Sonic and the Black Knight

 Wii
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Mar 3, 2009
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7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 318 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 185 out of 318
  2. Mixed: 71 out of 318
  3. Negative: 62 out of 318
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  1. Hynda
    Sep 7, 2010
    10
    The only reason this game got a bad score its because its main character is sonic, imagine for a second this game main character is Kratos. Or lets say... Solid Snake. It would get tons of high scores everywhere, that is what have become of our industry, creative and unique games are seen as garbage because all this industry wants is graphics and gore, this game is more than that, thisThe only reason this game got a bad score its because its main character is sonic, imagine for a second this game main character is Kratos. Or lets say... Solid Snake. It would get tons of high scores everywhere, that is what have become of our industry, creative and unique games are seen as garbage because all this industry wants is graphics and gore, this game is more than that, this game gots magic, speed, and yes, Knights. The graphics of this game are very well if you consider its a wii game, the gameplay is intuitive, you always feel like if you was a hedgehog with a sword in your hand. Also the battles agaisnt Knuckles and Shadows are the best battles in videogame history. There are people who says Uncharted 2 got the most epic moments in any videogame ever, but they are all casual gamers who just started playing this console generation, I am a veteran, and I can tell you, this game is pure gameplay, this game is more deep than any Gears of war or God of War or any Gay war thing. So I give it a high score of course.… Expand
  2. CampbellC
    Apr 6, 2009
    10
    I think that this is a good stupendous game! Just because it has a few flaws doesn't mean it isn't worth buying. It's not SEGA's fault there all so many good games lately. Give Sonic and Sega time to land and get running on their feet again like the old days!!!!!1
  3. taywah09
    Feb 19, 2011
    10
    i really enjoyed this game. i love playing it. but some tasks are hard and pointless. other wise i loved it. i recomend this game to all sonic sega lovers
  4. Krossbone
    Jan 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If one of your complaints about this game is "Sonic has a sword," that's probably a sign you should be done reviewing video games.
    There are numerous reasons that this is one of Sonic's greatest outings in 3D.
    From a narrative standpoint, it's easily where the series peaked before the schlock that is Sonic Colors. Sonic took the archetype of the Hero's Journey and turned it on its head, instead of seeking knowledge, going out and teaching Merlina the dangers of immortality and why you should live life to the fullest instead of trying to prolong it.
    Merlina is also one of the series' most 3-dimensional villains in that regard, seeking her goals not out of something predictable like revenge or power, but to save her kingdom. This really does compliment Sonic's line of saying "Sometimes I don't mind being the bad guy!"
    Relating back to my bold opening, Caliburn acts not only as a fun gameplay gimmick, but also as an extremely well-developed mentor figure for Sonic throughout the game, very clearly going through an arc and gaining respect for the Blue Blur King of Camelot. It's a fun friendship to watch grow, and it's one of the last greatly written friendships in the series before Colors absolutely destroyed all writing and story the series had going for it.
    Overall, in writing and story, Black Knight is easily one of Sonic's best ventures. It takes itself seriously and it pays off nicely in the end of it, proving serious Sonic stories can work especially well, with payoffs and deep lessons to learn.

    As for gameplay, it isn't quite on the level of the story, but it can still be especially fun for fans of the hack-and-slash genre. For those who're more into precision based combat, the boss battles are all based on timing and (just what you'd want,) precision.
    As for the average levels, Black Knight plays nicely for those who just like to go crazy with the Wii remote, which I always find myself having fun with, even if there's a relative lack of precision in such combat.
    In the main story, there are 4 playable characters: Sonic of course, Sir Percival (Blaze's doppelganger), Sir Lancelot (Shadow's doppelganger), and Sir Gawain (Knuckles' doppelganger). Each have differing movesets and add some nice variety to the playstyle throughout different levels. My main complaint here is that the other characters besides Sonic aren't playable more often in the story. However, that is but a minor gripe.

    Externally from the story, there's the super fun Battle Mode, which takes the characters from the story, pairs them with their main universe doppelgangers as playable (excluding the Blacksmith) and acts as a sort of mini party game. It's extremely fun to play, and you can even unlock King Arthur from the main story if you play your cards right.

