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− | {{Disambig|Windows 95 compilation|the emulated re-release|[[Sonic 3 & Knuckles]]}} | + | {{Disambig|Windows 95 compilation port|the emulated re-release|[[Sonic 3 & Knuckles]]}} |
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = Sonic | + | |cover = Sonic & Knuckles Collection cover.png |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Sonic Team}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Sonic Team}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Sega PC}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Sega Technical Institute}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Sega PC|Windows}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sega}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sega Entertainment}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Expert Software|Re-release}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 14, 1997|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150505074822/http://sega.jp/pc/sonicknu/|title=ソニック&ナックルズ コレクション <nowiki>|</nowiki> PC<nowiki>|</nowiki>家庭用ゲーム <nowiki>|</nowiki> セガ 製品情報 (retrieved)|date=2023-12-27}}</ref>}} |
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Side view }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Platform }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Sonic the Hedgehog }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
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|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
{{ii}} This collection includes ''Sonic the Hedgehog 3'', ''Sonic & Knuckles'', ''Sonic 3 & Knuckles'', and the ''Blue Spheres'' lock-on game (listed as "Special Stage Mode"). | {{ii}} This collection includes ''Sonic the Hedgehog 3'', ''Sonic & Knuckles'', ''Sonic 3 & Knuckles'', and the ''Blue Spheres'' lock-on game (listed as "Special Stage Mode"). | ||
− | + | {{++}} Allows the choice of playing ''Sonic 3'' or ''Sonic & Knuckles'' standalone, the way they were initially released. | |
− | {{++}} Allows | + | {{ii}} The original Genesis/Mega Drive music has been replaced by synthesized MIDI. Use [[#S&KC Mod Loader|S&KC Mod Loader]] to restore the original Genesis/Mega Drive music. |
− | {{ | ||
− | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [http://www.sega.com/ The official developer website] | {{mm}} [http://www.sega.com/ The official developer website] | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://www.sonicretro.org/ Sonic Retro] - A huge fan site for everything Sonic the Hedgehog. Mods for all the games can be found here. |
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | Disc check; see [[#Run_without the _CD|Run without the CD]]. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | Disc check; see [[#Run_without the _CD|Run without the CD]]. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{--}} This game is not available digitally. This game was also included in Sonic Action Pack, Sonic Action 4 Pack, and Sega PC Mega Pack.<ref>[ | + | {{--}} This game is not available digitally. This game was also included in Sonic Action Pack, Sonic Action 4 Pack, and Sega PC Mega Pack.<ref>[https://info.sonicretro.org/Sonic_%26_Knuckles_Collection#Also_Released_On Sonic Retro - Sonic & Knuckles Collection]</ref> |
+ | {{ii}} A [https://archive.org/details/sonic3k demo] is available. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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{{ii}} Sega PC Reloaded includes this fix by default. | {{ii}} Sega PC Reloaded includes this fix by default. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Create a S3K.INI file|ref=<ref>[ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Create a S3K.INI file|ref=<ref>[https://info.sonicretro.org/Cheat_Codes:Sonic_%26_Knuckles_Collection#Secret_INI_file_settings Sonic Retro - Cheat Codes:Sonic & Knuckles Collection]</ref>|fix= |
# Create a new text file with a text editor (e.g. Notepad, Notepad++). | # Create a new text file with a text editor (e.g. Notepad, Notepad++). | ||
# Copy and paste the debug configuration file's contents below into the text file. | # Copy and paste the debug configuration file's contents below into the text file. | ||
# Set {{code|CDCheckEnable}} to {{code|0}}. | # Set {{code|CDCheckEnable}} to {{code|0}}. | ||
− | # Save the file as {{file|S3K.INI}} (File → Save or {{key|Ctrl|S}}), then place this file into {{code|{{p|windir}}}}. The game should be able to run without the disc. | + | # Save the file as {{file|S3K.INI}} (File → Save or {{key|Ctrl|S}}), then place this file into {{code|{{p|windir}}}} or <code>{{p|localappdata}}\VirtualStore\Windows</code>. The game should be able to run without the disc. |
