Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric

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

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 712 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 175 out of 712
  2. Mixed: 71 out of 712
  3. Negative: 466 out of 712
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  1. psychomaniac
    Aug 13, 2015
    1
    Worst sonic game ever made. Change in appearance of characters was absolutely horrible, gameplay completely generic and tedious (endless green button pushing), and script writing was atrocious. Even with the ideas being appalling, it still seems unfinished and rushed. Overall, every aspect of this game completely diminished hope for the sonic franchise in the future. The last good game inWorst sonic game ever made. Change in appearance of characters was absolutely horrible, gameplay completely generic and tedious (endless green button pushing), and script writing was atrocious. Even with the ideas being appalling, it still seems unfinished and rushed. Overall, every aspect of this game completely diminished hope for the sonic franchise in the future. The last good game in the sonic franchise is Sonic Generations.… Expand
  2. SONICLOVER
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Why I rate it 1 out of 10

    1. The new designs for sonic, shadow and knuckles

    2. New voices

    3 Sticks

    4. The Story

    5. Shadow's personality

    6. The controls

    7. The glitches

    8. Graphics

    9. Bad Frame rate

    Basically everything is bad in this game
  3. Mariofan45674
    Nov 17, 2015
    0
    This Game is garbage. the combat is dumb the puzzles are stupid and all of the games machanics can be summed up in one word BORING. Why sega why did this game get released. apart from being HD it would fit right in on the playstation 2
  4. naruto-
    Dec 17, 2015
    1
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  5. DynastyFlormai
    Nov 27, 2015
    4
    Alright so to start, I was really siked when I heard this was announced. I really looked forward to it and I spent tons of time in preparation, even writing out the details of the characters in short stories in order to better immerse myself as them. I knew things were going to be a lot different from the other games so I was a bit worried that it might get complicated, but it seemed toAlright so to start, I was really siked when I heard this was announced. I really looked forward to it and I spent tons of time in preparation, even writing out the details of the characters in short stories in order to better immerse myself as them. I knew things were going to be a lot different from the other games so I was a bit worried that it might get complicated, but it seemed to work out pretty well all things considered! The gameplay is pretty fun, but it's the story where this review gets where it was.

    I noticed immediately that the four main characters were different than before. Unlike in the past, everyone seemed to have some sort of more rugged or darker backstory than I'd come to expect from the other games. But I didn't mind it. I played as the happy one this time and I wouldn't have worry about it.

    So the story starts out with the four characters meeting after being attacked. Of course, the central lead being Leo who is a loser than nobody really respects is accused of having a part in a terrorist attack that his brother, Valorin, was believed to have a huge part in. The other lead character and possible love interest, Nico, seems to had been caught in the mess along with the two lead supports Ava and "John Doe". They successfully battle all the members of Primus Terminus and seeming about to capture Leo's brother, our characters suddenly find themselves sucked into an alternate reality where things have changed slightly. Spooky!

    After fighting through the same area (Ugh, repetitive much!?), we once again meet with Leo's brother. However, there is a notable shift in attitude from before as his brother claims to either have no recollection of Leo or does not care about him. After killing him, we are returned to the real world just in time for a train to crash. The main characters seem just about dead right then.

    But wait, miracle science has worked to revive them! All for the low price of 20,000,000 giers (their money). A man named Absolon (super lame character) then tells them they must work off their debt in ways they see fit. As well as this, Harkin Macht has told Leo he must track down his brother or else he will be declared a terrorist as well! Wowzers!

    So now the main characters must earn money while tracking down the movements of the terrorist group Terminus Prime! Along they way, they meet numerous colorful faces like a creature named Popo and Robot trapped under shipping supplies. Personally, my favorite character is Tat though. But I was left utterly disappointed when the creator seemed reluctant to reveal whether or not Tat was actually a robot. I think he should've taken a bold move and just gone for it regardless of what criticisms he may receive for it.

