Difference between revisions of "Sonic & Knuckles Collection"
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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"). | ||
{{++}} Higher resolutions over other versions. | {{++}} Higher resolutions over other versions. | ||
− | {{++}} Allows one the choice of playing Sonic 3 or Sonic & Knuckles standalone, the way they were initially released. | + | {{++}} Allows one the choice of playing ''Sonic 3'' or ''Sonic & Knuckles'' standalone, the way they were initially released. |
{{--}} Runs at an unplayable speed on newer systems. Using [[#Sega_PC_Reloaded|Sega PC Reloaded]] is recommended to install and patch the game on newer systems. | {{--}} Runs at an unplayable speed on newer systems. Using [[#Sega_PC_Reloaded|Sega PC Reloaded]] is recommended to install and patch the game on newer systems. | ||
− | {{--}} The original Genesis/Mega Drive music has been replaced by synthesized MIDI. | + | {{--}} The original Genesis/Mega Drive music has been replaced by synthesized MIDI.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''' | ||
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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>[http://info.sonicretro.org/Sonic_%26_Knuckles_Collection#Also_Released_On Sonic Retro - Sonic & Knuckles Collection]</ref> |
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
− | === | + | ===Sega PC Reloaded=== |
{{++}} Simple and easy-to-use launcher with many options and tweaks. | {{++}} 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. | 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. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Installing the game with Sega PC Reloaded|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Installing the game with Sega PC Reloaded|ref=<ref name="sega pc reloaded fixes">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=April 5, 2018|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Insert the Sonic & Knuckles Collection disc into your CD drive or copy the | + | # Insert the Sonic & Knuckles Collection disc into your CD drive or copy the {{code|GAME}} folder from the disc into your computer. |
− | # Download Sega PC Reloaded | + | # Download Sega PC Reloaded [https://forums.sonicretro.org/?showtopic=34181 here], then run the launcher. From the launcher menu, select the {{code|Install Game}} option, and then select {{code|Sonic & Knuckles Collection}}. |
− | # Select the | + | # Select the {{code|Select source}} option from the menu to install from the disc or the folder containing the game's files, then you will be asked to find the drive letter where the disc is located (e.g. {{code|D:\}}) or the game folder, afterwards the launcher will then ask you to create a new folder to install the game with the patches. <br /> <br />Alternatively, you can install the patches into {{code|{{p|game}}}} by selecting the {{code|Already installed}} option to patch the game. |
− | # If the Sega PC Reloaded launcher has detected the game, you can adjust the settings as you see fit, then click | + | # If the Sega PC Reloaded launcher has detected the game, you can adjust the settings as you see fit, then click {{code|Launch!}} to play the game. You should see "Korama's patches active!" appearing on screen when launching the game. |
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===S&KC Mod Loader=== |
− | {{ii}} Sega PC Reloaded is | + | {{ii}} Installing Sega PC Reloaded first is highly recommended. |
− | {{++}} | + | {{++}} Comes with SMPS Player which can restore the original Sega Genesis/Mega Drive music. The PC version-specific music that replaced Carnival Night, Ice Cap, and Launch Base Zones, among others, can also benefit from the SMPS Player. |
− | The | + | The S&KC Mod Loader can allow tweaks and mods to be applied on Sonic & Knuckles Collection. |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use S&KC Mod Loader|ref=<ref name="sega pc reloaded fixes">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=April 5, 2018|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Download | + | # Download S&KC Mod Loader [https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?showtopic=34275 here], then extract its contents to {{code|{{p|game}}}}. |
− | # Run the | + | # Run the {{file|SKCModManager.exe}}, then check any of the included mods with the file name {{code|[SMPS]}} if you wish to use the original Sega Genesis/Mega Drive version music, or check the {{code|MIDI Music}} mod if you use the synthesized MIDI music. Make sure to not mix the SMPS Player and MIDI music mods together. |
− | + | # Click {{code|Install Loader}} to install the necessary {{file|*.dll}} files. | |
− | + | # Select the game mode of your choice ({{code|Sonic 3 & Knuckles}}, {{code|Sonic & Knuckles}}, or {{code|Sonic 3}}), then click {{code|Save & Play}}. You should hear the music of your choice when launching the game. | |
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}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Create a S3K.INI file|ref=<ref>[http://info.sonicretro.org/Cheat_Codes:Sonic_%26_Knuckles_Collection#Secret_INI_file_settings Sonic Retro - Cheat Codes:Sonic & Knuckles Collection]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Create a S3K.INI file|ref=<ref>[http://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++).<br /> | |
