Start with 3 lives, no codes or continues. Must collect all of the emeralds.

Special Rules: For this variation, you must use Knuckles as your character. Timer begins when you press Start to begin the game and ends when the final blow is delivered to Dr. Robotnik. You must collect all of the Chaos Emeralds and complete the game. If you wish, you may also submit this time for the Fastest Minimalist Completion variation.