Sonic and the Black Knight (He Has a Sword)

[BreakABone]

http://www.daviddino.com/sonicsword.jpg

Yeah, Sega does it again.

[Bond]

I am so confused. What is this?

[uber_paddler]

Why do they insist on breaking Sonic. They get our hopes up, then own us in the ass with this werehog/knight bullshit. Not impressed.

[Dyne]

Hunh.

So will it not suck like the last Wii one? I don't want to go through a menu to play each level, here.

[Combine 017]

Sega does what? Fucks up another game that used to be great?(mind the swearing, im drunk so its ok). Sega is becoming like Disney, ruining every sequel there is by making 8 more of them. How many Land Before Times there is? 20? Sonic will catch up soon, and become just like mario party.

[Dyne]

Sega is becoming like Disney, ruining every sequel there is by making 8 more of them. How many Land Before Times there is? 20?

Wait, what? Land Before Time is a Universal thing and has nothing to do with Disney. :lolz: Just letting you know.

Disney's only bad about releasing sequels for EVERYTHING direct to video, but not for the quantity of series sequels. Winnie the Pooh might be an exception though.

[GameMaster]

Sonic and the Black Knight?

That could cause some racial tension...

[Swan]

Just change it to Sonic and the Dark Knight.


That will sell

[BreakABone]

Just change it to Sonic and the Dark Knight.


That will sell

As much as comic book games can suck, I don't think Batman wants any piece of this. :lol:

[Jonbo298]

Oh Sega....you just can't figure out what will sell. Take a cue from Nintendo. Mario series got a little stale (the regular actual Mario games, not the gobs of spin offs). Sunshine didn't do so well as it could have because its friggin Mario.

They then release New Super Mario Bros. Updating a classic. It has sold gobs of copies now everywhere. I think you get the hint Sega...or wait, not yet.

[Angrist]

Super Sonic Galaxy?

[manasecret]

I just don't get it. Why? Why does Nintendo Power still exist?

[DeathsHand]

Remember when Sega first dropped out of the console race, and there were discussions about how they could potentially become the top third party developer?

[KillerGremlin]

Dear Sega,

LOL.

Sincerely,
Me

[Jonbo298]

Remember when Sega first dropped out of the console race, and there were discussions about how they could potentially become the top third party developer?

They could have, if they would have kept the same teams or at least similar ideas from the Dreamcast time. It had alot of good games that never got to see the full fruition due to its 'quick' death.

[BreakABone]

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[DeathsHand]

They could have

If they hadn't done so much to... not... be... o.O

I really don't think they could have though... I never really did.
Back in the day when they first became a third party, my opinion was that if there games and franchises had enough mass appeal to begin with, their consoles wouldn't have struggled along for 3 out of the 4 generations they took part in...

Then not only did their games apparently not have the mass appeal, but they've taken quite a hit to their quality as well...
But I haven't actually payed attention to their sales numbers so I'm kinda just making stuff up to bring up a point that I'm not necessarily trying to make...

[KillerGremlin]

I think I can agree with that statement, minus the first couple of Sonic games.

[BreakABone]

So it is a sequel to Sonic and the Secret Rings.
But has analog control now which doesn't really make it much different than Unleashed except Sonic is in Arthurian time.

SAN FRANCISCO & LONDON (July 21, 2008) –SEGA of Europe Ltd. and SEGA® of America, Inc. today announced Sonic™ and the Black Knight, an all-new Wii-exclusive adventure. Part of the storybook series of games that began with Sonic and the Secret Rings, this new title brings Sonic into the world of Arthurian legend and offers the worlds most infamous blue hedgehog the chance to become a knight. Using the unique Wii control system, this exciting game will take advantage of both the Wii Remote and the Nunchuk to offer an interactive experience that any Sonic fans will love.

