Sonic and the Black Knight (Wii)

35%
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Sonic and the Black Knight (Wii) (2009)
genre: adventure

score: 35%

reviews
'Control issues prevent any true sensation of a classic Sonic title from emerging, while any subtle depth is virtually eradicated by the overwhelming sense of simplicity.'
Read more » Total Video Games
'Sonic finds shallow, frustrating gameplay awaiting him in the legendary realm of King Arthur.'
Read more » Gamespot
'Unfortunately, the execution is so flawed that it is going to take a dedicated player to reach the "fun" hidden within. The controls are awkward and uncomfortable, and the gameplay mechanics are unintuitive. The level design is weak, and the boss fights are simply embarrassing.'
Read more » WorthPlaying
'Why Sega decided to skewer[] one of our beloved childhood heroes on the tip of a clunky, sword-swinging spree is beyond us, but at this point, it simply hurts. Maybe someday we’ll live to see Sonic take back the speed that is so rightfully his, but for now, the only sprinting he’ll be doing is on the bad end of a running joke.'
Read more » GameTrailers
'There are enough levels and missions included in the Story mode, and the Battle mode could be fun with friends. However, the game is not very challenging. The dullness and occasional frustration are tough to overcome.'
Read more » Cheat Code Central
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'Are the four player mini-games enough to interest those with zealous hedgehog love? Maybe, but it's really too bad that the combat is so annoying, because the game actually looks great, especially the storybook painting cut scenes. Ah well, better luck next time, Sonic.'
Read more » GamePro
'Black Knight is a competent action game starring Sonic and friends, but one that's replaced the classic gameplay Sonic fans seek with overly simple swordplay. It'll do the trick just fine for younger players still infatuated with the blue porcupine, but everyone else will likely be just as let down as I was.'
Read more » 1up.com
'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.'
Read more » Gamedaily
'This is a Sonic game that craps all over everything that has ever made the series interesting and then adds pointless waggle.'
Read more » IGN
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