Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric

 Wii U
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Nov 11, 2014
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3.6

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 712 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 175 out of 712
  2. Mixed: 71 out of 712
  3. Negative: 466 out of 712
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  1. SonicFan29
    Nov 11, 2014
    2
    Well, I wanted this to be a good game, but unfortunately it Isn't.

    Sega's newest attempt at the blue blur fell remarkably short of most expectations. It's scattered with many bugs. While not gamebreaking bugs as some have described, many require you to restart the level. The game lags out at several points as well. It's graphics are a huge disappointment. While some levels, such as    Well, I wanted this to be a good game, but unfortunately it Isn't.

    Sega's newest attempt at the blue blur fell remarkably short of most expectations. It's scattered with many bugs. While not gamebreaking bugs as some have described, many require you to restart the level. The game lags out at several points as well.

    It's graphics are a huge disappointment. While some levels, such as Lyrics base, look nice at parts, other parts are downright ugly. At points it really does look like a PS2 game. On a system like the Wii U this is simply unnacceptable. In addition, after three years in development one would expect consistent graphics, but alas, no.

    The gameplay is generally repetitive and I became bored within the first few levels. The difficulty is minimal, and while more enemies began appearing near the end, they are easily dispatched.

    Music has been one of the consistent bright spots of the Sonic franchise, but unfortunately Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric bucks this trend. The music is unfitting at points and generally forgettable.

    The major bright spot is story. The games story is far more advanced then the last four Sonic games combined. It does have a generic villain and stereotypical (and pointless) characters, which takes away from the enjoyment.

    In an effort to appeal to new fans Sega has completely alienated it's original fan base. The game is not good enough to draw in many kids; nor Sonic enough to draw in the dedicated fan base. Sega has fell into a situation all too many companies fall into. In short, this game is very disappointing.    … Expand
  2. FreshToast6000
    Nov 12, 2014
    4
    This game from the get-go has frame rate issues and many bugs. It's clear that the game is unpolished. The gamers combat is also very clunky the the animations aren't smooth. The platforming is decent but not good. There's a big open town for you to explore but only about 8 NPC in the game. When you explore the town you find rings but you can only hold 100. If you perform an SSS comboThis game from the get-go has frame rate issues and many bugs. It's clear that the game is unpolished. The gamers combat is also very clunky the the animations aren't smooth. The platforming is decent but not good. There's a big open town for you to explore but only about 8 NPC in the game. When you explore the town you find rings but you can only hold 100. If you perform an SSS combo there is no reward for getting the high combo. The story is also bad, the only good about it is the little humor it brings to the table. Another positive is the length of the game, it's above average but for me it felt like a chore. I would not recommend picking this game up at all, not even a price drop will do justice.… Expand
  3. Jkutz
    Nov 14, 2014
    0
    This game is an abomination. I refuse to accept this as a Sonic game, this just doesn't feel fat or fun. I guess if you wanted to play Sonic '06 with a new skin you could buy this game, but I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy. This game poorly designed with terrible textures and glitches. Avoid this game at all costs.
  4. nighthawkGR
    Nov 13, 2014
    0
    Terrible game,full of glitches,bad controls,bad graphics,bad frame rate.
    Some fresh new ideas..but nothing special who could keep Sonic alive.
    Big red Button killed the Hedgehog...or was he already dead?
  5. nuniruro
    Nov 12, 2014
    2
    Sonic Boom: Rise Of Lyrics is unpolished - and even worse, flat out boring. Like, super boring. I tried to find something positive, I really tried. Trust me! But nothing about this game stands out - in a good way that is.

    The graphics are sub-par, even bad. The music sucks - it's stuck in this ambient, cinematic mood and never stands out, ever. The gameplay is repetitive and the puzzles    Sonic Boom: Rise Of Lyrics is unpolished - and even worse, flat out boring. Like, super boring. I tried to find something positive, I really tried. Trust me! But nothing about this game stands out - in a good way that is.

    The graphics are sub-par, even bad. The music sucks - it's stuck in this ambient, cinematic mood and never stands out, ever. The gameplay is repetitive and the puzzles are dumb - you have slow button-mashing fights, then there's a bad puzzle, then a scripted speed section which will most likely glitch out. Rinse and repeat. The characters, oh man, they're annoying. They never shut up. The writing is an atrocity, with constant references to internet memes from 2010.

    The only things I really liked were Amy's new personality, she's no longer incomprehensibly annoying, and Metal Sonic. He's always a nice villain.    … Expand
  6. Tobi_Whatever
    Nov 13, 2014
    3
    This game tries really hard to dethrone Sonic 06 as the worst Sonic game ever made.
    Whoever decided that a Sonic not going fast is a good idea should leave, wherever they are right now.
    The writing is awful to say the least. It's full of bugs and glitches and you don't even have to try finding them. The game doesn't even look good. And while looking bad and going slowly through walls    This game tries really hard to dethrone Sonic 06 as the worst Sonic game ever made.
    Whoever decided that a Sonic not going fast is a good idea should leave, wherever they are right now.
    The writing is awful to say the least. It's full of bugs and glitches and you don't even have to try finding them.
    The game doesn't even look good. And while looking bad and going slowly through walls with bad animations, you can have frame drops as a little bonus.

    This game is a mess.    … Expand
  7. Ys_guy
    Nov 12, 2014
    3
    I'm speed running the game and I'm so glad I'm just borrowing. The framerate is pretty bad but it doesn't effect response time not that the game requires much. Haven't tried multiplayer yet but I'd imagine teleporting all over the place due to dumbness. This game isn't the worst but considering the price it's now officially bad. Barging bin purchase this game if you're interested.
  8. darkfury45
    Nov 11, 2014
    2
    This game had some hopes from me, I was expecting something different yet interesting. Instead, here's what I've found:
    -Graphics that are lazily done, on the Crysis 3 engine no less
    -the combat isn't as enjoyable as one would expect, it's different, but not satisfactory -the humor is really degrading, especially poor knuckles, a character I respected in sonic adventure, sa2 and sonic    This game had some hopes from me, I was expecting something different yet interesting. Instead, here's what I've found:
    -Graphics that are lazily done, on the Crysis 3 engine no less
    -the combat isn't as enjoyable as one would expect, it's different, but not satisfactory
    -the humor is really degrading, especially poor knuckles, a character I respected in sonic adventure, sa2 and sonic heroes
    -BUTTLOADS of glitches that SHOULD have been watched for, its like an early beta or late alpha build.

    As a comparison, I'd have to state this is a lot like a bad spin off of The Legend of Spyro trilogy or the Spongebob Squarepants Movie (video game). The story, character model design, and voice acting isn't horrible, but the slowpaced action and horrible humor isn't something I was looking forward to. Three years of building, yet loads of bugs and graphics that could have been reworked before release if BRB had the common sense to actually do proper testing.    … Expand
  9. Like
    Nov 11, 2014
    0
    The only bad thing about Sonic Boom is that the game is terrible in every way.

    But this game is just really bad, It just feels really rushed like it's still an Alpha build.
  10. kashop
    Nov 11, 2014
    5
    In general I don't write reviews (because i'm not native English speaker) but the ranking here in metacritics is a complete lie.The game is good and don't deserve the hate.

    -The playability is good, -The character are different, the platforming and puzzle are fun, the fighting is a little monotonous at the beginning, but with the weapons and upgrades at the end are going better.The    In general I don't write reviews (because i'm not native English speaker) but the ranking here in metacritics is a complete lie.The game is good and don't deserve the hate.

    -The playability is good,
    -The character are different,
    the platforming and puzzle are fun,
    the fighting is a little monotonous at the beginning, but with the weapons and upgrades at the end are going better.The boss figthing are special and different.
    The graphics are good, in the speed areas are very fast and smooth.
    The story is very interesting but in another hand the humor is bad in general.
    .
    In sumary the game is good, is especially entertainment in the co - op mode. One player can play in the wiiu pad and the another in the tv, advancing for different areas and meeting later or going together. (this game is very original in different ways).