    I remember my favorite line from the game as well. "You're all diamonds", one that was emotionally moving as Leo looked down at his hand in the hospital room while sitting next to Nico. I couldn't help but feel my self tearing up as he said that before Tat used the Aionus shift to blow up the moon and prevent it from crashing down into the earth which would've ended life as we know it.

    I tried to like the game more, but in the end I have to give it a solid 4/5. Eight endings and if you get the genocide ending, it ruins the other ones? I'm sorry, but that's far too much pressure to handle. It has annoying minigames such as picking out words in emails and then making sure to send those messages without any way of knowing if you picked the right one until the end of the game. It also has an annoying mechanic where normally there is two choices but you have to stall for time in order for option 3.

    After reading comments by the author on what he was planning to do, I was a bit surprised.
    [11/27/15, 3:31:05 PM] Chair-kun William: uh
    [11/27/15, 3:31:09 PM] Chair-kun William: more campaigns
    [11/27/15, 3:31:16 PM] Chair-kun William: maybe a sequel
    [11/27/15, 3:31:29 PM] Chair-kun William: my light novel
    [11/27/15, 3:31:34 PM] Chair-kun William: my eroge
    [11/27/15, 3:31:43 PM] Chair-kun William: most of those were jokes

    He seemed so unsure of himself! I couldn't stand it! I'm sorry, but I won't be buying games from EA anymore. I just can't bring myself to trust them anymore if this is the trend they are going to continue on. I mean what the heck, $92 for alternate costumes?! You gotta be kidding. Thanks but no thanks.    … Expand
  6. emiplaynintendo
    Jan 1, 2018
    1
    Well this is one of the worst game I´ve ever played. Full of bugs everywhere and the fighting mechanic is really repetitive and not good.
  7. KuleDewd
    Jan 14, 2016
    1
    This is like Sonic '06 all over again, but it's even worse. I absolutely despise the redesigns, and there are so many bugs and glitches. I definitely do not recommend that you go out and buy this game for yourself. And if you already have this game, sell it on eBay and give it to someone who really cares about Sonic.
  8. Swagnemite123
    Jan 21, 2016
    1
    I first saw the character designs and defended them along with this new sonic series and after playing the game I can sadly say experienced no enjoyment from this game and at all points the game was just tedious rather then fun even in the ironic way kinda like 06 was despite that game being one of the worst games I've Ever played.You know its bad when I can honestly say sonic the hedgehogI first saw the character designs and defended them along with this new sonic series and after playing the game I can sadly say experienced no enjoyment from this game and at all points the game was just tedious rather then fun even in the ironic way kinda like 06 was despite that game being one of the worst games I've Ever played.You know its bad when I can honestly say sonic the hedgehog 2006 was a better game.… Expand
  9. Morgmarc
    Jan 31, 2016
    1
    Well then.

    As a former dedicated Sonic Fan, I can confirm for you that this game is worse than Justin Beiber. Sega, what have you done? I'm trying to be nice here, realistically this deserves a 1, but I'm running out of things to praise. And I haven't even praised anything yet. What kind of diseased person would like this game? I'll start with the positives: story isn't as    Well then.

    As a former dedicated Sonic Fan, I can confirm for you that this game is worse than Justin Beiber.

    Sega, what have you done?

    I'm trying to be nice here, realistically this deserves a 1, but I'm running out of things to praise. And I haven't even praised anything yet.

    What kind of diseased person would like this game?

    I'll start with the positives: story isn't as bad as twilight, the redesigns aren't horrible and Amy is less hatable. Keyword: less.

    Now the negatives.

    There are so many bugs and gamebreaking glitches. More than half the game can be skipped, and sometimes you have to restart everything.

    Music is a disgrace to the good music of the franchise.

    Knuckles' personality got screwed over, and is now the worst character in the franchise.

    Shadow's character arc got completely ruined, and is now a generic dark counterpart. But this time, he's a loner who hates friendship and ponies! (Which is why Rogue is not in this game).

    Frame rate. Just- frame rate. that is all.

    Combat is nothing more than button mashing.

    Sonic's arms are now permanently in their werewolf form, because now they're stretchy.

