Sonic Colors: Ultimate

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  1. imoviesreview
    Mar 14, 2022
    7
    From what I played, it seems pretty stable. A lot of it does at least check out. Honestly none of the new features really change anything. With that said, the original Wii game was great, so this is technically great too. Honestly the thing that threw me off was that fact that O was the default boost button, not the square button. It just that this port was clearly rushed, and this isFrom what I played, it seems pretty stable. A lot of it does at least check out. Honestly none of the new features really change anything. With that said, the original Wii game was great, so this is technically great too. Honestly the thing that threw me off was that fact that O was the default boost button, not the square button. It just that this port was clearly rushed, and this is something that constantly happens in Sonic. And that has lead to stuff like Sonic 06 and plenty of other Sonic flops. Just seeing it still being practice here, is not just not a good sign for Frontier. But this is fun, but I would still give this a cautious recommendation.… Expand
  2. WaffleOfLegend
    Oct 1, 2022
    1
    A horrendously bad, buggy re-release of one of the worst sonic games. The only redeemable things about Sonic colors are the act 1's of each stage, the music, and unique level locales. Everything else is hot garbage. This "remaster" looks worse than the original game 90% of the time, and the remixed music is almost always a miss too. The writing and story in this game are awful. I knowA horrendously bad, buggy re-release of one of the worst sonic games. The only redeemable things about Sonic colors are the act 1's of each stage, the music, and unique level locales. Everything else is hot garbage. This "remaster" looks worse than the original game 90% of the time, and the remixed music is almost always a miss too. The writing and story in this game are awful. I know it was from a time when Sonic team was trying to appeal to a wider audience (mainly younger kids), but cringe comedy is not a style Sonic should ever go back to.… Expand
  3. DolphinReviews
    Jul 20, 2022
    4
    Although this doesn’t effect the game, it’s hilarious the end credits are 30 minutes long. The game is pretty average. Nothing all too special but a bit of fun to be had.
  4. DokiSt5SONIC
    Oct 9, 2022
    4
    This game is barely enjoyable. It is clearly a cash grab made by Sega, While it is not that buggy anymore it's just, not Ultimate like it says on the title. Only difference are the graphics and the new features. I like this game a bit, but it was not a good job done by Sega.
  5. BadniksColors
    Sep 30, 2022
    0
    Butchered OST with awful remixes and especially the ending credits ruins the full experience. Buggy as hell on the switch version.
  6. sonhadouro
    Oct 25, 2022
    0
    I already don't like the original but this is much worse than I could ever have imagined
  7. CP0
    Oct 12, 2021
    0
    After trying to complete the game 100% (already got an S rank for all the bosses and every level of the first world), my save file got corrupted and in the process wasting 10h of my live...

    Needles to say 0/10
  8. Cbart13
    Sep 9, 2021
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s Decent. Played through it, had an okay time but Colors has always been one of the mediocre games in the series. Level design is super blocky and you only get about 8-10 percent of the game in full 3D control. Despite that, I had a pretty decent time playing throughout the story. I thought the graphical improvements were great, despite all of the bugs. Throughout my playthrough, I didn’t experience that many bugs, but still some stuff that’s unacceptable for a triple A remaster. Horrible audio mixing, barely any quality of life improvements except the very limited customizable controls, horrible pop in, and more. I am not blaming the development team for this because, frankly, this shouldn’t be a thing. They had to go try and port all the game’s code into a brand new engine, and I think they did a great job with the gameplay, just not the graphical side of things, but that can be fixed. Other than some other “things” mainly on the switch port, I did not have a bad time with the game. It was nice to see SEGA finally release a real sonic game again. And even though this one is really rough around the edges, this gives me hope for new, more polished remasters for games that (IMO) deserve it much more like Unleashed, 06, SA2, Heroes, and more. (Especially Unleashed and Heroes). Other than that, decent time, if your feeling sonic deprived, pick it up, (just not for the switch).… Expand
  9. WackyJaber
    Sep 8, 2021
    6
    Sonic Colors was never really that great, but Ultimate is both a downgrade and an upgrade.

    There's a bit of a perception that Sonic Colors saved the Sonic franchise when it came all the way back in 2010. In fact, it was viewed as a refreshing change of pace to the games that came before. In retrospect, there are a lot of flaws about the game that are very hard to overlook, things like    Sonic Colors was never really that great, but Ultimate is both a downgrade and an upgrade.

    There's a bit of a perception that Sonic Colors saved the Sonic franchise when it came all the way back in 2010. In fact, it was viewed as a refreshing change of pace to the games that came before. In retrospect, there are a lot of flaws about the game that are very hard to overlook, things like the incredibly short campaign that takes maybe a few hours at best to complete.

    There's a feeling of cheapness about Colors from its writing, cutscene animation, to the amount of content it originally had. But this is Colors Ultimate, and it does have more content than the original game with unlockable cosmetic option to encourage replaying through levels. That would be great, if most of the levels were fun to play through. Unfortunately, only the first level of every act is really any good, and the rest were very apparently made to extend the gameplay length of the game artificially. Only people who really want to acquire all achievements would see any worth in playing through those levels again. Not to mention, for a 3d Sonic title game, over half the gameplay time it actually 2d.

    Having said all those negatives, there are positives. The finale of Colors is memorable and exciting, and even though the wisps go on to be unwelcome additions to Sonic games games after Colors, they were and still are a fun part of Sonic Colors.

    Overall, I'd recommend anyone who hasn't played Sonic Colors to get Ultimate, since it is basically Colors but with more content. At the moment there are some glitches that need to be patched, but that will most likely be done in time. People have also pointed out that there are a few visual differences in Ultimate, such as more bloom, than the original Colors. I'm going to be controversial and say I actually like Bloom. Also, they remixed the soundtrack and it's very give and take.

    Overall, a Mixed bag.    … Expand
  10. Wixy
    Sep 8, 2021
    10
    The best Sonic game in the series!
    Sonic Colors is an amazing experience with well implemented wisps and amazing level design, the graphics are candy to the eyes and the story and voice acting is good and the music is amazing.
    10/10
    No bugs and glitches at all, if anyone says there's bugs and glitches than he's lying to make Sonic looks bad, DO NOT LISTEN TO THEM!
  11. Uradisur
    Sep 10, 2021
    0
    Ужасно! Чересчур много блюра, зачем? Картинка испорчена! Честно, у меня глаза начинают болеть, а играя в оригинал через эмулятор, всё отлично. Я ещё молчу, ... хотя нет. БАГИ! ЛОМАЕТСЯ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЕ! Вылеты, ломается единственное сохранение. В общем, лучше бы и не выпускали. Отвратительный ремастер. Отвратительное отношение к Сонику.Ужасно! Чересчур много блюра, зачем? Картинка испорчена! Честно, у меня глаза начинают болеть, а играя в оригинал через эмулятор, всё отлично. Я ещё молчу, ... хотя нет. БАГИ! ЛОМАЕТСЯ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЕ! Вылеты, ломается единственное сохранение. В общем, лучше бы и не выпускали. Отвратительный ремастер. Отвратительное отношение к Сонику.
  12. Jordan626
    Sep 8, 2021
    0
    The game is an absolute disgrace to this franchise. It's filled to the brim with bugs, glitches, a terrible story and uninspired level design. I tried it for the first time and I can agree that the game is overrated. Please never go back to this Sega.
  13. dadwyer
    Sep 8, 2021
    10
    I had a good time playing it was a fun experience for never played colors before this
    And I would like more remasters.
  14. Ab-Rah768
    Sep 8, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For someone who never really got a chance to try Sonic Colors back when I owned a wii, I finally got to play Sonic Colors Ultimate on a modern console. Here's my review:
    Pros:
    - For a story that began the writing of the "meta era" this is so much better than the games we get later on.
    - The graphics in my opinion look very good. It makes Sonic Colors feel more beautiful than the original (from gameplay footage I've seen from the wii)
    - The new homing attack system feels so satisfying. It shows you some skill of how to time your attacks perfectly against enemies which I find very fresh.
    - The wisps were a great addition to Sonic. Even tho I think they have been over used too much later on the series, this was a pretty neat addition.
    - The new Rival Rush is my favorite, it gets pretty challenging especially in Sweet Mountain which got me sweating for awhile.
    - The cosmetics are very cool. I hope they continue to do this for now on. It adds plenty of replayability to the game.

