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Sonic and the Black Knight (Wii) revealed in new Nintendo Power
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Because its my only iPod game, I play the crap out of it, and I can assure you that neither of those are problems. The only problem is the controls but you can get used to them after about a 3 minute learning curve. Its only a real problem if you have bigger fingers.Sega1991 said:
Hero of Legend
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Yoshi said:
It should be like Sword Kirby and Metaknight in Kirby Air Ride!
But you swing the Wiimote when you're close enough to an enemy to swing the sword at it, not slowing down at all. Sure they could make him auto-swing it like in Air Ride and he won't slow down at all, but then that defeats the whole purpose of the sword doesn't it?
grandjedi6
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It never ends! :lolSadist said:
"Plus, you'll get an exclusive look at a hot new title that didn't appear on the show"
My money is on a Metal Gear racing game! :lol
grandjedi6
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No the anniversary issue was last month and had Mad World.Lonewolf_92 said:
So it's called the "storybook series" eh?Keyser Soze said:
ShockingAlberto
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Things like that. And the boss of Evil Foundry.Teknoman said:
_Alkaline_
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Ugh, how can you combine Sonic gameplay with sword fighting? It just sounds like it'll slow things down. Seems like we have another werehog-like syndrome here. Why do SEGA have to keep adding stupid gimmicks to Sonic? Can't they just strip him down and let him do what he does best? Unleashed doesn't need the werehog crap, and even though i haven't seen this game yet, I'm expecting similar things.
As for WiiMotionplus, I thought 3rd parties don't have access to it yet? It sounds a bit odd for Black Knight to use it if that's been the case, since the game has been probably been in development for quite a while now. I suppose they can add it into the game. If it works, it would be a nice showcase for the controls, since the game's supposed to come out near Wii Sports Resort.
The one thing I am glad about is that SEGA have finally rewarded the fantastic sales of Secret Rings. The game's still charting each week in Europe, nearly 1.5 years after its release. It's nice to see some payoff for that.
As for WiiMotionplus, I thought 3rd parties don't have access to it yet? It sounds a bit odd for Black Knight to use it if that's been the case, since the game has been probably been in development for quite a while now. I suppose they can add it into the game. If it works, it would be a nice showcase for the controls, since the game's supposed to come out near Wii Sports Resort.
The one thing I am glad about is that SEGA have finally rewarded the fantastic sales of Secret Rings. The game's still charting each week in Europe, nearly 1.5 years after its release. It's nice to see some payoff for that.
Hero of Legend
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_Alkaline_ said:
If the sword is its own thing that is controlled by wiimote then it might work. Basically, make it a living sword that Sonic doesn't have to wield around to beat enemies and players control the sword with the IR instead of motion controls.
For example, you control Sonic with the nunchuck - for platforming and everything else.
You use the wiimote's IR to direct the sword's movement to solve minor platformer puzzles or to slash at certain enemies that Sonic cannot beat with just jumping and rolling.
In later stages, the sword can the level up where it can do more things besides just slashing/swiping. Later on it can freeze opponents, create blackholes, or any other gimmicks so that players want to revisit previous stages to find other routes that are capable thanks to the sword's new powers.
Obviously, the sword's powers will also be important in boss stages as boss stages will require both the player's dexterity with Sonic as well as knowing which sword abilities to use at the right time.
A simple idea like that will work well with the Sonic gameplay I think.
Hero of Legend
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Danthrax said:
Let's not, shall we, I already had the displeasure of seeing Robotnik's head stuck on SC4 Ivy, AND NO ONE POST THAT IMAGE HERE ARE I'LL GET MEDIEVAL ON YOUR ASSES!!!
AndoCalrissian
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No screens, no video = fail
Aaron Strife
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You know, I'm actually betting it's Punch-Out. It and Animal Crossing are getting coverage in... some... magazine next (this?) month.Kunan said:
please be Punch-Out
Zoramon089
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WHY DON'T WE HAVE ANY INFO ON THIS GAME? WHOSE THE IDIOT THAT KEEPS SCANNING THE COVER AND BACK AND NOT THE PAGES WITH INFO?
Even a small summary would suffice, some quick bullet points
Even a small summary would suffice, some quick bullet points
Guybrush Threepwood
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Teknoman said:
What are they going to do? Secretly release it and make everyone who plays it sign a legal document promising not to talk about it? :lol
Zoramon089
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Penguin said:
A small snippet of what could easily be assumed by looking at the cover. I'm talking REAL information, some gameplay details, screenshots. Is it going to be on rails like SoTR? 3d or 2d style gameplay? How with the sword be used?
_Alkaline_
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Dante said:
Those who were smart knew that it was never going to be Kingdom Hearts.
Aaron Strife
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-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, youll 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 Sonics 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 theyre trying not to have the skill system interfere with the games 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.
-Other characters beside Sonic are playable, but it is entirely optional to play as them.
-Knuckles, who can hold two swords at once, and Shadow have been confirmed so far.
-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.
-The team knows of the faults of the recent series and are hoping to fix it with this game.
Source: http://www.blueblur.org/2008/07/21/sonic-and-the-black-knight-nintendo-power-details/
-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, youll 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 Sonics 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 theyre trying not to have the skill system interfere with the games 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.
-Other characters beside Sonic are playable, but it is entirely optional to play as them.
-Knuckles, who can hold two swords at once, and Shadow have been confirmed so far.
-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.
-The team knows of the faults of the recent series and are hoping to fix it with this game.
Source: http://www.blueblur.org/2008/07/21/sonic-and-the-black-knight-nintendo-power-details/
Hero of Legend
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Aaron Strife said:
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!
Talking Sword = OH NO! :lol
Jun Senoue doing the music = FUCK YES, IT WAS TRUE!
Zoramon089
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Hero of legend said:Jun Senoue doing the music = FUCK YES, IT WAS TRUE!
Of SA2 fame? OH YES
ElectricThunder
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Wow...not quite what I was hoping for but it sounds kinda nifty unto itself. It'll be interesting to see just how much they "fix" from Secret Rings.
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