Sonic and the Black Knight is an action adventure game made by Sonic Team and published by Sega for the Nintendo Wii in 2009. The game drops Sonic the Hedgehog into a retelling of the King Arthur legend, where a mysterious wizard named Merlina pulls him into a storybook world ruled by the corrupted King Arthur. To save this realm, Sonic takes up a talking sword called Caliburn and trains to become a true knight. The core gameplay blends fast paced running with active sword combat, a fresh twist on the classic Sonic formula. Players run forward through linear stages at high speed while swinging the Wii Remote to slash enemies, block attacks, and chain combos. This combination of speed and swordplay sets the game apart from other Sonic titles. The motion controls react to flicks, thrusts, and shakes, giving each fight a hands on feel. The story carries a darker, more dramatic tone than most Sonic adventures, which adds weight to the journey.
Updated: Jun 22, 2026
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4.4 GB · Wii ROMs
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Specifications
| Platform | Wii ROMs |
|---|---|
| Genre | Fighting |
| File Size | 4.4 GB |
| Release Year | 2009 |
| Developer | Sonic Team |
| Updated | Jun 22, 2026 |
Overview
Sonic and the Black Knight is an action adventure game made by Sonic Team and published by Sega for the Nintendo Wii in 2009. The game drops Sonic the Hedgehog into a retelling of the King Arthur legend, where a mysterious wizard named Merlina pulls him into a storybook world ruled by the corrupted King Arthur. To save this realm, Sonic takes up a talking sword called Caliburn and trains to become a true knight. The core gameplay blends fast paced running with active sword combat, a fresh twist on the classic Sonic formula. Players run forward through linear stages at high speed while swinging the Wii Remote to slash enemies, block attacks, and chain combos. This combination of speed and swordplay sets the game apart from other Sonic titles. The motion controls react to flicks, thrusts, and shakes, giving each fight a hands on feel. The story carries a darker, more dramatic tone than most Sonic adventures, which adds weight to the journey.
The game features a main story mode that follows Sonic across more than twenty missions set in forests, castles, and battlefields drawn from Arthurian myth. Players can also play as Sir Lancelot, Sir Gawain, and Sir Percival, each with a unique fighting style and signature weapon. A local multiplayer mode lets up to four friends battle in versus matches using these knights. A leveling system rewards repeat play, since Sonic gains skill points that boost his stats and open new abilities. Players collect followers, gather items, and upgrade their gear by spending rings earned during missions. The soundtrack mixes orchestral themes with rock vocal tracks composed by Crush 40, which gives the action a cinematic edge. Boss fights against the dark knights stand out as memorable highlights, testing both reflexes and timing. Sonic and the Black Knight offers a bold experiment for the series, mixing storybook fantasy with the speed fans expect from the blue hedgehog.