<pre>[Debug] | <pre>[Debug] | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Sonic & Knuckles Collection - Sega PC Reloaded general settings.png|General settings of Sega PC Reloaded launcher.}} | {{Image|Sonic & Knuckles Collection - Sega PC Reloaded general settings.png|General settings of Sega PC Reloaded launcher.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = false |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = always on | ||
+ | |vsync notes = Vsync is always on fullscreen mode, for better Vsync use [[#Sega_PC_Reloaded|Sega PC Reloaded]]; V-sync method can either be normal or reversed. | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Sonic & Knuckles Collection - Key remapping.png|Key remapping.}} | {{Image|Sonic & Knuckles Collection - Key remapping.png|Key remapping.}} | ||
{{Image|Sonic & Knuckles Collection - Controller set-up.png|Controller set-up.}} | {{Image|Sonic & Knuckles Collection - Controller set-up.png|Controller set-up.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = {{key|Esc}} is bound to Jump and cannot be changed. | |key remap notes = {{key|Esc}} is bound to Jump and cannot be changed. | ||
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|tracked motion prompts = unknown | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
− | |other controllers = | + | |other controllers = true |
|other controllers notes = | |other controllers notes = | ||
− | |other button prompts = | + | |other button prompts = false |
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
− | |||
− | |||
|controller hotplug = false | |controller hotplug = false | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = hackable | |separate volume = hackable | ||
|separate volume notes = Partial with [[#Sega_PC_Reloaded|Sega PC Reloaded]]. Music volume can adjust through a slider while Sound Effects can either be enabled or muted. | |separate volume notes = Partial with [[#Sega_PC_Reloaded|Sega PC Reloaded]]. Music volume can adjust through a slider while Sound Effects can either be enabled or muted. | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} |
Latest revision as of 07:57, 27 December 2023
This page is for Windows 95 compilation port. For the emulated re-release, see Sonic 3 & Knuckles.
Developers | |
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Sonic Team | |
Sega Technical Institute | |
Windows | Sega PC |
Publishers | |
Sega Entertainment | |
Re-release | Expert Software |
Release dates | |
Windows | February 14, 1997[1] |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Perspectives | Side view |
Genres | Platform |
Series | Sonic the Hedgehog |
⤏ Go to series page | |
Sonic the Hedgehog fangames (series) | |
Sonic CD | 1995 |
Sonic's Schoolhouse | 1996 |
Sonic 3D Blast (series) | |
Sonic & Knuckles Collection | 1997 |
Sonic R (series) | |
Sonic Adventure (series) | |
Sonic Heroes | 2004 |
Sonic Mega Collection Plus | 2006 |
Sonic Riders | 2006 |
Sonic Racing (series) | |
Sonic the Hedgehog | 2010 |
Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine | 2010 |
Sonic Spinball | 2010 |
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 | 2011 |
Sonic 3 & Knuckles | 2011 |
Sonic Generations | 2011 |
Sonic CD (2012) | 2012 |
Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I | 2012 |
Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II | 2012 |
Sonic Dash | 2014 |
Sonic Lost World | 2015 |
Sonic Mania | 2017 |
Sonic Forces | 2017 |
Sonic the Hedgehog (Mobile Decompilation) | 2021 |
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Mobile Decompilation) | 2021 |
Sonic Colors: Ultimate | 2021 |
Sonic Origins | 2022 |
Sonic Frontiers | 2022 |
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog | 2023 |
Sonic Superstars | 2023 |
Sonic Dream Team | 2023 |
Sonic X Shadow Generations | 2024 |
Key points
- This collection includes Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Sonic & Knuckles, Sonic 3 & Knuckles, and the Blue Spheres lock-on game (listed as "Special Stage Mode").
- Allows the choice of playing Sonic 3 or Sonic & Knuckles standalone, the way they were initially released.
- The original Genesis/Mega Drive music has been replaced by synthesized MIDI. Use S&KC Mod Loader to restore the original Genesis/Mega Drive music.
General information
- The official developer website
- Sonic Retro - A huge fan site for everything Sonic the Hedgehog. Mods for all the games can be found here.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Disc check; see Run without the CD. |
- This game is not available digitally. This game was also included in Sonic Action Pack, Sonic Action 4 Pack, and Sega PC Mega Pack.[2]
- A demo is available.