Created by Sonic Team in Japan, this innovative game takes Sonic into a medieval world and arms him with a sword to aid in his effort to save the day. Sonic and the Black Knight will provide Sonic fans with an irresistible cast of characters and teach them all what it takes to be a true hero and the ultimate knight. With a series of missions taking place in stunning Arthurian-inspired locations, Sonic and the Black Knight promises to offer a fast-paced adventure that gamers of all ages will enjoy.

“After the success of Sonic and the Secret Rings we’re delighted to announce a second title in the Storybook Series,” said Gary Knight, European Marketing Director, SEGA Europe, “Following Sonic on his way to knighthood will excite players of all ages.”

Sonic and the Black Knight, exclusively for the Wii, will be out in Spring 2009.

[Angrist]

Wii MotionPlus? Hopefully.

[BreakABone]

Wii MotionPlus? Hopefully.

You may get your wish...
Sonic and the Black Knight brings a new twist to Sonic gameplay by combining Sonic’s legendary speed with frenetic swordplay action that makes full use of the unique Wii control system.

In this strange, enchanted medieval world, Sonic wields a sword in his effort to save the day. Encountering many friends and foes along the way, Sonic shows them what it takes to be a true hero and the ultimate knight. Master the sword and unravel the mystery behind this intriguing adventure…

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[BreakABone]

Info from the Nintendo Power article.

-Developed by the same people as Sonic and the Secret Rings

-”This time, a sorceress named Merlina summons Sonic to the mythical realm of King Arthur, but it seems the fabled monarch has somehow been corrupted and now rules the land as the tyranical Black Knight.”

-Uses a similar storybook device as Secret Rings

-”As Sonic runs along, a simple flick of the Wii remote will execute a basic slash, which is enough to dispatch most low-level grunts.”

-More advanced swordplay consists of the ability to thrust, parry, and even pull off a buzz-saw maneuver midjump.

-”During out demo, we saw the hedgehog leap from a high precipice, then thrust the blade into a wall to slow his decent, sparks flying impressivly as steel cut through brick”

-”Combat is integrated in such a way that most of the time you can slice through any who stand in your path without even slowing down”

-Sonic is controlled with the Control Stick.

-”Our hero begins his quest as a mere knave. Only by becoming a full-fledged knight will he have any hope of defeating King Arthur.”

-”his sword, a talking blade named Calibur, serves as a mentor”

-If you help civilian townfolk in need of assistance, you’ll earn points toward knighthood. If you smite one of those civilians, your reputation will take a hit.

-”At the end of each stage, the game tallies your good and not-so-good deeds and updates your rank accordingly.

-You can purchase items from residents. “Sonic can aquire everything from gauntlets to magical tomes to new swords, and when equipped, each article bestows him with a unique benefit.”

-About 200 items in all, with some being able to be combined with others to make new ones.

-You have the option to go online and trade items with friends.

-Rings come in burlap sacks instead of monitors.

-Sonic uses magic elementals to help him do various things, such as a bounce pad or a speed boost. They look like chao heads. The red ones give him a jump and the blue give Sonic a speed boost.

-Sonic can cross large gaps by firing a ballista and grinding the rope to the other side.

-”On the audio side, veteran composer Jen Senoue is taking a smiliar approach, injecting familiar Sonic themes with a Celtic flavor.”

-”Each stage has multiple branching paths and searching for townsfolk and treasure chests provides an element of exploration that recalls Sonic’s early Genesis days.”

-”the camera will occasionally pan to a side-scrolling perspective for a quick dose of classic 2-D action”

-SBK Bringing back the skill system from Secret Rings, but they’re trying not to have the skill system interfere with the game’s tempo this time around.

-The mission structure also returns but the developers hope to make it less arduous.

-”And there will be no dinosaur eggs!”

-”Just as they subbed in for such characters as Ali Baba and Aladdin in Sonic and the Secret Rings, a number of familiar faces will assume Arthurian personas in SBK.”

-Other characters beside Sonic are playable, but it is entirely optional to play as them.

