The storybook Sonic games were actually really good it's just at the Mechanics for the controller was complete garbage that was the only thing that ruined the games experience other than add it had a really good story and a whole lot of really good action as well as kickass music
@@grimmreapermk2315 I personally didn't let the motion controls that the games relied on get to me. in my book any given game isn't about graphics or frame rates but how much you enjoy it. for the two storybook Sonic games i did enjoy them. i haven't been living under a rock or something considering I've played almost every console handheld or not that has released since the N64 except the PlayStation handhelds. and lastly the part in my comment about the storybook games being good or not being debatable is because it's highly likely that there are many gamers who got so frustrated with the control scheme that they gave up on them so to each their own opinion in that regard.
The motion controls personally kind of ruined the game the game had built-in hack and slasher mechanics but they were way too constrained and restricted and it also seemed like the development team was a bit out of their element when it came to the hack and slasher aspect like the game needed to be kept in development just a little bit longer to polish It Off plus personally I think it was too early for motion controls considering they were still in the early Alpha to Beta stage the motion controls could barely read half of the movements in quick succession this was the same problem with the Xbox Kinect it had trouble reading the players movements in quick succession personally I think what they should have done was ditched the motion controls and just make a sonic style hack and Slasher with a controller Sonic and the Secret rings had the same issue with motion controls Sonic the Hedgehog is one of those games that just does not fit the motion control design on a design standpoint when they made Shadow the Hedgehog it was made right you could use guns and other stuff very effectively in the game because it was all controlled by the controller itself and not motion controls sorry to sound like I'm going on a rant here pretty much what I'm just saying is that if they would have just straight-up ditched the motion controls and made it to where you could use the controller itself Sonic and the Black Knight and Sonic and the Secret Rings would have been a lot better in their design and they probably would not have gotten so much hate
@@grimmreapermk2315 sonic and the secret rings wanst that good control wise, but sonic and the black knight had great controls, one of my fav sonic games and i grew up with the Sonic Adventure series
Sonic: "Every world has its end. I know that's kinda sad, but... That's why we gotta live life to the fullest in the time we have. At least, that's what I figure."
Notice how king arthur is so nice to sonic that he literally doesn't kill him and allows him to gather the sacred sword first and then sonic slices him in half without hesitation. Merlina, on the other hand, all destroys the entire kingdom and all of its inhabitants and yet sonic instantly forgives her wtf
Dark Queen: "Why can you not understand how magnificent an ever-lasting world would be?" Sonic: "what I can 't understand is how you call such a boring sounding place magnificent" Excalibur: "Do you really think such a place would function properly?"
@@camiloraul7566 Dark Queen: You cannot begin to understand my sorrow Sonic : Good I dont want to understand such one sided sadness Excaliber you are a fool you are willing to sacrifice countless others just to heal your own sorrow
I feel like this is the most dramatic Sonic final boss theme ever! Where you had the kickass Live and Learn, the awesome What I’m made of, and even the orchestral version of His World, these lyrics feel more personal for Sonic and Merlina. It helps that the message is a bitter pill to swallow. And the octave is more serious compared to other final boss songs.
Same, and this song definitely emphasizes Sonic's views which isn't explored too much, it is in A2 and 06, but this was full in dive into what he truly believes. I also like to think that the song is a conversation between the 2, because a lot of the things said feel like something Sonic would also say. That they have similar thoughts on, but the few things don't, is what leads to their difference in ideals. especially 1 specifically, "my eyes are filled with curiosity, you think you have power over me" sounds more like Sonic talking to her. Nothing has power over him, he lives by his own rules, his own freedom, and fights so that others' freedoms aren't taken away. Even if his ideology clashes with someone innately evil like her, or Shadow in SA2, or even someone innately good and pure hearted like Knuckles, or Silver in 06, he'll still do what he's gotta do, whether people see him as a hero or a villain.
What I've always loved about Sonic, his views. He's not inherently a hero, people just view him like that, if his ideals ever crossed with anyone else, he'd fight for what he believes in, and that's everyone's right to freedom. Look at Silver, who was inherently good, a complete opposite to Shadow when Shadow joined the franchise, the complete good, and complete evil, and yet Sonic got Shadow to not view things as black and white, well ok Amy did a lot of the work, but not all people are bad, there is some good in the bad. Silver the exact opposite, chaotic evil, and Silver lawful good, the needs of the many out weigh the few, 1 hedgehog vs the world... now he too is one of Sonic's friends, because not everything is inherently white and black. Sonic isn't good, he isn't evil, he just does what's fun and fight's to protect for what he feels is right. I know this song is from her perspective, but I feel a lot of the lyrics feel fitting to him too, as if they're having a back and forth, especially... huh neat the most replayed part, "my eyes are filled with curiosity, you think you have the power over me, in this life there's no room for you and me" (not that he thinks that about her, but her drive and morals) "so turn away and face the day with me" as if he's reaching his hand out for her to taste the sun, escape the darkness... and yes ok the "away and face" was me mishearing... but still feel it's fitting. The ultimate clash of morals, and say what you want about the game, bad or not... this was one of the biggest developments and establishments of Sonic's feelings. He's had a lot of moments throughout the franchise, SA1 and 2 especially, but this hit the most. Sonic isn't a hero, he's not good, he's not evil, he's neutral and just does what feels right. Sometimes some may view him as a hero, others a villain, but that won't stop the wind from moving, the river from flowing, he's gotta do what he's gotta do.
