Replayed Sonic and Knuckles (as part of "Sonic 3 and Knuckles") in Sonic Origins. (Got all the Super Emeralds, good ending.)
Everything I love about Sonic 3, I also love about Sonic and Knuckles (which is essentially just "Sonic 3: Part 2"). And the thing is, if I were forced to choose between the two games which is my favorite? …
Replayed Sonic and Knuckles (as part of "Sonic 3 and Knuckles") in Sonic Origins. (Got all the Super Emeralds, good ending.)
Everything I love about Sonic 3, I also love about Sonic and Knuckles (which is essentially just "Sonic 3: Part 2"). And the thing is, if I were forced to choose between the two games which is my favorite? It'd be Sonic and Knuckles. Every single level just knocks it out of the park. Mushroom Hill? Amazing. Flying Battery? Amazing. Sandopolis? Amazing. Lava Reef? Amazing. The setting of each zone is so memorable, and the tracks you run down are so well-crafted. And each song is a banger!!! I'm quite sure if I were to make a list ranking all the classic 2D Sonic levels, a large percentage of the top 10 would be zones from Sonic and Knuckles.
One of the best things about Sonic 3 and Knuckles is the replayability. Not only are there more tracks to run down and more hidden areas to find, but you now have three different characters to play as. Tails can fly, while Knuckles can climb and glide. If you're a newcomer to Sonic games and are struggling with it, I strongly recommend trying Sonic 3 and Knuckles, and playing as Tails. This will allow you to explore the levels much more easily, and help you get a hang of the controls and a feel for the general flow of things. And if you like exploring but also want a bit more challenge, then Knuckles is there. He can access his own special areas of each level, and has a shorter jump that makes bosses a bit tougher to deal with.
Amazing game that I can replay again and again, and still find new little secrets! Glad to have this classic gem easier to access once more for those curious about the old Sonic games.
