Sonic and the Black Knight is a platform video game developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega for the Wii in 2009. It is the sequel to Sonic and the Secret Rings, and the second installment in the Sonic series Storybook.
The game is set in the world of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, with Sonic starring as a knight wielding the sword Excalibur. He is summoned by Merlina, Merlin’s niece, to help her stop the evil wizard Arthur from becoming a world ruler.
Sonic and the Black Knight’s gameplay combines traditional Sonic platforming elements with new sword combat elements. Sonic can use sword attacks to take down enemies and solve puzzles. He can also use his special abilities, such as Spin Dash and Homing Attack, to quickly and dodge enemies.
Sonic and the Black Knight received positive reviews from critics, praising the graphics, music, and gameplay. It is considered one of the best games in the Sonic series.