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L~A · Jun 2, 2014

New screenshots (Wii U):

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From the SEGA blog. It's a villain.

Sonic Boom : Rise of Lyric (Wii U)

Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric will deliver a different experience than past titles. The detailed levels and emphasis on each character’s unique abilities will showcase the distinctive feel of an action- adventure game, giving 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. The gameplay will challenge players with over-the-top speed runs, but the heart of the game will focus on intense combat and brand-new abilities including the Enerbeam. This new feature in the game gives players an energy-charged cord that can be used by characters to navigate the world like never before. Players will be able to swing or zip-line across gaps, explore alternate paths, grab and throw enemies and take away their shields in combat.

More screenshots there!

Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal (3DS)

Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal is a standalone adventure that shares key characters, events and lore of the Sonic Boom universe with exclusive environments and characters. For the first time ever, gamers will be able to take on the role of Sticks, the newest member of the team who will play an integral role in the story after her best friend Amy gets kidnapped by the ancient villain Lyric. While the Wii U version is focused on action-adventure and exploration, Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal will place a bigger emphasis on platforming and puzzles. Additionally, unique collectibles featured in the Nintendo 3DS version will unlock special content on Wii U via Wi-Fi connectivity.

More screenshots for the 3DS version here.

Sonic Boom™: Rise of Lyric for Wii U™ and Sonic Boom™: Shattered Crystal for Nintendo 3DS™ will release in November 2014 for North America.

Gameplay video : YouTube / YouTube

Ishida · Jun 2, 2014

Villain looks like something out of Ratchet and Clank.

Takao · Jun 2, 2014

Rise of Lyric? Is this the long anticipated video game adaptation of Sonic Underground?!

Mesoian · Jun 2, 2014

Takao said:
Rise of Lyric? Is this the long anticipated video game adaptation of Sonic Underground?!

God could you imagine if they link that stuff?

I couldn't handle it.

New character looks pretty good.

kulapik · Jun 2, 2014

I had forgotten ripped Knuckles. Thanks for bringing it back to my head.

Hot Coldman · Jun 2, 2014

the villain looks like something Robotnik would shout "snooping as usual, I see" at

L~A · Jun 2, 2014

Added some gameplay videos and 3DS pics to the OP.

Danthrax · Jun 2, 2014

Ishida said:
Villain looks like something out of Ratchet and Clank.

it's pretty ratchet all right

Infernal Monkey · Jun 2, 2014

Oh cool, didn't know the 3DS version was a side-scroller!

The Abominable Snowman · Jun 2, 2014

The 3DS game looks like it may be fun.

The Wii U game is giving me 'Final Fantasy The Crystal Bearers' vibes. That's not good.

Mango The Magician · Jun 2, 2014

I knew it'd be 2014. Also looks kinda fun.

L~A said:
It was confirmed the very day the games were announced!

Was it? It must have slipped my mind. lol

NotLiquid · Jun 2, 2014

The Wii U version actually looks like a decent enough platformer.

L~A · Jun 2, 2014

Mango The Magician said:
I knew it'd be 2014. Also looks kinda fun.

It was confirmed the very day the games were announced!

Piers · Jun 2, 2014

Sonic Boom: Rise of Character You Won't Care About
Sonic Boom: Collect all da Emerld Pieces

Certainly liking the look of the 3DS version, maybe it's the flow of gameplay in it? Interesting to see they kept those hint objects the same

maxcriden · Jun 2, 2014

Hey, November '14! Nice. I can add that to the list of confirmed 2014 releases.

Infernal Monkey said:
Oh cool, didn't know the 3DS version was a side-scroller!

Yeah, I am glad to see this as well. I don't think they'd officially announced this prior to now.

Piers said:
Sonic Boom: Rise of Character You Won't Care About
Sonic Boom: Collect all da Emerld Pieces

Certainly liking the look of the 3DS version, maybe it's the flow of gameplay in it? Interesting to see they kept those hint objects the same

Which hint objects are these? (Is this something from Lost World?) Sorry if that's a silly question--I can't see some of the screens or any of the videos here at work.

SatoAilDarko · Jun 2, 2014

I really like what I see of the Wii U version. I think it helps that I'm not a big Sonic fan. I love the idea of a slower exploration-heavy platformer. We aren't seeing many 3d-platformers nowadays and the recent Mario 3D series has been much more linear than earlier entries. This is a genre I enjoy so I'm happy with new entries in it getting made.

Its made by former Jak guys and it shows. I also really enjoyed player as Sonic's friends in Sonic Adventure.

L~A · Jun 2, 2014

Infernal Monkey said:
Oh cool, didn't know the 3DS version was a side-scroller!

Well, actually... nobody knew until today. It's the first time they're showing the game on the 3DS

Mr. Smiley · Jun 2, 2014

This is now a Jak/Ratchet game. I am okay with this.

L~A · Jun 4, 2014

New screenshots (Wii U):

Wolves Evolve · Jun 4, 2014

L~A said:
New screenshots (Wii U):

Christ. Make it stop.

I ... no.

Peterthumpa · Jun 4, 2014

L~A said:
New screenshots (Wii U):

This can't be CryEngine.

Volotaire · Jun 4, 2014

felipepl said:
This can't be CryEngine.

There was an article saying it was a modified version of Cryengine.

Interestingly, it's not the standard version of CryEngine 3 used here, but one that has been enhanced by the team. According to Rafei, the technology's usual spec can't traditionally do split-screen gaming, yet Sonic Boom will feature a twin split-screen display, one on the TV screen and the other on the GamePad. "We worked in close contact with [CryEngine creator] Crytek in Germany," explains Rafei, "and the team there is pretty excited about that as well. In the end, it was simply the right choice for the project."

Mr_Moogle · Jun 4, 2014

The art style in sonic is so bad these days.

wildfire · Jun 4, 2014

Both youtube videos are private. Sorry about that :|

Nicktendo86 · Jun 4, 2014

Why does this need to be a sonic game again?

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