    In conclusion, Sonic and the Black Knight is an extremely well-rounded 3D Sonic game, with a fun story mode, a fun Battle Mode, wide range of playable characters, and an amazing soundtrack. But that's normal for a Sonic game. I'd highly recommend playing this game, as it's one of the greatest 3D Sonic games to date, ambition included.    … Expand
  5. CodyDupuis
    Jul 4, 2009
    10
    Of course I give it a ten, who wouldn't? I mean, I miss the old Sonic adventures with the ring collecting and all that, but I mean, look at how amazing it has become. If you ask me, I think Sonic and the Black Knight stepped up the speedy hedgehog's rep
  6. KeithP
    Mar 16, 2009
    10
    I like Sonic and the Black Knight. I always wondered what Sonic would be like if he had a sword with him. I don't know why people think it's a horrible game. I guess some people aren't even trying to play the game. Games are supposed to be challenging. You can't say you don't like the game if you haven't even given it a chance. Not all of the new Sonic games I like Sonic and the Black Knight. I always wondered what Sonic would be like if he had a sword with him. I don't know why people think it's a horrible game. I guess some people aren't even trying to play the game. Games are supposed to be challenging. You can't say you don't like the game if you haven't even given it a chance. Not all of the new Sonic games have to be similar to the old Sonic games. I'm glad there are some changes to the Sonic games. I don't think Sonic and the Black Knight is horrible at all.… Expand
  7. JoeyR
    Jun 24, 2009
    10
    Sonic and the Black Knight is an amazing game with a great story and fun gameplay. Honestly most of the people that rated it badly probably haven't actually played it, because what they complain about doesn't exist in the actual game. I can't see why any gamer (sonic fan or otherwise) wouldn't like this game!
  8. DannyG
    Aug 12, 2009
    10
    I love this game. It's great, fun, and it's wifi mission with ranking, thats my favourite part. Oh. And if you need gameplay advice for Sonic ATBK you can email me. If you like adveture/action/speed/good-graphics/and like sonic Sonic ATBK is a game you should absolutely buy. My hm: granath_95@hotmail.com
  9. SamJ
    Mar 9, 2009
    10
    Awesome speed, plus a sword = win excellent graphics and it's funny! Brilliant game Too bad it's going to be mindlessly attacked because it's a sonic with new gameplay elements and not 100% like the really old, out dated stuff.
  10. [Anonymous]
    Apr 12, 2009
    9
    I liked Chris' Comment, so I agree fully ... by the way: Most of the Magazines played through the normal campaign but didnt take themselves the time to face the later-on levels, which get really extremely hard and challenging. These levels are really well done. Make a rental, try yourself and realize, that this is a Top 10 Wii Game this year. Somehow sad, but true.
  11. evanc
    May 23, 2009
    10
    I think this game is a great game to have i dont know why this game has been rated bad the gameplay is great sure the voice acting pretty bad but still a great game to have.
  12. AdamF
    Mar 12, 2009
    8
    Okay, before I start this review, I want to make things clear. 1. People like this game, and other 3D Sonic games. Deal with it. 2. People hate this game, and other 3D Sonic games. Deal with it. 3. Sonic Cycle 2005-2006. It's 2009 and I'm sure that Sonic games have had mixed reactions every since. Okay, on to the review. Sonic and the Black Knight. Here we go! If there's Okay, before I start this review, I want to make things clear. 1. People like this game, and other 3D Sonic games. Deal with it. 2. People hate this game, and other 3D Sonic games. Deal with it. 3. Sonic Cycle 2005-2006. It's 2009 and I'm sure that Sonic games have had mixed reactions every since. Okay, on to the review. Sonic and the Black Knight. Here we go! If there's one franchise that has suffered form opinion wars and trust issues, it's the Sonic series. With every game that was released, the opinion of them being good or bad is extremely mixed, often resulting into very violent results. No one can post their opinion without someone waiting to tear it apart these days. You have to enter at your own risk or not give a crap about it. This is where I step in. I have been playing Sonic games for years, and I have the same opinion for most of them. I like them. I think that they were blast to play and never question the reason to why I like them. Because at the end of the day, it comes down to one fact and one fact only: if you are having fun. Well I am proud to say that I enjoyed Sonic and the Black Knight. It fun, fast and provides more challenge than the famous belief of, 'Go forward to win.' This game is apart of the newly named SPIN-OFF series, the Sonic Storybook Series. In this SPIN-OFF series, Sonic ventures into classic stories, remade with a surprising twist involved. The mixed bag of love and hate, Sonic and the Secret Rings, had Sonic traveling through the world of the Arabian Nights. Sonic and the Black Knight send Sonic into the realm of King Arthur. He teams up with a young wizard named Merlina, granddaughter of Merlin, to stop the once noble now evil King, now known as the Black Knight. The twist is that he was corrupted by the scabbard of Excalibur, which made him immortal to any normal being. The only thing that could vanquish him is the witty-legendary sword, Cailburn, who takes the role as Sonic's tutor to become the knight skilled enough to take down him down. It's a different spin form the same King Arthur tale that has retold a million times. It an intriguing and simple story than anyone can understand. Not to mention that the quality in the voice acting is very well done, but the script can be cliché at times. Delivering one-liners like "Did you see my true power?". These do not take the majority of the game so it should not bother people much. Unless you want Sonic games sound like Macbeth and Oliver Twist. Much like Secret Rings, some familiar Sonic characters return as different alter-egos. Shadow takes the role of Sir Lancelot, Knuckles takes the role of Sir Gawain, Tails serves as the local blacksmith and then some. Everyone plays their part without overshadowing the star of the show. They help, play their roles, just as they should. Not just appearing for a sing and dance just to please fans. One thing that should please the fans is the quality of music. SatBK's musical score contains a mixed Celtic orchestral and classic Sonic rock. All weaved together to make an impressive sounding game. I will give props to Crush 40, Tommy Tallerico and everyone else for a job well done. Are you tired of Wii games that look like PS2 leftovers? Sonic and the Black Knight deliver very impressive Wii visuals with impressive lighting and texture detail. There is some sight to behold once you run across the field seeing ruins immerse in a large lake, fortress-like campsite or fungi infested forest; giving a more imaginative experience than just running into castles and war zone a millions times. Plus the story is told with very impressive woodcut sketchbook cutscenes. Okay, here is part that matters the most, the gameplay. It is fast pace in movement and combat. Sonic and companions are constantly on the move, slaughtering any foe that gets in the way. Like I said earlier, people usually say that Sonic games these days feel like your just moving in one direction to win. While it's true that the game is more guided than Unleashed, you're not just moving as fast as you can just by foot or jumping. This is where the game shines over the "Shadow the Hedgehog 2" theory. You will use the sword to slide down or scale walls, work as a rudder to help you slide down steep slopes and to save your blue butt when you come short on certain platforms. Yeah, loops and corkscrews are M.I.A., and would have been appreciated, but they would not contribute to making you feel more involved than running all day. So I did not see it as a huge deal that they were gone, considering that each level delivers its on share of acrobatic platforming action. Now the swordplay, don't stab me bro, worked well when I used it. Yes, it is waggle, but I have a belief to why waggle works better for some than others. You can wave the wii-mote with an exaggerated arm motion, steadily with the flick of the wrist, or like you're jacking off. One of these motions will react better than the other, so choose how you wield your weapon because I use the second choice. Waggle is like a button input, you have to know when to use it instead of just flinging your arm everywhere since the motion registers at the start of the move. Enemies are plenty and they come at you in great numbers. They will all go down with one hit, expect for the giants. Luckily, there are dumb as turkeys so slash them a couple of times and you're on your way. Now while slashing multiple bad guys is satisfying, how they operate can grain on the nerves. Sometime they will bunch up into a pile of attacking hitboxes, so you will hit one bad guy and possibly leave yourself open to another attack that you can not see. Also when you run into an enemy, they will push you back repeatedly, which can be annoying on cliffs, or knock you down and leave you wide open. Sure Sonic does have moves that can aid him before running into a pit of bad guys, but this could have been left out. Now here is one of Sonic and the Black Knight's best parts. While you are expected to fight enemies and talk to townspeople, you not required to do so unless it is the attended mission. You can skip pass them, expect the giants, and be one your way. The combat and interacting will help you gain more EXP points, but it is not needed to complete the story. The story only spans three to four hours. The missions themselves feel more different, instead of just chopped pieces of the "Race to the Goal' mission. Even though some of those missions still exist. Now if you want to go fast and rip through enemies like christmas presents. You might want to either learn the ropes of the game or use the Soul Surge. The Soul Surge is the mechanism that allows Sonic to dash through the level at high speed. If he encounters an enemy, flick the Wii-mote with good timing, to slash through them like butter and keep on running. The only downfall is that you must be careful when using it, or you might run right off of a cliff! After every mission, Sonic will level up, allowing him to move faster, strafe quicker, and fight better. And this works better than Secret Rings since Sonic Team did not break Sonic's legs at the start. So he runs at a comfortable speed at the start, and the level ups will not ruin any of his moves. You will be given a choice on what aspect of Sonic's moveset you want to improve. Knight style is the basic style, providing a balance between speed and attack; Paladin style focus more on attack strength and range, and Cavalier style is visa versa. Each style provided you with the same upgrade of attack moves. These attacks will take some time more time to get use to than the basic swordplay, and I would not recommend using them out of nowhere. If you are going to use these attacks, make sure you prepared to put it into action, or you will not be prepare to string them together. The bosses provide a challenge as well, but they are not as varied as Secret Rings. They are mostly sword duels, and that's it. Providing more moves to watch out for overtime. I will not lie that each one still feels engaging and requires you to be more on your toes as each fight passes. The game offers plenty of fan service. From Sonic swallowing down a chilidog to him reminiscing past events when certain obstacles are presented in front of him. There's one of those little touches that are always welcomed in a Sonic game. Not to mention the impressive number in unlockables, mission count, and gorgeous fan art gallery make the gamer fell more welcome, adding more replay value. You can also exchange items and weapons over wi-fi to get that special cleaver that you always wanted but were to lazy to get. Now thing that I can not support by any means is the multi-player. I know the Wii can be a fun multi-player device. Seriously, it is nothing more than an awkward battle arena where Sonic and his friends battle against each other or other enemies. The controls are different from the single-player, as character control in a weird tank motion. Moving pretty slow, making it feel tedious. Not to mention that you need a friend to join you because bots are non-existence. Honestly, this aspect should had been left out altogether, allowing more focus on the single-player. That could have made a fun game epic. HayMaker/DealBreaker This is the Haymaker/Dealbreaker part of the review. In this section, I will point out a couple of points that may be taken as hit or miss. This does not cover fanboy whining, music complaints or anything that affects all games in general. 