Sonic Boom Rise of Lyric on Wii U 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. Features: Four Friends: Each playable with their own unique skills and personalities. Work Together as a Team: Use individual abilities to explore the environment, fight together in combat and use the ingenious Enerbeam gadget. A New World Full of Adventure: Huge environments to discover, run at high speeds, fight colossal enemies and pilot awesome vehicles. Multiplayer: Two player co-op and 4 player battle modes. Wii U Features: Off TV play, GamePad and Miiverse features.