    Cons-
    - As much as I like the story, the dialogue in this game is not even funny. A character stays on the joke too and them explains about the joke which I don't find it amusing. It should have taken some notes from Sonic Unleashed.
    - The bugs in this game are everywhere. Hopefully these glitches will be patched later on.
    - This game relies on the 2D sections a bit too much which makes it boring.
    - The brightness in this game is just too damn bright that I might watch the sun rather than this game.

    Therefore, Sonic Colors Ultimate is an okay game.    … Expand
  15. ChaosBeam
    Sep 15, 2021
    1
    Definitely not as fun as I remember.
    Sonic Colours Ultimate is nothing more than a cheap attempt to re-release a hollow and fundamentally problematic game. From the lack of any meaningful story, to the monotonous game-play and the limited re-mappable controls.
  16. Omareltayar
    Sep 30, 2021
    6
    Painful audio design with nothing special about the game. A lazy remaster that uses cutscenes from the original Wii version.
    Not good
  17. RNerd
    Sep 13, 2021
    6
    Sonic colors ultimate is a remastered game to make nostalgia and fun for new fans. While it’s story and content are mostly promising, glitches have breached out to all consoles from the game. This is a huge downside to the game causing seizures and corruptions with still more to come.however, this game is still bearable but not for its full price.
  18. hugo2131
    Oct 31, 2021
    10
    i really enjoyed the original game on the wii but now having it on modern paltform is really great. I did not run into any game breaking bugs or glitches just the sound was a bit funky at times but yet again its sonic colors the game is great
  19. Robbo1038
    Sep 22, 2021
    8
    When I saw this game release it’s trailer since I wanted a sonic colours remaster, because I played it as a kid a lot on the DS and the wii but they are still better than the remaster. I didn’t experience any bugs since I was playing on the ps5 but people do get lots. Things I think they did bad or wrong 1. Og soundtrack is better 2. Bugs for many players 3. Micro transactions ( I got themWhen I saw this game release it’s trailer since I wanted a sonic colours remaster, because I played it as a kid a lot on the DS and the wii but they are still better than the remaster. I didn’t experience any bugs since I was playing on the ps5 but people do get lots. Things I think they did bad or wrong 1. Og soundtrack is better 2. Bugs for many players 3. Micro transactions ( I got them but I think it’s pointless)
    Things I think did well 1. The new things they added like tail lives and coins for cosmetics, etc.
    2. Graphics updates and not upgrading some cutscenes throughout the game. (They are the og cutscenes with same textures)
    3. It is not exclusive to one console like the switch and is on Xbox and PlayStation So would I recommend you buying it, well if you played og yes but I personally would I you are not on switch as that is bugged really bad.    … Expand
  20. Aituar228
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    In my opinion, sonic colors is the best sonic game ever. And i very happy about remaster of this game. This remaster has only 2 problems. The first is glitches (i meet only 2 glitch). Example: the lag texture in planet wisp. The second problem is starlight carnival. In the remaster, starlight carnival has TOO MANY light's. And this looks very bad. But this problems, don't ruin the game.In my opinion, sonic colors is the best sonic game ever. And i very happy about remaster of this game. This remaster has only 2 problems. The first is glitches (i meet only 2 glitch). Example: the lag texture in planet wisp. The second problem is starlight carnival. In the remaster, starlight carnival has TOO MANY light's. And this looks very bad. But this problems, don't ruin the game. Because, the remaster has good remix soundtracks, graphics and wisp.… Expand
  21. JACOBJAKE
    Nov 26, 2021
    10
  22. Murilo1401
    Mar 22, 2022
    9
    Sonic Colors: Ultimate brings together all the elements expected of a great game from SEGA's biggest mascot, with high-speed levels, good incentives for speedrunners, several collectibles to collect, a cast of very charismatic characters and an inspired soundtrack. If you're a Sonic fan and didn't know this game, it's a highly recommended purchase.
  23. Naimmania456
    Sep 8, 2021
    8
    I had fun with this game i didn't get to many glitches but if this game wanna be a 9/10 for please fix the game so there are not so many game breaking glitches,but what they added to the remaster and knowing its sonic colors, its a very fun game to play
  24. Den_YT
    Sep 8, 2021
    4
    This is definitely a unfinished product, audio issues, save corruption, and glitches galore. I love Sonic Colors but this is unacceptable.
  25. chrystyan96
    Sep 8, 2021
    0
    Lots of game crashes, lose of save file, poor light, really close assets pop-in, broken physics on some automated sections, looooots of flickering and more, much more... And why tails save is not togglable? Why the new songs are not togglable?
  26. Zarkator
    Sep 9, 2021
    0
    Sonic has been going downhill for 13 years, but it's never gotten so bad as to actually be dangerous to those with sensitivities to flashing hellscapes. If we can't trust them to rehash and resell the only acceptable game they made in the last decade, how are we ever gonna trust them to do anything with this IP ever again? Please, Sega, sell Sonic to someone else. Anyone else.
  27. AbRah-3101
    Sep 9, 2021
    10
    Best game of all time. Let the haters bark as loud as possible. Haters only know to talk **** abt other developers effort. as if those ppl can make better games.
  28. ReptileX98
    Sep 9, 2021
    8
    My experience with Sonic Colors: Ultimate was great! I will say it did crash on me, but just one time. I didn’t really notice any glitches, maybe I came across some minor ones a few times, but nothing that was a huge issue. No seizure indulging issues or anything. I have the regular PS4 I got in 2014, no pro, or anything. The glitches may depend on what platform you have it for, for PS4 itMy experience with Sonic Colors: Ultimate was great! I will say it did crash on me, but just one time. I didn’t really notice any glitches, maybe I came across some minor ones a few times, but nothing that was a huge issue. No seizure indulging issues or anything. I have the regular PS4 I got in 2014, no pro, or anything. The glitches may depend on what platform you have it for, for PS4 it seemed to run fine, at least for me. Definitely recommend getting this game!… Expand
  29. Call-o-freak
    Sep 8, 2021
    10
    One of the best remasters of a classic video game. The game's updated visuals and models are top notch, the controls are greatly improved, and the added customization, rival races, and wisp powers are phenomenal. Highly recommended for any fan of platformers.
  30. Ghostii
    Sep 8, 2021
    10
    I’ve grew up playing most of the sonic games and I’m a huge fan of both classic and modern sonic , I know there have been a lot of ups and downs in the series but this game is one of the best modern sonic games and enjoyable for any sonic fan
  31. Sans2999876
    Sep 9, 2021
    10
    i don't no why these people are hate this game for me this game is the best remaster of sonic and this videos about bugs are fake
  32. RoyalBeast16
    Sep 8, 2021
    3
    I remember playing this game for the first time years ago and loving it. Easily was in my top 10 Sonic games. I would go back and beat the story constantly. I just enjoyed the game. The complete opposite experience happens with this game. I have no fun whatsoever while playing. It feels like a chore honestly. I've ran into some glitches of course. Nothing as major as corrupting my saveI remember playing this game for the first time years ago and loving it. Easily was in my top 10 Sonic games. I would go back and beat the story constantly. I just enjoyed the game. The complete opposite experience happens with this game. I have no fun whatsoever while playing. It feels like a chore honestly. I've ran into some glitches of course. Nothing as major as corrupting my save data, but it's definitely froze and on one level it didn't load the wisps which is a huge part of gameplay so yeah, that was great. But I'm not here for the game at all. I'll stick to the original if I ever want to experience it again. As soon as I get platinum the game is getting deleted for sure.… Expand
  33. JV2007
    Sep 9, 2021
    10
    Sonic Colors is probably one of the best 3d sonic games. The original game is very fun to play, and this is very fun too. The game has a very good selection of places, like: the bright starlight carnival and the amazing planet wisp. The story is very simple, but that's good. I really enjoyed the game, but I had few problems with bugs. But apart from that, the game is very good and fun to play.
  34. prestige267
    Sep 8, 2021
    10
    The Game is pretty good and I think it’s a good remaster for a old sonic game. The Controls are good and the graphics are stunning.
  35. OjGamer90s
    Sep 13, 2021
    8
    Sonic colors ultimate is the best sonic experience since sonic generations It has cool 2D/3D level designs and amazing new wisp power ups that make for unique fun Gameplay definitely Recommend whoever hates this game is stuck in an adventure la la land fantasy
  36. kmanboy
    Sep 13, 2021
    10
    The game enhances the original in a lot of ways! I only wished they had remastered the cutscenes as well. I played through the game on the PlayStation 4, and I personally did not encounter a single glitch. Maybe I just got a lucky copy? All I know is that I had an overall excellent experience with the game! I definitely recommend getting it on the PS4!
  37. TheNova02
    Sep 14, 2021
    4
    Sonic Colors: Ultimate doesn't deserve its title. It is arguably an inferior version of the original Wii title, having more bugs, longer load times, and in most cases, significantly worse music. As someone who's been waiting for something new in this franchise that's been dormant since the travesty that was Sonic Forces, I can confidently say that this is the most disappointing comebackSonic Colors: Ultimate doesn't deserve its title. It is arguably an inferior version of the original Wii title, having more bugs, longer load times, and in most cases, significantly worse music. As someone who's been waiting for something new in this franchise that's been dormant since the travesty that was Sonic Forces, I can confidently say that this is the most disappointing comeback for Sonic the Hedgehog. 4/10 Skip this game.… Expand
  38. Rrevie
    Sep 15, 2021
    2
    Nothing is worse than not only having the music cut out in the middle of playing, but also having glitches that kill you out of nowhere. Then when collecting red rings for the save to get corrupted and have all my progress gone. Cherry on top is that there was a patch and seems to have done nothing. Good job Sega :)
  39. Alireza_sd
    Sep 10, 2021
    0
    Colors Ultimate fails to be a good remaster because of having Visual and seizure glitches that are way more than sonic 06, the bloom doesn't look appeal to me and The added content doesn't feel enough, The customization is meh and there could be more added to the remaster, they could just port the game and call it a day, the wisps are so fun to use and I enjoy them in this game, the musicColors Ultimate fails to be a good remaster because of having Visual and seizure glitches that are way more than sonic 06, the bloom doesn't look appeal to me and The added content doesn't feel enough, The customization is meh and there could be more added to the remaster, they could just port the game and call it a day, the wisps are so fun to use and I enjoy them in this game, the music of Jade ghost is cool and I like the concept of this Wisps, Some of the Remixes are okay, Tails save is Mandatory and that's not really good, they could just add the option to switch between the musics. and I'm ok with the Tails save option, with all the glitches and stuff for this version, I don't think this game is better than the original… Expand
  40. Lukayan97
    Sep 14, 2021
    10
    Great Game! after they fixed the bugs, this game was better than it already was and hence the grade! play you won't regret it
  41. gustav2001
    Sep 8, 2021
    0
    Almost all if not all of the big gaming reviewers and 2010's Sonic fans will automatically agree that Sonic Colors is "one of the best 3D Sonic games" out there.
    That statement (being in my opinion totally false) just hurts more the franchise that used to be better and take risks and now is playing it safe and appealing to kids and Nintendo fans.
    SEGA, once again, made the mistake of    Almost all if not all of the big gaming reviewers and 2010's Sonic fans will automatically agree that Sonic Colors is "one of the best 3D Sonic games" out there.
    That statement (being in my opinion totally false) just hurts more the franchise that used to be better and take risks and now is playing it safe and appealing to kids and Nintendo fans.
    SEGA, once again, made the mistake of rushing a Sonic the Hedgehog project and it turned out to be a complete piece of crap. These raises concerns for the upcoming 2022 game and make me question if SEGA really cares about Sonic as much as Persona or Yakuza, because it doesn't look like it.
    Sonic Colors: Ultimate is not the "ultimate" way to play Sonic Colors. Is just a half baked easy 2 hour game made for children.