1. Secret Rings or Unleashed Gameplay. I heard this case plenty of times. People were concern of which gameplay style Sonic and the Black Knight relates to more. I am here to say it is a mixture of both, sacrificing some of both as well. It's has more boundaries and is guided than Unleashed, but has better and more responsive controls than Secret Rings. Have an idea on what gameplay aspect you liked the most before you purchase this game. Not being able to drift or holding the wii-mote on its side can leave you disappointed. 2. The Length of the Game. This is one of the conflicting points of the game. Sonic games, expect for Chronicles, were never punish for being short and reasonably so. But if you enjoy the story mode, you might feel like more should be added; however, this is also a positive for Sonic Team, not trying to rely on making the story long to make the entire game better. 3. Waggle Swordplay. Like I said, waggle is used differently with people. Now it can be said that some people expect more than waggle, some people see waggle as lazy and hate it all together. So it depends on your stance on waggle, and if you're willing to try it out and work with it. Closing Comments. Sonic and the Black Knight is a great game. It is fast pace, adding a new tool that many did not expect to work so well, but it does. There's an interesting story, replay value galore, and a load of fan service. It's funny that a Spin-off offers more of this than some of main series Sonic games. It's a simple game, but do not expect yourself to run right through it. You will die at times, speed-runner. I just wish for better enemy placement, and more focus on the single player instead of just adding a half-bake multi-player in the mix. But for the most part, you can skip right pass both and enjoy yourself.… Expand
  13. JamieMitchell
    Mar 16, 2009
    8
    When I Heard Of IGN And Gamespot's Reviews For This Game, I Just Thought, "WHY THE HELL?!" Well, To Be Precise, "Sonic and The Black Knight" Was Very Good And I Think IGN And Gamespot Should've Given This A Higher Score! The Missions May Be Short, But At Least The Gameplay Pulls Off Well! Worth Buying If You Are A Hardcore Sonic Fan, But Anyone With Concern Should Rent It!
  14. VictorSilver
    Jan 2, 2013
    9
    I agree with "Hynda", this game is AMAZING. There is no reason for bad score: Nice Graphics, nice musics, nice gameplay (yeah, when you learn how to play, it is very good to play! And is easy to learn), nice story (the ending and the plot twist are amazing). The only reason I don´t give a "10" is the main game is too short, in 5 hours you can beat the last boss, but to do 100% youI agree with "Hynda", this game is AMAZING. There is no reason for bad score: Nice Graphics, nice musics, nice gameplay (yeah, when you learn how to play, it is very good to play! And is easy to learn), nice story (the ending and the plot twist are amazing). The only reason I don´t give a "10" is the main game is too short, in 5 hours you can beat the last boss, but to do 100% you need a lot of time.… Expand
  15. MrSonicFan
    May 8, 2013
    6
    It's a decent game. It excels in it's graphics and soundtrack, The graphics are some of the nicest on the Wii, And the soundtrack is amazing. The gameplay is incredibly flawed. The game uses the Wii remote for the sword. There are so many enemy's it will hurt your wrist. The control in general is not that great. The story is very good for a sonic game though. I would only recommend playingIt's a decent game. It excels in it's graphics and soundtrack, The graphics are some of the nicest on the Wii, And the soundtrack is amazing. The gameplay is incredibly flawed. The game uses the Wii remote for the sword. There are so many enemy's it will hurt your wrist. The control in general is not that great. The story is very good for a sonic game though. I would only recommend playing the game only if your a sonic fan… Expand
  16. Gygar
    Feb 3, 2016
    9
    JESUS CHRIST!!! The bad reviews are bogging this game's actual credibility. Now i am going to tell all of you haters what this game is actualy like. Yes it plays a lot like SaTSR, but thats because its the sequel of it, they wanted to make a secret rings game, but make it better, thats what they did. Second off the sword was implimented amazingly, yes you swing to kill, but when it comesJESUS CHRIST!!! The bad reviews are bogging this game's actual credibility. Now i am going to tell all of you haters what this game is actualy like. Yes it plays a lot like SaTSR, but thats because its the sequel of it, they wanted to make a secret rings game, but make it better, thats what they did. Second off the sword was implimented amazingly, yes you swing to kill, but when it comes to the soul burst you need to time your hits to keep the soul burst going, also you cant just slash wildly and hope to god you win with the bosses (im guilty of that but i know better now) . And then the story, its really good, even the plot twist suprised me, but because of all the other reviews you possably think its horable… Expand
  17. slammincameron
    Jun 30, 2016
    10
    In this game you are the blue man himself, but this time with a sword! A SWORD! SONIC HAS SWORD IN THIS GAME LADIES AND GENTLEMEN. YOU CANNOT BEAT THAT. THE SWORD MAKES THE GAME, FOLKS.
    In summary, it's like Sonic 06, but better!
  18. MeTheNinja
    Nov 23, 2017
    7
    To start off, this game is WAY better than Secret Rings, so if you really want a storybook game I'd suggest this one. Even then saying that this game is better than Secret Rings isn't much of a compliment. The game is ok, the controls may be better than Secret Rings, but it gets annoying waving the Wii remote just to swing, and the homing attack doesnt do anything. However thats also aTo start off, this game is WAY better than Secret Rings, so if you really want a storybook game I'd suggest this one. Even then saying that this game is better than Secret Rings isn't much of a compliment. The game is ok, the controls may be better than Secret Rings, but it gets annoying waving the Wii remote just to swing, and the homing attack doesnt do anything. However thats also a good thing because you can rack up good combos using it. The soundtrack is stellar, we get 3 Crush 40 songs. The story is good, and its the last time we see the 4kids cast, and they did a great job here. You can beat the game is less than 3 hours though, and the level design is very generic and bland. Its also too easy and its not fun just running through levels with the only challange being the control. Its an ok game, its underated, but it could've been better… Expand
  19. weskergamer
    Apr 8, 2017
    8
    is a great game. a bit short,but a great history and characters,a grwat jugability and others things.For my is one of the best spin offs of sonic franchise
  20. MS1337
    May 10, 2017
    10
    Very under rated game. TBH it is fun seeing sonic with a sword. Also the story isn't bad either. I had fun with the game, and it is worth buying, or getting the emulator game like I did.
  21. Sonicphoto
    Sep 15, 2010
    8
    This is a game that has been taken the wrong way due to the fact of being quite a bit in terms of its gameplay style to other Sonic titles. If you liked the changes done to sonic in Sonic and the Secret Rings then you should give this title at least a rent and it's also for those looking for a game focused on fast paced action, particularly one that involves a sword. It's not a disasterThis is a game that has been taken the wrong way due to the fact of being quite a bit in terms of its gameplay style to other Sonic titles. If you liked the changes done to sonic in Sonic and the Secret Rings then you should give this title at least a rent and it's also for those looking for a game focused on fast paced action, particularly one that involves a sword. It's not a disaster game as many thought it would be when they heard Sonic was going to have a sword, it's a great title to spent some time with but one that may not last you as long than expected.… Expand
  22. technocrow
    Jan 21, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There is nothing to say...............................................................................................................................… Expand
  23. cjmoore
    Jun 16, 2014
    10
    This game deserves more than it gets. It's SONIC THE HEDGEHOG WITH A SWORD. Explain to me how that concept alone is not awesome. The controls are a little wierd, yeah, but you get used to them pretty soon. Everything else is pretty much a godsend. The music, the level design, the artwork, the story, the voice acting, the loyalty to the Arthurian legend source material, PERFECT. Anyone whoThis game deserves more than it gets. It's SONIC THE HEDGEHOG WITH A SWORD. Explain to me how that concept alone is not awesome. The controls are a little wierd, yeah, but you get used to them pretty soon. Everything else is pretty much a godsend. The music, the level design, the artwork, the story, the voice acting, the loyalty to the Arthurian legend source material, PERFECT. Anyone who says this game is bad without playing it or only played it for five minutes then gave up have no valuable criticisms to share at all.… Expand
  24. SonicUltimate20
    Dec 14, 2013
    10
    this game does not suck, the gameplay is fluent and responsive, jason griffith has really stepped us his game since sonic 06. the graphics are gorgeous are beautiful, not as good as unleashed because of less powerful hardware, the music is just amazing, seriously while i'm writing this review, i am listening to the crush 40 version of with me. i really enjoy the king arthur historythis game does not suck, the gameplay is fluent and responsive, jason griffith has really stepped us his game since sonic 06. the graphics are gorgeous are beautiful, not as good as unleashed because of less powerful hardware, the music is just amazing, seriously while i'm writing this review, i am listening to the crush 40 version of with me. i really enjoy the king arthur history considering that i am british
    so everyone, STOP HATING ON THIS GAME, JUST LIKE SHADOW THE HEDGEHOG, 06, RIDERS, HEROES, YES I LIKE ALL OF THOSE GAMES, HELL I LIKE ALL OF THE SONIC, INCLUDING R, SO COME GET ME IF YOU WANT!    … Expand
  25. SonicKlonoa216
    Aug 3, 2011
    6
    In my honest I'll say this Sonic and the Black Knight is a decent Game in the Sonic Franchise. I consider it better than both Sonic Next Gen For the PS3 and 360, Sonic Drift 1 & 2 for the Game Gear, Sonic Labyrinth for the Game Gear, and Sonic's Schoolhouse for the PC. My tip is get Sonic and the Secret Rings or Sonic Colors instead. They are better.
  26. ohaiKendyl
    May 20, 2011
    4
    The once-beloved Sonic series continues its mediocrity with another gimmicky and unoriginal game, but worse. Pros: Some of the best graphics ever seen on the Wii; engrossing cutscenes. Cons: No loops, no corkscrews, no originality; poor controls; repetitious enemies; awful mini-games.
  27. JRcade
    Nov 14, 2010
    4
    I am sad to report that Black knight took almost everything that was fun about Secret Rings and destroyed it completely. There is no point in controlling your character on such a strict linear gameplay path. The story which I will not spoil is Among the worst in the franchise, and possibly the industry. The battles with the other knights are not Cinematic or even exciting, they are moreI am sad to report that Black knight took almost everything that was fun about Secret Rings and destroyed it completely. There is no point in controlling your character on such a strict linear gameplay path. The story which I will not spoil is Among the worst in the franchise, and possibly the industry. The battles with the other knights are not Cinematic or even exciting, they are more like a wagglefest you have to engage in, lose a couple of times, and then win. Not to mention Knuckles gameplay segments are COMPLETELY broken, I could not complete his origin level more than once because he wouldn't stop attacking when I so much as tilted the directional stick on the NUNCHUK forward.

