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Sonic & Knuckles

Sonic & Knuckles is a side-scrolling platform game that continues the events of Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Sonic seeks to prevent Dr. Robotnik from repairing the Death Egg and obtaining the Master Emerald, while…

18 October 1994

Sonic & Knuckles is a platform developed by Sonic Team, released 18 October 1994 on Wii, Xbox 360 and Sega Mega Drive/Genesis.

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What Sonic & Knuckles is

Sonic & Knuckles is a platform game developed by Sonic Team and released in 1994. It was published by Sega Corporation. It is available on Wii, Xbox 360 and Sega Mega Drive/Genesis.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Sonic & Knuckles is a side-scrolling platform game that continues the events of Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Sonic seeks to prevent Dr. Robotnik from repairing the Death Egg and obtaining the Master Emerald, while Knuckles attempts to protect Floating Island. Players can control either character through a series of zones, collecting rings and Chaos Emeralds while defeating enemies and bosses. Knuckles can glide, climb walls, and break certain obstacles, while Sonic can use abilities granted by elemental shields.
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How it plays

It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action and fantasy. It supports multiplayer and includes co-op. Local play supports 2 players. Available modes: Co-operative, Multiplayer and Single player.

Where it sits in the Sonic The Hedgehog series

Sonic & Knuckles is the 29th of 407 entries we hold in the Sonic The Hedgehog series. The next entry was Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles in 1994.

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What it launched against

Sonic & Knuckles launched on 18 October 1994, within three weeks of DOOM II, Doom II: Hell on Earth, The Lion King and Super Punch-Out!!.

Released around the same time: DOOM II, Doom II: Hell on Earth, The Lion King, Super Punch-Out!!.

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Sonic & Knuckles — frequently asked questions

When did Sonic & Knuckles come out?
Sonic & Knuckles was released on 18 October 1994 for Wii, Xbox 360 and Sega Mega Drive/Genesis.
Does Sonic & Knuckles have multiplayer?
Yes. Sonic & Knuckles supports multiplayer, including co-op.

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