    Don't waste your money.    … Expand
  42. CorboSEGA
    Sep 9, 2021
    1
    The murdered original.
    In which they ruined absolutely everything that is possible. Bugs, graphics, small details, Sonic himself... All this is simply destroyed... There is almost no content. Even if there were no bugs, the game would still be as bad as the remaster of Sonic Adventure DX
  43. Metagrib
    Sep 13, 2021
    10
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  44. wentos
    Sep 8, 2021
    4
    I was super disappointed in this remaster since I loved the original Sonic Colors when it came out. I don't think Ultimate is horrible like others are saying but there's still a lot of issues.

    The graphical glitches everyone's seen on Twitter and Reddit seem to be missing from this version which is a relief. I didn't encounter anything like those at all. However I got something worse.    I was super disappointed in this remaster since I loved the original Sonic Colors when it came out. I don't think Ultimate is horrible like others are saying but there's still a lot of issues.

    The graphical glitches everyone's seen on Twitter and Reddit seem to be missing from this version which is a relief. I didn't encounter anything like those at all. However I got something worse. My save file got corrupted. The game froze. The music kept playing but nothing worked. I couldn't do anything to 'unfreeze' it. So I had to restart everything and found my save file was corrupt. I won't lie, for the original Colors it wouldn't be THAT much of a hassle but Ultimate is different. There's a lot of new stuff to do and collect so losing my save really sucks. I started over but still. This shouldn't have happened.

    I also had a couple other glitches like the rails in Tropical Resort not working correctly. I tried to switch rails and it shot me into the air and I died. It happened again and I have no idea what causes it since I switched rails plenty of other times and it was perfectly fine. It seems random. Also had a problem with clipping through the floor in Aquarium Park and Asteroid Coaster.
    People complain about Tails Saves making the game too easy but it sure is nice when stuff like this happens. But of course the glitches shouldn't be here in the first place...

    As for everything else, it's fine. People complained about the bloom and the lighting and textures but I think it all looks great, minus the cutscenes. They REALLY should have been redone.

    There are some things that I really loved and that's the remixes and new Red Star Ring locations. Music is subjective but I like most of the new tracks. They changed around the locations for some of the Red Star Rings to make use of the Jade Wisp and it feels great having to explore.

    So why am I giving this a 4/10? The original Colors for me is a solid 8/10. Losing my save file instantly made this a 0/10. But... I restarted the game anyway and mostly beat it (still working on 100%) and didn't run into the problem again. I guess it's a very rare glitch but I know other people have run into it too. I feel like just giving it a 0/10 is totally unfair. If I didn't lose my save file I think I would rate the game at around 6-7/10. While I love the new additions (yes even Tails Saves), I feel like it's just not enough, not to mention the other glitches and jankiness not present in the original.
    So, 3-4/10.