    The game should be avoided pure and simple, save your money for something else like the upcoming colors.    … Expand
  28. Innereye
    Dec 1, 2011
    0
    This game is quite honestly disgusting. It is not even worth five dollars. I ended up beating it in 2 hours max. Everything was gimmicky, and slow as hell. The levels never really felt like it was tailored for sonic, and they encourage you to rapidly wave the wii mote to swing the sword. You wave the wii mote, and two seconds later you get a sword slash. Its freaking sonic with a sword, heThis game is quite honestly disgusting. It is not even worth five dollars. I ended up beating it in 2 hours max. Everything was gimmicky, and slow as hell. The levels never really felt like it was tailored for sonic, and they encourage you to rapidly wave the wii mote to swing the sword. You wave the wii mote, and two seconds later you get a sword slash. Its freaking sonic with a sword, he should be blazing fast with that thing. Instead he just feels encumbered by it. There iss no real story, no real conclusion. The game is like a half thought out idea. "Hey! Lets make sonic collect fairies instead of rings! Dress up his friends as knights and make them fight!" Thats about how far they got before they shipped the game really. The only cool part was him eating his chili dogs that he so freaking loves. Honestly, this game is terrible. Do not buy it. Borrow it if you must but I guarantee this is a waste of money.… Expand
  29. sayakasylveon
    Jul 2, 2016
    10
    Pretty good it was enjoyble but it really does not deserve the hate it wasnt really a walk in the park either it was greatly more enjoyble if you gave it a chance
  30. KendylKlownfish
    May 14, 2011
    4
    Even more gimmicky than Sonic Unleashed, but even more unoriginal. Pros: Excellent production value, including beautiful graphics, cutscenes, and level designs. Cons: Boring and repetitious gameplay that lacks any kind of speed or originality; often quirky control and camera; imbalanced battle arena mode.
  31. dimweat
    Aug 2, 2011
    3
    I think Sonic Team has just thrown in the towel at this point. They've turned Sonic into the prince of persia (Secret Rings), a werewolf (Unleashed) and a Pokemon Trainer (Colours). Now he's a knight, although a schizophrenic knight with Multiple Sclerosis.
    Awful controls, awful camera control, awful gameplay, the most nonsensical half-assed plot since the NES days and a boss fight that is    I think Sonic Team has just thrown in the towel at this point. They've turned Sonic into the prince of persia (Secret Rings), a werewolf (Unleashed) and a Pokemon Trainer (Colours). Now he's a knight, although a schizophrenic knight with Multiple Sclerosis.
    Awful controls, awful camera control, awful gameplay, the most nonsensical half-assed plot since the NES days and a boss fight that is literally two quick-time events..
    To be fair, sonic team did include a large amount of extras as an apology for the laughably short campaign, but with no real desire or motivation to do so, I doubt anyone will bother to get 5-stars in the tedious 'tilt forward and waggle the remote till your arm is numb' level design    … Expand
  32. Shane95
    Jan 2, 2010
    4
    Sonic and the Black Night is nothing more then another storybook ripoff, just with sonic in it makes it the B3S7 7h1ng 3v3r, the story is like what i just said. Gameplay: all you have to do is run to the end, swing your sword, jump and OMG I BEAT T3H L3V3L. Controls: you move with the Nunchuck and swing with using the wiimote, A is to jump. This would sound fine, if not that to use the Sonic and the Black Night is nothing more then another storybook ripoff, just with sonic in it makes it the B3S7 7h1ng 3v3r, the story is like what i just said. Gameplay: all you have to do is run to the end, swing your sword, jump and OMG I BEAT T3H L3V3L. Controls: you move with the Nunchuck and swing with using the wiimote, A is to jump. This would sound fine, if not that to use the sword all you have to do is fling the wiimote. Graphics, Mehh. its ok. Overall: 4 out of 10. Want to know something sad, This is the best next gen sonic game not on handhelds and not a racer that i've played, SEGA, you betrayed sonic fans, i will NEVER buy anything from you again. >:(… Expand
  33. WallidK
    Mar 5, 2009
    7
    All in all, this game is good, whether its graphics or music, but thats expected from a sonic game by now. The sword playing is cool but in the end you're just shaking your hand and its not too deep despite the 3 different methods. When is sega gonna learn we just want sonic adventure 3?
  34. lolhaxawdawd
    Mar 5, 2009
    0
    Holy fuck... Words to describe this game fails me. It's slow, controls seem to do whatever the fuck they like most the time and when you need to actually do something of any importance, it takes far too fucking long to respond. I'm on the mission "Finish using the Soul Surge on the ground"... Nice and informative mission there... I take it I hit the goal sign with a Soul Surge...Holy fuck... Words to describe this game fails me. It's slow, controls seem to do whatever the fuck they like most the time and when you need to actually do something of any importance, it takes far too fucking long to respond. I'm on the mission "Finish using the Soul Surge on the ground"... Nice and informative mission there... I take it I hit the goal sign with a Soul Surge... But there's an enemy right before it. Attack the enemy and you'll never have enough time to press B to use the special attack. Don't attack the enemy, you have to dodge... Not enough time. Do soul surge on the enemy and across the goal... FAILED. What? You're not telling me what to fucking do!… Expand
  35. jordans.l
    Apr 5, 2009
    6
    hi i was very excited for sonic and the black knight to come out. i got it on the first day it came out and tryed it out the storyline and missions are really easy i compleated it in no less than 2 hours all missions compleate and so on i wouldn't recomend buying it
  36. MartinS
    Oct 6, 2009
    0
    This game is a joke to me. Why is sega torturing "us" with these horrible games?! Make sonic run fast, no DARN gimmicks, and a couple of characters, and you got a good sonic game! Sega, is that really too hard to do?!
  37. AndrewK
    Jan 4, 2010
    1
    The dialog is so horrid it makes me want to gnaw my own face off. The gameplay is basically a series of glorified quicktime events. Unplayable.
  38. ZakiHughes
    Mar 17, 2009
    2
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVe28q274sU
    Seriously? What's with you blind fans? WHAT part of this game is a sonic game? OTHER than the characters? This game is HORRIBLE. It isn't even anywhere close to a perfect or good score. It's not worse than SOnic 06, but it is worse than Shadow the Hedgehog. Don't believe me? Then play the youtube link.
  39. josiahh
    Mar 22, 2009
    1
    Most people buy these sonic titles for the nostalgic feeling they get when they play them and think back to the original, fun, ring collecting adventures. Sonic has followed the road of most celebrities and has been corrupted by fame and money. Nintendo insists on spawning a new sonic game every 11 minutes and spending a lower budget than the amount of money in my change jar. This game Most people buy these sonic titles for the nostalgic feeling they get when they play them and think back to the original, fun, ring collecting adventures. Sonic has followed the road of most celebrities and has been corrupted by fame and money. Nintendo insists on spawning a new sonic game every 11 minutes and spending a lower budget than the amount of money in my change jar. This game was not the worst, it was just bad. And in the hopes that nintendo will finaly put our dear rabid, old, decrepid hedgehog out of his misery.… Expand
  40. MattW
    Jul 6, 2009
    6
