Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric

 Wii U
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Nov 11, 2014
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  • Summary: In Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric, Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy must work together as they face the deadly snake-like ancient villain, Lyric and his army of war mongering robots as they rise from deep within their home island. Sonic and his team will navigate the world like never before;In Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric, Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy must work together as they face the deadly snake-like ancient villain, Lyric and his army of war mongering robots as they rise from deep within their home island. Sonic and his team will navigate the world like never before; racing across ancient ruins, through the depths of the ocean and even back in time to save the world from Lyric’s evil plan. With an emphasis on collaboration, the roles of Tails, Knuckles and Amy, will be elevated in gameplay that capitalizes on each character’s unique talents and abilities.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 28
  3. Negative: 24 out of 28
  1. Game Over Online
    Dec 1, 2014
    55
    It’s not deserving of some of the vitriol it’s received as it’s not the worst game ever, but it’s just so painfully average in so many ways that it may actually be worse by not being a worse game.
  2. Hardcore Gamer
    Nov 13, 2014
    50
    It’s admirable that Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric tries so many new things, but every path it follows is a dead end.
  3. Multiplayer.it
    Jan 15, 2015
    40
    Simply put, Sonic Boom is one of the worst Sonic games in recent memory: the concept is bland, the design is awful and the execution is incredibly poor.
  4. XGN
    Dec 23, 2014
    30
    Sonic Boom Rise of Lyric is a real disappointment for Sonic fans. There is basically nothing positive to say about this game. Sonic deserves much better.
  5. Games Master UK
    Jan 31, 2015
    29
    Possibly the worst blotch on Sonic's record. [Feb 2015, p.73]
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  6. NintendoWorldReport
    Nov 29, 2014
    20
    I might even consider it the worst Sonic game I have ever played.
  7. LevelUp
    Nov 24, 2014
    10
    The absolute worst Sonic video game.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 63 out of 259
  2. Mixed: 33 out of 259
  3. Negative: 163 out of 259
  1. ryuhayabusa13
    Nov 11, 2014
    10
    I enjoyed the Combat, comedy and variety of moves and an emphasis on exploration are pretty neat as the original sonic games did have. AlsoI enjoyed the Combat, comedy and variety of moves and an emphasis on exploration are pretty neat as the original sonic games did have. Also like the humor and quirkiness of story. Don't understand the hate the game is getting. Have played every sonic game and still enjoying it along with new cartoon.… Expand
  2. Dudethatcares
    Oct 1, 2022
    10
    Sonic boom rise of lyric was forced out the door by sega. **** you sega. Give big red button another chance
  4. Operationgamer
    Sep 30, 2016
    7
    Overall, this game is a decent game with some room for improvement. There are things like glitches and framerate issues that need to be workedOverall, this game is a decent game with some room for improvement. There are things like glitches and framerate issues that need to be worked out, and the graphics aren't that great, but it was fun in the end.… Expand
  5. Sharpinho
    Dec 28, 2018
    3
    Only graphics good in this game. Gameplay is a uncomfortable and strange for the Sonic's games, even Forces and Lost World is better
  6. Stlouzilla
    May 30, 2017
    2
    There have been a lot of bad Sonic games over the years but Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric has to be near the top (or bottom? ) of that list. ThereThere have been a lot of bad Sonic games over the years but Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric has to be near the top (or bottom? ) of that list. There is hardly anything redeeming about the game. Wii U owners looking for a Sonic fix would be better served by "Lost World" or just going back to the Wii's "Sonic Colors". Honestly, there is no reason to play this.… Expand
  7. Panchito1
    Jan 30, 2015
    1
    Damn Game, This game is trash! yo no se que hizo sega para lanzar este juego, pobre sonic me da algo de triztesa como va muriendo poco a poco,Damn Game, This game is trash! yo no se que hizo sega para lanzar este juego, pobre sonic me da algo de triztesa como va muriendo poco a poco, pero asi es....… Expand
  8. Mememaster1337
    Jul 20, 2015
    0
    What do you think of when someone brings up a Sonic game? The gameplay? Not here! The story? Why would you ask about the story? At least theWhat do you think of when someone brings up a Sonic game? The gameplay? Not here! The story? Why would you ask about the story? At least the music... No they screwed that up too. Glitches? Sorry they patched those... If you need a Sonic game on Wii u, pick up Sonic Lost World. Sonic Lost World isn't great but still more fun than this.… Expand

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#45 Best Wii U Game of 2014
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#3 Most Discussed Wii U Game of 2014
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#3 Most Shared Wii U Game of 2014