    I don't know if I can recommend this. I would say wait for another patch. I have no idea when that will happen since Sega is going to be extremely busy with the crazy graphical glitches on the Switch. I'm not sure the PS4 version will be a priority for them which sucks.    … Expand
  45. JafarYellow
    Sep 10, 2021
    0
    This is the remaster that everyone hyped for, It's even worse than forces. I decided to play it on my PlayStation4 but it has a lot of glitches, No I won't recommend this game. And SEGA please don't waste your time and your money on that blue blur, If you don't know how to make sonic game then don't make it and focus on other titles like Jet Set Radio, Crazy Taxi, NiGHTS, and more. It's simple.
  46. Rhoklein
    Sep 9, 2021
    10
    As diferenças gráficas fora notáveis Um clássico renovado, que com certeza os fãs e também que não é fã irão adorar
  47. Abdur86-245
    Sep 9, 2021
    10
    One of the best games I played. I really don't understand why this game is relieving lots of hate. Some fuxkers just coming to Metacritic for giving negative scores. First of all go play these games u fuxkers. Then u ppl have the right to hate something. Without experiencing don't simply talk shiit
  48. HD21
    Sep 11, 2021
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is such a mess i’m not the biggest Colours fan but this is too much , the glitches in this game are horrible , the tails save is such a random gimmick , some remix level soundtrack are ok but some of them sound kinda unfit to me for example planet wisps.I think they make this game much easier than the original Colours, and the story is really mid too me they make sonic’s character so cringe in this game and tails don’t do much in this game. I’m sorry but find the older games much better than this … Expand
  49. FallingRunner
    Sep 11, 2021
    8
    This game got the same rating as Chronicles are you f**king kidding me? Now yes this port is reaaaally buggy and I can see people being mad every time the game crashes or their save being corrupted. However this game brings great editions. Jade ghost wisp is not bad, rival rush mode is a great way of making you complete the levels fast, cosmetics are really cool and the remixed soundtracksThis game got the same rating as Chronicles are you f**king kidding me? Now yes this port is reaaaally buggy and I can see people being mad every time the game crashes or their save being corrupted. However this game brings great editions. Jade ghost wisp is not bad, rival rush mode is a great way of making you complete the levels fast, cosmetics are really cool and the remixed soundtracks ae honestly just better versions of the originals. However this game is really buggy and even with a patch they added glitches still aren't fixed. 8/10 because the game is honestly pretty broken… Expand
  50. SonicFan234
    Sep 13, 2021
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sonic Colors Ultmate is a remastered mess The Game Is A Buggy Mess And Files Corrupt And The Music Sounds Like You In A Club And The Some Of The Wisp Are Broken And This Port Will Not Hold Up To The Wii Version And The Wii Version Is Better ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))——————————————////————///:::::&:&:&:&;&;&;&;;&;&;$;$;$$;$;$:$;;$;$;$;$;$;$;$;$;$;$;;$;$;$;$;$;$;$$;$;;$;$;$;$;;$;&;&&;&;$;$;$$;$;$;$;$;$$;$;$;$;&;&;&;$;&;&;;$;&;$;$;&;$;$;$;$;!;!;:$:&:&:&:&:&:&:&:!:$3&:&:&&:&:&:&:&&:&:&:&:$:&::$:/(;,();;:33&:&:&:&;&&&&3&&:&:&::&:&:&:&:&:&:&:&:&:&:&:&:&:&:&:&:&:&::&:&:&:&:&:&:&:&:&:&;&;&;&;&;&;&;&;&;&;&;&;&;&;&;&;&;&;&;&;;&;&;&;&;&&;&;&;;&&;&;&;;&&;&;&;;&;&;&;&;&;&&;&;&;&;&;&;&;&&;&;&;&;&;&4&;&;&;&;&;&;&;&;;&;&;&;&;&… Expand
  51. NRU-07
    Sep 8, 2021
    2
    As a guy who played the original Wii version of Sonic Colors, while nowhere near the masterpieces like Sonic Unleashed or Generations, it's still a pretty solid Sonic game. However, Sonic Colors Ultimate has to be one of the worst remasters and Sonic games of all time combined.

    First off, I'll give credit where credit is due, the game at least tries to be a remaster, unlike it cash-grab    As a guy who played the original Wii version of Sonic Colors, while nowhere near the masterpieces like Sonic Unleashed or Generations, it's still a pretty solid Sonic game. However, Sonic Colors Ultimate has to be one of the worst remasters and Sonic games of all time combined.

    First off, I'll give credit where credit is due, the game at least tries to be a remaster, unlike it cash-grab competitor, Skyward Sword HD, it remixes music (even if poorly), it actually "enhanced" the graphics (even though everything is either too dark, too bright, and way too much bloom), and it adds new content (again, even if poorly).

    Most of the remixed music sounds either off or straight up awful, like Tropical Resort Act 1 with it's weird piano, most of the remixed music in Sweet Mountain, Planet Wisp with it sounding too fast pace and upbeat when it shouldn't be, etc. and you CAN'T change back to the original. Strangely enough, the only pieces of music that actually sounded better than the original version was the lyrical tracks (Speak with your heart especially, Ultimate version sound like a nice, grand conclusion while the Original sound like a ending credits for a TV show).

    The visuals have worsen in quality compared to the originals (and unlike the music, there's no redeeming part of the visuals). Sonic's eyes pupils don't move, he's WAY too bright, and the stages are actually worse. Tropical Resort, which at one point was filled with life, looks way too dark and lifeless, and some levels like Aquarium Park and especially Starlight Carnival are way too bright and the only levels that looks comparable to the Original is Asteroid Coaster and maybe Sweet Mountain.

    The new Tails save is broken and kind of unnecessary. The game was already easy enough, and the Tails save makes it easier than a education Nintendo DS kids game. They make checkpoint basically useless, since when you die, Tails puts you back to the nearest platform instead of respawning to the last checkpoint sign you touched, and your progress is safe and sound instead of what it was like when you met the checkpoint (and just like the music, you can't have it back to the original).

    The new Jade Wisp seems to be the best addition of the remaster. You can go though (some) walls and floors and access parts of the level that were at one point just background piece. While flawed (and sometimes leads to gameplay bugs), it's still a nice addition to the remaster.

    The cosmetics don't do much. You purchase them from the new Park Tokens found across the levels, and all they do is make Sonic have different gloves and shoes, that's it.

    The Metal Sonic races are pretty bad to say the least. First off, when you select a level, it just pops up, no animations, no fading, nothing. It looks like a virus pop up. And the races themselves are underwhelming. Metal Sonic (who by the way glitches out every so often) is kind of boring. And some of the levels, like Starlight Carnival and Asteroid Coaster, aren't made for racing since half of the time, it's just automated.

    And finally, the horrible cherry on top, the glitches. Every glitch you can imagine is in this game. Sonic and the world around him becoming seizure/epilepsy heaven, objects popping in and out of existence, you glitching though the floor and being stuck there for eternity, being flung into the air at a speed of around a million miles per minute, models being distorted, game save corrupt screens, Audio issues and much, much more. Even Sonic 06 and Rise of Lyric didn't have this amount of glitches.