    the concerns:
    low rate in co -op (its not too much but it is.
    I believe is short, I have the 60% of the game in around 4 hours..    … Expand
  11. epxyon1
    Nov 11, 2014
    10
    The game reminds me of Sonic Heroes. Its actually very fun. I don't personally care for the new character designs, so if you can manage to get past that you'll like the game.
  12. SonicMan1
    Nov 11, 2014
    10
    What I played of Sonic Boom was amazing. The story was pretty epic(which I will not spoil you on) and the fact that you can switch characters. is pretty neat. I don't see why all these users hated it.There are a few glitches but i can look past them(Plus you pretty much have to not be playing the game normally to experience glitches)
  13. godzillabots
    Nov 11, 2014
    10
    I actually enjoy the game for what it is. It takes a very different turn on the Sonic franchise. Not every Sonic game has to stay the same thing over and over again you know.
  14. UltimateToad84
    Nov 11, 2014
    10
    This is a different Sonic game that we are used too, but it is also one of the greats. The music is very captivating and sets the mood of the levels, the character development is strong and interactions are comical., The gameplay is fun and intriguing with no bugs and the game looks fine as far as graphics are concerned. I love how you can also play as Amy, Knuckles, and Tails. TheThis is a different Sonic game that we are used too, but it is also one of the greats. The music is very captivating and sets the mood of the levels, the character development is strong and interactions are comical., The gameplay is fun and intriguing with no bugs and the game looks fine as far as graphics are concerned. I love how you can also play as Amy, Knuckles, and Tails. The beginning level shows that although the a level can be small, there is a lot one can do within it. Metal Sonic I back as well, which is a character I always thought should sty consistent within Sonic games. I wrote this article because I saw all the hate Sonic has had over the years and he does not deserve it. I will stand up for Sonic!!!… Expand
  15. 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. 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.
  16. SansXNessGmrPro
    Oct 17, 2016
    10
    Simply astounding. I wasn't expecting this to be so good, seeing all the hate it's gotten, but wowie, this game is AMAZING. For starters, the combat. Let's face it; it's way more in depth then any other game in the Sonic franchise. The core of the game's combat is the Enerbeam mechanic, which makes every fight unique, allowing for many creative and interesting possibilities. The worlds areSimply astounding. I wasn't expecting this to be so good, seeing all the hate it's gotten, but wowie, this game is AMAZING. For starters, the combat. Let's face it; it's way more in depth then any other game in the Sonic franchise. The core of the game's combat is the Enerbeam mechanic, which makes every fight unique, allowing for many creative and interesting possibilities. The worlds are so much fun to explore, the comedy is hilarious and clever, and the graphics are gorgeous. With the games relatively minor glitches finally patched, there is no reason NOT to get this game. Ignore the hate and experience the best Sonic- no, best VIDEO GAME of all time.… Expand
  17. BubsoBobcat
    Jun 24, 2017
    10
    Fantastic game. Heck, this is more than a game, It's an experience. This game changed my life, man. If it weren't for Bubsy 2, this would be my favorite game of all the times. Characters are great, story was memorable, and the gameplay was fresh and exiting. From the level design to the mechanics every inch of the gameplay was polished and exciting. Seriously, you can't beat it. As theyFantastic game. Heck, this is more than a game, It's an experience. This game changed my life, man. If it weren't for Bubsy 2, this would be my favorite game of all the times. Characters are great, story was memorable, and the gameplay was fresh and exiting. From the level design to the mechanics every inch of the gameplay was polished and exciting. Seriously, you can't beat it. As they say, if you can't beat it, buy it!… Expand
  18. NikoBocce
    Oct 27, 2018
    0
    This is the worst game of all time. EVER!! It runs like an old lady with 3 hip replacements, and shouldn't ever be experienced by any human ever. Some say Sonic 06' is the worst, they haven't even played a fraction of this nightmarish experience.
  19. Marcox
    Dec 14, 2014
    0
    La peor entrega de sonic que apuesto mi consola a que está a punto de quitarle la corona a Sonic'06.
    Horrible musica, torpe combate, estupidos personajes, historia sin emociones y mapas vacios.
  20. Datamari
    Nov 1, 2015
    2
    Let me just put this to rest, Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric is not very good. It's horrible, it's quite possibly one of the worst Wii U games i've ever played. It had so much potential, when I saw a trailer for this game on TV, I thought it was going to be decent, but I thought very VERY wrong. The gameplay is boring, it's glitchy as hell, it runs like hell, it doesn't even look good! The gameLet me just put this to rest, Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric is not very good. It's horrible, it's quite possibly one of the worst Wii U games i've ever played. It had so much potential, when I saw a trailer for this game on TV, I thought it was going to be decent, but I thought very VERY wrong. The gameplay is boring, it's glitchy as hell, it runs like hell, it doesn't even look good! The game is somewhat funny, but it just makes the characters look like complete idiots. And don't even get me started on the character designs; I know the game was made alongside a different company, but still, whoever thought thought it would be a good idea to give Knuckles steroids needs to be fired. All jokes aside, this game is horrible, and to be honest, I found more enjoyment out of Sonic 06 than this. If you see this game at any game store, don't buy it, if you're a hardcore Sonic fan, then be my guest.

    Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric gets a 2/10.    … Expand
  21. LesterRoquefort
    Mar 16, 2016
    3
    I was afraid to try this game, and i ignored my fears. I regretted it.

    Although, i gave it a 3 because i enjoyed the cut scenes and it actually pushed me on to watch the Animated series they made, which is pretty good... but like the cutscenes, in my opinion.
  22. CarlKarl
    Oct 18, 2016
    10
    Maybe there's something wrong with me, but I don't see what everyone dislikes about this game. Because I had fun throughout the entire game from beginning to end. The characters were likable, the combat was interesting... Maybe not worth a 10, but I just couldn't bear to see it have such a low score. I would recommend it, very solid game.
  23. loricritic845
    Mar 17, 2018
    10
    Have you seen such a great game based on a TV-show ? Your answer is probably no. Because in Sonic Boom : Rise Of Lyric you will get many ways to experience the game. The memes, the graphics, the story, the voice acting and the cartoony cutscenes will introduce you to an awesome game. This is a game you should buy.
  24. SonicFanexe
    Jul 28, 2018
    10
    When my great grandma was in her hospital bed she handed me this game. It was her last breathing gift to me and anyone else. I loved it to bits not only for the great controls but for its lovely graphics. I fell in love with the games funny charm of sonk and friends such as talls and rose. Many people dislike this game only because the rest of people hate it give it a chance if not for meWhen my great grandma was in her hospital bed she handed me this game. It was her last breathing gift to me and anyone else. I loved it to bits not only for the great controls but for its lovely graphics. I fell in love with the games funny charm of sonk and friends such as talls and rose. Many people dislike this game only because the rest of people hate it give it a chance if not for me do it for my great grandma.… Expand
  25. AllanJj
    Mar 1, 2020
    10
    Sonic boom is very funny. There are a lot of characters in this game but there are only four playable characters. People don’t like this game but it’s very similar of skylanders: we have many characters,we advance in a tiny open world, we have small enigma...But the thing i love is that each character have a special thing: Sonic can run fastly, tails can fly, knuckles can climb on theSonic boom is very funny. There are a lot of characters in this game but there are only four playable characters. People don’t like this game but it’s very similar of skylanders: we have many characters,we advance in a tiny open world, we have small enigma...But the thing i love is that each character have a special thing: Sonic can run fastly, tails can fly, knuckles can climb on the crystals with his pickes on his hand and Amy can go up with ramp.Finally this games is considered the worst game sonic but I am not agree.… Expand
  26. toxicalien68
    Mar 22, 2020
    2
    The new character designs feel as if they were designed by a child with too much access to brown play dough. The bandages and rogue-like outfits make zero sense for a sonic game. Sonic is known for speed, not 6th Grade knitting class. The gameplay is not much better. This game never runs at a smooth framerate if more than 5 assets are on the screen, and the story is too serious for blueThe new character designs feel as if they were designed by a child with too much access to brown play dough. The bandages and rogue-like outfits make zero sense for a sonic game. Sonic is known for speed, not 6th Grade knitting class. The gameplay is not much better. This game never runs at a smooth framerate if more than 5 assets are on the screen, and the story is too serious for blue speed man. If you're a young child, I guess you could squeeze some fun out of it, but the extent of fun comes from laughing at it's horrid design with friends.… Expand
  27. GRANDDAD
    Oct 18, 2016
    10
    It began on a dark rainy day. I was in a deep depression, sitting alone in my house, wishing I could find some meaning to my existence. Then I heard a knock on my door, and when I looked out all I could see was a copy of Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric, sitting on my doorstep. As I picked it up, droplets of water rolled down its cover, like tears from its many years of neglect. I put it in myIt began on a dark rainy day. I was in a deep depression, sitting alone in my house, wishing I could find some meaning to my existence. Then I heard a knock on my door, and when I looked out all I could see was a copy of Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric, sitting on my doorstep. As I picked it up, droplets of water rolled down its cover, like tears from its many years of neglect. I put it in my PS4, and I soon began to lose myself in this masterpiece of a game. Just from the first cutscene, where our beloved hero Sonic dies, this game absorbed me into its grasp. Part of me wanted to turn the game off after seeing this shocking sight; but I was already sucked in. And the more I played, the more I realized this was the greatest experience of my life. The game's vibrant open worlds, the blood-pumping speed sections, the lovable quirky characters, everything about it was perfect. And I could have never seen the twist at the end coming... But I'll let you discover it for yourself. I recommend this game to anyone who has a soul, and enjoys quality entertainment. Please, do yourself a huge favor and buy this game.… Expand
  28. SonicFan100
    Mar 11, 2016
    10
    I love this game it is different from other Sonic games I've played and there are glitches in places but I've seen them in loads of games if you're a fan of Sonic boom I'd give the games a chance there's lots of exploring in this game you get to play as Sonic, Tails, Knuckles and Amy and I love the cut scenes and if you don't mind battling lots of lyrics robots and you enjoy Sonic boom II love this game it is different from other Sonic games I've played and there are glitches in places but I've seen them in loads of games if you're a fan of Sonic boom I'd give the games a chance there's lots of exploring in this game you get to play as Sonic, Tails, Knuckles and Amy and I love the cut scenes and if you don't mind battling lots of lyrics robots and you enjoy Sonic boom I think you should give this game a go… Expand
  29. SegoEde
    Nov 27, 2014
    4
    First, this is isn't as bad as Sonic 06. That game is a broken mess, this game is just a "normal" mess. Controls are ok, I have seen better but also much worst. Graphics, yeah, outdated but not ugly.

    So what's wrong? Almost everything. The pure game mechanic is the same like in Knack, combat is just pressing one button ja extremely repetitive. There's too little platforming sections,    First, this is isn't as bad as Sonic 06. That game is a broken mess, this game is just a "normal" mess. Controls are ok, I have seen better but also much worst. Graphics, yeah, outdated but not ugly.

    So what's wrong? Almost everything. The pure game mechanic is the same like in Knack, combat is just pressing one button ja extremely repetitive. There's too little platforming sections, too much button-pressing puzzles and everything is so easy and boring. I mean really, a boring Sonic-game. Just play this piece of junk and you'll feel the torpidity. Even music can't help because they're so blank and forgettable.

    And the best or worst of all, characters keeps talking "so-cool" one-liner that makes me either facepalm or yell because of their stupidity. Yeah, cheese scriptwriting is okay with Sonic-games and it worked kinda well in 3 previous games but this one is just a bomb. Terrible jokes and the best ones are just mediocre.

    Who sre the people which this whole cake is intended for...?! For under 10 year old kids maybe when it comes to difficulty but they will feel the torpidity as well as we olders!    … Expand
  30. recorderdude
    Nov 13, 2014
    4
    Why the hell are most of the community reviews for this game 10s and 0s? It surely deserves neither.