Obvlously you've never played SONIC HEROES. So he not only sees himself as a hero but he's called himself one too and it wasn't an ego thing because he had saved the world several times with help from Tails and Knuckles.
@@trickq5883 Are you kidding, Sonic Heroes is my favorite 3d Sonic game, I've completed it at least 3 times, all As. Though fair point. However I don't put much stock in Heroes, it was just them making a typical game that has little to no relevance and stock... well for the most part, the biggest thing to come from it was Shadow not being dead. I mean I honestly wouldn't see Sonic saying "we're Sonic Heroes" in a serious tone, of which he says after the final battle, and you'd think Knuckles would sit by and accept that too? lol. He's also on team hero in SA2 Battle, it's not team Sonic it's team hero. He does good things, obviously he does heroic things, and saves people. Despite my love of Sonic Heroes it is just a fun extra little blip in the whole franchise. This is even explored in 06, what would happen when Sonic seen as a hero is faced against someone with pure and good intent? Who is arguably more of a hero in idealism? That's what Silver represented. The lawful good nature of the sacrifice of 1, to save the many, of which sure he's faced that ideology before, I'd say Knuckles can fit that bill too, but Knuckles has never been an obstacle of the world vs him or sacrificing Sonic vs the world. Just his island, his home, and the master emerald he was sworn to protect. Silver meanwhile it is fate of literally everything, even if he was being puppeted along by Mephiles, he still believed what he was doing was innately good. Meanwhile Shadow who was innately evil upon introduction, pure chaos and darkness, has since come to be a hero in his own right. From his journey with his amnesia in Heroes, to Shadow regaining his memories, and his story in 06, he's still an anti hero, but has the same philosophy of Sonic now that he will do what he must, even if he is pegged as a villain, he will follow what he truly believes. In fact in 06, it was this very reason that pushed Silver to look at the world as not being black and white, because of Shadow. People may look at him as a hero, he may throw comments around about being a hero, but in the end what he truly believes is just that people deserve a right to choice, freedom, and deciding their own fate. Heck nothing wrong with calling him a hero, look at King Arthur. That's why Sonic becomes him in this game, Arthur likewise didn't see himself as a hero, but greatness was thrust upon him, because he just wanted to do what was right. That was why the sword in the stone saw him as worthy, not because he had the blood of a king, but because he didn't believe himself worthy, but still wanted to do what's right in spite of it. Thus he became one of history/legend/mythologies greatest heroes, the all mighty ultimate white knight figure, no hero is more famous aside from possibly Heracles/Hercules. That Arthur, before he pulls the stone... is the exact mind set of Sonic. Thus by not being a hero, they become the greatest and most worthy of the title, of hero. Also what Superman used to be about before people started grouping him with other heroes like Batman and Wonder Woman, being in the Justice League, getting super powers, then quite literally becoming a Jesus metaphor. So if you see Sonic as a hero, that's fine, and as a kid, rather than Iron Man, Superman, Captain America, Spider Man, etc I did say Sonic was my favorite hero... to which I was laughed at because why would an animal be a hero? Because he was a good guy. Just as an adult... I appreciate him on a much deeper level, and see what he truly represents and means. A2B, 06, and Black Knight were the most deep and developed Sega has ever been with Sonic's character. Not that I'm calling you a kid either, I mean no offense lol, just stating that was my mindset when I was a kid. Apologies this is so long, but it is a deep analysis, there is a lot to Sonic's character, and even Shadow and Silver than people give Sega credit for.
I still think SEGA needs to revisit the Storybook Series. No gimmicks, no stupid motion controls, just simple controls with fun on-rails running gameplay with legitimately good stories and kickass music. SEGA has a bad habit of flubbing good ideas and then just never touching them again. (NiGHTS Journey of Dreams anyone?)
Personalmente a pesar de que la gente no les guste algunos de los juegos más recientes de sonic, y que antes, Sega tuvo la rivalidad ante Nintendo (la cual sega tuvo que retirarse lamentablemente del mercado de consolas por malas decisiones), estoy 100% seguro de que Sega le gana a Nintendo en algo y sigue haciendolo, los soundtracks principalmente, sega ha hecho un increíble trabajo con sus temas que los hacen tan épicos que no te importa si el juego es bueno o malo y sólo quieres escuchar la música que los acompaña, sin importar si es una etapa o un jefe, siempre te da satisfacción, epicidad y vida al momento de escuchar el tema y jugar. ES MI OPINION
Llego tarde, pero tiene muchas razón, generalmente los juegos de Nintendo en sus historias nunca llegan a tener tanta seriedad, y los soundtracks llegan a ser buenos pero, no al nivel de los Sonic.