    Overall, after the wasted potential and abysmal disaster that is Sonic Forces, the mediocrity that is Team Sonic Racing, I was hoping that this remaster could be excellent after seeing the disasters of Mario 3D All Stars and Skyward Sword HD, but instead, I've been struck with another disaster from Sega. Ever since Sonic Boom: Rise Of Lyric, it has only gotten worse, Sonic Forces, Team Sonic Racing, and now, Sonic Colors Ultimate. Being a fan of this series is hard, and having 7 years of nothing but one good Sonic game (which is Sonic Mania) and the rest being awful, I don't have high hope for Sonic Rangers and Origins, and this game could have been a great remaster, but instead, it became another sucker punch for the blue blur. Don't buy it at all costs and if you want to experience Sonic Colors, get the Wii version.    … Expand
  52. 5677
    Sep 9, 2021
    8
    Sonic Colors Ultimate amps up the graphics and has great new additions to the original game. In my experience I had no glitches or crashes (Doesn't mean others will not have this problem). The game successfully carries over the magic of what made the original so special.
  53. KataPunga
    Sep 14, 2021
    0
    Too much bug, and nothing changed, the game itself is rubbish, hope it never happens again
  54. SidSaiyan
    Sep 16, 2021
    10
    Thanks to the recent Patch along with its upcoming patches, I feel like it’s safe to say that Colors Ultimate is now a great Remaster.
  55. Leonardoxds
    Sep 16, 2021
    10
    Sonic Colors Ultimate e um Ótimo game tanto para quem já jogou tanto para quem ainda não experimentou comprei esse game na pré-oder e não me arrependo a Sega tem que fazer mais remaster sim a experiência foi muito boa! Sonic Colors Ultimate é isso um ótimo remaster para os fãs de Sonic!
  56. David_GB
    Sep 19, 2021
    10
    Dieses Spiel ist eines der besten Sonic Spiele aller Zeiten und ich hatte auch gar keine bugs beim spielen.
  57. Hentee
    Sep 20, 2021
    4
    Colours is not a "return to form," or "what resurrected the franchise." It was just a decent game from an outsiders perspective, and the first game in a while that didn't have any MAJOR gameplay issues (Werehog, 06 glitches, Shadow the hedgehog games overall weird themes and story path picking). In you look at Colours as a Sonic the Hedgehog game compared to ALL of the games both releasedColours is not a "return to form," or "what resurrected the franchise." It was just a decent game from an outsiders perspective, and the first game in a while that didn't have any MAJOR gameplay issues (Werehog, 06 glitches, Shadow the hedgehog games overall weird themes and story path picking). In you look at Colours as a Sonic the Hedgehog game compared to ALL of the games both released before and after, I would give it overall a 6.

    Pros of Colours (In 2010, and what still holds up in 2021)
    A wide range of level themes
    Brilliant Soundtrack
    Good 2D platforming, built for the Wii and its controls
    Visuals

    Cons (From 2010, that still apply):
    VERY childish story
    VERY Basic 3D sections (Although it worked well on Wii, could have been more interesting)
    The fact that wisps continue to live thought the since-released Sonic games

    I think that colours was the perfect Sonic game, for the Wii, boosted by the fact that "Sonic wasn't doing too great at the time." (Whether you as a fan agree with this statement is irrelevant, as Sega and Sonic Team are unfortunately not listening to you, they're listening to the reviewers who say this.)

    Sonic Colours Ultimate both highlights issues the original game had at the time, shows things that didn't age too well, and introduced new problems. Some of these problems listed above.

    Things that didn't age well:
    The level design (Too much 2D for a "3D" Sonic game)
    The 3D sections (Short and simple, reminiscent of Sonic Forces' 3D sections)
    Wisps
    Character models, mostly during cutscenes (Obvs this was because its a Wii game, but as proven by the internet, these could have easily been redone, but Sega chose not to).
    The overall difficulty of the level game.
    The amount of filler in the game.

    New problems:
    Glitches and bugs (But patches can fix this)
    New OST, which most have very mixed feelings about, and isn't optional.
    Planet Wisps (and ONLY Planet Wisps) new music being separate DLC??? (Scummy af)
    Lighting and visuals, better in some places, same or worse in others.

    Back in 2010, I fell that if Sonic Colours had been a multi-platform release on XB360 and PS3, some of these issues would have come to light back then, and not even just ones about lighting and visuals. The game would not have scored as highly.

    Sonic Colours is 60% filler content. Unless you're collecting red rings, you will find yourself rarely going back to play anything outside of Act 1 or 2. The level design is simplistic, the cutscenes are made for infants, and overall, I believe Sonic Colours is one of the least fun boost games. If you're looking to play a boost game, play Unleashed or Generations. Yes, you will have to put up with "gimmicks" like the werehog or Classic Sonic, but beating the game and going back to play the boost levels is way more worth putting up that than Sonic Colours' biggest gimmicks; Filler, Wisps, and lack of 3D. Sonic the Hedgehog is a speed platforming game. Sonic Colours is a platforming game that has speed areas. They don't blend these 2 things together very much.

    Ultimate has brought to light these issues with the original game, and hasn't rectified a single thing. Most new things added are things people have mixed feelings about. The only things everyone likes is the customisation, and that's technically even optional.

    Ultimate also added Tails saves, which are not optional, and this SUCKS. It makes what I would say is a semi-boring game a VERY boring game. But at least you don't have to always start those yellow spring filler levels from the very start if you slip off from boredom.

    As a remaster, Ultimate should have set out to fix issues from a Wii game on modern platforms, whilst also staying true to the original themes and "story." But this didn't happen. Here are some things that should have happened, whilst staying true to the original game:

    Merging the filler levels and revamping them to feel less filler
    Remaking the DS levels as the Act 4's and 5's
    Introducing the DS wisps, either for the DS levels or the whole game
    Remaking the DS Mother Wisp Vs. Super Sonic as a secret boss after getting all red rings
    Making the new OST optional
    Online Rival Rush against friends (Like in Generations on 3DS)
    Playable Metal Sonic (Or Shadow)
    Online Leaderboards

    Overall, Ultimate has made people see the many issues colours originally had, and whilst it didn't really "downgrade" the original game, it definitely didn't upgrade it much. And since it's a remastered port it, it should have done a lot more. That's why I would give Sonic Colours on Wii a 6, and Ultimate a 4. Ultimate didn't get as close as to being what it should have been. If you want a good 3D boost game, play Generations If you want a good 3D Sonic game, play Adventure 2 If you want the best Sonic Colours, play the DS version I hope Sega will see the reception of both Ultimate and the Original in these reviews, and steer away from using it as base.    … Expand
  58. Becker123
    Sep 8, 2021
    9
    Sonic Colors Ultimate was a fun experience at any point did I have any problems the only problem was a single crash. The story isn't the Sonic story I enjoy. The controls felt nice and I liked the customization
  59. xnullenemigo
    Sep 15, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. buen remaster y vienen ya los parches. el juego debio salir en diciembre para que se evitaran todo el bardeo de twitter aunque bueno es un juego de sonic, independientemente de que sea bueno o no igual se le tirara hate al juego a Sega y al Sonic team aunque no esten involucrados xd… Expand
  60. Barking15
    Sep 15, 2021
    10
    This game is very awesome I particularly liked this remaster of course it is not perfect it has its flaws like the so-called bugs that are going on but apart from them the game is perfect, SEGA do well with this game, but as a fan of old times I highly recommend this game to anyone who wants to know the games of our dear blue hedgehog
  61. SonicTheHedgeha
    Sep 17, 2021
    8
    I thought the game was just as good as the original Sonic Colors it has good graphics, decent story, good level design, and I think the new mechanics like the new tails feature was pretty neat, and I don't know why people don't like it I didn't experience any glitches so I don't get why people don't like it.
  62. BurstGaming
    Dec 6, 2021
    0
    this game is a outstanding out of an amazing.
    its a good game i like the music the graphics are good i havent noticed any glitches but people have and im pretty sure the glitches will be patched out anyway by the end of the year other than that this game is a 9/10
  63. greninjaX
    Sep 13, 2021
    0
    all the boost formula games suck. and this one isn't even a 3D sonic game most of the time. they constantly put you in 2D sections and they control horribly. do not buy
  64. ahmadbinmadi
    Sep 13, 2021
    10
    Once again, excellent, but the game needs an update on all consoles for SEGA & Sonic Team Ps4&Ps5
    PC
    XBOX All Consoles
  65. Timenick
    Sep 8, 2021
    7
    So this is a Sonic game, so it is not very good. Cutscenes are looking horribly compressed on PS5, there are some graphical glitches and many level elements that aren't thought out well or do have very weird controls. It's very easy to tear this game down and give it a low score.