    As for Sonic Boom itself, it is indeed the glitchy, empty mess you've all heard it to be. The story is forgettable, every preexisting character is bastardized and every new character is uninteresting, graphics often look like a PS2 game, music is bland and forgettable, the game plays    Why the hell are most of the community reviews for this game 10s and 0s? It surely deserves neither.

    As for Sonic Boom itself, it is indeed the glitchy, empty mess you've all heard it to be. The story is forgettable, every preexisting character is bastardized and every new character is uninteresting, graphics often look like a PS2 game, music is bland and forgettable, the game plays NOTHING like a sonic game save for a few fleeting speed areas, and the new gameplay is not only very poor-fitting for sonic, but also generally not fun to play. Level design is repetitive and so ar combat segments, Glitches plague the game perhaps not as frequently as 06, but affecting it far more obviously and destructively. This is obviously a game that BRB had little to no interest in making, and the final product shows that. While there are some highlights in the fact that most of the game is at least playable and that controls are generally decent and responsive, the negatives surely outweigh them. However, there are unintentional highlights in how hilarious the glitches often make the game, so there is more enjoyability to be had from the game than intended. As a sonic game, and as a game overall, Sonic Boom gets a 4/10 - if you must have it, wait for the price to go sub-$20 - it won't take long.    … Expand
  31. Nerdreviewer
    Dec 16, 2014
    3
    Ok....
    Esse jogo é ruim, até mais que sonic 2006, sério esse jogo de 2014 tem gráficos piores que sonic 2006, e olha que sonic 2006 tinha gráficos bons.
    A música desse jogo é ruim, não passa nenhuma emoção. As animações são estranhas. O combate não é complexo, apenas esmague botões e espere o melhor acontecer, ok, isso pode ser considerado ruim, mas também lados positivos pois deixa    Ok....
    Esse jogo é ruim, até mais que sonic 2006, sério esse jogo de 2014 tem gráficos piores que sonic 2006, e olha que sonic 2006 tinha gráficos bons.
    A música desse jogo é ruim, não passa nenhuma emoção.
    As animações são estranhas.
    O combate não é complexo, apenas esmague botões e espere o melhor acontecer, ok, isso pode ser considerado ruim, mas também lados positivos pois deixa mais liso o sistema, ( se bem que mesmo assim ele é ruim e lerdo)
    Esse jogo foi estranho, nada lembra sonic nesse game.
    Até as partes de corridas pré programadas o sonic não é mais veloz que ele mesmo no sonic adventure 1 ou no sonic hereos ou no sonic unleashed.
    Esse jogo é muito bugado.
    Em geral esse jogo foi lançado só pra divulgar a série de tv, mas poxa vida, depois de sonic colors, sonic generations e sonic lost world tem que lançar um jogo tão ruim?!
    Sério fazia anos que a sega não cagava no sonic, mas agora ela conseguiu defecar no coitado.
    eu ouvir dizer que pessoas no time da produção deste game trabalharam em bubsy 3D, e isso já é um mal sinal.
    kkk
    Mas sério NADA nesse game é bom.
    Tem algumas coisas ok, mas não boas.
    e sério, deixar seu carro chefe com 2 empresas semi- desconhecidas, não é uma boa ideia.
    Acho que se a sonic team tivesse feito o game ele iria ser sonic hereos 2.
    e eu ia gostar muito,
    Mas por enquanto é só um jogo ruim do sonic.
    nota 3,1 / 10    … Expand
  32. FaustaoPentelho
    Jun 6, 2015
    10
    i like the game different from a billion of people i think is the characters design is good in exception of knuckles what the #*$@ is that ,but the games awesome goty gg hd edition gore
  33. EpicLadySponge
    Nov 10, 2016
    3
    [Re-edited on November 11th, 2016] Wow boy, has it been two years already? Two years and... wait... no... patches... at... all? Something's definitely wrong. This is a Wii U game, yet Sega treats it like something else. It's probably too late for it to get updates anyways. If you want a better Sonic Boom game, get Fire & Ice for the 3DS. You know your game is bad if your game is flooded by[Re-edited on November 11th, 2016] Wow boy, has it been two years already? Two years and... wait... no... patches... at... all? Something's definitely wrong. This is a Wii U game, yet Sega treats it like something else. It's probably too late for it to get updates anyways. If you want a better Sonic Boom game, get Fire & Ice for the 3DS. You know your game is bad if your game is flooded by glitches. Sega should've made a big patch to fix all the glitches, but you know what, they went for the 'Screw this' line and just continue doing what they're doing for a living. It's not that I'm a fan or a hater of the hedgehog, it's just that Sega needs to step their game of not rushing because this feels like it's rushed.… Expand
  34. Solidough
    Nov 15, 2014
    1
    The game is flat out boring (really slow too!). People compare the combat system in this game to Sonic Unleashed, though Unleashed's is so much more varied. This is just a button masher.

    Also, the game is full of glitches. It's not as bad as Sonic 06, but it's still really bad. While 06 is more broken, it's also more enjoyable than this junk. They always tried way to hard to add    The game is flat out boring (really slow too!). People compare the combat system in this game to Sonic Unleashed, though Unleashed's is so much more varied. This is just a button masher.

    Also, the game is full of glitches. It's not as bad as Sonic 06, but it's still really bad. While 06 is more broken, it's also more enjoyable than this junk.

    They always tried way to hard to add comedy, it ended up becoming boring. Also they WOULDN'T shut up during the levels. Ever.

    The fact that the graphics are as outdated as if it was a game for the PS2, but it still has severe frame rate issues is abysmal. In multiplayer, the levle of detail is lowered and the the lighting is non-existent, but the frame rate is even worse.

    Finally, the music. The Sonic series is known for (no matter how bad a game) almost always having some rememberable soundtrack. However, this doesn't have a single soundtrack that is worth remembering. Also the music is quite often out of place.    … Expand
  35. rhaynes7
    Nov 18, 2014
    3
    When I played Sonic Lost World, although there were many problems in my opinion, there were at least redeeming qualities. This game doesn't have any redeeming qualities.

    It's less that the game is broken, and more that it's simply not fun to play. Having Sonic move slow is fine, as long as the platforming works well, but having him go the same speed as everyone else is outrageous.    When I played Sonic Lost World, although there were many problems in my opinion, there were at least redeeming qualities. This game doesn't have any redeeming qualities.

    It's less that the game is broken, and more that it's simply not fun to play. Having Sonic move slow is fine, as long as the platforming works well, but having him go the same speed as everyone else is outrageous. The gameplay is dull, except for the short, short high speed segments. The banter is annoying, and the world created is relatively generic.

    This is the opposite of what Sonic should be. If you like the opposite of Sonic, you might have some fun, but otherwise, steer clear.    … Expand
  36. Kadeemluvmusic
    Nov 30, 2014
    0
    Note to SEGA, you are killing this poor hedgehog into an obscure excuse of making more crappy 3-D Sonic games. I don't know why SEGA just gonna be an exclusive to the ailing WII U console. But they are killing the franchise we know and loved since the O.G. Sega Genesis days.

    Sonic Boom is just crap. 100% Crap. Bugs, glitches, some sort of a Crash Bandicoot rip-off, mediocre graphics, a    Note to SEGA, you are killing this poor hedgehog into an obscure excuse of making more crappy 3-D Sonic games. I don't know why SEGA just gonna be an exclusive to the ailing WII U console. But they are killing the franchise we know and loved since the O.G. Sega Genesis days.

    Sonic Boom is just crap. 100% Crap. Bugs, glitches, some sort of a Crash Bandicoot rip-off, mediocre graphics, a lame story campaign, terrible voice acting, a watered-down soundtrack, you name it. It's a hot steamy mess of a broken game that is unfinished and unpolished. Maybe I have another meme of my own: What Nintendoes what Seg-Don't.

    Just die already, Sonic. I don't want to play any new Sonic games unless you should make a 2-D reboot. Think of Sonic Generations. Wouldn't it be cool if you just turning the roots back and prove that Sonic still has some life left if he can beat his longtime nemesis, Mario.

    Do not buy Sonic Boom. Sega just finally put the nail in the coffin and I hope they buried the ageless hedgehog, R.I.P. Sonic the Hedgehog (1991-2014).    … Expand
  37. EpikRaikku
    Nov 26, 2014
    1
    If you actually believe in the reviews for this that are Positive they are lying. This game is absolute trash and shouldn't even be bought. You must go read the reviews from the critics on Youtube or other websites like that. The gameplay is awful, eye rolling humor, and more glitches than you can count. This game is about as bad as Sonic 06 which was also a glitch fest. Save your moneyIf you actually believe in the reviews for this that are Positive they are lying. This game is absolute trash and shouldn't even be bought. You must go read the reviews from the critics on Youtube or other websites like that. The gameplay is awful, eye rolling humor, and more glitches than you can count. This game is about as bad as Sonic 06 which was also a glitch fest. Save your money this year and buy a game like Bayonetta 2 or Smash bros.… Expand
  38. TheCryptiCat
    Nov 30, 2014
    1
    Sonic Boom is easily one of the worst games of 2014. The main plot is generic (as to be expected with sonic games), puzzles are often repetitive and over-used. The controls are horribly clunky as is the camera. The characters, Sonic, Amy, Knuckles and Tails are quite simply annoying and tired some. The graphics are rather poor and could be done better. Overall the game feels like it isSonic Boom is easily one of the worst games of 2014. The main plot is generic (as to be expected with sonic games), puzzles are often repetitive and over-used. The controls are horribly clunky as is the camera. The characters, Sonic, Amy, Knuckles and Tails are quite simply annoying and tired some. The graphics are rather poor and could be done better. Overall the game feels like it is still in beta, but the game is by a new company. Though that shouldn't excuse the point that Sonic Boom is a putrid game.… Expand
  39. CCooombs
    Nov 13, 2014
    2
    This game seems to fail on many, many levels. Bland textures, and Dreamcast level presentation, make this an ultimately ugly looking game. The gameplay itself is also dull, with repetitive, uninspired platforming and glitches throughout.

