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Post by Weirdo94 on Jul 19, 2008 21:04:18 GMT -5
(Link down for now...I'll edit and put it back up when I stop being lazy)
I've heard the brutally retarded fanbase has already been whining their heads off about it, though, because we all know plot>gameplay. </sarcasm>
Though it still freaks me the **** out. Didn't ol blue boy once say something about not being caught dead with a weapon? I'll bet you money this sword is cursed on him and he wants it off just as bad as the whinebase does.
Anyway, that's all I've got on this. Couldn't find scans of the actual article so if anyone knows more about this game, please tell me.
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Post by RedPenguin on Jul 19, 2008 21:48:06 GMT -5
I was just about to post this. Saw the reaction around other boards and was quite shocked and riled up myself. I will stay and until more news arrive. The idea and concept is just lol for me right now, but i've finally calmed a little and am able to say more than just lolwut and give a proper detail. I'll start off by saying that this concept is still stupid until I see more info, >.> but that render of Sonic will forever be awesome. It's apparently a Wii exclusive game, so no waggle-fixing syndrome will be present. It also looks like a sequel to Sonic and the Secret Rings. So if it goes through that approach, then this will make more sense, if any. If it does, then instead of the Arabian Nights motive, it will be a King Arthur's court setting with Holy grails, Sir Lancealots, and Knights and dragons of disaster. Sonic holding the sword might just be for publishing and publicity purposes and not have anything to do with gameplay. I'm currently a subscriber to Nintendo Power myself. I'll get the info as soon as my magazine arrives. Also, Weirdo, do you mind getting rid of the address in the pic. There was some commotion earlier at the Sonic Stadium where this originated and the scanner-er didn't notice that til' afterwards. It would be a good idea to highlight it out. Much appreciated.
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Post by Weirdo94 on Jul 19, 2008 21:52:21 GMT -5
Oh...didn't notice that...
Though it's not my pic, I just linked directly to the photobucket image a friend sent me...I'll take it down for now and edit/reupload it whenever I get a lot less lazy.
(Edit: One more thing...It's good to see ya back, RP)
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Post by RedPenguin on Jul 21, 2008 12:43:03 GMT -5
The game is officially announced, guys. blogs.sega.com/sonic/2008/07/21/sega-announces-sonic-and-the-black-knight/www.sega.com/games/?t=EnglishUSA&g=490quote from Sonic Stadium: Sega Europe's product page is up -
Sonic returns to the Wii™ on a wild ride through a storybook world of Arthurian legend in his brand new adventure, Sonic and the Black Knight™. Designed exclusively for the Wii, 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…
Look's like we're getting fast paced sword play using the motion controls.
www.sega.com/games/?g=490 Also, Weirdo, here is a blanked out version of the mag. www.sonicstadium.org/files/posts/2008/07/wtf1.jpg
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Post by Master Silver on Jul 21, 2008 18:59:20 GMT -5
"Sonic and the Black Knight"? Sonic's teaming up with Shadow again?
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Post by RedPenguin on Jul 21, 2008 22:14:30 GMT -5
Well color me surprised. This is some interesting info here. Nintendo Power article screens and info are up. www.blueblur.org/2008/07/21/sonic-and-the-black-knight-nintendo-power-details/Nintendo Power Gives a First Look For Sonic and the Black Knight
I’ve received my issue of the Issue #232 September 2008 Nintendo Power with Sonic and the Black Knight as the cover story. Some of the key points that I think should be worth mentioning with direct NP text put in quotes:
-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.” -”This time, however, some of Sonic’s friends will be playable. Each hero will boast unique abilities, and though the team isn’t ready to divulge the full cast just yet, we do know the identities of two playable comrades: Knuckles, who brandishes two swords at once, and Shadow.” Playing as these other characters is entirely optional. You will be able to play through game as Sonic, or switch to the other characters if you choose. -”When people see that Sonic is wielding a sword, they’ll probably have certain expectations of the multiplayer mode. And all I can say is that we’re thinking along those same lines.” -While the old guages from Secret Rings are gone, 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. You simply press the B button to lock onto the nearest enemy, flick the remote to strike him down, then press B again to move onto the next unfortunate soul. If you chain together enough smitings before the guage is depleted, Sonic will receive a speed burst at the end of the string.” -”the team behind Sonic and the Black Knight is keenly aware of the franchise’s past missteps, and their enthusiasm for doing right by the series is infections” Those are some key things I pulled out. If you want more, I suggest you pick up the September 2008 issue. It’s number 232 of Nintendo Power. ”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.”-”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”-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. Some important snippets: -Sonic is controlled with the Control Stick. -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. -” On the audio side, veteran composer Jen Senoue is taking a smiliar approach, injecting familiar Sonic themes with a Celtic flavor.” -”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. -”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.” -”This time, however, some of Sonic’s friends will be playable. Each hero will boast unique abilities, and though the team isn’t ready to divulge the full cast just yet, we do know the identities of two playable comrades: Knuckles, who brandishes two swords at once, and Shadow.” - Playing as these other characters is entirely optional. You will be able to play through game as Sonic, or switch to the other characters if you choose.
