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Sonic & Knuckles
Sega Saturn · Platformer
Sonic & Knuckles
Certified classic
| System | Sega Saturn |
|---|---|
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Sonic Team |
| Publisher | Sega |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Sonic the Hedgehog |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 11 |
Sonic & Knuckles is a platformer released for the Sega Saturn, developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega.
Among the 27 Saturn platformers in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.
It is part of the Sonic the Hedgehog series; on the Saturn you can also try Sonic R, Sonic Jam and Sonic X-treme. The series also appears on other systems with Sonic Rush (DS) and Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood (DS). Sonic Team also made Nights into Dreams, Burning Rangers and Sonic 3 & Knuckles for the Saturn.
Sonic & Knuckles is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you want to experience one of the Saturn's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Sonic & Knuckles is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
Sonic & Knuckles walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Sonic & Knuckles.
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Playing Saturn games today
Many of the Saturn's best games never left Japan, and original discs can be expensive. Rec0m88 lists Saturn support for players who own their games.
Sonic & Knuckles FAQ
Who made Sonic & Knuckles?
It was developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega.
Is Sonic & Knuckles multiplayer?
No. Sonic & Knuckles is a single-player game.
How long does Sonic & Knuckles take to play?
As a platformer, Sonic & Knuckles typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Sonic & Knuckles on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.