    Puzzles don't work.

    Death does Jack ****

    So called "quips" are intolerable.

    But even if you overlook all of those errors, the main problem is that Sonic can't move fast, which is his trademark feature. There are some fast parts, but even if you overlook the massive drop in quality those are generaly unenjoyable.

    Don't get this.

    Please.

    (Also, some people here are saying that the spin off cartoon is good, and therefore the game is good.. First off - no, it's not. Second off - we are judging the game, not the cartoon.)    … Expand
  10. klyted2
    Feb 12, 2016
    0
    i will not give this game a chance id rather play sonic 06 then this godawful game sega should sell sonic to sony microsoft or nintendo companys that will make sonic better this game sucks sega was in a rush they should have put a extra few months but their to damn lazy handful of glitches and the graphics would be good for like the gamecube xbox ps2 and sometimes if you go to fast thei will not give this game a chance id rather play sonic 06 then this godawful game sega should sell sonic to sony microsoft or nintendo companys that will make sonic better this game sucks sega was in a rush they should have put a extra few months but their to damn lazy handful of glitches and the graphics would be good for like the gamecube xbox ps2 and sometimes if you go to fast the game goes to 15 frames per second i would rather play bigs rigs over the road racing… Expand
  11. Verio
    Mar 19, 2016
    2
    This game is the only sonic games sonic 3d blast I hated creators we all took what was good sonic and changed in big cow dung,
    I hope that Sega does not do it again an error like this ...
  12. Shadow1
    May 1, 2016
    0
    Worst game of Sonic series with Sonic Schoolhouse . Suck Game . Terrible game . Normal graphics , but terrible and bad storyline . One of the worst game of Sonic series , one of the worst game on Wii U and one of the worst game of 2014 . 3 honors at once . 0/10 . Dont buy this ****
  13. Migu
    Apr 17, 2016
    0
    Una autentica mierda.

