Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal
© 2014 Sega
Sonic Boom is a new branch of the Sonic the Hedgehog universe that is coming to TV, video games and merchandise. It features a new "look and feel" for Sonic, Tails, Amy, and Knuckles, and introduces a new friend, Sticks. The games serve as a prequel to the stories in Sonic's first CG-animated series, which runs on the Cartoon Network. In the 3DS version of the game, Amy discovers a secret ancient language and manuscript detailing the history and whereabouts of a Lost Crystal of Power. The evil villain, Lyric, kidnaps Amy in an attempt to get his hands on this power hat has been hidden throughout the jungles and canyons of a mysterious new island. Sonic teams up with Tails, Knuckles and new friend Sticks to trace Amy's footsteps and save her from Lyric and his army of robots. Key features include the ability to switch between four characters (each with unique moves) and a StreetPass mini game. The Nintendo DS version will unlock special upgrades on the Wii U version (Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric) via local communication. Developed for the Nintendo 3DS by Sanzaru Games of San Francisco.
$40, Nintendo 3DS
Teaches: logic, fine motor skills, racing, logic