If you have the separate game files, you can even merge them via a terminal prompt on Windows or Mac using: copy /b SONIC3NAME.bin + SONIC&KNUCKLESNAME.bin Sonic_Knuckles_wSonic3.bin . 3. Activate the Game Boot up the Sonic 3 A.I.R. client.
Tools: custom scripts in Python (struct, binascii), or existing repacking tools for the engine.
Once the game starts, go to Options > Audio to enable the "Remastered Music" for the extra quality experience. Sonic 3 & Knuckles ROM (Legal Alternatives)
A. Ensure correct decoding parameters