@@forzadb7253 eh, buenos ejemplos de sagas famosas de nintendo que van por un lado mas serio son The Legend Of Zelda, Metroid y si no me equivoco, Starfox
For anyone non Spanish: Personally, despite the fact that people don't like some of the most recent Sonic games, and that before, Sega had the rivalry with Nintendo (which Sega had to unfortunately withdraw from the console market due to bad decisions), I am 100% sure that Sega beats Nintendo in something and continues to do it, the soundtracks mainly, Sega has done an incredible job with its themes that make them so epic that you don't care if the game is good or bad and you just want to listen to the music that the accompanies, no matter if it is a stage or a boss, it always gives you satisfaction, epicness and life when listening to the song and playing. IT IS MY OPINION
God, I wish the Storybook Series hadn't died so quickly. The games' stories and character development were so great, but they were held back by sub-par controls and only being on one console which was marketed for a completely different demographic than the games. I feel like if they had put Secret Rings and Black Knight on other consoles, they would've done so much better. Also, fun fact: The team for Sonic 06 was split in half, with one half continuing Sonic 06 and the other making Secret Rings, at least partially explaining why neither were that great and why Sonic 06 didn't come to Nintendo consoles.
One thing I don't really like is how sonic moves like a car? The attacking is fine enough because it would make sense to use motion controls to move the sword but in here it feels quite off. Motion controls is not bad the way the game uses motion controls is the thing that's bad.
I mean sonic wasn't a bad guy there because I believe that every world should have it's end too, I mean I'm not just saying in the games but in real life as well, god created the world and gave it a day where it will end and we can never change that, the world has it's end because god created this world just to test each human if he's good or bad, then the world will end and the evil will be in hell and the good will be in paradise so sonic is actaully right.
tremendous game, its soundtrack is epic, its story is great, the gameplay with the wii mote was somewhat weak but the truth is that you end up getting used to it and it no longer makes you annoying and you enjoy more
If u imagine this game was without sonic characters, I would believe this game would've been liked more. Its a real good game with and amazing soundtrack, but people bash on it since it had sonic as the main character.
Even then, while you may think Sonic with a Sword is a dumb idea... of all weapons it suits him. Especially with his wind thematic he often has. 'Knight of the Wind' after all. He also notably dosen't have armour except in the final battle. Maximum mobility.
@@Communicating2_Realnoclickbait Sonic outright says he hates guns in that game and that he'd never use one. Like maybe something like a dagger would more suit Sonic's speed style; but daggers are more associated with rouge-like characters. I'd say Claws but that's too close to Knuckle's turf. So with those two not really fitting Sonic; if I had to give Sonic any weapon, it would be a sword.
Boss fight wise it is the best song in the game but overall I'd say that's debatable since Live Life by Crush 40 is in a league of its own compared to the rest of the soundtrack except this song and Knight of the wind as close second and close third with Knight of the Wind being Second.
As much as people may overlook this game, I think it's EXCEPTIONALLY important to understanding Sonic. Sonic dosen't stand for good or evil. Sonic stands for freedom. Even if *he* has to be the "villian" who secures the inevitable end of the story; the world, that's better than losing freedom. No-one has power over him. Keep going foward with freedom, nomatter what's to come. Sonic would oppose a legitimately good-intentioned iron-fisted rule just as much he would Eggman's.
Background The song plays on a continuous loop when Excalibur-Sonic battles the transformed witch Merlina. Given the morbid, sinister nature of the lyrics, the song can be interpreted as being sung primarily from Merlina's point of view. Some if not all lyrics can be interpreted as being from Sonic's as well. The song is featured on the album Face to Faith: Sonic and the Black Knight Vocal Trax, along with its instrumental version and a cover by Crush 40. Lyrics OriginalYou know every world will have its end (have its end)And I'm here to prove it all to youAll wrapped up in my evil planSavor night (savor night)Evil's might (evil's might)You think (you think) that you have power over meYou know, every world will have its test (have its test)Don't blame for what I have becomeYou know every world will come to end (come to end)Savor night (savor night)You think (you think) that you have power over meSavor night (savor night) You think (you think) that you have power over me
when i found this video, i just felt like i was forced to watch this, but then i know why i was forced to listen to this song... it was the greatest thing i've ever heard... not even gonna pretend that im not interested into this...
An Act Of Chivalry May Be A Part Of A Knight's Duty However It Is Not What Makes A Knight Protecting The People Of Their Kingdom For The Sake Of The People And Of One's Own Is What Makes A Knight
Sonic and the Black Knight will always be in my top 5 favorite sonic games, it was one of the first sonic games I played and is pretty much what got me into sonic to begin with alongside Sonic X
@@kovidarthehedgehog4066 So many references here in this game But I still prefer the "Knight of the wind" And What about Lancelot? Also, it's nice to see you here. friend
Dont burn me to the ground for this😭 Boss fight: easy as fuck if you know hoe to parry, simple Song: busted to every measure in this song🤤 Boss design: fucking awesome Sonic design: i thouggt i was super sonic with a sword back hen i played😭 epic as fuck Id rate this shit a 8 or 9/10 Personally, boss should be more but what can i say, i dont make video games👍
“Every world has its end which means we’re all gonna die so if your not gonna live your life while you can you might as well throw yourself off a bridge!” -Sonic The Hedgehog
Me haz dejado sorprendida 0= juré que sería la de Crush 40,pero la versión original también es Épica pero poco apreciada cuando la voz femenina es bastante Buena 💖 Es de las veces cuando no puedo decidir si me gusta mas la original o el cover de Crush 40 :') ¡Hermoso video! ¿Subiras uno con la otra versión también? 🤔 Saludos ;3
"Hey, I can't be the hero all the time."
