Overview

Coming soon to TV, video games and merchandise, Sonic BoomTM is a new branch of the Sonic the HedgehogTM universe with a different look and feel. Sonic, Tails, Amy, Knuckles and new friend Sticks must come together as a team to explore a new world full of comedy and adventure.

As the prequel to the TV series, the Sonic Boom video games will deliver a Sonic experience like no other. Two unique and epic adventures on Nintendo 3DSTM & Wii UTM as Sonic and team work together to stop an ancient evil – Lyric, the team’s most powerful enemy yet! Play as multiple characters, each with their own abilities, as you explore, fight and speed through an undiscovered land. Each game features its own individual story and gameplay features.

Nintendo 3DS version

Sonic BoomTM: Shattered Crystal is a standalone adventure that shares key characters, events and lore of the Sonic Boom universe with exclusive environments and characters, as well as an emphasis on platforming and puzzles.

In addition to Sonic, Tails and Knuckles, gamers will also be able to take on the role of Sticks, the newest member of the team. She will play an integral role in the story after her best friend Amy gets kidnapped by the ancient villain Lyric.

Key Features

1. Sticks Joins The Team – Switch between four unique characters, including a new member of the team Stickswith her new boomerang
2. Enerbeam – Multi-purposed device used to fight enemies, traverse the environment and slingshot between the foreground and background areas
3. Exploration-Based Environments – Levels are packed full of secrets, and will open up further for more exploration and replayability as you progress each character’s unique and upgradable moves
4. Stage Variety – Not just a story mode, but boss battles, rival races, special stages and more
5. Nintendo 3DS Features – StreetPass collectibles mini-game

PLUS: Unique collectibles featured in the Nintendo 3DS version will unlock special content on the Wii U version via local communication.

Wii U version

In Sonic BoomTM: Rise of Lyric, Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy must work together as they face the deadly snake-like ancient villain, Lyric and his army of war mongering robots as they rise from deep within their home island. Sonic and his team will navigate the world like never before; racing across ancient ruins, through the depths of the ocean and even back in time to save the world from Lyric’s evil plan!

With a strong emphasis on collaboration, the roles of Tails, Knuckles and Amy, will be elevated in gameplay that capitalizes on each character’s unique talents and abilities.

Key Features

1. Four Friends – Each playable with their own unique skills and personalities
2. Play as a team – Use individual abilities to explore the environment, fight together in combat and use the new Enerbeam tether mechanic to interact with the world
3. A New World Full of Adventure – Discover amazing environments, run at high speeds, fight colossal enemies and pilot awesome vehicles
4. Multiplayer – Drop in/out two-player co-op, and a special “Team Challenges” mode for up to four players
5. Platform Exclusives – Off-TV play, GamePad interactivity, and Miiverse sharing features