    Having said that, I still like this game. It is like a trashy and cheesy B-movie that isn't good but still    So this is a Sonic game, so it is not very good. Cutscenes are looking horribly compressed on PS5, there are some graphical glitches and many level elements that aren't thought out well or do have very weird controls. It's very easy to tear this game down and give it a low score.

    Having said that, I still like this game. It is like a trashy and cheesy B-movie that isn't good but still very entertaining in what it does. Levels aren't very long but very diversified and replayable. Especially the 3D levels are presented very well most of the time, the water planet doesn't suck, and bosses are fun to fight and not too easy most of the time.

    The graphics are holding up very well for an 11 year old game. And the music score is just fantastic.

    I finished this game in ca. 5 hours. So I wouldn't recommend it for 39,99. But if you want to speed run every level and get the platinum trophy (like I am planning to do) it might be actually worth it. Because this game wants and deserves to be replayed multiple times. 7/10.    … Expand
  66. Knight678
    Sep 8, 2021
    4
    Absolute disgrace of a remaster full of bugs and the new additions aren't even that good. The visuals in Ultimate are a downgrade from the og Colours and the cutscenes look even worser.
  67. TheJackhammer92
    Oct 3, 2021
    0
    My opinion of Colors Ultimate is simple its great the model for sonic ehhhh not good but gameplay is awesome!!!
  68. Lttrev
    Sep 11, 2021
    3
    Soundtrack and graphics are S tier but gotdamn im tired of boost Sonic. This **** is actual trash. Lol. Just boost anywhere in these games and you can fly across 50% of the maps. This level design is just awful. Lets start on the dog**** 2d sections... oh boy thats the killer. If they controlled like the genesis games ight, but they dont.

    Its poop kids. Its poop. Colors is officially    Soundtrack and graphics are S tier but gotdamn im tired of boost Sonic. This **** is actual trash. Lol. Just boost anywhere in these games and you can fly across 50% of the maps. This level design is just awful. Lets start on the dog**** 2d sections... oh boy thats the killer. If they controlled like the genesis games ight, but they dont.

    Its poop kids. Its poop. Colors is officially overhyped as best "3d Sonic". Not even close partner. Best of the trash pile probably but its still dookie. Sonic Adventure 1 and 2 are still king. Only Sonic Heroes and Mania have been a saving grace for this franchise thats desperately sinking into mediocrity.    … Expand
  69. deathzera
    Sep 8, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. just another sonic bad game,SCU have good points on him,but it's a downgrade to the original btw and more buggy than 06.… Expand
  70. ZeoN
    Jul 7, 2022
    6
    Versión bastante correcta del clásico de Wii. Ha envejecido un poco mal en algunas cosas, pero sigue siendo una aventura divertida y memorable, He echado en falta una reedición de las cinemáticas.
  71. TheSparda
    Jan 10, 2022
    0
    Poorly optimised version with tons of glitches, bugs and freezing issues. Avoid at all costs!
  72. lefinayy
    Sep 29, 2021
    10
    sonic has good games. haters are cringe. few issues, nothing major. go buy, have fun :)
  73. KaioKronos
    Sep 15, 2021
    8
    Um ótimo jogo e espero que a sega continue fazendo ótimos remasters como esse.
  74. geefeyelo05
    Sep 20, 2021
    1
    Once again Sega has proved that they have not learned from their mistakes. Colors Ultimate is another in a long line of Sonic’s disasters in the video game department. Featuring bad graphics, lame new features, and glitches so horrendously laughable that not even 06 or Boom can compare. At least those games didn’t give people seizures out of nowhere. This game is a train wreck that furtherOnce again Sega has proved that they have not learned from their mistakes. Colors Ultimate is another in a long line of Sonic’s disasters in the video game department. Featuring bad graphics, lame new features, and glitches so horrendously laughable that not even 06 or Boom can compare. At least those games didn’t give people seizures out of nowhere. This game is a train wreck that further tarnishes both the name of Sonic Colors and the Sonic brand itself, if that’s even possible since the Sonic franchise is basically a mockery of what it once was. Moronic Sonic fans who ignorantly cling on to the franchise no matter what are sure to buy this garbage.… Expand
  75. SEGASONIC
    Oct 3, 2021
    10
    THIS BEST SONIC GAME IN A LONG TIME I DID NOT SEE ANY BUGS IN THE GAME I HOPE SEGA DO MORE SONIC PORTS FROM SONIC SERIES I GIVE THIS GAME 99% GOOD
  76. JACOBJB
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
  77. Gifge
    Jun 20, 2022
    9
    Don't over do it. No bugs No glitches , it's a good game.
    It has nice visuals and the movement feels great.
  78. KrillerBomb
    Nov 25, 2022
    10
    One of the best Sonic games to have ever released. Definitely worth getting.
  79. Sparda_84
    May 18, 2022
    4
    Sonic Colors might be the best 3D Sonic game in 20 years...it deserved better.
    Just play the Wii 2010 original on Dolphin, and avoid this mess.
  80. Jskage
    Jun 22, 2022
    9
    It’s still the same game I played when I was a child. Still a couple of bugs here and there but that’s it
  81. SonicUndergroun
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    this game makes me feel like im at a **** lgbtqiadfkgdfjkls pride parade, this game is way to **** homo
  82. SuperkenGaming
    Sep 20, 2021
    6
    Sonic Colors: Ultimate
    One of the most okay games ive ever played
    This, this is how were celebrating 30 years of sonic the hedgehog Wit hSonic Colors Ultimate A Remaster of 2010s’ ssonic colors instead of a ocol game like sonic adventures or something.. Here dr eggman is snatching up these aliens and enslaving them for his amusement park.. so youll go across a variety of levels    Sonic Colors: Ultimate
    One of the most okay games ive ever played
    This, this is how were celebrating 30 years of sonic the hedgehog
    Wit hSonic Colors Ultimate
    A Remaster of 2010s’ ssonic colors instead of a ocol game like sonic adventures or something..
    Here dr eggman is snatching up these aliens and enslaving them for his amusement park.. so youll go across a variety of levels freeing them.. and it just isn’t fun…
    Don’t get me wrong sonic colors has its moments… some initially cool level design, from the candy land, to underwater levels, a rollercoaster… but then it’s a repetitive borfest for the rest of the levels… doing the same stuff, the same frustrating and slow platforming..
    Sonic Colors is at its best when youre going fast, collecting rings, dodging, but it just pumps the breaks far too often with these awful platforming sections.. which brings me to the aliens.. as you progress youll unlock new aliens that can hlp you levitate for example, or go through these diamonds.. but far too often an alien will be locked for you to come back later.. killing all exploration insentive.. why look for secrets, why try and get high scores if some of the level is locked off.. I barely want to play these levels the first time let alone come back later…
    Sonic Colors Ultimate may have been a great game back in the day.. but 11 years later it’s a clunky bore…
    Its playable, it isn’t a bad game, but wow is it forgettable.
    I give Sonic Colors: Ultimate
    a 6/10    … Expand
  83. shocker234
    Apr 18, 2022
    0
    Basura de juego. Controles terribles, jugabilidad mala, frustrante y aburrido. Un insulto a mi infancia, no recordaba que los Sonic son tan malos.
  84. frederik1478
    Oct 14, 2021
    6
    A fun Adventure but properly nothing that will stick with you, I think my biggest problem was Story because it's kind of Saturday cartoon instead of the dark weird stories they have in forces and Adventure , and I didn't really care for d2 sections of the game which is bad because it half of the game I didn't care about. I would say it's worth a try to see if this sticks with you it'sA fun Adventure but properly nothing that will stick with you, I think my biggest problem was Story because it's kind of Saturday cartoon instead of the dark weird stories they have in forces and Adventure , and I didn't really care for d2 sections of the game which is bad because it half of the game I didn't care about. I would say it's worth a try to see if this sticks with you it's not bad it's not great ,just fine P,S The music was amazing… Expand
  85. mike4156
    Nov 6, 2021
    3
    Its a cool game but they need to go back to sonic adventure 2 or sonic heroes style of gameplay, this is below the bar for a sonic game we need more
  86. Yehaa2648
    Oct 2, 2021
    8
    Though this game may have some issues I say this game is pretty good. The soundtrack kicks ass, the extras add to the game is neat, and it's only 40 bucks. There are a few graphical errors here and there but some aren't noticeable and aren't enough to take me out of the immersion. With everything this games it's honestly worth the 40 bucks though I will say it'd be best to wait for anThough this game may have some issues I say this game is pretty good. The soundtrack kicks ass, the extras add to the game is neat, and it's only 40 bucks. There are a few graphical errors here and there but some aren't noticeable and aren't enough to take me out of the immersion. With everything this games it's honestly worth the 40 bucks though I will say it'd be best to wait for an update of a patch note before buying the game.… Expand
  87. RotcodFox
    Oct 18, 2021
    7
    Despite having a very buggy launch, most issues have been fixed and is a decent game overall. However, the cutscenes have very poor writing and the story is uninteresting. And personally I don't like the wisp mechanics, but I can see how others might enjoy it.
  88. LockdownZ
    Nov 19, 2021
    4
    Played the original game years ago on the Nintendo Wii and thought I'd give the game another chance since I didn't think it was a bad game at the time.

