
- Released
Oct 18, 1994
11,714 days ago- Platforms
- Xbox 360
- Wii
- Genesis
- Ratings
Release dates
North America dates- Feb 15, 20106,115 days ago
- Wii
- Sep 9, 20096,274 days ago
- Xbox 360
- Oct 18, 199411,714 days ago
- Genesis
About
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.
Trailers
Screenshots
How long to beat
HowLongToBeat ↗ · 165 players- Main story
- 3 h
- Main + extras
- 4.5 h
- Completionist
- 6 h
Reviews
IGDB players79/100199 ratings
Game info
- Released
- 1994 · see every game from that year
- Modes
- Single player · Multiplayer · Co-operative
- Perspective
- Side view
- Multiplayer
- Local up to 2Couch co-op 2Campaign co-op, Couch co-op
Main game
Standalone expansion for 1
Editions, DLC & expansions
Editions & bundles 25
Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection2009 · Bundle
Sonic Classic Collection2010 · Bundle
Sonic Mega Collection2002 · Bundle
Sonic Jam1997 · Bundle
Sonic Mega Collection Plus2004 · Bundle
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles1994 · Bundle
Arcade Blast2011 · Bundle
Sonic & Knuckles Collection1997 · Bundle
Arcade Gamer ClassicTBA · Bundle
Arcade Gamer ClassicTBA · Bundle
Mega Drive Twin PadsTBA · Bundle
Mega Drive Twin Pads2008 · Bundle
+13 more
Other versions
Ports 1
Studios
Age ratings
- ESRBENo content descriptors
- GRACALLNo content descriptors
- CLASS INDLNo content descriptors
Languages
1 languageEnglish
| Language | Audio | Subtitles | Interface |
|---|---|---|---|
| EnglishEnglish (US) | – | – |
Themes & tags
Story & names
Also known as
- Sonic and KnucklesAlternative spelling
Release dates by region
The Sonic the Hedgehog series
All 160 games
Sonic CD1993
Sonic the Hedgehog Chaos1993
Sonic the Hedgehog: Spinball1993
Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine1993 · Remake
Sonic the Hedgehog 31994
Sonic Drift1994
Sonic the Hedgehog's Gameworld1994
This gameSonic & Knuckles1994 · Standalone expansion
Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble1994
Knuckles' Chaotix1995
Tails' Skypatrol1995
Tails Adventure1995
Showing 7–18 of 122 main games, in release order.
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Where to find it
Data from IGDB and Steam. Critic scores from OpenCritic. Dates shown for North America, in your local time zone.






