Speaking of recent Sonic tropes, is that ... another human(ish) love interest? That ... could be a problem. We must say that, at this point, the game parts of the game look pretty cool -- if you're going to give Sonic a sword, that's exactly the way to do it! If you'd like to see more, check the link for a few new screens! We remain skeptical -- there are certain warning signs about this game, like the presence of Sonic the Hedgehog.
Sonic, the Black Knight, and the Stereotypical Sonic Music
by JC Fletcher 
on Jan 16th 2009 11:45AM
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Speaking of recent Sonic tropes, is that ... another human(ish) love interest? That ... could be a problem. We must say that, at this point, the game parts of the game look pretty cool -- if you're going to give Sonic a sword, that's exactly the way to do it! If you'd like to see more, check the link for a few new screens! We remain skeptical -- there are certain warning signs about this game, like the presence of Sonic the Hedgehog.
Reader Comments (32)
Posted: Jan 16th 2009 11:58AM AntiVillian said
It has been foretold that this sonic game will be the one where they finally get things right, I am curious.
Posted: Jan 17th 2009 11:05AM (Unverified) said
yes they did say that for unleashed. But i think when they say that they'll finally get things right it means more that it will be better than the one before it. I mean There was rings, and unleashed was better than that with like a 6 outta 10, and i'd say this could be a solid 8 or 9.
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Posted: Jan 16th 2009 12:02PM (Unverified) said
something that makes me nod about a new sonic game...is that they look like a player is not required to actually play the game. disturbing heh?
the last decent thing i saw with sonic was sonic advance. i wish they would stop screwing this once good video game character.
the last decent thing i saw with sonic was sonic advance. i wish they would stop screwing this once good video game character.
Posted: Jan 16th 2009 12:18PM Mr Khan said
3/12 in Japan. Do they have an American date yet?
Not that it matters, MadWorld does take precedent
Also: game looks awesome...
Not that it matters, MadWorld does take precedent
Also: game looks awesome...
Posted: Jan 16th 2009 12:21PM (Unverified) said
DO want.Actually,Sonic games are actually getting better.
Posted: Jan 16th 2009 12:37PM (Unverified) said
I just watched a trailer for a new 3d Sonic game. I actually thought that it looked fun, interesting, quirky and fast paced. The apocalypse must surely be upon us.
Posted: Jan 16th 2009 12:43PM Nigeria said
But it's not as bad as Seven Rings in Hand. Actually, I'm not even sure anymore.
I'm sure it's that Sonic band, that band Sonic Team have stuck with since Sonic Adventure for some odd reason. I really dislike them.
I'm sure it's that Sonic band, that band Sonic Team have stuck with since Sonic Adventure for some odd reason. I really dislike them.
Posted: Jan 16th 2009 2:46PM (Unverified) said
MAKE BELIEVE REBORN!
get this out of my head!! it hurts!!!
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get this out of my head!! it hurts!!!
Posted: Jan 16th 2009 1:08PM (Unverified) said
I am.....Impressed. lol
As long as it's day time unleashed levels ONLY, with a sword it should be pretty good.
Wish they'd bring back the classic music though.
As long as it's day time unleashed levels ONLY, with a sword it should be pretty good.
Wish they'd bring back the classic music though.
Posted: Jan 16th 2009 1:40PM (Unverified) said
Classic music? In YOUR Sonic game? It's more likely than you'd think.
Quoth Wikipedia:
Veteran composer Jun Senoue returns to compose music for this installment, mixing familiar Sonic themes with a Celtic style. In addition, his band, Crush 40, will be returning to perform the main theme of the game, "Knight of the Wind". Tommy Tallarico has the game listed on his website as one of the games he is working on. Finally, Richard Jacques is confirmed to be making the music for the cutscenes by the Official Nintendo Magazine.
So, yeah...Jun Senoue, Tommy Tallarico (the guy behind Video Games Live), and Richard Jacques (who has worked on the soundtracks of Jet Set Radio and SUPER FREAKIN' SMASH BROS. BRAWL) doing medieval remixes of classic Sonic tunes? I think we can deal with another Crush 40 main theme.
(As a sidenote, I actually AM somewhat excited for this game. An entire game of Unleashed's "day stages" = DO WANT, sword or no sword.
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Quoth Wikipedia:
Veteran composer Jun Senoue returns to compose music for this installment, mixing familiar Sonic themes with a Celtic style. In addition, his band, Crush 40, will be returning to perform the main theme of the game, "Knight of the Wind". Tommy Tallarico has the game listed on his website as one of the games he is working on. Finally, Richard Jacques is confirmed to be making the music for the cutscenes by the Official Nintendo Magazine.