    To josiah h: I agree that many people do buy sonic games for the feeling of nostalgia. However, sonic games are made with anything but low budgets. The graphics for this game are some of the best to date, and the CGI films are just enticing. Not only in this game but in other sonic games like unleashed as well. Though Sonic may be getting battered with gimmick after gimmick of unnecessary To josiah h: I agree that many people do buy sonic games for the feeling of nostalgia. However, sonic games are made with anything but low budgets. The graphics for this game are some of the best to date, and the CGI films are just enticing. Not only in this game but in other sonic games like unleashed as well. Though Sonic may be getting battered with gimmick after gimmick of unnecessary gameplay, I'm looking at you werehog, the production values are quite high.… Expand
  41. IndigoRush
    Oct 18, 2010
    5
    This game is a trap. The graphics, music, and overall aesthetics and visual experience is astounding, especially for a Wii game! However, then you actually play the game. The overall game just isn't very fun. There is no depth to the controls, and there are a lot of frustrating parts in the levels to break up the fast paced action.
  42. EnigmaticMrL
    Feb 23, 2012
    4
    To be honest, I do not own this game. Nor have I completed it. I did, however, rent it in order to give it a fair chance. Thank God I did not waste my money on buying it! There is something to be said for simplicity, but some games like this one take this concept to a negative extreme. The gameplay (if one can even call it that) in Sonic and the Black Knight consists little more ofTo be honest, I do not own this game. Nor have I completed it. I did, however, rent it in order to give it a fair chance. Thank God I did not waste my money on buying it! There is something to be said for simplicity, but some games like this one take this concept to a negative extreme. The gameplay (if one can even call it that) in Sonic and the Black Knight consists little more of holding up the control stick on the nunchuck and constantly swinging the Wii remote back and forth. Sound dull, shallow, and frustrating? It is; it also leaves you with a sore arm. To be fair, maybe the game gets better at a certain point, but based off of what I have seen and read in various reviews, I highly doubt it. Even if Sonic and the Black Knight does get gradually better as time goes on, it would not be worth the high levels of frustration and boredom at the beginning of the game. The only pros about this game are that it looks great (especially by Wii standards) and that putting Sonic characters into an Arthurian world and plot actually works surprisingly well. These two characteristics, however, are the only good things to be found here. If you really want a Sonic game, get Sonic Colors, Sonic Unleashed, or even Sonic and the Secret Rings. All are much better picks; just avoid this game at all costs. Final score: 4.5.… Expand
  43. BlackBlur
    Jul 13, 2012
    0
    Sonic and the Black Night was fun at first, but the levels became annoying after a while, the graphics were in a storybook format that I didn't enjoy, and once I beat the game, i didn't really want to go back and try for higher scores. On the other hand, the swordplay was an intresting aspect and the levels were somewhat satisfying. I would recommend renting this game before buying it,Sonic and the Black Night was fun at first, but the levels became annoying after a while, the graphics were in a storybook format that I didn't enjoy, and once I beat the game, i didn't really want to go back and try for higher scores. On the other hand, the swordplay was an intresting aspect and the levels were somewhat satisfying. I would recommend renting this game before buying it, simply because when you complete all the levels, you might very well put the disk back in its case and leave it in a pile of discards, never to be played by you again. Overall not the worst sonic game but a far cry from the best.… Expand
  44. darkfury45
    Mar 21, 2014
    6
    This is a review I can make without Endless rants and long explanations.
    Positives:
    -Sword play (for those that are interested in it) -A moderate lesson for medieval weaponry (trophies/items you collect with a description) -Good voice acting... compared to most other Sonic games nowadays -Beautiful audio and graphics Negatives: -Speed is a minimal contributing factor and usually    This is a review I can make without Endless rants and long explanations.
    Positives:
    -Sword play (for those that are interested in it)
    -A moderate lesson for medieval weaponry (trophies/items you collect with a description)
    -Good voice acting... compared to most other Sonic games nowadays
    -Beautiful audio and graphics
    Negatives:
    -Speed is a minimal contributing factor and usually factors to danger more than beneficiaries.
    -Few alternate paths to grant variation to the levels
    -Very repetitive game play so it gets boring quick
    -Stupidly easy fights, only challenge you get is from the bosses and those can be cheesed easily... even their hard-mode variants    … Expand
  45. mewkid1234
    Nov 7, 2013
    5
    ...We find our furry friend in a bit of a yet, another crossover. We take a look into a deep tale of King Arthur and his ''other'' companions. Most disturbing controls..it's basically a S&TSR rip-off. The gameplay is just sad...I mean..grinding on a rail with carts coming your way (Molten Mine). Just saaaaaaad. Honestly, I kinda hate this game...I want to give this game away...sadly, I...We find our furry friend in a bit of a yet, another crossover. We take a look into a deep tale of King Arthur and his ''other'' companions. Most disturbing controls..it's basically a S&TSR rip-off. The gameplay is just sad...I mean..grinding on a rail with carts coming your way (Molten Mine). Just saaaaaaad. Honestly, I kinda hate this game...I want to give this game away...sadly, I cannot. But...one good thing about this game is that Sonic has a flippin' sword. Well...yeah...we finally get to see some sword-swinging action..oh but, the outline of it all.. Creature blood. But, the other good thing is...you can hit the villagers...so, knock yourself out...and turn down the volume because, the sword will shout at you and ruin your fun.… Expand
  46. eckerm
    Jun 5, 2014
    1
    Really glad I got this from the clearance section instead of new. I was a bit concerned at how simple and unengaging the gameplay was at first, but I figured it was a tutorial. It never got better. The game was very short, finishing in about two hours, the new characters were forgettable, and the mechanics were atrocious. I like the idea of reimagining familiar characters in a new context,Really glad I got this from the clearance section instead of new. I was a bit concerned at how simple and unengaging the gameplay was at first, but I figured it was a tutorial. It never got better. The game was very short, finishing in about two hours, the new characters were forgettable, and the mechanics were atrocious. I like the idea of reimagining familiar characters in a new context, and many of them do look good here, but the ball was dropped on this one.… Expand
  47. horcrux2007
    Sep 25, 2014
    1
    This game is physically repulsive. I beat it in a few hours which makes the game is extremely slow and boring. The gameplay was very linear, and there are so many unoriginal and useless gimmicks. There also isn't very much of a story. Let's just try to forget this piece of crap.
  48. Sonnington
    Nov 11, 2014
    0
    The game is basically shovelware. It's 2-3 hours long to beat, 4-5 hours long to play through all the levels. It was also released for 50 bucks because SEGA knew people would buy anything with Sonic in the title. It doesn't even have good sword play. You just get a slow swinging sword. That's it. Every other attack is the same as any other Sonic, but slightly more complicated. For instanceThe game is basically shovelware. It's 2-3 hours long to beat, 4-5 hours long to play through all the levels. It was also released for 50 bucks because SEGA knew people would buy anything with Sonic in the title. It doesn't even have good sword play. You just get a slow swinging sword. That's it. Every other attack is the same as any other Sonic, but slightly more complicated. For instance the homing attack uses energy and jumping on or at enemies won't kill them unless you waggle the wii-mote which spins the sword. It's stupid.