    The script writing is also relatively poor, with cheesy jokes and cringe worthy lines. I get that this is a kids game, but that doesn't mean it has to    This game seems to fail on many, many levels. Bland textures, and Dreamcast level presentation, make this an ultimately ugly looking game. The gameplay itself is also dull, with repetitive, uninspired platforming and glitches throughout.

    The script writing is also relatively poor, with cheesy jokes and cringe worthy lines. I get that this is a kids game, but that doesn't mean it has to be so low in quality.    … Expand
  40. VincentofRiften
    Nov 15, 2014
    2
    Bad OST, bad story, bad graphics, tons of glitches, annoying voice acting makes this one of the worst games; if not the worst game in general; of 2014.
  41. Krawbeard
    Nov 20, 2014
    0
    Look.... I love sonic the hedgehog....

    It saddens me to say this.... But this game is unfinished garbage... It could've been something good... but its not.... Its sonic team's last exclusive nintendo game so yeah i guess I could see why they would suck at it especially considering most of sega was working on Alien Isolation.... but still this is their mascot.... Its a    Look.... I love sonic the hedgehog....

    It saddens me to say this....

    But this game is unfinished garbage...

    It could've been something good... but its not....

    Its sonic team's last exclusive nintendo game so yeah i guess I could see why they would suck at it especially considering most of sega was working on Alien Isolation.... but still this is their mascot....

    Its a shame...

    Honestly I wish Sega would give the rights of Sonic to Nintendo because Nintendo does not let games go unfinished...

    Its sad to see him, banjo & kazooie and all the other mascots go to rubbish....

    I guess some good mascots got to end I suppose.

    I haven't enjoyed a good sonic game since the adventure series and colors.

    Oh well. I bet the kids will atleast enjoy it because its a prequel to the Tv series...

    As an adult I am realizing one of my favorite guys who convinced me to get a sega genesis is dead or just a washed up loser by his own job that screwed him over.

    Please Sega just give him to Nintendo... I'm sure Mr. Iwata would be generous to label him as "sega's" sonic the hedgehog.

    Anyways... Look... If you want an unfinished game that doesn't work then I would say just get an Xbone because atleast they'll work better after patches... However if you want a sonic game then you might as well dig up your genesis and get all 7 emeralds and beat dr. robotnik because this wont do it and will disappoint you I promise.

    Shame on you sega....
    I hope you make negative profits on this game    … Expand
  42. Warcheron629
    Nov 13, 2014
    4
    If you can complete the whole game in an hour using a glitch that's when you know that the game is bad. Sonic boom is one of worst sonic games I've played in a while. The game is buggy, dialogs are horrible, combat is boring, the world is uninspired, and they even bragged about the game using cryengine but the game still looks like crap. Seriously, I can't even believe nintendo or segaIf you can complete the whole game in an hour using a glitch that's when you know that the game is bad. Sonic boom is one of worst sonic games I've played in a while. The game is buggy, dialogs are horrible, combat is boring, the world is uninspired, and they even bragged about the game using cryengine but the game still looks like crap. Seriously, I can't even believe nintendo or sega allowed this game to be released this month because the game really needs another 6-12 months worth of work. Buy this game at a bargain bin because most likely you'll regret buying this game at full price.… Expand
  43. jswessler
    Nov 16, 2014
    0
    Adding on to my other review (I hoped this game was going to be good, but it was not. The freaking combat in unleashed is WAY BETTER than this combat, where you can only get like a 2 hit combo... Also a slow sonic game?? Gimme a break...)
    Also, what are these graphics? PS2
    and frame rate? PS2
    and jokes? REALLY BAD
    I would rather play sonic 06
  44. dijukun
    Nov 15, 2014
    0
    would rather play sonic 06, at least that had a decent story. Terrible framerate,graphics, and etc. I don't know why nintendo would waste money on getting on this as an exclusive.
  45. Salario
    Nov 17, 2014
    0
    This may very well be the worst Sonic game in history. It's worse than any of the modern games that came after Sonic Adventure 2, and dare I say it, it's worse than Sonic 06. Most of you would disagree since you're still harboring negative vibes towards that game, but let me make this clear. Rise of Lyric is worse than 06. The graphics are low quality, the frame-rate is choppy, theThis may very well be the worst Sonic game in history. It's worse than any of the modern games that came after Sonic Adventure 2, and dare I say it, it's worse than Sonic 06. Most of you would disagree since you're still harboring negative vibes towards that game, but let me make this clear. Rise of Lyric is worse than 06. The graphics are low quality, the frame-rate is choppy, the characters are annoying and so on. Even the features that 06 did right were horribly screwed up. I'd sooner play the hated Sonic games than RoL.… Expand
  46. Slsr
    Nov 12, 2014
    2
    I don't think this game is all terrible, I admit at times it was kinda fun to play, but in the end there is just too much bad there. Firstly it is rather broken game with some frame rate issues, Secondly It is also easy game that also gets a bit dull as there is lack of interesting challenge and it feels very dumbed down game TBH -.-... And thirdly, it doesn't really even feel like a trueI don't think this game is all terrible, I admit at times it was kinda fun to play, but in the end there is just too much bad there. Firstly it is rather broken game with some frame rate issues, Secondly It is also easy game that also gets a bit dull as there is lack of interesting challenge and it feels very dumbed down game TBH -.-... And thirdly, it doesn't really even feel like a true sonic game at all, which as fan of franchise is very disappointing me just by itself, as game isn't really good either to help me accept this. As for being broken, for instance you can literally avoid all hits (was it enemy or some crazy spikes etc.) just by rolling continuously as that makes you apparently invisible, how does something like this even make it to game...

    All in all problem is just that everything feels bit off in this game, nothing is done particularly greatly and some things have been done extremely badly. I feel they had actually good ideas here though, just that what we in the end got here wasn't those ideas implemented in game in some awesome way. Rather we got complete train wreck that will be laughed at as one of the worst games made in 2014. Even dialogue is full of unintentional comedy as jokes are so damn bad... There really isn't any reason to return on this game other than maybe try harder mode if you found game interesting enough somehow to make it to end (Personally I just couldn't make it...)    … Expand
  47. Icesickle12
    Nov 13, 2014
    3
    This game has so many flaws for one it has a 100 ring cap.It also has way to many cutscenes.There is so much lag in cutscenes.the fighting is very stale and and clunky.The graphics are ps2 era and the jokes are really bad plus the puzzles are just really dumb and to simple.There are way to many rings in the stage there is like no fighting.Overall its just another bad sonic game they needThis game has so many flaws for one it has a 100 ring cap.It also has way to many cutscenes.There is so much lag in cutscenes.the fighting is very stale and and clunky.The graphics are ps2 era and the jokes are really bad plus the puzzles are just really dumb and to simple.There are way to many rings in the stage there is like no fighting.Overall its just another bad sonic game they need to go back to sonic adventure style.… Expand
  48. RedTail
    Nov 14, 2014
    1
    Probably needed another six months to bake. Still, even if you discount all the glitches and unfinished bits, Boom is a tedious and ultimately boring experience.
  49. Courageismight
    Nov 22, 2014
    3
    All I have to say is that I am glad I looked this game up on Meta before I fell for this junk heap that only gets half the score of Hyrule Warriors which I am already casting doubt into.
    I swear some games even though they are good games like Twilight Princess and some other game I know get no press then they give games like these that are slapped together messes with terrible plots    All I have to say is that I am glad I looked this game up on Meta before I fell for this junk heap that only gets half the score of Hyrule Warriors which I am already casting doubt into.
    I swear some games even though they are good games like Twilight Princess and some other game I know get no press then they give games like these that are slapped together messes with terrible plots ridiculous repetition that they SHOULD KNOW BY NOW THAT USERS HATE REPETITION LIKE THE PLAGUE anyway and then make the frame rate and the graphics like garbage and make the game SIMPLE WHICH IS ANOTHER THING THAT REPELS AUDIENCES LIKE CRAZY BECAUSE THEY NEED A STEADY STREAM OF THINGS TO TALK ABOUT IN THE GAME AND MAKE THE GAME A BORING FEST WHERE EVERYONE JUST BEGS YOU TO GET OFF THE TV.
    Yeah ALL game companies LISTEN UP make sure your game is COMPLEX AND FASCINATING BEFORE you make everyone get such hype about it I KNOW THEY CAN DO A BETTER JOB    … Expand
  50. MrHaru2010
    Nov 16, 2014
    2
    I will give this game a starting point of "2 out of 10" because I like the characterization when their lines weren't being repeated over and over. However everything from the fact combat does NOT level you up with experience (The bot parts you gain do nothing but grant you passive upgrades), the fact you can't learn new moves, the choppy horrid framerate that can't even sustain 30 fps, theI will give this game a starting point of "2 out of 10" because I like the characterization when their lines weren't being repeated over and over. However everything from the fact combat does NOT level you up with experience (The bot parts you gain do nothing but grant you passive upgrades), the fact you can't learn new moves, the choppy horrid framerate that can't even sustain 30 fps, the rating system that LITERALLY DOES NOTHING FOR DOING BETTER IN COMBOS (Got an S rank? Doesn't do anything special at all), the fact that revisiting an area (at least in fast travel) resets all the cutscenes and dialogue spoken in that area....

    This game is severely unpolished. I feel regret that I bought this and beat it in a day. I wasn't mad that I beat the game: I was actually satisfied but upon reflecting on the game I had been playing....I just didn't have a reason or wish to go back to it.

    So I traded it in to GameStop towards Super Smash Bros Wii U: something I recommend everyone do if they made the mistake of buying this.

    If not and you're reading these user reviews: PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM THIS GAME. WATCH THE CARTOON INSTEAD. The cartoon actually has some talent behind it who have been working in the field and know their limits.

