Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric

Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric

Released2014
Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric delivers a completely new action-adventure gameplay experience for Sonic fans. The detailed levels and emphasis on each character’s unique abilities give players more choice in exploration as they work as a team to stop the deadly snake-like ancient villain, Lyric, before he can power up his army. Players will be challenged by over-the-top speed runs, but the heart of the game is focused on intense combat and brand-new abilities including the Enerbeam. This energy-charged cord can be used by characters to navigate the world like never before. Swing or zip-line across gaps, grab and throw enemies, take away their shields in combat, and explore alternate paths filled with lush environments and landscapes.
16Wit Score

Details

DeveloperBig Red Button
PublisherSega
ReleasedNovember 11, 2014
StatusReleased
GenresPlatformAdventure
ThemesActionScience fiction
PlatformsWiiU Wii U
ModesMultiplayerSingle player
SeriesSonic Boom

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Community Score
Mixed Reception16/100

About This Game

While chasing down Doctor Eggman, Sonic and his companions—Tails, Knuckles, and Amy—accidentally unearth an ancient tomb whose cryptic inscriptions hint at a connection to their own fates. The excavation triggers a catastrophic awakening: Lyric, the sole survivor of a forgotten civilization, emerges from his centuries-long imprisonment with a singular obsession—collecting the legendary Chaos Crystals scattered across the world. Should this primordial tyrant succeed in his quest, the consequences for civilization itself could prove apocalyptic. Forced to recognize that Eggman pales in comparison to this existential threat, the four heroes must leverage their complementary talents and explore treacherous terrain to intercept Lyric and secure the Crystals before his dark vision becomes reality.