My man is doing what he feels is right.
Facts
He’s just that kinda guy yknow?
it's a good game who says its bad
@@IconicStudiosTheAnimator Game Grumps fans.
@@NobleS1236 no
"Nah, it's not gonna end. My story only ends when I stop running!" - Sonic
Storybook Series: *Proceeds to die*
@@jomogaming2 that one stopped running
@@jomogaming2 oh my god you just made my day, thank you
What a legend.
*gets shot by mephiles*
While it's debatable on how good Sonic's Storybook games are the one thing you see that you don't see anywhere else is Sonic's philosophical side.
The storybook Sonic games were actually really good it's just at the Mechanics for the controller was complete garbage that was the only thing that ruined the games experience other than add it had a really good story and a whole lot of really good action as well as kickass music
@@grimmreapermk2315 I personally didn't let the motion controls that the games relied on get to me. in my book any given game isn't about graphics or frame rates but how much you enjoy it. for the two storybook Sonic games i did enjoy them. i haven't been living under a rock or something considering I've played almost every console handheld or not that has released since the N64 except the PlayStation handhelds. and lastly the part in my comment about the storybook games being good or not being debatable is because it's highly likely that there are many gamers who got so frustrated with the control scheme that they gave up on them so to each their own opinion in that regard.
The motion controls personally kind of ruined the game the game had built-in hack and slasher mechanics but they were way too constrained and restricted and it also seemed like the development team was a bit out of their element when it came to the hack and slasher aspect like the game needed to be kept in development just a little bit longer to polish It Off plus personally I think it was too early for motion controls considering they were still in the early Alpha to Beta stage the motion controls could barely read half of the movements in quick succession this was the same problem with the Xbox Kinect it had trouble reading the players movements in quick succession personally I think what they should have done was ditched the motion controls and just make a sonic style hack and Slasher with a controller Sonic and the Secret rings had the same issue with motion controls Sonic the Hedgehog is one of those games that just does not fit the motion control design on a design standpoint when they made Shadow the Hedgehog it was made right you could use guns and other stuff very effectively in the game because it was all controlled by the controller itself and not motion controls sorry to sound like I'm going on a rant here pretty much what I'm just saying is that if they would have just straight-up ditched the motion controls and made it to where you could use the controller itself Sonic and the Black Knight and Sonic and the Secret Rings would have been a lot better in their design and they probably would not have gotten so much hate
@@grimmreapermk2315 sonic and the secret rings wanst that good control wise, but sonic and the black knight had great controls, one of my fav sonic games and i grew up with the Sonic Adventure series
Sonic is an entity of morals, even if they are wrong
he fights for what HE thinks is right, not what's morally right
Sonic: "Every world has its end. I know that's kinda sad, but... That's why we gotta live life to the fullest in the time we have. At least, that's what I figure."
Grandfather
Notice how king arthur is so nice to sonic that he literally doesn't kill him and allows him to gather the sacred sword first and then sonic slices him in half without hesitation. Merlina, on the other hand, all destroys the entire kingdom and all of its inhabitants and yet sonic instantly forgives her wtf
@@mr.coolio4321
She’s making the kingdom eternal. It’s literally her whole motivation, gaining immortality and spreading it to the entire world.
@@maxrichards3881 so? My point still stands, sonic is a f***ing simp
@@mr.coolio4321 Idiot. King Arthur wasn't nice to Sonic. He only let him live because he was considered too worthless to kill.
Anybody: So, you truly think Sonic & The Black Knight is a great game, right?
Me: I do... And I'm tired to pretend that it's not.
Thats not funny Johangel, thats not the kind of humor we do in this comment section
i think it is a great game too!!!
Sonic with a sword is badass and you can't change my mind
I loved it
It’s the best wii sonic game I hate secret rings
"It was never about chivalry for me, I just gotta do what I gotta do that's all."
"There's nothing Excalibur can't cut through."
Including YOUR RIVALS LEAD
Haha sonic forces
Nice one
That is one of my favorite lines in the game
What about bedrock?
The only game where sonic officially said living forever is cringe
When I was 10, I thought sonic with a sword was the coolest thing
@Jerry Rivera-Mozqueda yes
@OHGAS So basically Shadow?
@OHGAS Fair point, Fair point
Are you currently 10?
@@ratbabyy3117 no
remember when SEGA had good character development
It's the one thing I could never forget.
No (this is a satire send at Forces)
I Remember.......And I Miss...
No
it was always good
“What good is a world that goes on forever? That sounds pretty lame...”
Sounds rather cool to me.
@@australianacexpert449 There's only so long you can look at a still image no matter how elaborate until it'll become boring
Like if sonic went on forever but we just got forces
@@jaroto12 there's nothing Excalibur can't cut through 😎
@@reubenguttenberg7405 except that shield thing
It was a shame that the final boss of this game only took like 2 and a half minutes to beat. This song goes hard.
