Sonic and the Black Knight actually doesn't seem like a particularly long game if you are just looking for some closing credits. His super speed makes him one of the fastest fictional characters. Made his first appearance in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and is now a mainstay in the franchise. The stages feature townspeople that the player can choose to help or injure; these actions and the player's deeds will be judged at the end of each stage, updating the player's "Knight's Honor Bonus". Sonic's speed alone will not end the Black Knight's reign, so he must take up the talking sword, Caliburn and master swordsmanship in order to break Arthur's curse and save the kingdom.[5]. "Sonic and the Knight of Darkness") is a game in the Sonic the Hedgehog series, released exclusively on Wii as the second entry in the Sonic Storybook Series, following Sonic and the Secret Rings. — Tagline, Sonic and the Black Knight (ソニックと暗黒の騎士, Sonikku to Ankoku no Kishi?, lit. GameDaily gave the game a 7/10, citing that "repetitive combat, easy missions and limited controls keep it from greatness," but acknowledged its "attractive presentation, decent combat and bonus content." Several other characters can also be unlocked to be played in multi-player only, such as Sir Galahad and Sir Lamorak, as well as the Sonic series counterparts of the Knight of the Round Table (see below). The downside of this, however, is, that her aerial attack can't be used as effectively as Sonic's or Lancelot's. There are twelve playable characters in the game. This edit will also create new pages on Giant Bomb for: Until you earn 1000 points all your submissions need to be vetted by other This is a fanfiction version of Sonic and the Black Knight's story. [6] Famitsu gave the game a 26/40, comprised of two sevens and two sixes. Like Ali Baba and Sinbad in Secret Rings, most of the game's Arthurian characters are modeled on Sonic's friends from his own universe. Released Mar 10, 2009. Game » Unlockable characters - Sonic and the Black Knight (multiplayer. At first, Galahad and Lamorak were in the main story, but for some unknown reason, Sega took them out. She is a pink hedgehog who was first introduced to the series on September 23, 1993. Sonic acquires Caliburn, a talking sword who is highly skeptical of Sonic's abilities, and they head off on their quest while Merlina goes into hiding (Merlina explains that she would be recognized in town). In addition, his band, Crush 40, returned to perform the main theme of the game, "Knight of the Wind", along with several others. Sonic and the Black Knight is a video game developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega as part of the Sonic The Hedgehog series, released exclusively on Wii as the second entry in the Sonic Storybook series, following on from Sonic and the Secret Rings. [4], A wizard named Merlina, granddaughter of Merlin, running away from some pursuer, summons Sonic to help free the mystical realm of King Arthur, who has been possessed by an unknown evil that comes from Excalibur's scabbard, and is now ruling the realm as the tyrannical Black Knight. The background music at the Blacksmith shop is a violin instrumental of. During one level in the Deep Woods, Sonic says he can see a very big tree, but he's looking the other way. Excalibur Sonic can attack huge projectiles greatly with increased swordsmanship capabilities than Sonic but is vulnerable to small energy orbs. All the swords that Sonic wields are weapons that were used by King Arthur in the legends: Clarent was later taken by Mordred and used to kill King Arthur. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. JP [12][13], EB Games Australia offered toy swords with pre-orders of the game.[14]. [5] Several other characters can also be unlocked to be played in multi-player only, such as Sir Galahad and Sir Lamorak, as well as the Sonic series counterparts of the Knight of the Round Table (see below). The ending theme for Sonic and the Black Knight is "Live Life", which can be known as Merlina's theme and Crush 40 is the performer. Sir Lancelot's gameplay in Sonic and the Black Knight is quite similar to Sonic's gameplay. Her ground-based attacks make her speed from enemy to enemy. When using it, Sonic targets a foe and strikes it with an accurate, swift slash. His Soul Surge, Gail Meteor, has him throwing him his swords like boomerangs at enemies. [5] By helping out grateful citizens, players will be able to purchase new items from them, acquiring items such as gauntlets, magical tomes, and new swords. Most of Sonic's lines appeared in the earlier games, for example: During the Legacy missions, there are items and gimmicks seen in the other Sonic games, such as the. [9][10][11], Two soundtracks were produced. Throughout the series he often ends up on a quest to recover his companion Froggy. The gameplay is mainly 3D, but occasionally the camera will shift to a side-scrolling perspective for traditional 2D gameplay. Additionally, the player can collect townspeople by completing Missions, which will increase the player's title, thereby unlocking additional Skills, better items and more support from the townspeople. The first, Face to Faith: Sonic and the Black Knight Vocal Trax contains ten vocal/instrumental songs from the game,[12] while Tales of Knighthood: Sonic and the Black Knight Original Soundtrax features over seventy songs. * Read the most helpful review GameSpot also notes that while the sword is useful for slashing through enemies, there is a noticeable delay from the time the player swings the Wii Remote and the time Sonic swings. She then takes Excalibur's scabbard to become all-powerful, so she can be the new queen. Jun Senoue (sound director)Tommy TallaricoRichard Jacques She also has the power to control others this is seen after she takes control of the Black Knight's underworld army. The game changes the traditional level items, such as springs and speed pads, into "fairies". Sonic soon encounters and defeats Gawain (Knuckles' counterpart in the game), and takes his sword before he can kill himself out of shame with it, asking him if there is more to being a knight than serving a king. Black Friday Sale: Take 20% Off All Giant Bomb Merch Until 11/30! In the World of Camelot, while on the run from the Black Knight and his demonic minions of the underworld, Merlina is surrounded by the Black Knight's minions, and, before she is taken, performs a summoning ritual that brings Sonic to her world. Release date(s) The character themes from Sonic Adventure 2 and Sonic Adventure are featured in the game, as well. Jet the Hawk is a skilled rider of Extreme Gear, and is also the leader of the Babylon Rogues. Wii ESRB: E10+CERO: APEGI: 12+ Sir Percival's gameplay in Sonic and the Black Knight is quite different from Sonic's gameplay.