    SEGA, it's time to just let Sonic die. Please.    … Expand
  51. TheQuietGamer
    Nov 14, 2014
    5
    Another dud of a Sonic game. It's no secret that Sonic has been in some very bad games over the years. However given the fact that his most recent titles Colors, Generations, and Lost World have been good, you'll be forgiven for thinking this one was also going to be. Especially considering a new developer was at the helm, and there was some experimentation with the modern Sonic formula.Another dud of a Sonic game. It's no secret that Sonic has been in some very bad games over the years. However given the fact that his most recent titles Colors, Generations, and Lost World have been good, you'll be forgiven for thinking this one was also going to be. Especially considering a new developer was at the helm, and there was some experimentation with the modern Sonic formula. Sadly it all stumbles.

    For one thing the game is painfully simplistic. Combat is mindless button-mashing, platforming is almost non-existant, and death means nothing. The new features like an open world and side-quests show promise, but they are brought down by the games lackluster gameplay and a plethora of technical issues. Finding a hidden path that leads to treasure or a new collectible can be exciting at first, until you realize that collecting them leads to nothing. Same with the side-quests. The rewards you get for completing them are worthless and not worth going out of your way to acquire.

    Exploring the world would be a lot more fun if there weren't so many glitches in the game. The shear amount you'll face is unbelievable, especially for a game in 2014. I fell through the environment, had cutscenes where I couldn't hear any dialog but could clearly see characters talking, and suffered frame rate issues and screen tearing. The latter two are especially surprising considering this game isn't exactly a graphical powerhouse.

    The story and cutscenes are atrocious. The plot is convoluted as expected with most Sonic games, and I honestly don't remember much about it even though I just beat it. It tries way too hard to be funny, but the problem is that the writing just isn't smart enough to do that. There are a few amusing one-liners, but at most all you'll get is a smirk or a mild chuckle. The majority of them are just irritating, which is a shame given that the premiere episode of the show it ties into was absolutely hilarious.

    So "Rise of Lyric" isn't a good game, but that's not to say it's unplayable. In fact it can be a mindlessly entertaining experience at times. The co-op is also surprisingly great. Both players will always have something to do thank to the fact that certain paths can only be accessed by one character. However despite that I still don't think the game is worth playing.

    It's a mediocre experience. One that feels rushed and unfinished thanks to the number a bugs and glitches it has. The gameplay feels so geared towards children that you can tell it's all just way too dumbed down. It's not necessarily awful, and I can see the more forgiving gaming crowd finding some fun here, but overall the highest compliment I can give it is that it isn't the worst Sonic game out there. That's pretty sad. Especially given the promise it shows at times. Pass on this one Sonic fans.    … Expand
  52. RegalSwan
    Nov 18, 2014
    0
    Dear sweet Jesus, this game is a mistake.

    Honestly, there's nothing I can say that can't be said. There is no speed, fighting is a chore, the characters are one-sided and the game is a glitchy mess far more than Sonic 06 ever was.

    A zero is the only thing this will ever deserve. Thanks for nothing, Sega.
  53. Yuli_Ban
    Nov 18, 2014
    0
    Clunky controls, uninspired gameplay, insipid humor, and a wretched plot that makes zero attempts to be anything worth experiencing are only the start of where this could-have-been-awesome game went wrong.

    Believe it or not, it's glitchier than Sonic 2006 for the Xbox 360 and PS3; at the very least it has color. Or at least, I think it does. And the plot isn't as pretentious, but that's    Clunky controls, uninspired gameplay, insipid humor, and a wretched plot that makes zero attempts to be anything worth experiencing are only the start of where this could-have-been-awesome game went wrong.

    Believe it or not, it's glitchier than Sonic 2006 for the Xbox 360 and PS3; at the very least it has color. Or at least, I think it does. And the plot isn't as pretentious, but that's only because what this game thinks is a plot is really a 5 year old's attempt at writing a Sonic fanfiction after playing an old demo for Sonic Adventure 2: Battle.

    Then there's the music. Sonic games are renowned for having top class OSTs, no matter the quality of the game itself. Here, they gave up. That's all I can say. None of the songs had me humming; none stick in my memory; they don't even sound finished.

    I've clocked 7 hours playing the game, and somewhere along the line, I realized that this game *couldn't* have ever been good, unlike Sonic '06, which was at least a thumbs-down Sonic Adventure rehash. The idea behind this is like the spiritual successor to Sonic Heroes, but without any of that game's nostalgic charm or so-bad-it's-good cheesy dialogue.

    If you want a game to satisfy the little ones for a few hours, here's some shovelware for ya. It'll be selling for $4.99 in no time anyway, so don't buy it now.    … Expand
  54. TheCriticNerd
    Dec 12, 2014
    0
    Ladies and gentleman, allow me to sum up all of Sonic Boom defenders in the following statement:

    "HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR DURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR"

    Thank you very much, and don't buy this trash.
  55. synced
    Dec 1, 2014
    4
    very bad game this game is a shame for sonic legacy the only salvation for sonic series if NINTENDO EAD assume the series or maybe Naoto Oshima retorne to sonic team
  56. Kinaibhlan
    Nov 15, 2014
    5
    The game had the potential to be great but failed due to glitches and bugs and some are dubbing the game as Sonic 14. Is it THAT bad? Well yes and no, the glitches and framerate drops are a huge problem but there are good parts. I find the old Jak and Daxter sound effects nostalgic and the platforming really fun but everything else is not that good. The game is not worth $60, just wait forThe game had the potential to be great but failed due to glitches and bugs and some are dubbing the game as Sonic 14. Is it THAT bad? Well yes and no, the glitches and framerate drops are a huge problem but there are good parts. I find the old Jak and Daxter sound effects nostalgic and the platforming really fun but everything else is not that good. The game is not worth $60, just wait for it to be in the bargain bin or a low price used at Amazon.… Expand
  57. Arraysion
    Nov 23, 2014
    1
    I cannot believe how Nintendo could allow such a tragedy on store shelves. Sonic, Tails, Amy, and Knuckles are forgetful and the story line is just crap (not to mention Knuckles looks like a inflated scrotum). There is no denying it, Sanic the hudgeheg is dead.
  58. cronofighter
    Nov 27, 2014
    0
    The Story is ****

    the characters are nothing like the original

    endless glitchless

    soundtrack is one of the worst i ever heared

    the "humor" is for small children

    the control is awkward
  59. CaptainKek
    Dec 2, 2014
    0
    "It’s not deserving of some of the vitriol it’s received"

    IT IS, and you're mentally retarded if you think this game is anything other than one of the worst things that ever disgraced our world.
  60. TheLooseHunter
    Nov 30, 2014
    1
    This game reaches a new level of bad video games.
    This game is just terrible and a humiliation to the entire franchise. I give this game atleast a 1/10 because it made me laugh at how bad it was! The game is full of glitches, pointless storyline, boring level design, and that on a moment that the WiiU is finally getting the best games.
    Don't buy this game or if you've bought it, return it!
  61. Niles2K14
    Nov 27, 2014
    2
    This game is an absolute disappointment because of a number of things. It has a terrible framerate, it's full of bugs and glitches, it's unfinished (due to Big Red Button breaking up during the development of the game hence why it's a terrible mess) and most of all, the game is extremely dull and monotonous to play. I personally would recommend Sonic Lost World or even Sonic 06 over thisThis game is an absolute disappointment because of a number of things. It has a terrible framerate, it's full of bugs and glitches, it's unfinished (due to Big Red Button breaking up during the development of the game hence why it's a terrible mess) and most of all, the game is extremely dull and monotonous to play. I personally would recommend Sonic Lost World or even Sonic 06 over this abomination. For your own sake, avoid this game like the plague.… Expand
  62. billywws
    Nov 25, 2014
    0
    In the absolute bottom of the barrel, you'd expect to find a really bad game. But look further, under the bottom of the barrel. Nothing, and I mean NOTHING even compares to the sloppy, unfinished piece of crap that is Sonic Boom: Rise Of Lyric. This game makes Sonic '06 look like an absolute masterpiece.
  63. MasterKate
    Nov 26, 2014
    0
    I'm not gonna waste my time thinking of a thoughtful review, it sucks. That's all you need to know.

    I would avoid this, don't waste your money. The Sonic series is surely dead.
  64. babyboo
    Nov 28, 2014
    0
    An embarrassing rush job and an inexcusably bad game in every way. The graphics stink, the gameplay is boring as crap, the cut scenes are vomit inducing, the music is canned. Even if it weren't so sloppily made, the game is so uninspired in design and concept that it would barely merit a rental anyway.
  65. ClawedHookshot
    Nov 20, 2014
    1
    What's a Sonic? I feel that was what Big Red Button and SEGA were saying when developing this game. How do you make a game that has brought the franchise back down to where it was eight years ago. After all the hard work Unleashed, Colours, Generations and Lost World had done, this is a major let down.

    The gameplay is horrid. The controls are clunky, characters feel stiff and there's no    What's a Sonic? I feel that was what Big Red Button and SEGA were saying when developing this game. How do you make a game that has brought the franchise back down to where it was eight years ago. After all the hard work Unleashed, Colours, Generations and Lost World had done, this is a major let down.

    The gameplay is horrid. The controls are clunky, characters feel stiff and there's no fast paced action that Sonic is known for. Why should you play a Sonic game if he doesn't go fast, his main selling point? Instead we're treated to the same boring generic platforming that he made fun of back in the early 1990's. The dialogue is ok at times but the characters never shut up, stating the obvious every time you get a ring, power up, run through a loop and I'm pretty sure they do it at some points when you're just walking. Also, the game is buggy as ever. Couple that with the terrible in game graphics and textures that make the game look like it came out of the PS2 era, Sonic Boom is one of the worst games of 2014.    … Expand
  66. Nyxx
    Dec 1, 2014
    1
    There are many things bad with Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric. First, the name: Lyric is a dumb name for an antagonist. If he was a Disney villain and he broke out in song in the middle of a boss fight, that would be okay, but he doesn't. And it's still a dumb name.