Talk for yourself... 4 15 y/o up the ass with sugar and pizza couldn't beat this thing in less than an hour...
facts
I’ve seen someone beat her in about 20 seconds.
I couldn't even beat the 2nd fight with Arthur
😂m😂
Bye ✌🏻 you have 😮😅😊😊😮😢😢🎉 😂
"What Good is a World That Goes On Forever? That Sounds Pretty Lame!"
Thank you Ren
Lol
Dark Queen: "Why can you not understand how magnificent an ever-lasting world would be?"
Sonic: "what I can 't understand is how you call such a boring sounding place magnificent"
Excalibur: "Do you really think such a place would function properly?"
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Dark Queen: You cannot begin to understand my sorrow
Sonic : Good I dont want to understand such one sided sadness
Excaliber you are a fool you are willing to sacrifice countless others just to heal your own sorrow
Funny the dude who started this comment has a P5 pfp which at the end the villain tries creating an endless paradise too lmao
I’ve listened to this song so many times that it now sounds different. What the hell?!
That's what happens! :)
Right!? Suddenly sounds off
I legit thought only I had this problem, thank god I'm not crazy.
“I told you. I don’t mind playing the bad guy for once”
"You will never understand... nor could you understand... that's why I must do what I must do I am finished with you!"
"What good is a world that goes on forever? That sounds pretty lame."
@@gaiawrath listen carefully. Timing is everything. Swing your at the right moment.
@@reubenguttenberg7405 bruh lol
@@yahirsanchez-silva2127 this story and world that created it will come to an end. Is that what you wished
@@reubenguttenberg7405 I never played the game so I don’t know the quotes
Sonic: It Not going to End, My World Ends when I Stop Running
Ah yeah
"IT not going to end"
I feel like this is the most dramatic Sonic final boss theme ever! Where you had the kickass Live and Learn, the awesome What I’m made of, and even the orchestral version of His World, these lyrics feel more personal for Sonic and Merlina. It helps that the message is a bitter pill to swallow. And the octave is more serious compared to other final boss songs.
Same, and this song definitely emphasizes Sonic's views which isn't explored too much, it is in A2 and 06, but this was full in dive into what he truly believes. I also like to think that the song is a conversation between the 2, because a lot of the things said feel like something Sonic would also say. That they have similar thoughts on, but the few things don't, is what leads to their difference in ideals. especially 1 specifically, "my eyes are filled with curiosity, you think you have power over me" sounds more like Sonic talking to her. Nothing has power over him, he lives by his own rules, his own freedom, and fights so that others' freedoms aren't taken away. Even if his ideology clashes with someone innately evil like her, or Shadow in SA2, or even someone innately good and pure hearted like Knuckles, or Silver in 06, he'll still do what he's gotta do, whether people see him as a hero or a villain.
I'm telling you this game is PEAK
What I've always loved about Sonic, his views. He's not inherently a hero, people just view him like that, if his ideals ever crossed with anyone else, he'd fight for what he believes in, and that's everyone's right to freedom. Look at Silver, who was inherently good, a complete opposite to Shadow when Shadow joined the franchise, the complete good, and complete evil, and yet Sonic got Shadow to not view things as black and white, well ok Amy did a lot of the work, but not all people are bad, there is some good in the bad. Silver the exact opposite, chaotic evil, and Silver lawful good, the needs of the many out weigh the few, 1 hedgehog vs the world... now he too is one of Sonic's friends, because not everything is inherently white and black. Sonic isn't good, he isn't evil, he just does what's fun and fight's to protect for what he feels is right.
I know this song is from her perspective, but I feel a lot of the lyrics feel fitting to him too, as if they're having a back and forth, especially... huh neat the most replayed part, "my eyes are filled with curiosity, you think you have the power over me, in this life there's no room for you and me" (not that he thinks that about her, but her drive and morals) "so turn away and face the day with me" as if he's reaching his hand out for her to taste the sun, escape the darkness... and yes ok the "away and face" was me mishearing... but still feel it's fitting.
The ultimate clash of morals, and say what you want about the game, bad or not... this was one of the biggest developments and establishments of Sonic's feelings. He's had a lot of moments throughout the franchise, SA1 and 2 especially, but this hit the most. Sonic isn't a hero, he's not good, he's not evil, he's neutral and just does what feels right. Sometimes some may view him as a hero, others a villain, but that won't stop the wind from moving, the river from flowing, he's gotta do what he's gotta do.
"It was never about chivalry for me....
I just gotta do what I gotta do"
Crush 40 version is sonic's POV
Obvlously you've never played SONIC HEROES. So he not only sees himself as a hero but he's called himself one too and it wasn't an ego thing because he had saved the world several times with help from Tails and Knuckles.
@@trickq5883
Are you kidding, Sonic Heroes is my favorite 3d Sonic game, I've completed it at least 3 times, all As. Though fair point. However I don't put much stock in Heroes, it was just them making a typical game that has little to no relevance and stock... well for the most part, the biggest thing to come from it was Shadow not being dead. I mean I honestly wouldn't see Sonic saying "we're Sonic Heroes" in a serious tone, of which he says after the final battle, and you'd think Knuckles would sit by and accept that too? lol. He's also on team hero in SA2 Battle, it's not team Sonic it's team hero. He does good things, obviously he does heroic things, and saves people. Despite my love of Sonic Heroes it is just a fun extra little blip in the whole franchise.
