Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric
Wii U

Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric

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About

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.

Storyline

A spin-off within the Sonic Boom franchise, Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric reunites Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy for an action-adventure with a heavier emphasis on exploration and combat than the traditional platformers. The tale begins as the heroes pursue their old nemesis, Doctor Eggman, a chase that leads them to stumble upon an ancient tomb marked with mysterious carvings tied to their own destiny. Their discovery awakens Lyric, the last of an ancient race, a ruthless and long-buried villain with designs on the powerful Chaos Crystals. Should Lyric gather these artifacts, he threatens to unleash catastrophe upon the world. With the stakes suddenly far greater than a simple rivalry with Eggman, the four friends must band together and use their distinct abilities, from Sonic's blistering speed to Knuckles' brute strength, to thwart Lyric's ambitions. Their journey carries them across varied landscapes as they race to keep the Chaos Crystals out of the wrong hands.

Playtime Estimates

Main Story7.6h
Main + Extra9.6h
Completionist14.5h
All Styles8.8h
Confidence: 100%Updated: 10/5/2026

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Multiplayer

Local Co-opYes

Languages

LanguageSupport
EnglishInterface
FrenchInterface
GermanInterface
ItalianInterface
Spanish (Spain)Interface
EnglishAudio
EnglishSubtitles
JapaneseInterface

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Game Info

Release Date11/11/2014
DeveloperBig Red Button
PublisherSega
PlatformsWii U
GenresPlatform, Adventure
IGDB Rating16/100 (33)

Game Modes

Single player
Multiplayer

Themes

Action
Science fiction

Perspectives

Third person

Release Dates

Wii UDec 18, 2014
Wii UNov 29, 2014
Wii UNov 11, 2014
Wii UNov 21, 2014