    That's the least of this game's problems, though: The game looks extremely dated, like it's a game in the middle of the PS2    There are many things bad with Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric. First, the name: Lyric is a dumb name for an antagonist. If he was a Disney villain and he broke out in song in the middle of a boss fight, that would be okay, but he doesn't. And it's still a dumb name.

    That's the least of this game's problems, though: The game looks extremely dated, like it's a game in the middle of the PS2 era. And don't tell me it's because that it's on the Wii-U: Bayonetta 2 came out just a bit before Sonic Boom, and that game looks amazing. Lighting effects are weak, and the framerate just dies on a consistent basis. In theory, the game runs at 30 FPS. In practice, it rarely, if ever, reaches that. Often did gameplay feel sluggish and painful due to the 15-10 FPS I usually got.

    The music is completely forgettable. All of them consist of generic orchestral tracks that will leave your memory shortly after they stop playing. Not that you can hear them over the obnoxious, non-stop chatter between mutated, bandaged Sonic and all of his mutated, bandaged friends. They will constantly act surprised when they encounter things such as bounce pads, even after they used them dozens of times. They are more than happy to gloat about how much they love rings. They will never fail to point out that a particular enemy is doing a particular thing. It gets annoying, and fast.

    What makes it worse is that the voice acting is pretty awful. A lot of the lines don't seem to have any energy or emotion put into them, the jokes and one-liners end up falling flat, even to the most minor of audiences ("Dino-might!" will never, ever, be a good pun), and you'll be begging to turn off the voices soon enough.

    As for the game itself, Sonic and company were chasing Eggman down a road, get ambushed by robots including Metal Sonic (Oddly enough, Metal Sonic is still rocking his Sonic CD look), and were forced to flee into a ruin that only Sonic could open. After this, they accidentally free Lyric from a prison, and he's off to destroy the world for reasons. The game tries to mix 3D platforming, 3D character action, and 2D platforming gameplay in one package. Did they get even one of them right? Absolutely not.

    First, the 3D character action. This is no Platinum game, let me tell you that much. You have a light attack, heavy attack, and a special attack. The movesets for all the characters are very limited, and you'll likely just end up spamming light and heavy attacks to beat the very durable enemies. Note that I said they were durable, and not hard. Even the most basic enemies take ages to defeat seemingly for no reason other than to pad out the game.

    You can switch characters at any time, and they do have their own attacks and gimmicks: Sonic can spin dash, Tails can glide, Knuckles can wall climb (He will tell you multiple times that it's the only way to travel, and even now I don't know what he means by this), and Amy can triple jump. They don't seem to have any speed or power differences, so use whoever you want. You can switch anytime you want...in theory.

    All characters also receive a grapple beam, which can be used to pull enemies and objects, or hang on to wires. There's no real neat gimmick that takes advantage of this, and I often found myself using it only when I needed to progress.

    The game has a hub world where you can accept side quests, find out what you're doing next, and travel to the different areas. I don't know why, because the last couple times Sonic games had a hub, it didn't work out all that well. This one is easily the worst out of all of them, because it's just a barren wasteland. It's easy to become lost and disoriented when everything looks the same. I, as a grown adult, got lost a few too many times, and this is being sold as a kid's game. Imagine how kids will do. You get a map, but only after you put a decent amount of time in the game.

    Doing side quests will net you upgrades. All of them are pretty awful, save for one: Money Bags. Money Bags increases the max amount of rings you can carry, and rings count as your health. As such, Money Bags is a health upgrade. Standard stuff, right? Except this health upgrade requires you to link the 3DS Sonic Boom game to your Wii-U. At least a $40 paywall. For a health upgrade. Not that you need it, since the game is exceptionally easy, but still.

    The areas are boring, exploration only usually nets you some extra rings you don't need, the puzzles are dull, revolving around pressing obvious buttons or pulling something, and the 'speed' segments, the only time Sonic actually goes fast, make me sick thanks to the camera angles and framerate.

    There's so much more. Like how co-op makes the game look and run even worse, making it nearly unplayable. How there's many glitches and bugs, like clipping through the world or A.I. partners continuously jumping, preventing you from switching characters. This game is bad in every regard, and I don't want to hear about bounce pads ever again.    … Expand
  67. sonic125
    Nov 17, 2014
    0
    I am so glad this is the last sonic game on the wiil u and this game was rushed so we can get a sonic game not on the will u. thank god it's over with sonic games only on the will u
  68. supercoolsonic
    Mar 2, 2015
    10
    best game hands down. i like teh bad frame rates because it feels like im in teh 90s. and the story is unparalleled, im not sure what happens, but i think its unparalleled. i have this game to thank for my love of bounce pads and rings. teh new dumb knuckles really allows me to connect with the character on an emotional level. beautiful game, must buy, no contest, skyrim sux buttz comparedbest game hands down. i like teh bad frame rates because it feels like im in teh 90s. and the story is unparalleled, im not sure what happens, but i think its unparalleled. i have this game to thank for my love of bounce pads and rings. teh new dumb knuckles really allows me to connect with the character on an emotional level. beautiful game, must buy, no contest, skyrim sux buttz compared to teh world of sonic boom. SONIC SPEED! long live sega.… Expand
  69. SonicCam91
    Nov 22, 2015
    10
    I was disappointed to know that this game was underrated so I decided to help write a good review .
    I don't understand all the negativity. when i played through it I had a good time. It is a great fast pasted open adventure Sonic Game that I really enjoyed. You can play as 4 characters, Sonic Tails Knuckles & Amy and they have their own special abilities. I really liked the co-op fighting    I was disappointed to know that this game was underrated so I decided to help write a good review .
    I don't understand all the negativity. when i played through it I had a good time. It is a great fast pasted open adventure Sonic Game that I really enjoyed. You can play as 4 characters, Sonic Tails Knuckles & Amy and they have their own special abilities. I really liked the co-op fighting mode especially when the computers help you defeat enemies, and you can upgrade the computers strength to defeat more enemies faster.
    I really enjoy the open world exploration stages that are really large and fun to explore. I like using the hydro dash to run on water and the zip lines to move across the large worlds quicker. Basically from what i've seen this game is being hated just because it is different. But don't let that get you down. Next time someone says this is a "Bad game" think twice and try it yourself. You may disagree!
    Overall this game does not deserve all the hate and criticism it gets. Yes I am sad about that but yes, I still enjoy the game.    … Expand
  70. travisfred
    Feb 5, 2015
    0
    Really poor all around. It feels very unfinished. It feels like the director tried to cram in too many things and got over their heads. "Keep It Simple Stupid" I think fits well here. If they had done that, the current pretty good animation, decent character design, coupled with a more simple game play would have been much better. This is ESPECIALLY true if the excuse of why thisReally poor all around. It feels very unfinished. It feels like the director tried to cram in too many things and got over their heads. "Keep It Simple Stupid" I think fits well here. If they had done that, the current pretty good animation, decent character design, coupled with a more simple game play would have been much better. This is ESPECIALLY true if the excuse of why this game is so dumb is that it was aimed at kids. Well then, you should have KEPT IT SIMPLE. No fighting attacks. At maximum make auto targeted sonic dash rolls. No energy ropes or whatever that **** is....You get the point.… Expand
  71. Assassin8813
    Dec 15, 2014
    1
    This is a glitch that occasionally breaks out into a game. The only reason it deserves a point is because it's hilarious to watch for the first 10 minutes, then it becomes painful. I wouldn't give this game to Adolph Hitler because that would violate the rules of the Geneva Convention.
  72. VidyaBum
    Aug 17, 2015
    2
    Just to make it abundantly clear: this game isnt bad like how Sonic 06 was bad.

    06 was an utterly terrible project, with awful gameplay and level designs, terrible side missions, very bad hub worlds, an abysmally stupid and just wierd story, and it was glitched and buggy as hell to boot. Boom is glitchy and its framerate is choppy, but apart from that, it's not a terrible game. It    Just to make it abundantly clear: this game isnt bad like how Sonic 06 was bad.

    06 was an utterly terrible project, with awful gameplay and level designs, terrible side missions, very bad hub worlds, an abysmally stupid and just wierd story, and it was glitched and buggy as hell to boot.

    Boom is glitchy and its framerate is choppy, but apart from that, it's not a terrible game. It story is stock. Its design is stock. Its visuals and music are stock. Its characterization is stock. Its combat and running sections and general platforming is stock. And by stock I really do mean stock, as in they picked every rejected or mediocre parts they didn't want to put in other games.

    This is what really needs to be remembered: Boom isn't bad because it's terrible, Boom is bad because it has no soul. This game was shat out as fast as possible with no soul or any kind of creativity or love. Nothing in it has identity, is daring or specifically Sonic, it's just a stock, boring platformer with nothing for itself where the brand Sonic was put on the cover.

    For the love of god, SEGA, if you want to make a Sonic spinoff, which is already stupid since after Generations was great you made Lost World which was already stock, mostly soulless and generally boring, but if you want to make a spinoff while you're already trying to secure a market for your main series, AT LEAST DONT SHOVE THE GAME IN THE HANDS OF SOME DEV WHO CLEARLY COULDNT CARE LESS AND JUST WANTED TO GET IT OVER WITH.

    Another **** on Sonic's legacy, it'll live through it, but for god's sake I really hope SEGA management all commit sudoku, because this game is a disgrace to the fans, a disgrace to kids who might buy it, and a disgrace to Sonic.