This is even explored in 06, what would happen when Sonic seen as a hero is faced against someone with pure and good intent? Who is arguably more of a hero in idealism? That's what Silver represented. The lawful good nature of the sacrifice of 1, to save the many, of which sure he's faced that ideology before, I'd say Knuckles can fit that bill too, but Knuckles has never been an obstacle of the world vs him or sacrificing Sonic vs the world. Just his island, his home, and the master emerald he was sworn to protect. Silver meanwhile it is fate of literally everything, even if he was being puppeted along by Mephiles, he still believed what he was doing was innately good.
Meanwhile Shadow who was innately evil upon introduction, pure chaos and darkness, has since come to be a hero in his own right. From his journey with his amnesia in Heroes, to Shadow regaining his memories, and his story in 06, he's still an anti hero, but has the same philosophy of Sonic now that he will do what he must, even if he is pegged as a villain, he will follow what he truly believes. In fact in 06, it was this very reason that pushed Silver to look at the world as not being black and white, because of Shadow.
People may look at him as a hero, he may throw comments around about being a hero, but in the end what he truly believes is just that people deserve a right to choice, freedom, and deciding their own fate. Heck nothing wrong with calling him a hero, look at King Arthur. That's why Sonic becomes him in this game, Arthur likewise didn't see himself as a hero, but greatness was thrust upon him, because he just wanted to do what was right. That was why the sword in the stone saw him as worthy, not because he had the blood of a king, but because he didn't believe himself worthy, but still wanted to do what's right in spite of it. Thus he became one of history/legend/mythologies greatest heroes, the all mighty ultimate white knight figure, no hero is more famous aside from possibly Heracles/Hercules. That Arthur, before he pulls the stone... is the exact mind set of Sonic. Thus by not being a hero, they become the greatest and most worthy of the title, of hero. Also what Superman used to be about before people started grouping him with other heroes like Batman and Wonder Woman, being in the Justice League, getting super powers, then quite literally becoming a Jesus metaphor.
So if you see Sonic as a hero, that's fine, and as a kid, rather than Iron Man, Superman, Captain America, Spider Man, etc I did say Sonic was my favorite hero... to which I was laughed at because why would an animal be a hero? Because he was a good guy. Just as an adult... I appreciate him on a much deeper level, and see what he truly represents and means. A2B, 06, and Black Knight were the most deep and developed Sega has ever been with Sonic's character. Not that I'm calling you a kid either, I mean no offense lol, just stating that was my mindset when I was a kid.
Apologies this is so long, but it is a deep analysis, there is a lot to Sonic's character, and even Shadow and Silver than people give Sega credit for.
this game is PEAK
“It was never about chivalry for me…. I just got to do what I got to do. And that’s all!”
This quote goes so hard
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Fun fact This is the first time a woman
Singed a boss battle theme in the sonic series
Oh I didn't know. Thanks for telling me.
So this is the "the stranger i remain" of sonic franchise
that's kinda sad in all Ahnisty.
We started very well
I still think SEGA needs to revisit the Storybook Series. No gimmicks, no stupid motion controls, just simple controls with fun on-rails running gameplay with legitimately good stories and kickass music. SEGA has a bad habit of flubbing good ideas and then just never touching them again. (NiGHTS Journey of Dreams anyone?)
I always had the headcannon that This version was witch lady 'singing it' and the Crush 40 version was Sonic 'singing it.
Personalmente a pesar de que la gente no les guste algunos de los juegos más recientes de sonic, y que antes, Sega tuvo la rivalidad ante Nintendo (la cual sega tuvo que retirarse lamentablemente del mercado de consolas por malas decisiones), estoy 100% seguro de que Sega le gana a Nintendo en algo y sigue haciendolo, los soundtracks principalmente, sega ha hecho un increíble trabajo con sus temas que los hacen tan épicos que no te importa si el juego es bueno o malo y sólo quieres escuchar la música que los acompaña, sin importar si es una etapa o un jefe, siempre te da satisfacción, epicidad y vida al momento de escuchar el tema y jugar. ES MI OPINION
Llego tarde, pero tiene muchas razón, generalmente los juegos de Nintendo en sus historias nunca llegan a tener tanta seriedad, y los soundtracks llegan a ser buenos pero, no al nivel de los Sonic.
@@forzadb7253 en mi opinión creo que Nintendo se va para lo mas family friendly
@@forzadb7253 eh, buenos ejemplos de sagas famosas de nintendo que van por un lado mas serio son The Legend Of Zelda, Metroid y si no me equivoco, Starfox
@@forzadb7253así es
For anyone non Spanish: Personally, despite the fact that people don't like some of the most recent Sonic games, and that before, Sega had the rivalry with Nintendo (which Sega had to unfortunately withdraw from the console market due to bad decisions), I am 100% sure that Sega beats Nintendo in something and continues to do it, the soundtracks mainly, Sega has done an incredible job with its themes that make them so epic that you don't care if the game is good or bad and you just want to listen to the music that the accompanies, no matter if it is a stage or a boss, it always gives you satisfaction, epicness and life when listening to the song and playing. IT IS MY OPINION
God, I wish the Storybook Series hadn't died so quickly. The games' stories and character development were so great, but they were held back by sub-par controls and only being on one console which was marketed for a completely different demographic than the games. I feel like if they had put Secret Rings and Black Knight on other consoles, they would've done so much better.
