Sonic Colors: Ultimate

But Why ThoJason Flatt

80/10

Sonic Colors: Ultimate may not be truly ultimate, but it’s a well worthwhile return to an oft-missed game.

Press StartHarry Kalogirou

8/10

While it might be a hard sell for those that have already experienced the intergalactic highs of the original, Sonic Colours: Ultimate is packed with value and tweaks that make it well worth your time if you haven’t jumped into it before. It sports a simple yet entertaining narrative, great gameplay and a visual facelift that unleashes the potential of its namesake. All of this combines to further cement Sonic Colours as one of the best entries in modern Sonic.

PC InvasionCameron Woolsey

8/10

Sonic Colors: Ultimate remasters the original 2010 release on the Wii, upping the graphics and offering more ways to enjoy the game. Despite some speed bumps, Sonic Colors: Ultimate is a worthwhile revisit to one of the series' greatest adventures, and stands heads and Tails above many other 3D Sonic games. This is Sonic done right, and having it modernized and on PC at last is a treat for fans and newcomers alike.

Pure XboxDaniel Hollis

8/10

Sonic Colors: Ultimate is a fantastic remaster of a much-loved title in the series. There are a few hiccups in the road, with awful cutscenes and lacklustre unlocks. It's classic Sonic in a 3D setting and your enjoyment will stem from your love of the series. If you're looking for a reinvention of the formula, this probably isn't for you, but if you want to experience the iconic series with refined gameplay, beautiful visuals and tons of replayability, this is the best 3D Sonic game to grace Xbox since Sonic Generations.

XboxEraGyőző "FairyEmpire" Baki

7.2/10

And that sort of carelessness is what transpires from this re-edition of this exciting Sonic The Hedgehog game. When we’re speeding through the game’s colourful and exciting locations, the Sonic Colours formula still manages to shine, and to this date, it’s arguably one of the highest points in the modern era of the famous blue hedgehog. Every new addition and change to this remaster feels poorly implemented, however, with even a handful of new bugs and palette issues, often making the core gameplay less optimal than the now-dated Wii version. It’s a disappointing port of a great game, and Son...

Video ChumsA.J. Maciejewski

7.1/10

Over a decade ago, Sonic Colors debuted and it was a solid platformer so let's see if bringing it back via an Ultimate edition was worth it.

Pure NintendoD. Crowley

7/10

Despite what the net says, I liked Sonic Forces. It’s one of my favorite Switch games, and I’ve gone back to it many times. On the flip side, I’ve never c

MonsterVineSpencer Legacy

The music in Sonic Colors: Ultimate has been largely remixed, and I’m a fan of most of the tracks. Themes for areas like Planet Wisp and Tropical Park were already strong in the original release, but the variations in each level this time around have some good energy and are memorable even when you’re not playing. The voice acting is exceptional as well, with Mike Pollock’s work as Eggman continuing to be as hammy and delightfully villainous as ever.

Xbox AchievementsRichard Walker

70/100

A fine remaster of a good 3D Sonic game, Sonic Colours: Ultimate delivers speedy thrills aplenty, with its rainbow of Wisps injecting a smart twist to platforming. With more than enough replay value to keep you coming back, Sonic Colours: Ultimate will last far beyond its initial 4-5 hour runtime and slake your thirst for speed.

Metro GameCentralGameCentral

6/10

Technically it’s still the best modern Sonic, if you don’t count Sonic Mania, but time has not been particularly kind and neither has this unambitious remaster.

GameSpewRichard Seagrave

6/10

Sonic Colors: Ultimate is undoubtedly better than the abysmal Sonic Forces, a game that I was strangely compelled to play through again recently. But still, it’s far from being a great Sonic game. There are some nice new additions here, and while the cutscenes are still low quality, the in-game visuals have cleaned up very nicely indeed. It’s just a shame the gameplay is so all over the place – one minute you’ll be having the time of your life, the next, pulling your hair out in frustration. It’s tough being a Sonic fan, and Sonic Colors: Ultimate does little to ease the pain.

WayTooManyGamesLeo Faria

5.5/10

I consider myself to be a very tolerant person when it comes to enjoying 3D Sonic games. Yes, I know that they are not the best games in the franchise and that 2D Sonic will always reign supreme, but I actually like a good chunk of these divisive entries. I did enjoy Sonic Forces, unlike pretty much the rest of the population of Earth, and I actually find Sonic Lost World to be a somewhat underrated (albeit hella janky) gem of a game. Hell, even Sonic Unleashed was a bit of fun… with the ri...