    The controls are not only clunky but inferior to to Secret Rings. Moving left to right is digital even though it uses an analog stick. There's a lot of popin which causes a lot of death and difficulty. Not only is it graphical popin. Some of it is popin by design. For instance, there's a level where you have to jump over thorny vines, but you won't know where they are until you're in mid air and they grow underneath you. Some levels don't even have obstacles, you just collect rings and give them to towns people through timing puzzles.    … Expand
  49. JPK
    Aug 19, 2018
    6
    Simple, Just Simple
    Does Nothing Really New, Does Nothing Really Old Either, Just There, But Somehow It’s Kinda Fun.
  50. asdfasdfadsf
    Mar 10, 2020
    10
    What a fantastic game. I've never played it, but I cant wait for them to finish the trilogy
  51. Nightmare666
    Dec 11, 2022
    4
    Sonic and the black knight may have an actually alright story. Alright grafix and very good characters. Great music and next to unleashed the best sonic characterisation. But it has attrocies gameplay with very delayed motion controles. Shadow and Knuckles boss fights where patheticly easy blaze was a bit difficult and then therevis arthur boss fight wich is terableonly because if delayedSonic and the black knight may have an actually alright story. Alright grafix and very good characters. Great music and next to unleashed the best sonic characterisation. But it has attrocies gameplay with very delayed motion controles. Shadow and Knuckles boss fights where patheticly easy blaze was a bit difficult and then therevis arthur boss fight wich is terableonly because if delayed conttols. The final boss is also very easy for some reason… Expand
  52. Geo3891
    Sep 3, 2022
    8
    Este juego es considerablemente mejor que el storybook anterior, los controles fueron mejorados aunque me hubiera gustado que también dejaran poder jugar con un control de Gamecube, los graficos son demasiado buenos para una consola que no destaca en su potencia gráfica, la historia es increíble, el soundtrack es de los mejores en la franquicia del erizo azul, lo malo de este juego es queEste juego es considerablemente mejor que el storybook anterior, los controles fueron mejorados aunque me hubiera gustado que también dejaran poder jugar con un control de Gamecube, los graficos son demasiado buenos para una consola que no destaca en su potencia gráfica, la historia es increíble, el soundtrack es de los mejores en la franquicia del erizo azul, lo malo de este juego es que es demasiado corto e igual de lineales que en Secret Rings y a veces se vuelve repetitivo, es un buen juego pero no es el que mas brilla de la franquicia… Expand
  53. SonicUndergroun
    Nov 20, 2022
    1
    sonic should've shoved that big long sharp sword up my tiny little bootyhole
  54. JordanB
    Mar 12, 2009
    7
    Sonic and the Black Knight has loads of replay value and feels like a solid, fleshed-out game. Time-attack records to beat, an upgradable Sonic who gains abilities over time, special Wi-Fi missions that earn you an online ranking, a multiplayer battle mode for goofing off with friends, and enough unlockable bonus content to give you Brawl flashbacks...all aspects of this game seem to Sonic and the Black Knight has loads of replay value and feels like a solid, fleshed-out game. Time-attack records to beat, an upgradable Sonic who gains abilities over time, special Wi-Fi missions that earn you an online ranking, a multiplayer battle mode for goofing off with friends, and enough unlockable bonus content to give you Brawl flashbacks...all aspects of this game seem to cater to OCD gamers that enjoy massive timesinks which they can practice at relentlessly for days, and that makes it more worth a buy than a rental. (It also puts the game years ahead of its predecessor, the comparatively-shallow Sonic Unleashed on the Wii.) Unfortunately, the Wii remote is not a precise enough instrument to live up to the game's applications of it. Black Knight's swordfighting system uses a variety of different techniques that are all activated the same way, by swinging the Wiimote, so it is likely that you will flail your arm around wildly trying to use one particular attack while Sonic decides to do an entirely different one onscreen. (If the developers had delegated some of these attacks to the many unused buttons on the Wiimote and Nunchuck, this particular problem would not exist.) Quick-time events that require expertly-timed Wiimote swings are also next to impossible simply due to the remote's difficulty discerning one swing from another or detecting swings that aren't performed with wrist-snapping force. This makes the game near-impossible to play beyond its midway point when the difficulty curve takes a sharp spike upwards, preventing all but the most dedicated from seeing the true ending. Perhaps with Wii Motion Plus, this game could be more lenient. (Speaking of the midway point; anyone wanting to review this game should play beyond it, as there are quite a few features of the game you cannot access until then and which then become unlocked all at once. It truly is a shame that most reviewers won't do or haven't done this - speaking as someone who has, the game doesn't feel complete without the unlockable features, and any player who misses them won't be witnessing all that Sonic and the Black Knight has to offer.) Graphics are lush and detailed, with a surprising amount of quality for a Wii game not made by Nintendo. Blur effects are abundant and help the game feel faster during times when it actually isn't. Cutscenes are done in a storyboard style, and their art is reminiscent of a storybook; colors rarely stay within their lines and fluctuate like rippling liquids. The music is an excellent mixture of Crush 40-brand rock with more traditional Celtic themes; you may find a familiar character theme or two be re-arranged with orchestral instruments. As for the gameplay itself, the game's occasional platforming segments can be frustrating due to Sonic's inability to strafe and his reluctance to turn around and run backwards (all levels are "on-rails"), which can be considered a step back from the more free-roaming Daytime segments in Sonic Unleashed. Sonic's Soul Gauge/Tension Meter/Energy Gauge/Whatever You Want To Call It is a familiar gameplay element that has appeared in every major Sonic game since Sonic Heroes and allows the hedgehog to perform supernatural feats when it is filled up. In this game, it lets Sonic target enemies in sequence and fly between them using his Homing Attack, defeating them with a single sword slash each. Well-timed slashes prevent the meter from dropping quickly during its use, allowing Sonic to chain together long combos of attacks. The level-up system from Sonic and the Secret Rings also returns, allowing our blue hedgehog to accumulate a list of gameplay-enhancing abilities over time, but the abilities are granted automatically now and cannot be chosen at will by the player; even worse, it is now impossible to turn off these abilities once they are gained. The game tries to compensate for this lack of customization by providing three â??Swordfighting Stylesâ?… Expand
  55. ChrisC
    Mar 5, 2009
    9
    It's REALLY not that bad. People keep bitching about how Sonic is not how it was back then. Stop and think what it was like back then. Just because Sonic is a speedy character doesn't mean that his past games were not stop-n-go. I enjoyed the old Sonic because I found his speedy style of platforming fun. Sonic Unleashed daytime levels is just him running really fast dodging It's REALLY not that bad. People keep bitching about how Sonic is not how it was back then. Stop and think what it was like back then. Just because Sonic is a speedy character doesn't mean that his past games were not stop-n-go. I enjoyed the old Sonic because I found his speedy style of platforming fun. Sonic Unleashed daytime levels is just him running really fast dodging things. And it too is on rails. My point is, this game is another twist to it, but stop crying. Because Sonic will never be the same as the old days again. Face it. Take this game for what its worth, and you'll see that its actually very fun. And if you even complain there's too much waggle, then go do some exercises and get active. Its really not bad. The game is very well put together and is extremely solid.… Expand
  56. ThomasJ
    Mar 5, 2009
    8
    It's a great game. Gameplay has some minor issues, but works great. Good storyline, great level design, excellent options that include selecting characters without being forced to play with them, deep weapon costumization and several items to collect. Multiplayer mode is a downside, but nothing too critical. It's nice to see other characters in this mode who doesn't belong It's a great game. Gameplay has some minor issues, but works great. Good storyline, great level design, excellent options that include selecting characters without being forced to play with them, deep weapon costumization and several items to collect. Multiplayer mode is a downside, but nothing too critical. It's nice to see other characters in this mode who doesn't belong in the main single player mode. Online could be better, but leaderboard system is a really nice touch, and trading items is also nice to have around. A good Sonic game, overall, and picked up the best you had in Secret Rings. It has everything, from speed (that gradually improoves as you get to play better), platform action, a good fighting mechanism and plenty of replay value.… Expand
  57. NathanielE
    Mar 8, 2009
    2
    God-Awful. The gameplay makes no sense, enemies are just annoying, there is no fun in killing them. The game has an amazingly high production value, but their gameplay is so awful that it actually ruined my day, meaning that I should be able to give it a negative score.
  58. JakeWoloszczuk
    Mar 6, 2009
    10
    ignore all the trash talk about this game, it is simply very well made. the layout, graphics, story and controls all work very well. also if the fact that you play as sonic bothers you then think of it as a knight kind of game, take it for what the game plays like, not for who you play as
  59. bonnin40
    Feb 21, 2013
    6
    This game is certainly a mixed bag. The production values, graphics, and music are all top notch, and are absolutely gorgeous. However, the controls and overall design in this game leave alot to be desired. I definitely prefer being able to control sonic with the analog stick, a much needed improvment over sonic and the secret rings. However, the sword play is quite shallow, and takesThis game is certainly a mixed bag. The production values, graphics, and music are all top notch, and are absolutely gorgeous. However, the controls and overall design in this game leave alot to be desired. I definitely prefer being able to control sonic with the analog stick, a much needed improvment over sonic and the secret rings. However, the sword play is quite shallow, and takes nothing more than waggling the remote, which ofcourse becomes tiring. The soul surge technique is quite fun to use, but cant be used often. The design of this game as well is flawed. Give or take some pretty cool moments (like putting the sword into the wall and using it so slow your decent, sparks and all) most of the gameplay is just run, jump over this, kill this group of enemies, keep running, rinse an repeat. The story is actually not bad, and has some decent twists etc. plus the ability to play through the game with more than one character (the levels stay the same, but each character has different moves to re run through the levels). I wont spoil the extras, but there are 3 other characters to play with. As well, the cutscenes are all stylishly drawn as well. the voiceacting isnt horrible either, definitely a step up from some of the other sonic games. The graphics and production values are amazing as well. its a darn shame that they didnt put the same amount of effort in varying the controls, or this would have been a great game, rather than just being, ok. I read in a nintendo power magazine, that the developers were planning on making the controls distinct and unique. however i think that the developers spent all of their time working on the production values, and ran out of time to make the controls more intuitive, and went with a simple wii waggle itself. One of the main reasons why people dont like this game, is because its not like sonics previous games. I think thats a stupid excuse, the game isnt trying to hard to be classic, and sega is trying new things, that, while flawed, i absolutely applaud them for doing. Id prefer to try somethign new, flawed or not, than play something thats reashing the past over and over. Back to the game however, one thing thats amazing as well as the graphics, is the music. Crush 40 is back, and the title theme, plus 3 other songs (making 4 new crush 40songs in total) really make this game sound great, and Jun Senoue (lead guitar and keyboards for crush 40) comes back to make the soundtrack, and the soundtrack is incredible, and is definitely one of the high points of this game. If it wasnt for the controls and overall design beign lackluster, this would be a pretty great game, with an interesting story, creative hand drawn cutscene and medieval graphics, great graphics, amazing sound. But the overall design and controls hold this game back from being really great. I recommend this to sonic fans who want to try something new, but to hardcore oldschool sonic fans, stay away. To the general gamer, i recommend this more for young kids. I definitely had some good memories playing this game, but my parents friends son (around 8) had a blast playing this game and couldnt put it down. I respect this game, that it tries something new, but it didnt work, and as long as this is a one of a kind style (other than sonic and the secret rings) everyhting is fine. A decent game, but could have been much better.… Expand
  60. ninja_dolphin
    Feb 4, 2013
    7
    Sonic and the black knight was a game I went into cautiously knowing full well of it's mixed reviews. However I was pleasantly surprised as I found the game to be an enjoyable sonic game. The main problem is the swordplay, but I didn't find it nearly as annoying as most reviewers. It did slow the game a little and introduce annoying waggle controls but it's alot better than guns in shadowSonic and the black knight was a game I went into cautiously knowing full well of it's mixed reviews. However I was pleasantly surprised as I found the game to be an enjoyable sonic game. The main problem is the swordplay, but I didn't find it nearly as annoying as most reviewers. It did slow the game a little and introduce annoying waggle controls but it's alot better than guns in shadow the hedgehog. The environments are extremely memorable and different from other sonic games. The other playable characters are alright and not required except for 3 levels. The actual gameplay in my opinion is better than shadow the hedgehog and sonic heroes and the game is worth a shot if your a fan.… Expand
  61. Skull200
    Apr 6, 2014
    8
    I think this is a great game. Great graphics, fun gameplay, good story good voice acting, and the multiplayer can be fun. The only bad thing about this game is that it is short
  62. sonicheroes123
    Aug 22, 2014
    7
    hmm why does everyone think this is bad sure it's not perfect but it's good none teh less the story is good the characters are nice to listen to and the swordplay is fun
  63. GamecubeLover
    Jul 26, 2016
    5
    This game is alright but there is so much flaws. In metascore I would rate this 58. The game has a bad story and the characters are bland, gameplay is mediocre, controls are bad, graphics are good.
  64. Sanic8mehfridge
    Oct 14, 2016
    5
    Unlike Sonic and the Secret Rings, this game actually gives you the will to move around!
    The controls are good and a good upgrade since Secret Rings.
    The gameplay is quite interesting well not as a Sonic game, but rather a standard sword game. Story? It's quite good in my opinion and more memorable than Secret Rings, but actually, scratch that, because this game is MUCH more memorable    Unlike Sonic and the Secret Rings, this game actually gives you the will to move around!
    The controls are good and a good upgrade since Secret Rings.
    The gameplay is quite interesting well not as a Sonic game, but rather a standard sword game.
    Story? It's quite good in my opinion and more memorable than Secret Rings, but actually, scratch that, because this game is MUCH more memorable than Secret Rings.
    The music is majestic! It really reflects with the environment, but sort of... mixes with Sonic...