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Post by Quacker Duk on Jul 22, 2008 3:00:42 GMT -5
You know, I loved Secret Rings. I really did. Thus, I've very excited about this and the icing on the cake is --
*Wii swordplay, yeah! *Fewer pointless missions. *Crush 40 (-esq) sound track with Celtic flair! *PLAY AS FRIGGING SHADOW WITH SWORDS!!!!
I just hope the whole "Black Knight is Arthur" bit wasn't a plot twist, because I am hopping for a little twist of some sort. I really didn't see the whole "Erazer Djin" was Aladdin's genie bit coming.
Personally, I'm hopping for Rouge as Robin Hood. Any other medieval personas we can think of?
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Post by Master Silver on Jul 22, 2008 10:59:23 GMT -5
Silver could be a peasant.
Anyways, this game sounds cool. Playing as Shadow with a sword will be awesome (stupid limits in Shadow's game. Honestly, 4 slashes? What the hell kind of sword is this?!).
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Post by RedPenguin on Jul 22, 2008 15:35:36 GMT -5
My previous images' location exceeded the bandwidth limit so they aren't visible anymore. :x I'll find something else that has them and upload them again.
EDIT: alright, new images are found and my first post has also been edited. Hopefully they stay up this time. I might have to Imageshack them just in case something else happens.
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Post by Master Silver on Jul 22, 2008 15:58:54 GMT -5
I must say, this game is starting to look quite epic. The Knight with the trident on his head (Lol, Trident Knight) looks like he will prove a formidable opponent.
Although Sonic using a weapon doesn't sound like him. I remember him saying in Shadow's game, "I wouldn't be caught dead using those things".
Either way, this will (hopefully) revive Sonic from his grave.
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Post by Kingpin on Jul 24, 2008 14:10:37 GMT -5
legend of zelda meets sonic? thats all I see although I hope the controlls are better that StSR
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Post by RedPenguin on Jul 24, 2008 16:04:48 GMT -5
legend of zelda meets sonic? thats all I see although I hope the controlls are better that StSR What about Sonic Rush Adventure? Or Sonic Unleashed? How could anybody NOT see the resemblance!? D: </sarcasm>
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celebaby20
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I'd like to think of that as myself.
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Post by celebaby20 on Jul 24, 2008 19:45:57 GMT -5
[c=48]Lucky Star[/c] says (8:42 PM): also, something just occursed to me [c=48]Lucky Star[/c] says (8:42 PM): occured* [c=48]Lucky Star[/c] says (8:42 PM): also, I just happened to read it [c=48]Lucky Star[/c] says (8:42 PM): Sonic said he wouldn't be caught dead with a weapon [c=48]Lucky Star[/c] says (8:42 PM): Black Knights anyone? [c=12]Azure Angel[/c] says (8:43 PM): ...lulz [c=12]Azure Angel[/c] says (8:43 PM): hm [c=12]Azure Angel[/c] says (8:43 PM): also [c=12]Azure Angel[/c] says (8:43 PM): you have the option to kill civilians and get a bad reputation [c=12]Azure Angel[/c] says (8:43 PM): <_< [c=12]Azure Angel[/c] says (8:43 PM): maybe sonic is like "f**k it, its only a storybook" [c=48]Lucky Star[/c] says (8:43 PM): lol
Me and my friend discussing this game.
Personally, I'm really looking forward to it. Like kingpin said, it's like LoZ meets Sonic and I'm a huge Zelda fan. I love the dark ages and stuff like that, so this'll be a treat.
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Post by atma on Jul 27, 2008 5:24:17 GMT -5
Iffin Shadow does wind up with an Arthurian counterpart, I'd laugh if they stick him with Gawain or Mordred or heck even Lancelot would befit him. While I admit, this and Unleashed give me the uneasy feeling of Sonic taking elements from Zelda, I think I might give this one a try just because I've always been an Arthurian buff (I bet that sword is going to be Excalibur) and I want to see if Sonic really will kill someone with that sword. And now for something funny I found relating to the title of the game.
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Post by ChaosStar on Jul 27, 2008 12:49:18 GMT -5
what if big became little jon?
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