    What a lousy excuse for a remaster! The graphics in the game have been upgraded, the game is beautiful I must give them that, but the graphics in the cutscenes have not been upgraded at all. The controls I find extremely bad and the game    Played the original game years ago on the Nintendo Wii and thought I'd give the game another chance since I didn't think it was a bad game at the time.

    What a lousy excuse for a remaster! The graphics in the game have been upgraded, the game is beautiful I must give them that, but the graphics in the cutscenes have not been upgraded at all. The controls I find extremely bad and the game is extremely short. I finished it in 2 days and then immediately threw it off my PlayStation.

    As a trophy hunter, quickly ran into the problem of needing an S rank for each round and collecting all the red coins. Doesn't sound completely impossible, until the controls work against you again or one of the beloved levels thwarts you again.

    In short: Not recommended. Am not a big Sonic fan anyway (never have been) but thought I might find this game interesting but where the glory of the original shone like a clean polished diamond when it first came out the remaster is a piece of junk I cannot recommend to anyone.    … Expand
  89. clanky9
    Oct 30, 2021
    8
    pros.
    Great remake of the gameplay
    good price
    good story
    great soundtracks
    red rings

    cons.
    Cutscenes are not remade
    there are still a few bugs
  90. Okami450
    Sep 14, 2021
    10
    the game bugs are being manufactured, apart from the fact that they haven't remade the cutscenes, and considering that it's a remaster and a 2010 game is very good
  91. MrLordWario831
    Sep 10, 2021
    7
    Sonic Colors Ultimate, al igual que SADX y SA2D, es otro de los remasters de sonic

    Sabéis que este juego tenia menudas resoluciones de 4k y este seria el mejor juego de sonic como el de la wii y otros juegos como Sonic Generations, ¿verdad? ¡EQUIVOCADO! Os voy a dar 3 razones por que Sonic Colors Ultimate es inferior a la de Wii 1) Algunos niveles son fáciles y otros son aburridos    Sonic Colors Ultimate, al igual que SADX y SA2D, es otro de los remasters de sonic

    Sabéis que este juego tenia menudas resoluciones de 4k y este seria el mejor juego de sonic como el de la wii y otros juegos como Sonic Generations, ¿verdad?
    ¡EQUIVOCADO! Os voy a dar 3 razones por que Sonic Colors Ultimate es inferior a la de Wii

    1) Algunos niveles son fáciles y otros son aburridos (incluso si el rango S es algo duro o consiguiendo 5 rings estrellas rojas), hubiera sido desafiante si tuviera un ajuste de dificultad en el futuro

    2) Esa banda sonora rehecha es algo inferior pero algunas de esas musicas son algo buenas (ya podéis cambiar de banda sonora gracias a las actualizaciones)

    3) Las características parecían algo innecesarias como el Tails Save y Rival Rush a pesar de que son muy interesantes, y además los visuales y las escenas son terribles

    4) la cuarta razón se lo debe a los fallos y glitches pero fue desechada (vé a "Actualización")


    Actualización: gracias a la version 3.0, los bugs y glitches fueron reparados (aunque faltan pocos) terminó siendo el mejor juego de sonic, tambien es mejor que los dos remasters (SADX y SA2B [el primero mal recibido]), pero le aumento a 3, porque a pesar de sus mejoras, aun es inferior a la version Wii    … Expand
  92. Detron
    Oct 7, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is good and the it so much fun to do, and i wish they add sonic friends in the game… Expand
  93. sonic_lover9284
    Sep 30, 2021
    10
    jogo extremamente divertido, eu me diverti muito jogando, esta extremamente bonito e foi feito um otimo trabalho, pois parece um jogo da nova geração
  94. CartoonLow
    May 9, 2022
    8
    For being a remaster, Colours Ultimate is a weird one but I did manage to have a blast playing it!
    The graphics are simply gorgeous. The controls are weird but they're not bad. It's probably just me who got used to the original Wii controls. The only negative thing I encountered are VERY LONG loading screens for levels and menus. Fortunately, they slightly fixed them with some patches    For being a remaster, Colours Ultimate is a weird one but I did manage to have a blast playing it!
    The graphics are simply gorgeous. The controls are weird but they're not bad. It's probably just me who got used to the original Wii controls. The only negative thing I encountered are VERY LONG loading screens for levels and menus. Fortunately, they slightly fixed them with some patches

    The customizations are very nice! You can change the boost aura, shoes, and gloves and make ur own Sonic! I made mine look like himself in the movie and it's cool!
    In conclusion, Sonic Colours Ultimate is... well, it's Sonic Colours! If the base game is still a good game, the remaster is instantly good.
    But is it better than the original? No.
    Is it worse? No.
    It's AS GOOD AS THE ORIGINAL.
    It did some things right and some not so much.

