Sonic and the Black Knight was released for the Wii in 2009, casting Sonic as a sword-wielding hero in a storybook version of Arthurian legend, guided by the talking sword Caliburn. The game mixed high-speed Sonic action with medieval quests, duels and a darker, more dramatic tone than the usual bright Sonic worlds. Clips from it later circulated among fans making gameplay videos, edits and memes, and this kind of short excerpt survives because it instantly signals Sonic, adventure and a heroic quest without needing any explanation.