Sonic and knuckles worth buying?

[hellraiser]

Thinking about picking it up... I never had it the first time around. Does it really add alot of replay value to 2 and 3 or is it a gimmick?

[buzz_n64]

It doesn't add much replay value to 2 and 3, unless you just like climbing on stuff a lot. The game itself is pretty decent on its own, I would get it for that.

[Polygon]

Considering how cheap you can get it these days, my answer is OF COURSE!

Some would have argued that point when it first came out. I bought it and I felt that it added enough replay value for me. More so was the fact that it could be played on it's own. It's a good game. If you're a Sonic fan I think it's a must own.

[markusman64ds]

Buy it if you own Sonic 3. It adds the S&K levels to the S3 game and 2 more save slots. This was the way it was meant to be played.

As for Sonic 2, it just lets you play as Knuckles, nothing else.

And for Sonic 1, it lets you play any level of the blue sphere bonus stage. To play as Knuckles in Sonic 1 you will have to download a ROM hack.

[buzz_n64]

And for Sonic 1, it lets you play any level of the blue sphere bonus stage. To play as Knuckles in Sonic 1 you will have to download a ROM hack.

I wonder if anyone makes repro carts of this, I would love to get my hands on it.

[Gunstar Hero]

Get it! I got mine for 10 bucks, so there's no reason not to.

[FoxNtd]

My initial response to this is, "I can't believe this question is being asked." Well if you like Sonic the answer is automatically yes. It will never be better than what Sonic 3 & Knuckles offers you. Sega will never make Sonic that good ever again.

[markusman64ds]

I wonder if anyone makes repro carts of this, I would love to get my hands on it.

Isn't there a cartridge that takes SD cards with ROMs?

[buzz_n64]

Isn't there a cartridge that takes SD cards with ROMs?

There is, but I like owning physical carts.

[Culex4096]

I wonder if anyone makes repro carts of this, I would love to get my hands on it.

I have seen them, but I have yet to find a site that has them for sale. Damn..... now I want one too XD. Off to go hunt one down.

[old_skoolin_jim]

Buy it if you own Sonic 3. It adds the S&K levels to the S3 game and 2 more save slots. This was the way it was meant to be played.

ABSOLUTELY worth it for this! It also lets you become Hyper Sonic/Knuckles and Super Tails when you get all of the super emeralds. Plus, you can go back and re-play specific stages on a whim, and become super/hyper on the first levels of Sonic 3 if you feel so inclined.
S3&K was one of my favorite genny games growing up, and I was immensely disappointed the "lock-on" versions of these games were left out of Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection.

[hellraiser]

Ok ok I'm convinced! Hate to say it but the sonic games got kinda wonky there and I wasant sure when it started.

Anybody know if it has issues on clone systems?

[Haoie]

You won't regret it.

Plus it's like the only lock-in cart ever.

[markusman64ds]

You won't regret it.

Plus it's like the only lock-in cart ever.

Well actually,

[o.pwuaioc]

Ok ok I'm convinced! Hate to say it but the sonic games got kinda wonky there and I wasant sure when it started.

Anybody know if it has issues on clone systems?

They started getting wonky with Sonic CD. I can't stand the game, although to be fair I only ever played it on my Android. But the true 16 bit Sonics (1, 2, 3 + Knuckles) are fabulous, and 3 + Knuckles is my favorite Genesis game by far.

[hellraiser]

I actually agree with this. I really liked S&K growing up, but playing it again it doesn't really seem as good as it's cracked up to be. It seems like for everything S&K does, S3 already did it better. When locked on it just makes the game unnecessarily long for my tastes. I would still say it's worth it if you don't have it though.

Depends on the clone. Most of them shouldn't have a problem with it, though I couldn't get the lock-on to work with my GenMobile for some reason (which ironically has the game by itself built-in like most of the AtGames models).

I'm hoping in works on the retrogen adapter! I'm gonna try that on my retro duo then put sonic & knuckles on it then sonic 2 and 3 on top of it all!!!

If that's not a homage to the sega way of thinking I don't know what is!

[Zama]

Sonic and knuckles is worth the investment and if you have Sonic 1, 2, and 3 (especially 3), you'll have a great time on your Genesis <3

[djshok]

Buy it definitely! It doesn't add that much to Sonic 2, but with 3 locked on it becomes the best Sonic game ever made! Sonic 3 without S&K isn't that good, but when you put the two together it really is one of the best 16-bit sidescrollers ever. It's an absolute must have for any Genesis owner.

[Rickstilwell1]

I'm hoping in works on the retrogen adapter! I'm gonna try that on my retro duo then put sonic & knuckles on it then sonic 2 and 3 on top of it all!!!

If that's not a homage to the sega way of thinking I don't know what is!

You forgot to put the Game Genie in first, underneath Sonic & Knuckles.

[o.pwuaioc]