games  anime  |  toys
Destructoid is gaming news, community, videos, and sometimes love. Take the tour or jump in with Facebook:

 


Sonic goes medieval on your arse: New Black Knight images photo

Sonic and the Black Knight is heading to the Wii and puts a sword into the hedgehog's hand for -- I believe -- the very first time. Yes, rather than using the age-honored skill of jumping, Sonic now has a blade with which to do battle, and here are some shots.

As far as Wii games go, this is actually looking rather pretty. Of course, Sega is very good at making games look visually impressive. It's the "gameplay" part where the titles often come unstuck, and Black Knight will need to do a lot in order to make up for Sonic and the Secret Rings. 

"Seven rings in hand," etcetera.


LAUNCH GALLERY (4 IMAGES)
Photo Photo Photo Photo
 

Continue: More wii stories





prev next

21 comments | showing # 1 to 21

REMiXXX's Avatar
REMiXXX at 10/02/2008 10:17
I love the look of the fighting style in this game.

Looks so fast and flurried!
SephirothX's Avatar
SephirothX at 10/02/2008 10:18
DARKNESS DARKNESS HEARTS DARKNESS RIKU KAIRI DARKNESS SORA DARKNESS KINGDOM HEARTS DARKNESS HEARTS RIKU RIKU SEPHIROTH DARKNESS DARKNESS DARKNESS HEARTS DARKNESS RIKU KAIRI DARKNESS SORA DARKNESS KINGDOM HEARTS DARKNESS HEARTS RIKU RIKU SEPHIROTH DARKNESS DARKNESS DARKNESS HEARTS DARKNESS RIKU KAIRI DARKNESS SORA DARKNESS KINGDOM HEARTS DARKNESS HEARTS RIKU RIKU SEPHIROTH DARKNESS

lol
Mista Smegheneghan's Avatar
Mista Smegheneghan at 10/02/2008 10:20
ohh, i can just see the Sonic/Zelda crossover art... it's hideous...
king3vbo's Avatar
king3vbo at 10/02/2008 10:39
I don't think anything can make up for Sonic and the Secret Rings
Cacophony's Avatar
Cacophony at 10/02/2008 10:48
KIIIIIINNNNGDOOOM HEEEEEAAAARRRTTTSSS!

I honestly don't like new Sonic games.
BetaMaster's Avatar
BetaMaster at 10/02/2008 11:23
COME ON, SEGA, WHAT THE HELL. GOD DAMMIT, YOU'RE A JAPANESE COMPANY. JAPAN HAS, LIKE, 13 GB/S INTERNET THESE DAYS. DO YOU NOT SPEND ANY TIME ON ANY FORUMS? LISTEN TO YOUR FANS. STOP GIVING SONIC CHARACTERS WEAPONS. STOP CREATING NEW CHARACTERS THAT NOBODY CARES ABOUT. STOP TRYING TO REINVENT THE SONIC SERIES.

I just want Sonic the Hedgehog 4 :(
Sonic Adventure was definitely pushing it for me and for the most part sucked as far as I'm concerned. What the hell is wrong with just having a fun platformer? Sonic was a two-dimensional character and he should stay that way - in more ways than one.

I want Sonic sans narrative and sans sword.
Palidi's Avatar
Palidi at 10/02/2008 11:30
I read that article printed in that one Nintendo Powar article, and it sounds(emphasis thar) like it would make a better(and more traditional) Sonic game than Unleased.
NihonTiger90's Avatar
NihonTiger90 at 10/02/2008 11:41
I can't facepalm hard enough to describe how ths game disgusts me.
BetaMaster's Avatar
BetaMaster at 10/02/2008 11:42
How is that possible? Sonic Unleashed has actually seemed like it'll be pretty decent and traditional (sans the werehog thing..whatever that is..) whereas here, Sonic has a sword.

Mind sharing what the Nintendo Power article said?
welkstar's Avatar
welkstar at 10/02/2008 11:44
Wait... what?
Necros's Avatar
Necros at 10/02/2008 12:05
17 times. That's how many times the final boss of Kingdom Hearts says "darkness." My friends and I just laughed every time he said it again. "Something something something darkness."
Muon's Avatar
Muon at 10/02/2008 12:05
Black Knight, eh? Does that mean the game has...

infinity's Avatar
infinity at 10/02/2008 12:57
just reading the title of this game makes me want to kick about eight people in the balls.
Holyetheline's Avatar
Holyetheline at 10/02/2008 12:59
This looks awful. I give up on Sonic games. FUCK! =(

I'm going to go cry now.
MF DOOM's Avatar
MF DOOM at 10/02/2008 13:00
OMG how hard we fall!
MechaMonkey's Avatar
MechaMonkey at 10/02/2008 13:06
@Muon

Even Martin Lawrence wouldn't associate himself with this game.
Dan CiTi's Avatar
Dan CiTi at 10/02/2008 14:37
This game is going to be very good.
Palidi's Avatar
Palidi at 10/02/2008 14:40
Umm, dont have the article in front of me right now, but stuff like multiple branching pathways through a level, missing citizens hidden through a level that need to be rescued(which could end up like finding the hidden giant rings in 3) and provide a reward. Umm...also, that the sword could be used for new platforming elements(say, plunging it into a wall for slow decent). I also recall the guy mentioning that the sword combat would be implemented smoothly, and that you wouldn't need to slow down or stop for any combat maneuvers and such.

