There used to be a video preview with gameplay footage from GameXplain, but apparently SEGA wasn’t so keen on gameplay being out there already.

Amy couldn’t make it on account of being kidnapped by Lyric.

You’ll be able to switch between Sonic, Tails, Knuckles and the recently introduced Sticks, all of whom have unique abilities. Unlike the Wii U game this is a 2D Metroidvania with levels which focus on exploration along with some 3D levels where you use the quickstep and swing around with the new Enerbeam. Then there’s Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal for 3DS developed by Sanzaru Games. Like the name suggests, the primary villain isn’t Eggman but rather a cyborg reptilian named Lyric. The boss battles have all four characters (Sonic, Tails, Knuckles and Amy) battling either Eggman or a robot. The speedier levels look a bit more like something you’d play in Sonic Unleashed or Generations, though a bit more automated. The normal levels are slower-paced than your usual Sonic game, seemingly playing more like a PS2-era platformer with beat-em-up sections and character switching. There’s also the new Enerbeam which can be used to find alternate paths, grab and throw enemies, and zip-line across gaps. The video above shows gameplay of normal Adventure-style levels, one speedier stage and boss battles. And SEGA is doing this with its two Sonic Boom games, which have suddenly gotten a bit of a name change.įirst up is Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric for Wii U developed by Big Red Button Entertainment. It’s pre-E3 week, meaning that publishers who aren’t sure if their game will get noticed during E3 are revealing their games early.

The big red button game