-Knuckles, who can hold two swords at once, and Shadow have been confirmed so far.

-A new special guage will “bestow him with similarly impressive powers. The meter fills gradually whenever Sonic vanquishes an enemy or snags a purple elemental, and when it reaches a certain point you can unleash a powerful combination attack capable of tearing through multiple foes in quick succession.”

-The team knows of the faults of the recent series and are hoping to fix it with this game

I really don't know. Some of it sounds cool. Some of it sounds like wait and see. One thing I don't get is why couldn't Sega have created a new character/franchise for these games. They have a novel concept.

http://www.blueblur.org/games/blackknight/images/sbkart002.jpg
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http://www.blueblur.org/2008/07/21/sonic-and-the-black-knight-nintendo-power-details/

[GameMaster]

Wow, that bad guy looks so incredibly stupid and lame.

At least in comparison it makes sword-wielding-Sonic look less stupid.

[Jonbo298]

The sword can talk...seriously?...

[KillerGremlin]

”the camera will occasionally pan to a side-scrolling perspective for a quick dose of classic 2-D action”

like when Sonic didn't suck....

oh Sega, how you have fallen off.

[BreakABone]

Pretty new pics of Sonic.

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[manasecret]

So is this Tikal: A Sonic to the Past?

[Angrist]

Less racing, more running I guess. At least the graphics look good. :)

[Typhoid]

Who am I kidding, I'll probably get this.

[Jason1]

Uh, didnt they just release Sonic Unleashed? Actually I thought thats what this was when I looked at the pictures...

But anywho, sonic needs a sword about as much as I need to eat poop to survive.

[BreakABone]

Who am I kidding, I'll probably get this.
Same...
I don't know why I keep going back to sonic.

Uh, didnt they just release Sonic Unleashed? Actually I thought thats what this was when I looked at the pictures...

But anywho, sonic needs a sword about as much as I need to eat poop to survive.

Yeah, I thought it was a little overkill as well.
Especially since from aside from the sword, they both kind of went the same route with Sonic on semi-rails gameplay.

[GameMaster]

So is this Tikal: A Sonic to the Past?

I take it the Werewolf Sonic idea didn't pan out?

Which is why shitty medieval adventure is now being swapped in.

[Dyne]

Sonic Unleashed is the Next-Gen version. This is the Wii version.

Also, I don't know why, but I got a good Sega vibe from those pictures.

[BreakABone]

http://www.gamekyo.com/videoen14018_sonic-and-the-black-knight-new-video.html

[Professor S]

They go back to the roots of the series with side scrolling, but exploit the change to a wider aspect ratio with the popularity of 1080 widescreen HD tvs.

Imagine a super-speed side scrolling Sonic where you can see almost 50% more of the area from left to right...

[GameMaster]

Oh God, a stupid elven girl.

Let's hope she dies tragically.

[Bond]

This all seems so tacky.

[Jason1]

meh...havent the last couple sonic games been exactly like this? Sonic Team needs to wake up...

[Swan]

They even had the same kind of theme song.



Penny Arcade summed it up best.


Sega makes murder porn


EDIT: Found it
http://www.penny-arcade.com/images/2005/20050311h.jpg

[BreakABone]

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If nothing else, I think the game looks good.

[KillerGremlin]

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If nothing else, I think the game looks good.

you are quite the optimist.

[BreakABone]

http://wii.ign.com/dor/objects/14268379/sonic-the-black-knight-/videos/blackknighttrailer_030209.html

Some of the trailer looks pretty bad-ass like the rail run while chasing the knight.

[Angrist]

That might be a nice sequence, but with the speed and all it will be over within a minute.
The more I see of this game, the less I expect from it.

[Jason1]

Didnt see this coming...:lol:

http://wii.ign.com/articles/958/958855p1.html

[Angrist]

Haha, such a shame. Almost makes you wonder why they keep trying.
Probably because of the sad reason that it will sell nearly a million copies. :(