Also, fun fact: The team for Sonic 06 was split in half, with one half continuing Sonic 06 and the other making Secret Rings, at least partially explaining why neither were that great and why Sonic 06 didn't come to Nintendo consoles.
One thing I don't really like is how sonic moves like a car? The attacking is fine enough because it would make sense to use motion controls to move the sword but in here it feels quite off. Motion controls is not bad the way the game uses motion controls is the thing that's bad.
Sonic doesn't mind being the bad guy once in a while
His true character arc is ALWAYS doing what he thinks is right
Nothing will stop him
I mean sonic wasn't a bad guy there because I believe that every world should have it's end too, I mean I'm not just saying in the games but in real life as well, god created the world and gave it a day where it will end and we can never change that, the world has it's end because god created this world just to test each human if he's good or bad, then the world will end and the evil will be in hell and the good will be in paradise so sonic is actaully right.
@@WAVESVSVi just think every world should end cause everything would get boring and we would have to die at some point
@@blbplays yeah
Given this was the last game before the big change in voice cast and writing staff, I think they wrote this song about endings on purpose.
I don’t know how people used “sonic has a sword” as a negative as if that is not the coolest thing.
The dialogue between sonic and merlina was amazing in this fight . 2 ideologies clashing in one epic battle
When two people are going to kill each other, but they are rappers
A game about a blue fast hedgehog that eats chillidogs sent into a medieval world didn't have to go THIS hard.
tremendous game, its soundtrack is epic, its story is great, the gameplay with the wii mote was somewhat weak but the truth is that you end up getting used to it and it no longer makes you annoying and you enjoy more
If u imagine this game was without sonic characters, I would believe this game would've been liked more. Its a real good game with and amazing soundtrack, but people bash on it since it had sonic as the main character.
Even then, while you may think Sonic with a Sword is a dumb idea... of all weapons it suits him. Especially with his wind thematic he often has. 'Knight of the Wind' after all. He also notably dosen't have armour except in the final battle. Maximum mobility.
@@raikaria3090 yeah sonic with a gun isn't a good idea (im looking at you shadow)
@@Communicating2_Realnoclickbait Sonic outright says he hates guns in that game and that he'd never use one.
Like maybe something like a dagger would more suit Sonic's speed style; but daggers are more associated with rouge-like characters. I'd say Claws but that's too close to Knuckle's turf.
So with those two not really fitting Sonic; if I had to give Sonic any weapon, it would be a sword.
@@raikaria3090 shut up i was making a joke
I found about this song today and I've pretty much listened to it all day.
You better still be listening to it.
@@themexican8720 no don't do that you will get board of it, try to listen to other songs that u like so u don't get tired of the song
@@heyu2395 I’ve been listening to this song on repeat since those two months ago.
I ain’t sick of it.
Fun fact: The lead guitars were done by Marty Friedman, and the vocals, as the video said, were by All Ends: a Swedish Metal band. 🤘
This is the one sonic game were he admits he’s the villain.
“Like I said, I don’t mind being the bad guy this time around.”
Except he really isnt.He just thought merlina's immortality ideas are stupid because imagine everyone dying and you being the only thing left
The Dislikes Were From Merlina And The Knights
yes
Sonic and Black Knight ya era epico por si solo pero con esto ya es otro nivel
I agree
Exacto
The amount of energy is just terrific...
There's nothing excalibur can't cut through.
That's the greatest of the sacred swords!
Excalibur! 🗡
"Don't underestimate Excalibur reborn! I am going to teach you the error of your ways." - Excalibur/Caliburn.
Hands down best song in the game
Boss fight wise it is the best song in the game but overall I'd say that's debatable since Live Life by Crush 40 is in a league of its own compared to the rest of the soundtrack except this song and Knight of the wind as close second and close third with Knight of the Wind being Second.
As much as people may overlook this game, I think it's EXCEPTIONALLY important to understanding Sonic.
Sonic dosen't stand for good or evil. Sonic stands for freedom. Even if *he* has to be the "villian" who secures the inevitable end of the story; the world, that's better than losing freedom. No-one has power over him. Keep going foward with freedom, nomatter what's to come.
Sonic would oppose a legitimately good-intentioned iron-fisted rule just as much he would Eggman's.
Background
The song plays on a continuous loop when Excalibur-Sonic battles the transformed witch Merlina. Given the morbid, sinister nature of the lyrics, the song can be interpreted as being sung primarily from Merlina's point of view. Some if not all lyrics can be interpreted as being from Sonic's as well. The song is featured on the album Face to Faith: Sonic and the Black Knight Vocal Trax, along with its instrumental version and a cover by Crush 40.