    I always tried to be forgiving with Sonic because underneath the ocean of terrible concepts or ideas there was always something of value. Even in 06 for all its atrociousness there was ambition and effort, even if the game was forced out while it was still an alpha because even back then, SEGA was a terrible company that understands nothing. But here there is nothing to forgive, because there is nothing under. It's a game nobody wanted to make, nobody poured ideas into, and nobody wants to play.    … Expand
  73. Rahsmoove
    Jan 6, 2015
    3
    Sega just doesn't get it. They keep **** up their top franchise. Sonic Boom: Rise of lyric is completely an unpolished, buggy, boring, and totally rushed game. In other words it's ****

    The graphics don't even look up to date, the frame rate drops every time Sonic and his friends speeds up, and the game play is completely repetitive. Especially the combat. The rest I have to say is, If    Sega just doesn't get it. They keep **** up their top franchise. Sonic Boom: Rise of lyric is completely an unpolished, buggy, boring, and totally rushed game. In other words it's ****

    The graphics don't even look up to date, the frame rate drops every time Sonic and his friends speeds up, and the game play is completely repetitive. Especially the combat. The rest I have to say is, If you want to enjoy Sonic, play the series when it was something. Don't waste your hard earn cash in this buggy, boring nightmare.    … Expand
  74. how_are_u
    Apr 19, 2015
    4
    Overall this is a somewhat decent game. The combat is pretty good, and this game is very long, but it's very hard. The puzzles and controls can be so confusing at times I just can't figure out how to do anything in this game. Knuckles' climbing is pretty appalling to control, but the rest of the abilities work fine.

    It's not as solid as some other Sonic the Hedge hog titles out there    Overall this is a somewhat decent game. The combat is pretty good, and this game is very long, but it's very hard. The puzzles and controls can be so confusing at times I just can't figure out how to do anything in this game. Knuckles' climbing is pretty appalling to control, but the rest of the abilities work fine.

    It's not as solid as some other Sonic the Hedge hog titles out there and I must say I think it's because Sega rushes their games. They wouldn't be going bankrupt if they put more time and effort into their games. Just some advice Sega, next time come up with a more original game and put some time into it. They've made some great games in the past, but this is just kinda meh.

    I don't think it's very bad, but I don't think it's very good either. I have higher hopes for a sequel.    … Expand
  75. VALVeY
    Mar 9, 2015
    3
    THIS GAME IS WORSE THAN SONIC 06!
    Bad game play, bugs and glitches and frame rate drops. What makes me more angry is that this game is powered by the Cryengine 3 which was used to power Crysis 3. If Crysis 3 looks great with the Cryengine 3 THEN WHY DOES SONIC BOOM ON THE WII U LOOK LIKE A PS2 TITLE
  76. SrOctopus
    Jan 19, 2015
    6
    This is obviously not the best sonic game ever. But it isn't as bad as everyone describes it. The gameplay it's still enjoyable but I have to agree with people in something. The game itself its a bug.
  77. kooltrex
    Dec 22, 2014
    2
    WARNING DO NOT BUY THIS GAME ITS AWFUL THE COMBAT SUCKS THE STORY SUCKS THE CHARACTERS SUCK THE DIALOGUE SUCKS THE CONTROLS SUCK THE GRAPHICS SUCK THE GAMEPLAY SUCKS THE VISUALS SUCK THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING GOOD ABOUT THIS GAME!

    Shame on you Sega!
  78. JohnMasterL
    Jan 4, 2015
    2
    Sonic literalmente hizo boom, boom boom en todos los aspectos, este juego es "EL PEOR JUEGO DE SONIC JAMAS HECHO" al principio se veía muy flojo, tuvo tiempo para que lo desarrollaran bien, pero al parecer lo hicieron a la ligera. En lugar de llamarse Sonic Boom, debería de tener como titulo "SONIC BUG" pues hay de sobra. No gasten su dinero en esto, es de los peores juegos del año ySonic literalmente hizo boom, boom boom en todos los aspectos, este juego es "EL PEOR JUEGO DE SONIC JAMAS HECHO" al principio se veía muy flojo, tuvo tiempo para que lo desarrollaran bien, pero al parecer lo hicieron a la ligera. En lugar de llamarse Sonic Boom, debería de tener como titulo "SONIC BUG" pues hay de sobra. No gasten su dinero en esto, es de los peores juegos del año y probablemente el peor juego de Wii U oficialmente.… Expand
  79. Killzonegaming
    Mar 12, 2015
    0
    Unplayable.
    Seriously, screw you Sega.
    I HATE YOU.....................................................................................................jerks....
  80. skulltulainahat
    Jan 10, 2015
    0
    This game has earned its spot in hell. Hell is the only place for Sonic Boom. With the incredibly repetitive writing, constant glitches, an awful story, and bad graphics, Sonic Boom may very well be Satan himself. Even as a Sonic fan, it is extremely evident that Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric is not good. Poor Sonic.
  81. DrAdorable7159
    Dec 15, 2014
    0
    I guess you could say that Sonic Team starting doing their crystal meth again and forgot what a Sonic was. And by crystal meth, I mean that Sonic Team must have thought there were bugs all over the game and tried to pick them off. Thus the game has so many scars and cuts because of that.
  82. Frankazar
    Dec 19, 2014
    2
    Do not buy this game, even if you think its a kid's game that people treat too harshly. It has tons of glitches, slow pace and the speed parts are laggy. The graphics are bad and even worse if you want to play 2 player. The only good part is to be able to use 4 different characters. For your own sake, do not buy this game.
  83. WatsonStudios
    Jan 21, 2015
    0
    This is a perfect game for a group of friends who need a great laugh!

    Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric is SO broken and unfinished the only redeeming thing it leaves behind are the hilariously bad glitches and bugs that are bundled together into one single video game. For crying out loud, some people paid 60 bucks for this poor excuse for a video game! The controls are broken have too    This is a perfect game for a group of friends who need a great laugh!

    Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric is SO broken and unfinished the only redeeming thing it leaves behind are the hilariously bad glitches and bugs that are bundled together into one single video game.

    For crying out loud, some people paid 60 bucks for this poor excuse for a video game!

    The controls are broken have too many button sharing issues. 'A' is used for too many things for example. Movements feel strange and unnatural half the time. Also, the camera tends to act weird and even stop moving with the characters for example.

    The story is very bland and the writing is embarrassingly bad. The "humor" is almost dehumanizing. SEGA really needs to stop making their games so awkward. You can really awesome characters that are funny and witty too, it's definitely possible, just don't make them the way SEGA does. Easy as that.

    No signs of any care from the developers, they didn't even TRY polishing the game. 3 years in development? More like 3 years of slackin' off eating greasy burgers and talking about how much money their wallets can carry.

    Fun Fact: When this game first came out, the officials didn't even allow any reviews of the game to be out for a while, just to reel in as much money as possible. That's... just, pathetic.

    Hey, what's more funny?: The fact that this game is about as broken as the infamous Sonic '06 or that a group of people thought this was a complete, playable, and fun game for the world to enjoy?

    A group of monkeys on sugar highs could make a better game than this.    … Expand
  84. retrojuegos
    Mar 10, 2015
    8
    el juego con la ultima actualizacion ha mejorado mucho, pero este juego ya no es un juego de sonic solo lleva el nombre y unas pocas carreras en velocidad
  85. TSDG
    Apr 12, 2015
    0
    MAN, OH BOY, I can't believe why this game even exists, this game was a complete fire that will from release date 'til forever, Sonic only jogging, glitchy speed sections which only run at 10 FPS (frames per second), And most of all, knuckles infinite jump glitch that got patched out makes the game and the series worst 8th generation game!
  86. HobbyPlaysGames
    Apr 20, 2015
    3
    This game is a nightmare that shouldn't be played at all. Like, by anyone. Even kids. And it's definitely my least favorite game of all time. So how bad is this game? I'm going to break it down for you all.

    Now, presentation wise, it isn't very good, but forgivable. The story starts off with a snake monster named Lyric who wants to destroy the enviroment to build his empire upon, and    This game is a nightmare that shouldn't be played at all. Like, by anyone. Even kids. And it's definitely my least favorite game of all time. So how bad is this game? I'm going to break it down for you all.

    Now, presentation wise, it isn't very good, but forgivable. The story starts off with a snake monster named Lyric who wants to destroy the enviroment to build his empire upon, and Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy must stop them(and Lyric somehow knows Sonic). Aside from the fact that Lyric knows Sonic somehow, it's a pretty good plot to start off with. Also, the character personalities also changed a bit too. Sonic hasn't changed, but Tails also appears a bit smarter than usually(Okay, a lot). Amy isn't all over Sonic, but still acting like a cutie, and Knuckles changed a lot. He went from an arrogant wanna-be superior to Sonic to a non-brained buff dummy. I'm actually serious. Good traits, but not memorable. The frame rate doesn't even come close to 30. It constantly drops especially in Multiplayer. And the graphics aren't even good. Yes, a Wii U system, which is suppose to have NEXT GEN GRAPHICS has terrible graphics in this game. It makes the Wii U look like a PS2 graphics wise.

    Now if you thought THAT was bad, wait until you see the gameplay. It isn't even based off of speed like in other Sonic titles. Even though it has speed sections, the frame rate still gets in the way. Not only that, there is also a COMBAT and PUZZLE function in the game, which are uninspired and bland. The combat has no combos whatsoever, the puzzles are are easy, and there is no challenge. There is no penalty when you die and your ring count is maxed out to 100 rings. And you lose a few rings every hit instead of loosing all of them. So rings are just health replenishers in this game. You can increase it, but you must link this game to Sonic boom: Shattered Crystal a $40 GAME to increase it.

    For my verdict, it's possibly the worst Sonic game of all time. The TV Show spin off is good, but definitely not this waste of $50. I got my copy off of the eShop, but there is a reason it only sold 400k+ copies. Because it sucks. And will always.

    You're probably thinking I think Sonic will or needs to die all because of this game. Well, I don't. But SEGA may be forced to do just that or go bankrupt if they keep this crap up. All of the bankruptcy threats or loosing money from SEGA I all blame on this game. SEGA, just make an Adventure 3. You really have no option. And if you don't, have fun going bankrupt.    … Expand
  87. Dame
    Jun 22, 2015
    3
    I was going to get this game until I heard bad reviews so I give this game 3/10 because of it's glitches even worse than Sonic 06 the game itself is worse than Sonic 06. Horrible sega. Hopefully Fire and Ice is better than this.
  88. CriticHedgehog
    Aug 7, 2015
    2
    Still better than 06.