Essential improvements
Sega PC Reloaded
- Simple and easy-to-use launcher with many options and tweaks.
Korama's Sega PC Reloaded is an installer, launcher, and patcher for some of Sega's older PC games. It currently supports Sonic & Knuckles Collection, Sonic CD (1995), Sonic 3D Blast, and Ecco the Dolphin (deprecated). It also fixes issues and/or broken functions of these games and allows them to run on Windows Vista and later along with some added improvements.
Installing the game with Sega PC Reloaded[3] |
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|
S&KC Mod Loader
- Installing Sega PC Reloaded first is highly recommended.
- Comes with SMPS Player which can restore the original Sega Genesis/Mega Drive music, if desired. SMPS-based fan recreations of the PC-specific music tracks are also offered.
- Support for custom music.
The S&KC Mod Loader can allow tweaks and mods to be applied on Sonic & Knuckles Collection.
Use S&KC Mod Loader[3] |
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|
Run without the CD
- Sega PC Reloaded includes this fix by default.
Create a S3K.INI file[4] |
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[Debug] MukaiDropFrame=0 DebugMode=1 EnableFrameDrop=0 ShowFrameCount=0 EnableFrameCapture=1 UseModeX=1 NoSoundEffect=0 CDCheckEnable=1 SonicGameMode=0 |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Sonic3K\[Note 1] |
- If using Sega PC Reloaded, its settings will be stored in
SONIC3K.ini
under<path-to-game>
. - The
SonicGameMode
variable changes which game will be played:0
is Sonic 3 & Knuckles (default),1
is Sonic & Knuckles, and2
is Sonic the Hedgehog 3.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\SONIC3K.BIN[Note 2] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Upscales from 320x240 (or 640x480 with Sega PC Reloaded). When using Sega PC Reloaded, the game can be either upscaled with nearest neighbor scaling or half-tone stretching, but the latter can cause the game to slow down; the game can also be either be rendered in 4:3 or stretched-to-fit. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | 2D game. | ||
Windowed | Toggle with F4 or set through Sega PC Reloaded. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Sega PC Reloaded runs in borderless fullscreen.[5] | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Vsync is always on fullscreen mode, for better Vsync use Sega PC Reloaded; V-sync method can either be normal or reversed. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Game speed is tied to frame-rate, anything higher than 60 FPS will be unplayable. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | Esc is bound to Jump and cannot be changed. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | Mouse not used in-game. | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | Exiting the game requires keyboard or mouse. | |
Controller remapping | Movement is bound to joystick and Jump buttons are bound to Buttons 1 and 2. Controls cannot be changed. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers | ||
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Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Partial with Sega PC Reloaded. Music volume can adjust through a slider while Sound Effects can either be enabled or muted. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | No speech. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Japanese | Only in the Japanese version. | |||
Korean | Only in the Korean version. | |||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 2 | Co-op, Versus Only Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Sonic 3 & Knuckles have multiplayer. For co-op mode, start a 1 Player game and play as Sonic & Tails; player 1 is Sonic and player 2 is Tails. |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play |
Issues fixed
Game runs too fast
Use Sega PC Reloaded (recommended)[3] |
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Notes
|
Enable Frame-dropping[3] |
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Notes
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 3, 5 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 95, 98 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 75 MHz | Intel Pentium 133 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | 16 MB or more |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 20 MB | 50 MB or more |
Video card (GPU) | SVGA Video Adapter 1 MB of VRAM DirectX 3 compatible | SVGA Video Adapter 2 MB or more of VRAM DirectX 5 or later compatible |
Sound (audio device) | PC Speaker | ISA/PCI Sound card with FM synthesizer, Sound Blaster |
Notes
- ↑ Applications writing to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE
will be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for more details. - ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ ソニック&ナックルズ コレクション | PC|家庭用ゲーム | セガ 製品情報 (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-12-27
- ↑ Sonic Retro - Sonic & Knuckles Collection
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Verified by User:AmethystViper on April 5, 2018
- ↑ Sonic Retro - Cheat Codes:Sonic & Knuckles Collection
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on May 10, 2016