mushroom Hill Zone Sub-boss]] and [[Mushroom Hill Zone Boss]] from Mushroom Hill Zone and also the [[Flying Battery Zone Sub-boss]]. | ||
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==Manuals== | ==Manuals== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
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SonicJam Gamecom digital manual.pdf|Digital manual from Hasbro website | SonicJam Gamecom digital manual.pdf|Digital manual from Hasbro website | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==Game development== | ==Game development== | ||
Images and info about the game during its development phase can be found [[Sonic Jam (Game.com)/Development|here]]. | Images and info about the game during its development phase can be found [[Sonic Jam (Game.com)/Development|here]]. | ||
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==Hidden content== | ==Hidden content== | ||
{{Main|{{PAGENAME}}/Hidden content}} | {{Main|{{PAGENAME}}/Hidden content}} | ||
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==Resources== | ==Resources== | ||
===Screenshots=== | ===Screenshots=== | ||
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File:SonicJam KnucklesEnding.png|Knuckles Ending | File:SonicJam KnucklesEnding.png|Knuckles Ending | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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===Physical scans=== | ===Physical scans=== | ||
{{Scanbox | {{Scanbox | ||
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| manual=SonicJam GameCom US Manual.pdf | | manual=SonicJam GameCom US Manual.pdf | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
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{{SonicJamGameComOmni}} | {{SonicJamGameComOmni}} | ||
{{SonicOtherGames}} | {{SonicOtherGames}} | ||
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[[Category:Other games]] | [[Category:Other games]] | ||
[[Category:Game compilations]] | [[Category:Game compilations]] | ||
Revision as of 08:54, 26 December 2020
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| System(s): Game.com | ||||||||||
| Publisher: Tiger | ||||||||||
| Developer: Sega | ||||||||||
| Game total: 3 | ||||||||||
| Genre: Compilation | ||||||||||
| Number of players: 1 | ||||||||||
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Sonic Jam is a pseudo-compilation of the 3 popular Mega Drive Sonic games; Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, and Sonic & Knuckles. It was released on the short-lived Tiger Game.com exclusively in North America. Though the game shares the same name as the Sega Saturn Sonic Jam, the content is entirely different.
Sonic Jam for the Game.com does not contain entire games, just five levels which are loosely based on the Mega Drive classics. There are three selectable characters; Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles, all of whom retain their moves from Sonic the Hedgehog 3 with the exception of Knuckles, who cannot glide or use his glide or wall climbing ability. No powerups introduced in Sonic 3 are available, however the method of entering Special Stages are similar to that of Sonic 3. The game has a very low framerate, and as such the footage used in the Game.com commercial had been sped up.[1]
In 2011 an official Game.com emulator was released, meaning the game is now playable on computers.[2]
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 a game, a character select screen appears next.
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. Surprisingly, 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 the Angel Island Zone Sub-boss and Angel Island Zone Boss.
Sonic & Knuckles
All the levels use the graphics of Mushroom Hill Zone. There are three regular enemies and three bosses. The bosses used are the Mushroom Hill Zone Sub-boss and Mushroom Hill Zone Boss from Mushroom Hill Zone and also the Flying Battery Zone Sub-boss.
Manuals
US manual
Digital manual from Hasbro website
Game development
Images and info about the game during its development phase can be found here.
Hidden content
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Main article: Sonic Jam (Game.com)/Hidden content |
Resources
Screenshots
- Sonic Jam Game Select.png
Game selection screen.
Character selection screen.
- Sonic Jam EHZ.png
Sonic 2 gameplay
- Sonic Jam AIZ.JPG
Sonic 3 gameplay
Sonic Ending
Tails Ending
Knuckles Ending
Physical scans
| Game.com, US |
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   Cover
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 Cart |
References
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Main page | Comparisons | Maps | Hidden content | Bugs | Development | Magazine articles | Reception
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