So, yeah...Jun Senoue, Tommy Tallarico (the guy behind Video Games Live), and Richard Jacques (who has worked on the soundtracks of Jet Set Radio and SUPER FREAKIN' SMASH BROS. BRAWL) doing medieval remixes of classic Sonic tunes? I think we can deal with another Crush 40 main theme.
(As a sidenote, I actually AM somewhat excited for this game. An entire game of Unleashed's "day stages" = DO WANT, sword or no sword.
Posted: Jan 16th 2009 2:07PM WhatIsThatThing said
I hate bursting bubbles, but the Richard Jacques song in Brawl was that Super Sonic Racing one that plays in Green Hill Zone. It's really bad.
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Posted: Jan 17th 2009 1:53PM (Unverified) said
Oh. Sorry 'bout that. >_<
Dude seems like a pretty accomplished composer besides that, and Jun Senoue is working on the soundtrack too, so I'm good. ^_^
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Dude seems like a pretty accomplished composer besides that, and Jun Senoue is working on the soundtrack too, so I'm good. ^_^
Posted: Jan 16th 2009 1:15PM Professor Pie said
No love for Crush 40, eh? Shame. Johnny has an amazing voice.
The game does look good, and if half of Unleashed is any indication, it will be good.
The game does look good, and if half of Unleashed is any indication, it will be good.
Posted: Jan 16th 2009 1:35PM MarkShark said
Yeah, come on. Crush 40's amazing. I just hope that bit about Jun Senoue composing for this game is true.
Posted: Jan 16th 2009 1:42PM (Unverified) said
It is. Check my overly-long comment above for more details. ;)
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Posted: Jan 16th 2009 1:47PM (Unverified) said
Hey i like crush 40 also you guy aren't alone. One guy's opinion's doesn't count for everybody's taste. The game looks awesome by the way, I'm excited for it! and yes i liked unleashed werehog and all....but i hated Sonic 06, go figure.
Posted: Jan 17th 2009 6:26PM (Unverified) said
Thanks! I think one piece is the best manga\anime around ^v^.
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Posted: Jan 16th 2009 2:16PM Tab said
I haven't played a sonic game since the advance era. This one looks kinda promising and I'm sure the developers are hearing the many complaints from their other games. This might be the one to get it right but as usual, I'll wait for the review. I kinda miss the old genesis music too.
Posted: Jan 16th 2009 2:37PM SisypheanLife said
The gameplay looks encouraging, but that music is terrible.
Posted: Jan 16th 2009 3:02PM matias said
wow, at last, a Sonic game that looks promising, maybe is his revival? I can't wait.
And what I saw in the video is exactly what I wanted when I heard Sonic with a sword.
And what I saw in the video is exactly what I wanted when I heard Sonic with a sword.
Posted: Jan 16th 2009 4:16PM (Unverified) said
Well it looks better then Unleashed.
Posted: Jan 16th 2009 6:06PM puerrican85 said
This actually looks decent, at first I was skeptica; (who wasnt) but this looks pretty good. I may actually have a reason to use the wii again lol.
Posted: Jan 16th 2009 7:25PM sparkster said
Wow, this looks... strange. I mean Sonic in some medival world... really? One should think these people learned that 3D sonic games suck (except for adventure maybe). Just doesn't work out in my opinion and it also doesn't help to add new elemts like a were-hog mode or a sword that seem totally out of place. I really think, they should finally put Sonic down now that he still has some of his dignity left.
Don't get me wrong, I'm willing to be convinced by this game but I have a hard time believing it will get the job done.
Don't get me wrong, I'm willing to be convinced by this game but I have a hard time believing it will get the job done.
Posted: Jan 17th 2009 3:32AM CrashMan said
I'm friggin' psyched for this game.
I don't care about popular opinion.... I like the 3D Sonic games.
... 'cept for Sonic'06. all traces of that game were erased from human memory.
.... what Sonic'06 game? exactly.
I don't care about popular opinion.... I like the 3D Sonic games.
... 'cept for Sonic'06. all traces of that game were erased from human memory.
.... what Sonic'06 game? exactly.
Posted: Jan 17th 2009 1:55PM (Unverified) said
But...but everyone knows that a game can't be good unless everyone else likes it!
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Posted: Jan 18th 2009 7:51AM (Unverified) said
hm doesnt look that bad, as for cheesey sega music my wife seems to love that stuff. ugh. guess she'll be playing thru this one too
Posted: Jan 18th 2009 3:42PM (Unverified) said
I normally like cheese-metal, and I thought it was good in Sonic Adventure 1/2, but with Rings and Black Knight it's just gotten terrible.
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