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    Default Sonic and knuckles worth buying?

    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?
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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by markusman64ds View Post
    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.

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

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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by buzz_n64 View Post
    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?

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    Quote Originally Posted by markusman64ds View Post
    Isn't there a cartridge that takes SD cards with ROMs?
    There is, but I like owning physical carts.

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    Quote Originally Posted by buzz_n64 View Post
    There is, but I like owning physical carts.
    IDEA

    How about buying a cheap sd card with low storage, place it in one of these carts, then paint the cartridge black. I could try making a label for it if you want.

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    does s&K work with the sonic classics 3-in-1 versions of 1 and 2?

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    Quote Originally Posted by nusilver View Post
    does s&K work with the sonic classics 3-in-1 versions of 1 and 2?
    Nope.

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    On its own, it's the closest thing to a Sonic 4 that we ever got. In reality, it is the 2nd half of Sonic 3. Sonic 3 was originally planned to include what became Sonic & Knuckles, but Sega demanded the game be released before it was truly completed. Which is why Sonic 3 ends rather abruptly in the 6th stage.

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    If your a sonic/sega fan, then yes. It is worthwhile on its own, and by adding extras to 2 & 3
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    Quote Originally Posted by nusilver View Post
    does s&K work with the sonic classics 3-in-1 versions of 1 and 2?
    I think it does the same thing as Sonic 1. It lets you play any blue sphere stage. No Knuckles in Sonic 2.

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    If you can get it cheap, S&K is worth it.

    I honestly feel like Sonic 3 solo is better than the "complete" package, but that's just me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by markusman64ds View Post
    I think it does the same thing as Sonic 1. It lets you play any blue sphere stage. No Knuckles in Sonic 2.
    really? so the version of sonic 2 on the compilation is inferior in this regard? bummer. i just bought sonic 3 and knuckles 5 minutes ago. Was looking forward to getting my Knuckles on.

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    I liked Sonic & Knuckles alot more than Sonic 3, but putting the two games together is like making sweet, sweet love to a beautiful woman (give or take).

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    I say yes...pick it up...its cheap.

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    Quote Originally Posted by buzz_n64 View Post
    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.

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