    Malos gráficos

    Historia malísima

    Super aburrido

    Bugs por todos lados

    Resumen: Una puta mierda joder
    xppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppp
  14. Maxreviews420
    May 30, 2016
    0
    I honestly believed there wasn't a Sonic game worse than '06 but there is. This game is just nothing but a big pile of crap eaten by a gorilla that pooped it out than fed it to a bat with rabies and then left to rot in sweltering heat for a billion years. If Sonic fans were looking for a good sonic game, which there haven't been for a few years than don't get this game because everythingI honestly believed there wasn't a Sonic game worse than '06 but there is. This game is just nothing but a big pile of crap eaten by a gorilla that pooped it out than fed it to a bat with rabies and then left to rot in sweltering heat for a billion years. If Sonic fans were looking for a good sonic game, which there haven't been for a few years than don't get this game because everything about it is bad. Levels are bad combat is bad voice acting is bad boss fights are bad the general story is bad just everything about it is bad. Honestly i would rather endure Sonic 06's glitch fest rather than this 3 hour snooze fest. And honestly if you beat the game without falling asleep from boredom than I'm proud of you. Because all I did was watch one episode of this on YouTube and then fell asleep after the first five minutes… Expand
  15. GamecubeLover
    Jul 3, 2016
    1
    Controls are bad. Graphics look bad. Redesigns look like trash. Platforming sucks. Story sucks. 100% unplayable, alright cutscences, not so much variety, and GLITCHESSS. This game is the WORST sonic game of all time.
  16. JackTbug
    Jul 14, 2016
    1
    sonic 06 for ps3 and 360 is better than sonic boom rise of lyric for wii u, do me a favor you better avoid sonic boom rise of lyric for wii u and stick to sonic 06 for ps3 and 360, because sonic 06 got solid 6.75 from game informer and sonic boom rise of lyric gets 4 from game informer.
  17. JorgeBunny
    Jul 3, 2016
    0
    Like superegg says trash trash the garbage. The lame **** game trash.
    That's how super egg sees it. I just found out how he talks. Is just sad how I see what he says. If he ever note a guy I guess you would agree with him. Trash is always trash.
  18. RoboGerbil
    Oct 21, 2016
    0
    You know i was looking forward to finally giving this game a horrible review but then i looked at the user reviews and i threw up all over my desk after seeing that... ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTY FOUR PEOPLE like this game. i wasn't even expecting one. simply put, just in case people have been missing a terrible sonic game since 06, this is for you. the graphics are of a wii or even gamecubeYou know i was looking forward to finally giving this game a horrible review but then i looked at the user reviews and i threw up all over my desk after seeing that... ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTY FOUR PEOPLE like this game. i wasn't even expecting one. simply put, just in case people have been missing a terrible sonic game since 06, this is for you. the graphics are of a wii or even gamecube standard, the characters don't shut up, the combat is boring, and... EVERYTHING SUCKS… Expand
  19. Luigibros
    Jan 3, 2017
    0
    When I rated sonic 06 I game it a 10 as a joke, but now, play time is over, first of all, the music is extremely bland, but that's not much of a problem because no one will ever shut up, both games have glitches, but at least in sonic boom you have to go out of your way to exploit any glitches, the only good things to come out of this is the cartoon and fire and ice
  20. monnomest
    Nov 24, 2016
    1
    I won't lie to you, I only played the free demo, but I think we can all agree that it's bad. If we ignore the unstable frame rate, the game breaking glitches, the awful one-liners and all that stuff, it still is a pretty terrible beat-em-up with sonic plastered all over it
  21. Editman3
    Dec 5, 2016
    0
    I was Hyped for this game 2 years ago but what Sega and Big Red Button delivered is a broken, buggy, low frame-rate, unpolished game even demo's from the e3 looked better than the final product.
    No speed stages (Not boring speed sections) Cheesy and corny dialogue and bad story with no replay value and get this if you play on 2p in story mode the game becomes a downgrade EPIC FAIL SEGA    I was Hyped for this game 2 years ago but what Sega and Big Red Button delivered is a broken, buggy, low frame-rate, unpolished game even demo's from the e3 looked better than the final product.
    No speed stages (Not boring speed sections) Cheesy and corny dialogue and bad story with no replay value and get this if you play on 2p in story mode the game becomes a downgrade EPIC FAIL SEGA and Team Sonic and to you big red button.    … Expand
  22. NintendoFan957
    Feb 17, 2017
    2
