Sonic Boom is a sub-franchise of the popular video game series Sonic the Hedgehog, featuring a different visual and storytelling direction from the main series. It includes a video game series, a television series, and related merchandise.
Video Games: The Sonic Boom video game series consists of several titles released for various gaming platforms. The games include “Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric” and “Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal,” both released in 2014 for the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS, respectively. These games feature a different art style and gameplay mechanics compared to the main Sonic games, with an emphasis on cooperative gameplay, exploration, and puzzle-solving.
Television Series: “Sonic Boom” is also a CGI-animated television series that aired from 2014 to 2017. The show features the familiar Sonic characters, including Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Amy, and new characters like Sticks the Badger. The series follows their adventures, often with comedic and action-packed storylines.
Characters: Sonic Boom introduced redesigned character designs for Sonic and his friends. The characters have a more stylized appearance, with longer limbs, bandages, and distinct personality traits. The series aimed to explore new dynamics and interactions among the characters while retaining the core elements of Sonic’s world.
Merchandise: The Sonic Boom franchise also includes various merchandise, such as toys, clothing, and collectibles. These products feature the distinct Sonic Boom character designs and are aimed at fans of the franchise.
Sonic Boom aimed to provide a fresh take on the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, offering new gameplay experiences and storytelling while expanding the Sonic universe. While the Sonic Boom series had its own dedicated fan base, it should be noted that it is separate from the mainline Sonic games and does not directly impact the continuity of the main series.