Lyrics
OriginalYou know every world will have its end (have its end)And I'm here to prove it all to youAll wrapped up in my evil planSavor night (savor night)Evil's might (evil's might)You think (you think) that you have power over meYou know, every world will have its test (have its test)Don't blame for what I have becomeYou know every world will come to end (come to end)Savor night (savor night)You think (you think) that you have power over meSavor night (savor night)
You think (you think) that you have power over me
Yoo!! A sonic fan & a Touma fan??? You got taste friend
@@asalgado4449 saw you on Reddit, I'm imagen-breaker.
@@kato856 ahh, never would have expected to find you here! That’s cool
All I remember from this game is the fact my prepubescent self killed a ton of npcs accidentally and that this song was a banger.
AWESOME MUSIC.
Thank you for the video.
DIOS es un temazo en toda regla J O E J O O O O
- Sonek
This song is amazing
This song is awesome
0:16 Reaching far across these new frontiers?
🤢
@@nazomius7033 excep im here is a legendary song
@@alptugraakan7490 Compared to this? Nope
when i found this video, i just felt like i was forced to watch this, but then i know why i was forced to listen to this song... it was the greatest thing i've ever heard... not even gonna pretend that im not interested into this...
I’ve been waiting for this :)
i love the instumental of this
Same Bro! Plus I can't belief I still play this game.
@@bananaboi8167 i personally have never played the black knight,but the soundtrack is bangin
This is top tier
The best Sonic song ever.
Sonic with a sword in full body gilded armor will always be dope!
this game DESPERATELY needs a remake!
Just.....perfect :)
this song seriously always gives me goose bumps
Best sonic final boss theme and no one can change my mind
The sonic series was my childhood i still love it years later
An Act Of Chivalry May Be A Part Of A Knight's Duty
However
It Is Not What Makes A Knight
Protecting The People Of Their Kingdom For The Sake Of The People And Of One's Own
Is What Makes A Knight
one of my favorite final boss themes honestly
Great ending to the dark era
Sonic and the Black Knight will always be in my top 5 favorite sonic games, it was one of the first sonic games I played and is pretty much what got me into sonic to begin with alongside Sonic X
I don’t know why but the “Spells beyond you as I watch you crawl” line is badass
I sort of see this song working for Scarlett Witch.
Amigo simple y sencillamente hermoso
La animación esta Genial es lo mejor que e
Visto la verdad muy Buen Trabajo
Sonic=true king authur
Also known as Knave.
@@kovidarthehedgehog4066 Sonic The Hedgehog as Arthur
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So many references here in this game
But I still prefer the "Knight of the wind"
And What about Lancelot?
Also, it's nice to see you here. friend
This is the perfect song for going on a run
I need (LITERALLY NOW) a Wii with the CD of the game :)
I didn't know what the words were until now
The guitar solo in this song just hits different, I have no idea why.
>>>Frontiers potential spoilers
They need to bring back the “Sonic with a sword” concept back
Dont burn me to the ground for this😭
Boss fight: easy as fuck if you know hoe to parry, simple
Song: busted to every measure in this song🤤
Boss design: fucking awesome
Sonic design: i thouggt i was super sonic with a sword back hen i played😭 epic as fuck
Id rate this shit a 8 or 9/10
Personally, boss should be more but what can i say, i dont make video games👍
Thanks
“Every world has its end which means we’re all gonna die so if your not gonna live your life while you can you might as well throw yourself off a bridge!” -Sonic The Hedgehog
My favourite song ever
That's so far my favorite theme in all sonic's games
Sonic:EXCALIBURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!
Why do I feel like this song is fitting for Zamasu of all people?
This is my childhood
Best Sonic villain. Change my mind.
Only primary female villain in the series
No the Jim Carrey is
@@scaredysquirrel844 in sonic mania one of the heavys was a girl
i remember magician
autist guy what the magician was a female?
Epic song from the Black Knight Soundtrack.
"YOUR BLADE WILL NOT TOUCH ME!"
awesome lyrics
who else teared up playing this boss as a kid?
I did not during the boss but the cutscene after the fight
I can't stop getting chills help
AAAAAHHHHH! BUT I... I... AAAAAHHHHH!
Me haz dejado sorprendida 0=
juré que sería la de Crush 40,pero la versión original también es Épica pero poco apreciada cuando la voz femenina es bastante Buena 💖
Es de las veces cuando no puedo decidir si me gusta mas la original o el cover de Crush 40 :')
¡Hermoso video!
¿Subiras uno con la otra versión también? 🤔
Saludos ;3
Sega, please give us another storybook game.
What would another one even be on?
AAAAAAAAAAAAHHH I LOVE THIS THEME I CANT STOP LISTEN IT!!!!!!
MY MAN , I TOO , I DONT PLAYED BLACK KNIGHT BEFORE , BUT I MUST BUY PC AND DOWNLOAD A WII EMULATOR , I WANNA HEAR THAT MUSIC IN GAME
There is nothing Excalibur can't cut through
So
Turn
Away
Or
Face
This
Day
With
Me
Ay loveeee😍😍😍😍
details of this music is mind blowing. according to the sound track this music is sampled from merlina's theme.
This one is my favourite
godly ost
Sonic And The Secret Rings Y And The Black Knight tienen los mejores temazos :,)
Since I was 5 I loved this music till now am 16