Sonic & Knuckles

SONIC & KNUCKLES, in my opinion, is one of the best Sega Genesis games I have ever played. Even though it's been awhile since I've had a Sega Genesis system and game and played it as well, I enjoy it very much. In addition, even though I've never made it to the last level, I still enjoy the game. When and if this game is made available for download on the Nintendo Wii, I'm definitely going to download it. Also, I must say that the lock-on technology on the Sega Genesis version was really cool. Before I wrap this up, I'd like to say that the people at Sega Genesis know how to keep video game fanatics entertained. Now, in conclusion, if you're a video game fanatic, this is definitely one you'll want to play and own.

*THIS REVIEW IS ABOUT THE COMPLETE GAME PLAYABLE VIA LOCK-ON TECHNOLOGY*

Before playing "SONIC & KNUCKLES + SONIC 3" (1994) I always feel nervous. The kind of throat-swelling, mouth-drying, stomach-turning nerves that one gets in anticipation of a first date. I have completed this game consistently for so long and yet I always feel fear and excitement.

For the first two zones my mind's on seven chaos emeralds, earned in the blue sphere stages. Then my mind's on shields and rings. After Launch Base Zone Act 2 we're in Mushroom Hill and my mind is then on seven super emeralds. Once I've got them it's back to shields and rings.

Then it's all sneakers blazing to the Doomsday Zone in a race against time through space.

What this game has that the first two outings don't have (Sonic 3 and Sonic & Knuckles also lack this as individual games) is a rip-roaringly brutal sense of relentless pursuit. The Doomsday Zone is the skull-splitting, edge of your seat climax to a sweaty, grimy, blistering chase.

Spin dashing through these colourful, dangerous, enormous, beautiful levels, to some of the best tracks in the Sonic canon, is intoxicating. The journey you take Sonic, Tails and Knuckles on is unforgettable. Playing it after "SONIC THE HEDGEHOG" (1991) and "SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2" (1992) is one awesome ride through a wonderful world

Sonic is back for the 4th time, but this time he's on a team with Knuckles. The 4th adventure takes you on an excitement adventure, the same speed skills and more new adventure's levels filed with loops and new creatures. Sonic and Knuckles battle their way to get back the Chaos emraids for the 4th time. can they get them or will Dr Robotnik have them to himself forever. We'll have to find out as we can play the 4th adventure game.

This is hands down the best Sonic game ever made. Even Sonic Rush and the Sonic Advance games can't beat it. This is a Sonic game everyone must purchase, and with lock-on technology, you can have the complete Sonic 3!

This Sonic game also has the best Sonic zones ever. You've got the Lava Reef zone, which is a cave with lava filled obstacles, and the Death Egg zone, which is Robotnik's flying base. Finally, the Sandopolis zone, which is a zone in the desert, and on the second act you're in a pyramid full of traps and dangerous ghosts. How cool is that?.

Not only that, but you get to play as Knuckles, which is probably one of the best Sonic characters ever made. He can climb, glide, and be played in almost all of the Sonic stages, even the Sonic 3 ones! Yes, that's right. Tails can also be played in the Sonic & Knuckles stages as well. I also forgot to mention that Knuckles can also be played through the whole of Sonic 2! So if you have your old Sonic 2 cartridge still, then just place it in the Sonic & Knuckles cartridge and you'll be able to play through every stage with Knuckles on Sonic 2!.

You can't really go wrong with Sonic & Knuckles, even when you don't have Sonic 3. You've still got some of the fast Sonic moments, and the coolest characters in it. If you really want the ultimate experience, then make sure you have Sonic 3 & Sonic and Knuckles. You won't be disappointed.

If you are desperate to play this game, then you'll need to buy it, but it's not easy to get hold off that way, so I'd suggest that you get Sonic Mega Collection Plus for it. Not only do you get the best Sonic game on it, you also get the other best Sonic games on it as well!.

The fourth Sonic game is a big improvement over the last one in my opinion. This time around, you play as either Sonic or Knuckles (hence the title). The game offers good graphics, new levels and new bad guys, which is always nice. But, the most impressive thing about this game by far is that you can hook it up to Sonic 3. When you do that, you get to play as Knuckles throughout that whole game and find some interesting surprises. This is truly an excellent game. Thumbs up!