    Overall, it's mediocre, because the gameplay and story can satisfy your gaming needs, but cannot hook you in, but the music still is good like any Sonic game.    … Expand
  65. Luigibros
    Jan 3, 2017
    9
    Sonic now wields a sword... what? Nobody asked for this, look, even though this is weird and seems gimmicky at least sega tries, people are always **** about sonic games having stupid gimmicks, but people are praising the new super Mario bros games and they do nothing new, besides add like, 1 new power up.
  66. yantheplayer
    May 10, 2018
    8
    this game is better than i expected, the game has a low amount of bugs, the graphics are great for the wii and the gameplay ain´t broken like sonic 06. in the end this is game way... better than many people say.
  67. SonicSpeedo92
    Oct 16, 2018
    8
    "Sonic and the Black Knight is garbage". Yep, because improved controls from Secret Rings, fun swordplay, engaging story, beautiful aesthetic, and enjoyable missions definitely equals a garbage game, doesn't it?
  68. zdemigodx
    Oct 21, 2019
    8
    I really enjoyed this game, They were trying to be experimental with sonics moveset in this and secret rings I think this game did a better job than in secret rings.
  69. Morton
    Dec 6, 2020
    10
    Ich liebe es,die Story, die Musik, die Zwischensequenzen einfach alles. :D
  70. LiquidSnekMGS
    May 14, 2020
    8
    I want to tell you a story. A while back, I had trouble beating a few early levels, and was unable to progress in the game. I recently re-visited it, and I am glad I did. It's a fun game, even if it is new and unique to Sonic. I enjoyed slashing through enemies, and the bosses are fun but challenging. They are still beatable, though (except maybe Shadow's second fight). The multiplayerI want to tell you a story. A while back, I had trouble beating a few early levels, and was unable to progress in the game. I recently re-visited it, and I am glad I did. It's a fun game, even if it is new and unique to Sonic. I enjoyed slashing through enemies, and the bosses are fun but challenging. They are still beatable, though (except maybe Shadow's second fight). The multiplayer isn't very good, but oh well. Playing as characters other than Sonic is lots of fun, and it's a feature some Sonic games don't have. The ending is also amazing, with a fun boss fight. A fun game, if you can look past how different it is to the series.… Expand
  71. hamiham2
    May 7, 2020
    10
    There is no other game in series, that depicts Sonic personality so exactly
  72. Sonic12403
    Jul 19, 2020
    6
    Sonic and the Black Knight is a gargantuan improvement over Secret Rings, but it's still bogged down by a very wonky control scheme.
  73. CLT523
    Aug 24, 2020
    2
    This game literally has no point in existing.
    It is yet another example of Sega trying to find something new to keep Sonic relevant, which their attempts at this point are basically throwing darts at a board and hoping something sticks. This game has nothing to do with any of the other Sonic games, and the only one who somewhat stays the same is Sonic. All the other characters aren’t even    This game literally has no point in existing.
    It is yet another example of Sega trying to find something new to keep Sonic relevant, which their attempts at this point are basically throwing darts at a board and hoping something sticks. This game has nothing to do with any of the other Sonic games, and the only one who somewhat stays the same is Sonic. All the other characters aren’t even in the game, their character models are just slapped on the screen, given a medieval makeover, and are completely unnecessary to be there. They’re even given new names. This shouldn’t even be a Sonic game, and yet for some reason it is. That’s not even the biggest problem, that’s the gameplay. It’s way too easy, I have it on the Wii and all you literally do its keep the joystick facing forward and then just swing your remote around like an madman. In an hour or two, you’ll have beaten Sonic and the Black Knight. Besides that, most of the enemies can be skipped, and the items make no difference. Speaking of items, the menu is a mess, and you can’t even change items until stage 4 or some **** At least the sound track is kick ass, but that’s the only good thing. There’s also a teenage girl version of Merlin in there, who’s completely forgettable, and Sonic also talks to a sword for what they think is comedy but it really just is pointless bickering. And yes you heard that right, Sonic has a **** sword, which he doesn’t even need. WHY THE **** WOULD YOU GIVE SONIC A SWORD. But besides all that, this game sucks ass.    … Expand
  74. TheShad
    Nov 24, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Не понимаю, чем людям не нравится такой сетинг, вам дадут сыграть за 5 персонажей, с разными классами, способностями и т.д., есть побочные миссии, которые вы можете выполнять, а можете и не выполнять, но я советую их пройти, некоторые из них довольно таки сложные. Так же здесь есть режим на нескольких игроков, где ещё больше персонажей, но к сожалению урезан геймплей.… Expand
  75. GameDudeGuy
    Feb 4, 2021
    5
    imma be honset with you this game is so werid and random since when did knights scream sonic? anyways this game is a auto runner why? Ios was out so why didnt they put it on there? you can slash with a sword since when does that scream sonic and theres a black knight you can fight i wont spoil that final boss but its a fun-ish game
  76. sonicpelucia
    Dec 1, 2022
    8
    sonic and the black knight era so pra ser um jogo de balancar o wii mote mais acabou sendo um dos melhores do console graças as musicas perfeitaa historia incrivel e graficos bonito para um wii
  77. Uradisur
    May 3, 2021
    10
    Очень крутая, динамичная, и в меру сложная игра с хорошим сюжетом. Одна из лучших игр в серии.
  78. hello3090
    Sep 7, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. great graphics for a 2010 game the storyline is good and the gameplay is average good and great bosses… Expand
  79. E102Gamma
    Aug 8, 2023
    4
    This is an example of a game that does everything right except for gameplay. Cutscenes, music, visuals and story are mostly better than anything the series has seen before it. Unfortunately, the gameplay has a functionality issue. Sonic may control more comfortably than he did in Secret Rings but the combat completely undermines that improvement. It's exhausting, relentless and a evenThis is an example of a game that does everything right except for gameplay. Cutscenes, music, visuals and story are mostly better than anything the series has seen before it. Unfortunately, the gameplay has a functionality issue. Sonic may control more comfortably than he did in Secret Rings but the combat completely undermines that improvement. It's exhausting, relentless and a even annoying. The quick time events are the worst part of it. You're not only supposed to swing the Wii remote when the game displays the icon but you also need to pay attention to how fast the icon is shaking. The faster it shakes, the sooner you need to swing. Eventually you start having to swing a split second before it even appears. These QTEs ruin most of the bosses this game offers.… Expand
  80. GrandChaos
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    very good
    a new vision of sonic the hedgehog
    this game is fast and hard and it can help you get your eyes used to fast fights
    this game really help me at beating vergil in Devil may cry 3 on very hard mode and beat vergil in DMC no damage
  81. FURI0US
    Mar 18, 2022
    9
    While not the most polished game with Wii remote controls, Black Knight is a humongous step up from the previous storybook game “Sonic And The Secret Rings”. Because the controls are actually responsive, with you using the nunchuk and Wii remote together with only the sword swings being motion controls. The writing is the best of the series, the game’s themes of living life to the fullestWhile not the most polished game with Wii remote controls, Black Knight is a humongous step up from the previous storybook game “Sonic And The Secret Rings”. Because the controls are actually responsive, with you using the nunchuk and Wii remote together with only the sword swings being motion controls. The writing is the best of the series, the game’s themes of living life to the fullest is great for the crowd it is trying to attract and Jason Griffith delivers a spectacular final performance as Sonic. The presentation and soundtrack are also improved from Secret Rings, making this one of the best Sonic games and one of the best games on the Wii.… Expand
  82. 2ruffles
    May 3, 2023
    7
    I think overall, Sonic and the Black Knight is a pretty good and enjoyable Sonic Game, and the story is alright.
    I believe Sonic and the Black Knight has the best portrayal of Sonic the Hedgehog to date, and Jason Griffith nailed it... it's a shame this was his last game before he was let go.
    The sword gameplay backed by your typical "Run to the Finish" is alright, but it can slow you    I think overall, Sonic and the Black Knight is a pretty good and enjoyable Sonic Game, and the story is alright.
    I believe Sonic and the Black Knight has the best portrayal of Sonic the Hedgehog to date, and Jason Griffith nailed it... it's a shame this was his last game before he was let go.
    The sword gameplay backed by your typical "Run to the Finish" is alright, but it can slow you down at certain times until you get later down the line, especially if you use Soul Surge. It's better reserved for Bigger Enemies or Bosses.
    The side quests are ok but sometimes they can serve as annoyance every once and a while, especially some of the absurdity of the challenge missions.
    Getting to play as the Knights of the Round Table for the 2nd half is a nice touch, but the way they play can be notorious, Blaze / Percival being the WORST of the bunch sadly.
    The items that are collected aren't really any useful until you get to the 2nd half of the game where you can change the Knights of the Round Table's weapons outside of the Sacred Swords.

