Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal

 3DS
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Nov 11, 2014
Metascore
47

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 21
  3. Negative: 8 out of 21
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  1. IGN Italia
    Dec 4, 2014
    70
    Shattered Crystal isn't your typical Sonic game... Instead, it's a competent maze-based platform game that you'll probably enjoy.
  2. 3DJuegos
    Nov 24, 2014
    70
    Interesting, funny and clever. Not the best Sonic game ever made, but it's definitely better than the Sonic Boom's Wii U version. If you need blue speed this year, this is your game.
  3. Arcade Sushi
    Jan 15, 2015
    60
    Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal is bogged down by slow and repetitive exploration, but there are moments of great, fast platforming that call back to Sonic’s heyday.
  5. Cubed3
    Dec 10, 2014
    60
    It is fun whilst it lasts and is definitely deserving of a play through. This is Sonic, just not quite as he was previously known.
  6. Nintendo Life
    Dec 3, 2014
    60
    If you're a Sonic fan or you enjoy platformers, you can do an awful lot worse, and this may be one to grab should the opportunity or a bargain price arise.
  7. Vandal
    Nov 26, 2014
    58
    As a Sonic game there's nothing positive here, but as a game, in general, it is a reasonable options for kids, particularly if they're fans of the TV series.
  8. SpazioGames
    Dec 17, 2014
    55
    Despite the fact that this game has all the potential to entertain players, it bores them with repeatable stages all game long.
  9. JeuxActu
    Dec 5, 2014
    55
    Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal is not that bad. Not as bad as the Wii U version anyway... But it's not really brilliant either. To be honest, the game from Sanzaru is rather well-realised and easy and precise to handle. But it becomes boring quickly: the four characters and the three kinds of levels available can't hide a real lack of good ideas.
  10. 4P.de
    Dec 1, 2014
    55
    At its core Sanzaru Games delivers a classic jump&run. But clumsy controls and a considerably slower pace than you’re used to from other Sonic adventures make it a tedious platformer.
  11. Games Master UK
    Jan 31, 2015
    51
    Managing to screw up 2D Sonic is impressively poor. [Feb 2015, p.73]
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  12. FNintendo
    Jan 9, 2015
    50
    And the wait for an outstanding, groundbreaking Sonic continues. Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal does not live up to the expectations due to a dull level design, a sub-par outlook and gameplay that is simply not compelling.
  13. NintendoWorldReport
    Dec 7, 2014
    50
    With more polish and a longer development cycle, Shattered Crystal could have been very enjoyable. Now it is just what it wants to be: An okayish tie-in to a new Sonic cartoon.
  14. GamesRadar+
    Nov 17, 2014
    50
    Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal offers some fun platforming and treasure hunting moments, but its tedious mazes and poor story ultimately make it a drag. This one needed more time with a level editor and less time spent forcing players to repeat content.

Awards & Rankings

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#51 Best 3DS Game of 2014
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#8 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2014
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#22 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2014

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User Score
6.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 176 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 80 out of 176
  2. Mixed: 37 out of 176
  3. Negative: 59 out of 176
  1. Kira-SR
    Nov 14, 2014
    7
    IGNORANCE is written with what?! IGN,That's right children.

    I had the opportunity to play,and this is by no means a Bad game. forget that    IGNORANCE is written with what?! IGN,That's right children.

    I had the opportunity to play,and this is by no means a Bad game. forget that this game is "classic" sonic for a minute. the guys even said that it was a different game, and that's the point.sonic boom to me is a completely different animal. deserves a lower grade than the classic,games? YES. but it is a bad game ?! ABSOLUTELY NOT.

    it kinda reminded me of Sonic Rush,with some gimmicks here and there,(using Enerbeam for example, which can be compared with the kick of Sonic Lost World) ...

    for me, so I got used to the Gimmicks of each stage was even pleasurable experience ... IGN has (sorry) FIRE IN THE *SS, they don't even take even 5 minutes to get used to the game. they are classicists,that don't even take in consideration that this is a different game. and that for IGN: "If it is not Sonic generations,no good", and that's ridiculous.

    Is there Bugs?! OF COURSE. is there annoyances?! YES. But is it a Bad game?! NOPE.
    I give 7/10. I had fun, and got head first already knowing it was a DIFFERENT game, so it did not scare me. Many people were scared because it is SONIC BOOM, and this is Ridiculous.    … Full Review »
  2. jojo598
    Nov 11, 2014
    10
    I thought that this game was pretty awesome. The cutscenes were beautifully animated, the game play was fast and fun, all around it was aI thought that this game was pretty awesome. The cutscenes were beautifully animated, the game play was fast and fun, all around it was a fun very solid game.… Full Review »
  3. UltimateToad84
    Nov 13, 2014
    10
    GREAT GAME. Sonic traded in some of his speed for explorative gameplay. It's different than other sonic games, but it runs smoothly. Get readyGREAT GAME. Sonic traded in some of his speed for explorative gameplay. It's different than other sonic games, but it runs smoothly. Get ready to collect, explore, and fight. Reminds me of a supped up Sonic Heroes. The characters dialogue is a nice touch that keeps the player entertained as they banter between one another.… Full Review »
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