    Sonic BOOM: Rise of Lyric is nothing to be proud of. This game has been known to be one of ,if not, the worst Wii U games. In my opinion, it is a re-mastered and glorified version of Sonic '06 for the Wii U and it is still as glitchy, laggy, broken and painful as Sonic '06. DO NOT BUY THIS GAME!!! Do not buy this game and avoid it at all costs as it will just gather dust on your shelf fullSonic BOOM: Rise of Lyric is nothing to be proud of. This game has been known to be one of ,if not, the worst Wii U games. In my opinion, it is a re-mastered and glorified version of Sonic '06 for the Wii U and it is still as glitchy, laggy, broken and painful as Sonic '06. DO NOT BUY THIS GAME!!! Do not buy this game and avoid it at all costs as it will just gather dust on your shelf full of Wii U gems.… Expand
  23. theblandidea
    Mar 13, 2017
    4
    i,ll keep this short and simple this is a boring game with bland graphics glitchy and boring game play annoying characters who talk over everything you do and a story that feels uninspired and lazy
  24. MrTacoBob
    Aug 11, 2017
    2
    Just one big glitchy mess. The story breaks the fourth wall and is really crappy. The gameplay by now everyone knows its a mess and the redesigns...yea
  25. AetherTail
    Aug 22, 2017
    0
    This game makes Sonic '06 look like many good things, such as a masterpiece, the Bayonetta games, the Classic Sonic Trilogy, CD and Mania, and many other things that are better than this pile of excrement.
  26. NotACritc
    Sep 27, 2017
    0
    Simply put, there are no redeeming qualities in sonic boom. The graphics are poor, the animation is anything but smooth, the framerate hurts your eyes, and the voice acting isn't great either. The music is forgettable as well. At least Sonic '06 had decent music. Do NOT buy this game even at a discount. It's a waste of money and time.
  27. SuperGamerGuy88
    Nov 1, 2017
    1
    I would rather play 06 for rest of my life' then play this game for 5 minutes. Just horrible ew get it away TRASH. Tho I Like some of the Story (Still bad overall)
  28. IndieCrit
    May 12, 2018
    1
    The only thing that I can say positive about this is that the music isn't too offensively bad. But this review is on par with a rant. Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric has infinite amounts of glitches, bad game design, poor writing, awful combat, and boring gameplay. This game is so bad I couldn't make it halfway. It is not worth any money. Don't buy it. It tried something new, but did it work?The only thing that I can say positive about this is that the music isn't too offensively bad. But this review is on par with a rant. Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric has infinite amounts of glitches, bad game design, poor writing, awful combat, and boring gameplay. This game is so bad I couldn't make it halfway. It is not worth any money. Don't buy it. It tried something new, but did it work? Not at all.… Expand
  29. WhatTheWorld
    Jun 9, 2018
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. late but awful don't read well the best bits are nothing yes nothing in the game is good why am I writing this?… Expand
  30. NoLie
    Aug 1, 2018
    2
    Первый уровень хорош, но далее все так СКУУУУУУУУУУУУУУУЧНО И ЗАТЯНУТО
  31. Metaisaac
    Sep 1, 2018
    0
    This games is boring! This game has a lot bugs and gitchs! I will not say that about the game because it sucks!
  32. Westimations
    Oct 17, 2018
    2
    This game is absolutely awful. The gameplay is bland and boring and pretty much ripped from Sonic Unleashed (Which is a MUCH better game by the way), terrible story and frame rate, and there are a ton of glitches. I'd rather you play Sonic 06, and that game is crap, but at least it's better than THIS.
    Story: 1/10
    Gameplay: 3/10
    Presentation: 3/10
    Overall: 2/10
  33. Sharpinho
    Dec 28, 2018
    3
    Only graphics good in this game. Gameplay is a uncomfortable and strange for the Sonic's games, even Forces and Lost World is better
  34. Super0
    Dec 24, 2019
    3
    it has bad animations with an uninspired story to go along with weird character designs this game was rushed so it has an endless amount of bugs and glitches and boring uninteresting bosses and level design the graphics and voice acting are okay at best and the game is just bad overall so unless you want to be disappointed don't buy this game unless you don't have standards or want to makeit has bad animations with an uninspired story to go along with weird character designs this game was rushed so it has an endless amount of bugs and glitches and boring uninteresting bosses and level design the graphics and voice acting are okay at best and the game is just bad overall so unless you want to be disappointed don't buy this game unless you don't have standards or want to make a joke out of it.… Expand
  35. Ihatesonicboom2
    Dec 9, 2021
    0
    I'll make this quick.