    The Multiplayer is alright, but it doesn't quite mesh all that well.

    If you want to play Sonic the Hedgehog and play the inspiring Hero? This is a good game for that, and you'll get some enjoyment out of it.    … Expand
  83. Weerffdd
    Jun 18, 2022
    8
    It is good the game play but the history is linda predictable but is ok, also I like the concepto.
  84. Jskage
    Jun 22, 2022
    8
    Sonic and the black knight is everything a sonic game should be besides the wii remote and nunchuck it’s an 8/10 game
  85. 1043
    Aug 15, 2022
    0
    this game is bad really bad I hate it you just run and use the sword to break some **** and I don"t even understand what the **** is going on 0/9999999999999999999 yes there was 9999999999999999999 points and it did not get any of them

    in conclusion this game give me stage 4 brain cancer all types of terminal illnesses and it ****ing sucks I hate **** you
  86. LittleSticker
    Aug 26, 2022
    8
    this game is fun you guys are just mean
    WHO THOUGHT SONIC IN GOLD ARMOR WOULD LOOK SO CLEAN
  87. Kdog152
    Nov 26, 2022
    8
    This game is just, like a lot of sonic games, underrated. It has its flaws, like the controls can be annoying sometimes. However, the controls are mostly fine. The game has a great CGI cutscene at the start and A really good final boss fight where you fight Merlina as Excalibur Sonic (a supersonic kinda knight). The rest of its story is good, and it did everything right that sonic and theThis game is just, like a lot of sonic games, underrated. It has its flaws, like the controls can be annoying sometimes. However, the controls are mostly fine. The game has a great CGI cutscene at the start and A really good final boss fight where you fight Merlina as Excalibur Sonic (a supersonic kinda knight). The rest of its story is good, and it did everything right that sonic and the secret rings did wrong. The gameplay is fun and engaging and it has a flipping amazing soundtrack. I mean, you can't go wrong with the legends that are Crush 40 and the composers for the level music. It has a decent cast of playable characters, though most of them you can't play as until you have completed the main game, which also unlocks different versions of past levels in the game. The game should have been longer, but it's not a big deal. Overall, while it's not the best Wii game, it's a pretty decent one. Honestly, like with every game, you shouldn't judge it on what other ppl think, you should try it for yourself, before judging it. And the only reason why the journalists and some of the public gave this game a bad score is because of the prejudice surrounding Sonic, that the series does not deserve, not because it's bad. "W" for Sega.… Expand
  88. CrossoverMovie2
    Nov 16, 2022
    9
    While I may hate using a Nunchuck for this game, I enjoyed it and it's nice to see Sonic a lot more mature than he used to be
  89. Blaze_Moeru
    Dec 12, 2022
    10
    NOTE : This review has been made, by a person who has never beaten black knights before. Also, spoiler free!

    Sonic and the black knights, aka the last sonic game of the dark age might be one of the best sonic games utilizing hardware capabilities to the max. What Is even sonic and the black knights? It's an autorunner (kinda) like secret rings, it's predecessor. This game uses motion    NOTE : This review has been made, by a person who has never beaten black knights before. Also, spoiler free!

    Sonic and the black knights, aka the last sonic game of the dark age might be one of the best sonic games utilizing hardware capabilities to the max. What Is even sonic and the black knights? It's an autorunner (kinda) like secret rings, it's predecessor. This game uses motion controls to swing your blade in the tales of the round table! Sonic and the black knights, like secret rings Is one of the best sonic games that I have personally played. To whoever Is reading this, give black knights a chance!    … Expand
  90. Jimbok3rr178
    Apr 13, 2023
    9
    I think this game is great but it is not perfect like it’s way better than secret rings but that ain’t hard but some times the sword won’t swing but that’s my only problem really
  91. SmashDash
    Apr 30, 2023
    7
    No te esperes el Santo Grial de los juegos de Sonic, simplemente funciona y ya. Y es eso lo que busca. La ambientación oscura e incluso tétrica mezclada con la fantasía y el erizo azul. Sin hablar de los personajes, la historia o la excelente banda sonora... Hace que el juego sea divertido (en algunas misiones algo frustrante), pero para hechar una tarde está perfecto. Te recomendaría queNo te esperes el Santo Grial de los juegos de Sonic, simplemente funciona y ya. Y es eso lo que busca. La ambientación oscura e incluso tétrica mezclada con la fantasía y el erizo azul. Sin hablar de los personajes, la historia o la excelente banda sonora... Hace que el juego sea divertido (en algunas misiones algo frustrante), pero para hechar una tarde está perfecto. Te recomendaría que lo jugases si quieres algo distinto de Sonic.… Expand
  92. TreasureOrTrash
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Treasure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Awards & Rankings

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#4 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2009
5
#5 Most Shared Wii Game of 2009

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
54

Mixed or average reviews - based on 51 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 34 out of 51
  3. Negative: 14 out of 51
  1. Nintendo Power
    80
    If you're looking for an engaging, unique, well-polished take on the world's most famous hedgehog, Sonic and the Black Knight delivers. [Mar 2009, p.88]
  2. IGN
    39
    This is a Sonic game that craps all over everything that has ever made the series interesting and then adds pointless waggle.
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  3. GameDaily
    70
    Mindlessly shaking the remote gets old and the easy missions pose little challenge, but the storybook presentation, well-animated cut scenes and wealth of hidden items make Sonic and the Black Knight worth a rental.
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