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

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. 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.
  2. 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)
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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)
  21. jackandhollys
    Dec 2, 2014
    9
    This game is a fine platformer, it's just not a sonic game. The jokes are pretty funny, though. The main problem about the game is that it's slow, so you can't run through hub worlds.
  22. jojo598
    Nov 12, 2014
    9
    I thought that this game was pretty awesome. The music was great, and the game play was entertaining. It was something new and different. I appreciate the new direction taken with the Sonic universe, and I hope that there are more boom games to come. I did however like the 3ds version better.
  23. SpeedyQ
    Feb 8, 2015
    8
    This game is very fun but has lack of some qualities, here are the pros and the cons.

    Pros+

    -Good combat

    -Multiple characters

    Cons

    -sonic isn't fast enough

    -Knuckles is to slow
  24. Xxsonicfan69xX
    Nov 17, 2014
    10
    Sonic Boom is a masterpiece.
    It'll make you laugh.
    It will make you cry.
    It will change your life.
    I was on the brink of suicide when my friend came in and said, "man, you gotta play Sonic Boom! Its the best." I did.
    It takes Sonic to the next level, with fun combat, awesome running sections, and a deep emotional story.
    I recommend this game to anyone. 10/10 Game of the year.
  25. doolan2355
    Nov 13, 2014
    10
    Although there are a few frame rate and bug issues, those aren't that annoying and are usually exaggerated, the combat was pretty fun and the speed sections were also admittedly fun too, the hub worlds are a little confusing at first but I also love them due to exploration. The music was a little hard to get used to and new to the sonic series but it is still good and actually fits theAlthough there are a few frame rate and bug issues, those aren't that annoying and are usually exaggerated, the combat was pretty fun and the speed sections were also admittedly fun too, the hub worlds are a little confusing at first but I also love them due to exploration. The music was a little hard to get used to and new to the sonic series but it is still good and actually fits the game very well. A few little issues such as no unlock-able combos, or having to connect your 3DS just to increase the max ring count bugged me but didn't bother me enough to lose some admiration for the game.… Expand
  26. Skyfals
    Dec 6, 2014
    9
    I actually really liked the game! I enjoyed the exploration and huge hub worlds. The music was good. The voice acting was top notch! The Characters were good. And while the Graphics didn't live up to their full potential, they were okay.
  27. Presedent_angle
    Dec 24, 2014
    10
    Did you like sonic's friends commenting on everything they do? Do you like tedious platforming? Do you like an unfinished game? Well if you said yes the you're playing the wrong game. Sonic 06 was far better because I could go fast. 10/10 would cry again.
  28. Blowtaku
    Nov 12, 2014
    10
    This game was really very good. I had low expectations after I was personally unimpressed with Sonic Lost World. I really like this one however. The story is great, the controls are superb and the speed brings back childhood memories of hotwheels cars.
  29. rawdawg
    Nov 12, 2014
    9
    To counter all the hate towards this game, I will give an in-depth review. I must say that this is a great improvement on the Sonic games of old. The controls were a blast and the gameplay is really fast and challenging without being too difficult. A good mixture! The new character designs take a little while to grow on you, but once they do, you'll be quite pleased. Quite frankly they areTo counter all the hate towards this game, I will give an in-depth review. I must say that this is a great improvement on the Sonic games of old. The controls were a blast and the gameplay is really fast and challenging without being too difficult. A good mixture! The new character designs take a little while to grow on you, but once they do, you'll be quite pleased. Quite frankly they are a good revamp that trump the hedgehog of old. This is one of the cases where change was much needed. Sonic actually has some cool new moves this time around. With his new Enerbeam, you can do things you would never have imagined doing in the classics! You can climb walls, swim, and design your very own ATV's! I hope they add new features to this fascinating weapon as DLC. It was really entertaining and way past cool. Playing as Knuckles was a little rough I will admit. He can’t glide any more which makes some levels difficult, but burrowing more than makes up for it. He can actually find treasure and digging can be used tactically in boss battles.

    Also, as with any game one of the most important elements is the story. In Rise of Lyric, the plot will really suck you in and is in fact one of the most intriguing in platforming games in recent memory. Unlike previous entries in the series, you no longer search for Chaos Emeralds. Now it's Chaos Crystals, which are way more interesting than silly emeralds! The new villain Lyric was also really memorable in the vein of Hannbial Lector and Vladimir Putin. He's terrifying on a psychological level and hopefully will continue to play a large role in Sonic games to come. Compared to the old games, overall the characters are more fleshed out and actually have depth with three dimensional personalities. I promise you will care for them this time around! When one of the main characters dies (SPOILERS!), you will feel much loss, just like if you had lost a family member. The plot twists really took me by surprise, particularly when the apocalyptic nature of the ancients is revealed. Other than that the dialogue was amusing and heartwarming, while at the same time maintaining an atmosphere of tension and mystery. Much applause must also be directed to the VA in this game. I was able to take them seriously throughout the entirety of the story and not once could I find fault in their performance.

    All in all, it was the little things that helped this new generation of Sonic stand out. The soundtrack was one of the best in ages. The levels where you get to play as Metal Sonic were also a great surprise. I actually wasn't suspecting that and was pleasantly shocked to see this character again and play through his perspective. The physics for the spaceship levels were really entertaining and helped Sonic Boom stand above previous titles in the series. Finally, there were cameos from all sorts of characters in the franchise. Princess Acorn even makes an appearance at the end!

    In conclusion, Rise of Lyric was everything I ever wanted. The game is so good I played it for free. If you haven’t bought it yet, you should. Ignore the hate, and give Rise of Lyric a shot. If you don’t like it, and I know you won’t, you will be one out of a million. Everyone else, I think you will be pleasantly surprised.    … Expand
  30. TheLatinoCritic
    Jan 20, 2015
    8
    This may not be the best sonic game, but, this game show a great story and voice talents.at least this game was better than Sonic The Hedgehog (2006). Don't be a hater.
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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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