    Tons of bugs and glitches, low frame rate, the fact that the characters won't shut up and even more in this sorry excuse of a game.

    Play any other Sonic game instead of this one.
  36. Ert0426
    Jul 19, 2021
    3
    A boring, slow-paced, incredibly buggy and unpolished platformer. It's a real shame Sonic's western reboot went this way.
  37. Mrman4life
    Aug 27, 2019
    0
    For the ones confused on why the game is getting the hate that it does, I’ll tell you why. The game is awful anyway you see it. Missing frames, terrible dialogue, it’s not cleverly written in any way, there is no real threat unless you touch water, the glitches and bugs are so incredibly apparent everywhere, sloppy animation, and uninteresting NPCs. For the people saying that it’sFor the ones confused on why the game is getting the hate that it does, I’ll tell you why. The game is awful anyway you see it. Missing frames, terrible dialogue, it’s not cleverly written in any way, there is no real threat unless you touch water, the glitches and bugs are so incredibly apparent everywhere, sloppy animation, and uninteresting NPCs. For the people saying that it’s exploratory in many ways, it’s not. What they did was throw together different genres and styles in hopes that it would appeal to everybody for Christmas. The only reason you should by this game is because it’s fun to poke fun at with a friend. I mean for god’s sake you can beat the game in an hour or two with the knuckles glitch. This a late review but I couldn’t stand the completely positive ratings.… Expand
  38. MrSomeoneG_EU
    Sep 3, 2019
    1
    This game to put it straight is plain awful. The frame rate and controls are dreadful and the dialogue was cheesy in a bad way! Also, Stixx.
  39. Sonicfan10193YT
    Nov 19, 2019
    2
    The story is boring, graphics are meh in most of the game, the voice acting is straight up trash, and you can completely break the game in the simplest of ways. Example: In my first play through of this game, right when your put in open world, I found that Sega was too lazy to give the not-currently played characters collision detection. as a result, I managed to get a character I wasn'tThe story is boring, graphics are meh in most of the game, the voice acting is straight up trash, and you can completely break the game in the simplest of ways. Example: In my first play through of this game, right when your put in open world, I found that Sega was too lazy to give the not-currently played characters collision detection. as a result, I managed to get a character I wasn't playing as behind a giant gate and then switch to that character, triggering a cutscene and placing me in an area behind the gate, skipping 3 hours of gameplay. Honestly, sonic 06 is better than this blue garbage… Expand
  40. Liam247
    May 5, 2020
    1
    A boring, irritating, broken mess. Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric is an absolute disaster from start to finish
  41. DemonoidAngel
    Jun 23, 2020
    3
    My version was unplayable, areas keep popping out of existing and I keep falling infinitely. Even after deleting save data and going through the game again, other problems started. After the second attempt, it bricked my Wii U. For me, it's complete trash. Even up to that point, the gameplay was stale, repetitive, and just, boring. The story is so bare bones basic and offers little in theMy version was unplayable, areas keep popping out of existing and I keep falling infinitely. Even after deleting save data and going through the game again, other problems started. After the second attempt, it bricked my Wii U. For me, it's complete trash. Even up to that point, the gameplay was stale, repetitive, and just, boring. The story is so bare bones basic and offers little in the way of entertainment, the dialogue is...laughably bad, and overall, perhaps you should just stay away from this one.… Expand
  42. Samirhusejnovic
    Mar 30, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Junge, was war DAS DEN FÜR EIN Scheiß. Das ist fast genau so Scheiße wie Sonic Drift. Nicht mal ich kann das Verteidigen. Und das soll was heißen. Den Müll eines Kackhaufens sollte man VERBRENNEN.… Expand
  43. xilokos
    Apr 14, 2020
    4
    It was an interesting project because this game was developed by a person who worked for naughty dog.But this game failed and not because of bugs but because it was boring, if the same sonic adventure was interesting for both small and adults.And this game can only be interesting only to children.
  44. martimnog
    Apr 22, 2020
    0
    *This review is more about the entirety of Sonic Boom, not just "Rise of Lyric"

    This game is terrible in gameplay style, framerate and story. I don't know what was on SEGA's mind to decide to completely change the appearance of most characters (especially Knuckles). This game was just made to cash in on the sonic fever that --you guessed it-- didn't exist in 2014. As you might recall,    *This review is more about the entirety of Sonic Boom, not just "Rise of Lyric"

    This game is terrible in gameplay style, framerate and story. I don't know what was on SEGA's mind to decide to completely change the appearance of most characters (especially Knuckles).
    This game was just made to cash in on the sonic fever that --you guessed it-- didn't exist in 2014.
    As you might recall, the "Sonic Boom" TV Show launched at the same time, this isn't the TV Show part of Metacritic so,to summarize... It was awful as well.
    This sub-franchise in general was only created to satisfy the little kids that liked Sonic '06 and those awful Wii games (except Colors). I gotta admit that this game, along with the TV show made me feel embarassed by being a Sonic fan. Thankfully, Sonic Mania came to clear the damages that this sub-franchise (along with the aforementioned bad games) caused to the Sonic franchise.    … Expand
  45. picklemandevc
    May 15, 2020
    0
    It boggles my mind how 100+ people like this game. It's easily one of the worst games I've ever played. The controls are janky, the graphics look like early PS2, story is trash and the game is so acutely unfun. It feels like a LEGO game, starring Sonic the Hedgehog.