Maybe I'll go home this weekend so I can get the article in front of me.
Palidi's Avatar
Palidi at 10/02/2008 14:41
Oh, but let me emphasize the fact that this is just how it sounds like the game will be. Final product may still be a turd.
ZekeThePlumber's Avatar
ZekeThePlumber at 10/02/2008 15:46
Running with a sword looks dangerous.
BetaMaster's Avatar
BetaMaster at 10/02/2008 16:53
I don't get why Team Sonic has to take a good idea and then shit all over it. First case: Sonic Unleashed. Side-scrolling Sonic rendered in 3D? Hot damn, sounds awesome. Oh wait, that's only 60% of the game? And 40% of the game you play as a werehog in 3D? Sounds like you're crossing over into Shadow the Hedgehog's territory again.

And now, this. Branching pathways is all well and good, but I have a major problem with Sonic having a sword rather than doing a spin attack to enemies. But I'd be interested in the article if you do get a chance to go home, Palidi.
prev next

Comment with Facebook





Click connect and comment instantly!

Comment with Dtoid





New? SIGN UP - it takes 5 seconds

Comments policy

Destructoid is an open discussion community. You don't need to "audition" to post a comment - just speak your mind. We respect differing opinions on the site, so have at it. Be smart, funny, insightful, clueless, or cute -- but back it up with substance. Keep your cool, keep it fun. We only ask that you act respectfully and above all: don't be a troll and ruin it for everyone else. Don't bring down gamers or we'll, you know, gently shoot you in the face and stuff you into a flaming mailbox. Each comment is your opportuntity to make this community awesomer. Is that even a word?

Avoiding the banhammer only requires common sense: spamming, trolling, racism, NSFW stuff, and other forms of sucking will not be tolerated. If anyone is griefing please report abuse. Be good. Don't suck!

 
New on Destructoid.TV play all videos

Loading
Loading Destructoid Videos



    Win this!
    Reminder: We're giving away six copies of Magnacarta 2!



    Dtoid Twitter    Got news?   tips@destructoid.com

    Reviews & Previews
    Mahjongg Artifacts 2 review
    Dragon Age: Origins review
    Lost Winds: The Winter of the Melodias review
    Osmos review
    Space Invaders Extreme 2 review
    Half-Minute Hero review
    JU-ON: The Grudge review
    Kenka Bancho: Badass Rumble review
    Thexder Neo review
    Domino Rally review
    more reviews
    PS3's 256-player MAG
    Rooms The Main Building
    Skate 3
    Hudson's bringing back the Bonk
    James Cameron's Avatar
    Bomberman Battlefest
    Calling
    Bad Company 2's multiplayer
    Partying like it's 1959 in BioShock 2's multiplayer
    BioShock 2 through the eyes of Big Daddy
    more previews


    - The Dtoid Army is 49596 strong -

    Showing Cblogs with 3+ faps   show all

    Call for entries: do the wrong thing
    New to Dtoid? Read the survival guide




     Originals
    Jim Sterling: How to respond to a videogame review





















    More Destructoid Originals



     Popular now more
























    Destructoid's editorial lovefest is:
    Nick Chester
    Editor-in-Chief    		 Jim Sterling
    Reviews Editor
    Dale North
    News Editor    		 Hamza Aziz
    Community Manager
    Anthony Burch
    Features Editor    		 Rey Gutierrez
    Video editor & director
    Niero
    Founder, publisher
    Letters to the editors
    tips@destructoid.com
    Associate Editors
    Ashley Davis Jonathan Holmes
    Brad Nicholson Jonathan Ross
    Brad Rice Jordan Devore
    Chad Concelmo Matthew Razak
    Colette Bennett Tom Fronczak
    Conrad Zimmerman Topher Cantler
    Dyson Samit Sarkar
    Contributors
    Adam Dork
    Ben Perlee
    Daniel Lingen
    Joseph Leray    		 Joe Burling
    Mikey
    Will Maddock
    Stella Wong





     

     
      get involved

    register or login
    post a blog
    post a forum
    enter a contest
    contribute a news tip
    suggest a feature
    be a guest editor
    		 support

    new member's guide
    login assistance
    tech support
    report abuse
    email our editors
    read our dev blog
    nuclear crisis?
    		 keep in touch

    RSS feed
    Twitter
    Facebook
    Myspace
    Flickr
    Game nights
    Meetup+play online     		seriously

    about Destructoid
    advertising
    terms of use
    privacy policy
    jobs at MM
    buy our crap     		our network

    Tomopop
    Japanator
    Despingation?



    Destructoid is an independently-run publication forged by our love of video games and the gaming community's need of accountable enthusiast press
    living the dream since March 16, 2006