Check out everybody's favourite Blue Blur slice through medieval foes in Sonic and the Black Knight!

With Unleashed all but out the door, fans of Sonic are diverting attention to the upcoming Wii exclusive Sonic and the Black Knight. A spiritual sequel to the successful Secret Rings Wii title, the speed demon once again heads into unfamiliar, fantastical territory. This time, King Arthur has become corrupt with power, and it's up to Sonic to take up a sword(!) and put him in his place.

The visuals definitely benefit from being crafted ground-up on Wii

Watch it, son. You nearly had our boy's eye out with that chopper

Be sure to check out the 11 new screens in the gallery here!

Sonic and the Black Knight is due to hit shelves everywhere early next year.