    Whoever likes this game is lying, do not, and I mean DO NOT, BUY THIS GODDAMN GAME.
  46. GameDudeGuy
    Jan 29, 2021
    0
    HAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHA ITS BAD **** BAD NOTHING ELSE TO SAY HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH ITS BAD TO THE POINT ITS FUNNY!!!!!! for real tho bad game thats it bye bye
  47. CoinYew
    Jul 27, 2021
    2
    Horrible
    Avoid it at all costs
    You will regret it
    By a lot
    In my opinion Sonic 06 is better
  48. ytkwvuqsq
    Apr 21, 2021
    0
    It's a horrendous game, with s**t gameplay, and equally bad graphics. The gameplay is extremely boring, and it feels nothing like a Sonic game. This feels like a cheap LEGO Video Game rip off, but the LEGO games are actually fun. Rise of Lyric is a massive waste of time, it didn't need to exist. The character designs are horrid, and you'll get bored quite a bit in. Hell, it was so boring,It's a horrendous game, with s**t gameplay, and equally bad graphics. The gameplay is extremely boring, and it feels nothing like a Sonic game. This feels like a cheap LEGO Video Game rip off, but the LEGO games are actually fun. Rise of Lyric is a massive waste of time, it didn't need to exist. The character designs are horrid, and you'll get bored quite a bit in. Hell, it was so boring, I didn't even finish it.… Expand
  49. Knight678
    Jul 22, 2021
    1
    This Game should be in the fiery depths of Hell because everything about Rol is Awful
  50. iGalaxy
    Jul 30, 2021
    0
    Possibly the worst Sonic game of all time, it's not worth your time. Yes, and all Sonic games from the 10s have certain problems, but in the case of RoL, you shouldn't even pay attention to this.
  51. PeteyPirahna
    Feb 16, 2022
    1
    1/10
    THE WORST SONIC GAME!!! I DO NOT RECOMMEND IT AT ALL!!! (god, I sound like a 8 year-old)
  52. geefeyelo05
    Dec 10, 2021
    0
    Ok seriously who the actual hell is giving this game a 10? You're a complete dumbass and idiot if you think this game is a 10/10. It is an objectively bad game with almost NOTHING redeeming about it. Bad combat, bad story, AWFUL graphics, generic and bland music, WAY TOO MUCH VARIETY, see variety is a good thing I love there being something new and refreshing in my games, BUT HOLY ****Ok seriously who the actual hell is giving this game a 10? You're a complete dumbass and idiot if you think this game is a 10/10. It is an objectively bad game with almost NOTHING redeeming about it. Bad combat, bad story, AWFUL graphics, generic and bland music, WAY TOO MUCH VARIETY, see variety is a good thing I love there being something new and refreshing in my games, BUT HOLY **** this game does not know what it wants to be at all. There is like 10 billion **** play styles and its overwhelming. Is this a sonic game? Why is there almost no speed sections? And why are the speed sections so laggy, short, so abrupt? This game is a disaster… Expand
  53. Minus_Infinity
    Mar 21, 2022
    0
    I hate this game with a passion. Boring levels, dumb story, unfunny jokes, boring and broken gameplay, bland graphics and music. All around just bad
  54. OmxgaAwesome
    Apr 8, 2022
    2
    I remember playing this game as kid, a BIG Sonic fan, and this kinda ruined the character for me.
  55. SonicEnthusiast
    May 2, 2022
    2
    This game insulted me. Its first sin is that the characters were redesigned to look more like mutant humans. Secondly, sonic is a platformer, not an adventure game. Then there are the glitches upon glitches upon glitches. Every stage feels the same and the game treats the player as if they are an idiot. It is without a shadow of a doubt, the WORST mainline sonic game.
  56. miguelitopira
    Jun 9, 2022
    0
    That Game Should Bankrupt SEGA ,I Already Hate Sonic But That Game Is So BAD That Makes Me HATE SONIC REALY,BUT REALY BAD! DON'T Play This Game! It's A FAILURE!