− | + | # Copy and paste the debug configuration file's contents below into the text file. | |
+ | # 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. | ||
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<pre>[Debug] | <pre>[Debug] | ||
MukaiDropFrame=0 | MukaiDropFrame=0 | ||
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CDCheckEnable=1 | CDCheckEnable=1 | ||
SonicGameMode=0</pre> | SonicGameMode=0</pre> | ||
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hklm}}\Software\Sonic3K\}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hklm}}\Software\Sonic3K\}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} If using Sega PC Reloaded, its settings will be stored in {{file|SONIC3K.ini}} under | + | {{ii}} If using Sega PC Reloaded, its settings will be stored in {{file|SONIC3K.ini}} under {{code|{{p|game}}}}. |
− | {{ii}} The | + | {{ii}} The {{code|SonicGameMode}} variable changes which game will be played: {{code|0}} is Sonic 3 & Knuckles (default), {{code|1}} is Sonic & Knuckles, and {{code|2}} is Sonic the Hedgehog 3. |
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
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|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = Game speed is tied to frame-rate, anything higher than 60 FPS will be unplayable. | |120 fps notes = Game speed is tied to frame-rate, anything higher than 60 FPS will be unplayable. | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|simultaneous input = unknown | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
|light bar support = unknown | |light bar support = unknown | ||
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Game runs too fast=== | ===Game runs too fast=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Enable Frame-dropping|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Sega PC Reloaded|Sega PC Reloaded]] (recommended)|ref=<ref name="game speed fix">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=April 5, 2018|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
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+ | '''Note''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} The game may still run too fast, even when using Sega PC Reloaded. Try using {{code|Vsync (reverse)}} in case {{code|Vsync (normal)}} does not work. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Enable Frame-dropping|ref=<ref name="game speed fix">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=April 5, 2018|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# See [[#Run_without_the_CD|Run without the CD]]. | # See [[#Run_without_the_CD|Run without the CD]]. | ||
− | # Set | + | # Set {{code|EnableFrameDrop}} to {{code|1}}. |
# Save the changes. | # Save the changes. | ||
− | ''' | + | '''Note''' |
{{--}} Noticeable frame-stuttering. | {{--}} Noticeable frame-stuttering. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 3, 5 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = |
Revision as of 06:11, 6 April 2018
This page is for Windows 95 compilation. For the emulated re-release, see Sonic 3 & Knuckles.
Developers | |
---|---|
Sonic Team | |
Publishers | |
Sega | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 20, 1997 |
⤏ 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").
- Higher resolutions over other versions.
- Allows one the choice of playing Sonic 3 or Sonic & Knuckles standalone, the way they were initially released.
- Runs at an unplayable speed on newer systems. Using Sega PC Reloaded is recommended to install and patch the game on newer systems.
- 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 News Network - A massive wiki for the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise.
- 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.[1]
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[2] |
---|
|
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. The PC version-specific music that replaced Carnival Night, Ice Cap, and Launch Base Zones, among others, can also benefit from the SMPS Player.
The S&KC Mod Loader can allow tweaks and mods to be applied on Sonic & Knuckles Collection.
Use S&KC Mod Loader[2] |
---|
|
Run without the CD
- Sega PC Reloaded includes this fix by default.
Create a S3K.INI file[3] |
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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 settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
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)[4] |
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Note
|
Enable Frame-dropping[4] |
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Note
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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
- ↑ Sonic Retro - Sonic & Knuckles Collection
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Verified by User:AmethystViper on April 5, 2018
- ↑ Sonic Retro - Cheat Codes:Sonic & Knuckles Collection
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Verified by User:AmethystViper on April 5, 2018