    I would recommend it to every Sonic fan who wants to try Colours but can't afford a Wii.
    Nostalgic fans should stick to the original, but the remaster is good enough, IMO.    … Expand
  95. Fernando_595
    Oct 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is amazing I love it a lot , maybe no is perfect but I love the new Things the game Have , we can customize sonic and that is great , rescue this game from the wii console was a great Idea , thanks Sega for returning back , I play the wii version back in his day… Expand
  96. JoeyPajamas
    Oct 18, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Due to never owning a Wii I never had the chance to play *Sonic Colours* when it was originally released so when this re-release was announced I was pretty excited. Now, after 20+ hours with the game I can confirm it is certainly one of Sonic's best 3D outings.

    The game provides really solid, enjoyable and entertaining *Sonic* platforming action. It feels a lot closer to the classis *Sonic* games in that unlike *Unleashed* or *Forces* the game doesn't depend on you speed booting through the whole thing but rather sections of speed are rewards for doing well. There were no instances of flying off the screen in crazy directions and bottomless pits were at a minimum. Controls felt responsive and lacked the slipperiness of some 3D *Sonic* games.

    I had played *Sonic Colours* and *Lost World* on the DS and found that *Lost World* in particular forced you to use Wisp powers to the point where it felt is was just a Wisp-athon rather than actually playing as Sonic. Here I did not feel that was the case at all, and all levels can be completed without even using the Wisps at all. The great thing is that the majority of the Wisp powers are fun to use and don't overstay their welcome.

    The game looks absolutely amazing, not just because of the new coat of paint, but also due to the design of the levels themselves and the individual enemies. Egg Pawns wear little costumes to match the theme of a level (seeing them decked out in chefs hats in Sweet Mountain always made me chuckle) and there is heaps going on in the background. It really does make *Sonic Forces* all-the-same white Egg Pawn and somewhat bland levels look even worse. Some levels, such as Starlight Carnival, literally made me stop and just admire at how much was going on. It's brilliant!

    As with many games that unlock items/ powers as you play, *Colours* really opens up once the game is completed and you have access to all Wisps throughout all the levels. There are paths you can't get to without using the Wisps and of course various collectables for which Wisp powers are required to collect. After I'd completed the main game I went back through to collect all the Red Rings and this I really enjoyed. I love fast, quick platforming that this kind of thing presents you with and while it's not quite as polished as, say, *Rayman Legends*, it's still a lot of fun.

    While the main gameplay you'll be spending 90% of your time doing is good fun, unfortunately the boss fights are a very mixed bag. The chase-based fights, especially the final boss, are fun, but the more traditional 2D boss fights are just boring and rather easy. It's a shame as everything else around them is great.

    As for the content the *Ultimate* release adds, it is again something of a mixed bag. The Jade Wisp, which was not in the original game and gives you the Jade Ghost ability, is kind of cool but only really needed for collecting Red Rings and Tails icons. The collectables Park Tokens are only used to unlock customisation items to change Sonic's appearance. These are all purely cosmetic and don't change the gameplay or Sonic's abilities at all, but are fun to play around with if you like that kind of thing.

    Speaking of the Tails Icons, the switch from having lives to having Tails save you if you fall off the screen really didn't make much difference. Yes, you don't have to start back at the beginning of a level if you die, but I fail to see that as a bad thing. Kind of funny when you think of all the carry on some fans had when Sega initially wanted to remove 100 Rings = 1up in *Lost World*.

    Sadly, having Super Sonic in the game really doesn't add anything. In fact, it makes it *less* fun to play through the levels as you can't use any of the Wisp powers. He feels more like a handicap here. To add to this the Sonic Simulator minigame, which you need to complete to unlock the Chaos Emeralds and thus Super Sonic, are all very dull and boring.

    *Sonic Colours: Ultimate* is easily the best 3D *Sonic* release since *Generations*. However, there probably isn't much here to recommend to those who have already played the game and don't feel the need to revisit. But if you *do* want to be able to experience Eggman's Interstellar Amusement Park outside of the Wii, or like me you were not able to play *Colours* originally due to it's Nintendo exclusivity, *Sonic Colours: Ultimate* is well worth your time!    … Expand
  97. Noctstrife
    Nov 14, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A very buggy game, everytime I play this game I fear my saves getting corrupted and delete the game. Sonic Frontiers is WAY better, I don’t understand how is it possible the rating is more than Frontiers.… Expand
  98. Pikachu_Gaming
    Oct 20, 2021
    7
    This game is ok. You will find tons of glitches, but not often enough to impact the overall gameplay. I understand that corrupted data is a problem for ps4, but just for that console. The new ghost wisps are anti-climatic. But the music can slap, and the customization options are cool but don't play in cutscenes. I won't even get into how much the rival rush is broken. Overall, SonicThis game is ok. You will find tons of glitches, but not often enough to impact the overall gameplay. I understand that corrupted data is a problem for ps4, but just for that console. The new ghost wisps are anti-climatic. But the music can slap, and the customization options are cool but don't play in cutscenes. I won't even get into how much the rival rush is broken. Overall, Sonic Colors Ultimate is half-decent, but there is not enough new stuff to keep us playing, and the glitches are unsightly, and there is a feeling that this game was rushed by SEGA and Blind Squirrel, who have not addressed the glitches or even tried to fix the game.… Expand
  99. SonicIsTheBest
    Dec 13, 2021
    10
    FANTASTIC OMG I I LOVE IT ITS SO GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD HELL YEAH! THIS GAME SHOULD BE 999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999 DOLLARS WORTH ITS JUST SO GOOD IDK HOW BUT ITS PERFECT IS A PERFECT EXPERIENECE IS THE DEFINITION OF PERFECT **** HATERs
  100. Rick_Opinion
    Nov 8, 2021
    6
    En cuanto a Remaster, es muy agradable a la vista.
    Aunque eso pierde puntos ya que las cinemáticas Son las que las de Wii pero con un Escalado.
    Y el juego en si, pues en jugabilidad están bien, mecánicas interesantes y bien implementadas, pero... Este Sonic se inclino mas en Plataformas y no le salio, ya que Rompe el ritmo del juego, de que de un segundo a otro estés corriendo a toda    En cuanto a Remaster, es muy agradable a la vista.
    Aunque eso pierde puntos ya que las cinemáticas Son las que las de Wii pero con un Escalado.
    Y el juego en si, pues en jugabilidad están bien, mecánicas interesantes y bien implementadas, pero...
    Este Sonic se inclino mas en Plataformas y no le salio, ya que Rompe el ritmo del juego, de que de un segundo a otro estés corriendo a toda velocidad y después jugando plataformas y la historia, no es que sea la mejor, ya que A MI personalmente, no me atrapó nada    … Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 54 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 54
  3. Negative: 0 out of 54
  1. CD-Action
    Jan 19, 2022
    60
    A disappointing, lazy remaster of a very good platformer. The developers took the path of least resistance by stretching textures and trying to conceal their blurriness with aggressive lighting, which made things worse. The only advantages I see here are the quality of the original game and the fact that the Ultimate edition brought it to new platforms. [12/2021, p.59]
  2. Gamersky
    Dec 2, 2021
    80
    As a remake, Sonic Colors: Ultimate does not pay much attention to many of the details, there is not much difference from the original except for a better graphics. However, based on the excellent quality of the original game, Sonic Colors: Ultimate is still a work that allows players to fully appreciate the charm of the Sonic series.
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  3. Game Over Online
    Nov 1, 2021
    88
    Overall, Sonic Colors Ultimate is a must-buy for anyone who loved the original release – or who missed it and always wanted to try it out. On the PS4 and PS5, it plays wonderfully and our time netted zero issues either visually or with crashes. Some have reported issues on the Switch version and it seems like it would be best to wait for that one to get fixed-up before buying. However, if you’re playing on PlayStation and Xbox hardware, you’re in great shape to enjoy one of Sonic’s finest adventures ever and his best 3D outing in history.
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