  57. Eggric
    Aug 30, 2022
    4
    Éste juego es un juego hermoso con calabazas que crecen del suelo, un sistema de combate mediocre y una historia sin sentido y no le pongo esta nota porque no me allá gustado, si no porque lo podrían haber hecho mejor.
  58. SonicFan20
    Sep 15, 2022
    2
    its Straight Up Garbage. The Story Cannot Save This Trainreck That Almost Killed The Franchise, Either Can The Gameplay Or The Early PS3 Looking Graphics. The Story Is About Sonic,Tails,Knuckles And Amy. They Fight Dr.Eggman But They Find An Mysterious Place. And Then They Finds A Big Snake Called Lyric. Gameplay Is Just Mash The Y To Win, With Some Speed Sections. in One Speed Section Iits Straight Up Garbage. The Story Cannot Save This Trainreck That Almost Killed The Franchise, Either Can The Gameplay Or The Early PS3 Looking Graphics. The Story Is About Sonic,Tails,Knuckles And Amy. They Fight Dr.Eggman But They Find An Mysterious Place. And Then They Finds A Big Snake Called Lyric. Gameplay Is Just Mash The Y To Win, With Some Speed Sections. in One Speed Section I Clipped Underneath The Earth Because Even With The Patch This Game Is Very Very Very Very Very Very Very Very Very Buggy. Its Worse Than Sonic Forces. And This Game Is The Reason Why Some Sonic Adventure Remakes Got Canned. But I Don't Blame Big Red Button. I Know It Was Sega Rushing Them To Put It Out On The Wiiu ANd To Make A Deadline. Oh I Almost Forget, There Are Hub Worlds To Explore Witch Suck, And The OST Is Very Forgetable. Overall Sonic Boom: Rise Of Lyric Gets A 2/10… Expand
  59. Kdog152
    Feb 28, 2023
    1
    If you think Sonic 2006 was bad, then you haven't played sonic boom rise of lyric. Sonic 2006 was glitchy, but it was glitchy in a fun way (mostly) in this game however, the glitchyness just makes you want to bang your head against the wall. Sonic 2006 was a good game (yes I actually said that) , boom, is so bad, it's evil. It's an unpolished mess. It displays some good ideas, like theIf you think Sonic 2006 was bad, then you haven't played sonic boom rise of lyric. Sonic 2006 was glitchy, but it was glitchy in a fun way (mostly) in this game however, the glitchyness just makes you want to bang your head against the wall. Sonic 2006 was a good game (yes I actually said that) , boom, is so bad, it's evil. It's an unpolished mess. It displays some good ideas, like the open world formula, but it just fails abysmally with boring combat and slow gameplay. And why is knuckles so dumb? Like, what happened? At least they put him back to normal in Sonic forces. The story in this game is just damn right awful, it's worse than Sonic lost world's. The fact that there are a few playable characters is cool, but that's one of the very few positives of this game. This game would have been great if they hadn't stripped it down for the Wii U. Lyric is terribly written and just down right awful. At least the open world is appealing...Kind of. For the most Part, Sonic games are great, this game however...well, I've already told you.… Expand
  60. Navas7-
    Dec 26, 2022
    4
    The worst 2nd sonic game of all time !
    But probably not the worst vide game of all time !
  61. RedRad20
    Jul 27, 2023
    0
    no offense to the people who like this game, i grew up try to playing and i remember my mind deteriorating it was sonic was getting run over and i had to watch it
  62. Combatking42
    Aug 5, 2023
    2
    The game is so confusing that I couldnt keep playing it. Im sorry Sega but I prefer the TV Show than the game.
  63. TreasureOrTrash
    Sep 8, 2023
    0
    Trash!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Awards & Rankings

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

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Metascore
32

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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