Sonic Colors

 DS
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Nov 16, 2010
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  • Summary: An extraordinary amusement park has been seen orbiting around the home planet of Sonic the Hedgehog, and rumors are spreading that an alien race of Wisps, who have a unique colorful energy, are being held captive there by the evil Dr. Eggman. Soon after arriving at the amusement park, SonicAn extraordinary amusement park has been seen orbiting around the home planet of Sonic the Hedgehog, and rumors are spreading that an alien race of Wisps, who have a unique colorful energy, are being held captive there by the evil Dr. Eggman. Soon after arriving at the amusement park, Sonic discovers he is able to use these mysterious alien forces to help the Wisps escape! … Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. Universo Nintendo
    Dec 19, 2010
    90
    Sonic Colors worth the play and only adds to the great library of DS.
  2. Destructoid
    Nov 15, 2010
    85
    Sonic Colors DS is the best Sonic game released this year. Easily.
  3. SpazioGames
    Jan 9, 2011
    85
    A great leap forward for the Sonic experience on DS, funny and long lasting.
  4. VideoGamer
    Dec 19, 2010
    80
    The quality of the platforming is hard to fault, however.
  5. GameTrailers
    Nov 9, 2010
    79
    Overall, the DS version of Sonic Colors is certainly better executed than its counterpart on the Wii. If you're looking for a portable platformer, you could certainly do a lot worse.
  6. Nintendo Power
    Oct 22, 2010
    75
    Offers sharply diminishing returns after the first day or two of play. At least you'll enjoy the heck out of it while it lasts. [Dec 2010, p.81]
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  7. Gamestyle
    Nov 14, 2010
    60
    Its entertainment is short-lived, but only because the game itself is short. Although there is replay value in exploring the levels to their entirety, and completing the missions and multiplayer offer a few more hours entertainment, Sonic Colours is ultimately unsatisfying.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 45
  3. Negative: 6 out of 45
  1. STARMARTIN
    Jul 16, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is great … Expand
  2. TheOnlineGamer
    Nov 26, 2010
    10
    This is the best sonic game of the past Decade! Maybe Sonic 4 Episode 2 can learn from this. Both the Wii and DS Version are Fantastic andThis is the best sonic game of the past Decade! Maybe Sonic 4 Episode 2 can learn from this. Both the Wii and DS Version are Fantastic and well Worth your Money!… Expand
  4. Sontate72
    Jul 3, 2015
    10
    This game deserves its praise. Although short, the game is a lot of fun, and nothing comes off as cheap. The only two issues are the homingThis game deserves its praise. Although short, the game is a lot of fun, and nothing comes off as cheap. The only two issues are the homing attack not being spammable (there's a slight delay that can be a pacebreaker) and this one mission being very hard to "A" rank. This game is less linear than the Rush games, and there's more emphasis on speed than the Wii version. Unlike Rush, you only need the "R" button twice through the whole game, and unlike Rush Adventure, it's just stage to stage. Great job, SEGA! This game is still great today.… Expand
  5. WohaoGaster
    Aug 23, 2022
    9
    This game is THE best sonic game, one of the best ds games, and one of the best 2d platformers
    This game has it all, solid level design, a    This game is THE best sonic game, one of the best ds games, and one of the best 2d platformers
    This game has it all, solid level design, a well controlling sonic, THE SPINDASH!
    The only things holding me back from giving it a 10 are the ds's screen resolution, the bosses being a little on the easy side, and the fact that there are portions that REQUIRE the shoulder buttons which break often.
    The only touch mechanic that feels shoehorned in is the wisp obtaining procedure being a little tough and out of place, but that doesn't bother me enough to give this game an 8
    the only other touch mechanic is the special stage which is honestly amazing and couldn't be done without the touch screen(ask sonic 2 what a slow half-pipe is like).
    9.4/10 isn't an option but if it was, It'd be this game, incredible!    … Expand
  6. GuywiththeGames
    May 24, 2015
    8
    This game is really fun! Its fast, its interesting, and a good time for all! I think the level design is great and some of the levels evenThis game is really fun! Its fast, its interesting, and a good time for all! I think the level design is great and some of the levels even have a couple of multiple path ways. Although the game is a bit easy.… Expand
  7. ShawnEXE
    May 3, 2019
    8
    Music: 5/5
    Game Play: 4/5
    Graphics: 4/5
    Story: ???/5
    Time-Value: 4/5
    Overall:4/5
  8. mewkid1234
    Nov 8, 2013
    0
    I hate this game so much, it should die in a fire. I mean..yeah, you can rip-off your WII counterpart, but the graphics are crap, the controlsI hate this game so much, it should die in a fire. I mean..yeah, you can rip-off your WII counterpart, but the graphics are crap, the controls are like a Rush Adventure thing and the story alike is stupid. In my defense, I haven't played this stupid game. The only chance was on Generations for the 3DS and that sucked even more. I just hate how they made the boss look like crap mixed together with Eggman's moustache. It's basically a bad game and Sega did a horrible job on this version.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

15
#15 Best DS Game of 2010
5
#5 Most Discussed DS Game of 2010
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#24 Most Shared DS Game of 2010