Sonic Boom’s modest 3DS version is much better than its confused Wii U sibling

Sega really doesn’t know what to do with Sonic.

Despite flirting with a return to tradition with 2011’s Sonic Generations, the series got another mediocre installment last year with Sonic: Lost World. Now, Sega is reinventing the franchise’s characters and gameplay for Sonic Boom, a cross-media event featuring games on the Wii U and 3DS and a new cartoon series.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.