    Don't get me wrong, this game IS arse, but it is better than Sonic 06. I just think this is better than 06 because the storyline isn't like 06's. I do hate the redesigns though, especially Knuckles', because he was my favourite character.

    And SEGA, DO NOT screw up the next Sonic game.
  89. SamHalls2016
    Dec 7, 2015
    3
    This is by far my least favourite Sonic game. This is even worse than Sonic 06 and Sonic Free Riders because the combat is atrocious and the most Sonic-like level suffer from glitches the most.

    If you want a better Sonic game for the Wii U, please get Sonic: Lost World instead.
  90. libastral
    Oct 28, 2015
    10
    A different kind of Sonic game, but not bad at all like the most paint it. A mix between good old Spyro and Crash Bandicoot. It really feels like an adventure, not like a forgettable set of levels, gameplay is very varied, you even get to pilot a submarine. Graphics are pretty good and I'd say they're the best I've seen in a Sonic game, developers really did put CryEngine to good use. IA different kind of Sonic game, but not bad at all like the most paint it. A mix between good old Spyro and Crash Bandicoot. It really feels like an adventure, not like a forgettable set of levels, gameplay is very varied, you even get to pilot a submarine. Graphics are pretty good and I'd say they're the best I've seen in a Sonic game, developers really did put CryEngine to good use. I won't lie, there are rough edges and blurry textures at times as well as slight framerate drops, but it doesn't spoil the enjoyment at all. One level even looked like something out of Tron, I was really amazed. Also, I didn't encounter any bugs that didn't allow me to proceed in my playthrough right after the game's launch. Four playable characters are really well done, switching between them feels seamless and natural. Yes, and smashing stuff along with enemies with Amy's hammer feels really satisfying.
    I also liked the exploring and side missions, it's a nice touch that doesn't feel a like chore, it felt like a good Zelda game at times. All in all it's a solid platformer game, maybe it's not what most Sonic fans expected, but you can't please everyone.    … Expand
  91. Loxnaka
    Nov 6, 2015
    7
    after patch this game can be a bunch of fun and is no where near as bad as sonic 06 and I like the open world in a sonic game. as I say that's AFTER patch still though.
  92. Tycoo8
    Dec 24, 2015
    3
    Honestly, I've never played this game but have only seen game play and heard news about it. From what I've seen and heard, this game, to sum it all up, SUCKS. Don't get my wrong, I love Sonic games and the series as a whole but this is NOT Sonic. I don't even consider this a real sonic game because it's not apart of the main canon. Thank goodness its not canon or I would flip. Don't blameHonestly, I've never played this game but have only seen game play and heard news about it. From what I've seen and heard, this game, to sum it all up, SUCKS. Don't get my wrong, I love Sonic games and the series as a whole but this is NOT Sonic. I don't even consider this a real sonic game because it's not apart of the main canon. Thank goodness its not canon or I would flip. Don't blame SEGA on this abomination though, blame Big Red Button. They were the ones who actually developed this piece of garbage. SEGA merely published it. Luckily Sonic's 25th anniversary is coming up and SEGA's been working on the game for at lest 2 years. It's good that they are taking their time.… Expand
  93. CWL
    Jan 2, 2016
    2
    Boring ass game, horrible graphics, OST used in a cradle with glitches rivaling that of 06, this games is boring and shallow. The character interactions are good as they seem normal. 2/10.
  94. TwinReviews
    Mar 7, 2016
    2
    -_- Should I bother writing a review for this game......Well, fine. This game is complete trash. This game is **** Just no. No.........no.......no.....no.......NO.....NO...NO...NO...NO... NO NO NO NO NO!
  95. Jackdevil2004
    Oct 5, 2016
    10
    people didn't got this point; this is NOT a sonic game this is a game based on sonic boom the TV series and this is the best one of the sonic boom games. fighting: funny enough,story: it's a good story for a game like this, characters: the new designs are very good (shadow is awesome), the graphics remind me a lot the tv series which is good, enjoying running phases, awesome boss battles,people didn't got this point; this is NOT a sonic game this is a game based on sonic boom the TV series and this is the best one of the sonic boom games. fighting: funny enough,story: it's a good story for a game like this, characters: the new designs are very good (shadow is awesome), the graphics remind me a lot the tv series which is good, enjoying running phases, awesome boss battles, perfect multiplayer mode, the dialogues are funny, the platforming is interesting, it controls very well and every character has got his own abilities.
    an awesome game to play with friends, buy it, you're not gonna be disappointed about this game.
    P.s. everyone says it's full of glitches but the gameplay is VERY solid if you don't want to break it    … Expand
  96. CyberRobotnix
    Dec 12, 2017
    3
    Big red button made excellent titles, but obviously the hedgehog takes the pie off the cake.

    Due to the cartoon coming out soon, the use of an engine that is not supported by the crap U and having to rush out the game made it the most unfinished, unpolished Sonic game ever. Oh btw blame Nintendo and their **** contract, Sega/Big red button should have released the game on    Big red button made excellent titles, but obviously the hedgehog takes the pie off the cake.

    Due to the cartoon coming out soon, the use of an engine that is not supported by the crap U and having to rush out the game made it the most unfinished, unpolished Sonic game ever.

    Oh btw blame Nintendo and their **** contract, Sega/Big red button should have released the game on Playstation.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6x5324kZhZ0

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoHw25ybJTc

    Again, what a shame.    … Expand
  97. hiddenderek
    Nov 12, 2014
    0
    A horrible, bug riddled game. Feels like an alpha build. No game should be released in this state. Glitches everywhere, horrible graphics, and just a general lack of quality.
  98. GamerRedux
    Nov 11, 2014
    0
    This was awful. A complete disservice to fans of Sonic. The game breaking bugs are compounded by the fact that Wii U does little to no patches. This should have been a return to the Genesis days of glory but instead we have just another terrible Sonic game. Fans of Sonic avoid. Everyone avoid.
  99. TheRealFGFan
    Jan 13, 2015
    8
    What a poor game. It doesn't deserve the hate it gets. It's a great Wii U title with great combat (reminiscent of Sonic Unleashed), comedy (reminiscent of every Sonic game starting with Sonic Adventure 2) and graphics (new designs may be a little............). I only faced 3 mandatory glitches, 1 less than my experience with Sonic 06 (another spectacular game)
  100. Undeadbobop
    Nov 15, 2014
    7
    It is up there with crash bandicoot & spyro, a good old style Naughtydog game, people just need to open their eyes and look at it not as sonic games pasts.
    Disregaurd the 10's and 4 & bellows they are made by people who never played the damn game and basically just troll scoring for the most part, most of the negative reviews are by sony ponies and xbots getting mad cause its not on    It is up there with crash bandicoot & spyro, a good old style Naughtydog game, people just need to open their eyes and look at it not as sonic games pasts.
    Disregaurd the 10's and 4 & bellows they are made by people who never played the damn game and basically just troll scoring for the most part, most of the negative reviews are by sony ponies and xbots getting mad cause its not on playstation, xbox, or vita. Most of the 10s are made by people who don't actually have a review explaining their rating and opinions of this game.

    Gameplay:

    The gameplay isn't like the standard sonic game were you just run fast with high flying action of player NOT the hell in controll, instead in this game it is a action platformer with exploration elements, with a combat system of 2 different types of attacks. A standard attack every characters is different, and a special attack. The special attacks for some characters seem really useless like knuckles break dance attack range is too small to actually hit anything without getting hit yourself. While sonics special attack actually is more of a combo move where there is 2 varients with feed back that feels like you are doing a lot more damage, thus more rewarding to do.

    It is a more action adventure game that will leave you exploring but disappointed there are not enough secrets which causes you to search and look deeper for secrets instead of instant gradification like in other sonic games. It does treat you like you are dumb giving you tutorials and walks you through but only after the fact that you needed to know what it is you are suppose to do. Then at other times it nags you to do something you done a million times, and this is in the very beginning of the game.

    About half way through they stfu, and you can actually play the game and have some fun, there are some puzzles that it actually does the right thing and doesn't tell you jack **** which can leave some people confused because they thought game was going to play them and not them play game.

    But for gamer's it should be fun, unless they are whiny entitled dinguses.
    Voice acting: terrible... oh you want more to know on it well the voice... sonic + voice acting = always bad especially when you treat the gamer like they are **** stupid. Voice acting for the purpose of story mmmk, voice acting to tell me what each character is doing without telling me what they are doing BBBBADDDD...

    Multiplayer:
    this is a very 2 player co-op centered game but apparently there is a 4 player challenge mode I havn't gotten around to it.

    Level design:

    It is amazing you can clearly tell it is reminised of both spyro and crash bandicoot, many people were complaining saying the 2d sections are just trying to be like sonic generations and crap like that but they have 3d to 2d to 3d with levels designed exactly like crash bandicoot at parts and other parts were they were layed out exactly like spyros.

    The bad:
    Worst part of the game: Requires 3ds version of the game to unlock larger "wallets" which means more coins because you can only collect 100 coins and that is it. Coins are treated as health in this game so that is obviously a very flawed thing with this game which is why I am rating it so low unlike most of the whiny bastards on here without a actual legiment complaint about the actual game.

    The best:
    It reminds me a lot of the older crash bandicoot games mixed in with spyro with some racket and clank elements added on to it. The gameplay is solid while the story is bbbbbaddd, mostly due to the some of the voice acting and how many cut scenes are there in the beginning, some of the new characters are decent. The gameplay is solid but it really isn't the standard sonic game which doesn't make it a bad game

    PS:: look at all those angry reviewers mad that they didn't get their review copies copy pasting things here in this user section, all of them mad because they didn't get gift baskets either, I say **** them those corrupt bastards.    … Expand
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#45 Best Wii U Game of 2014
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Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 28
  3. Negative: 24 out of 28
  1. Games Master UK
    Jan 31, 2015
    29
    Possibly the worst blotch on Sonic's record. [Feb 2015, p.73]
  2. 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.
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  3. 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.
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