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. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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.
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. ImraanTest
    Dec 31, 2021
    6
    Sonic Colours Ultimate has too many downsides in comparison to the Wii original or emulation that I can't recommend this to anybody. The lads over at Blind Squirrel games love bloom, that's why they are called Blind Squirrel after all! The bloom is overkill. And the music is pretty decent just like the original game. I dislike some of the remixes but thankfully now you can switch betweenSonic Colours Ultimate has too many downsides in comparison to the Wii original or emulation that I can't recommend this to anybody. The lads over at Blind Squirrel games love bloom, that's why they are called Blind Squirrel after all! The bloom is overkill. And the music is pretty decent just like the original game. I dislike some of the remixes but thankfully now you can switch between the game's original soundtrack and the new remixes. While the amount of glitches in this game is still absurd, the game has been receiving patches that have made the game more bearable. Though, the game really shouldn't have launched in such a rough state.… Expand
  15. bolzouki
    Mar 9, 2022
    7
    Sonic Colors is one of the best 3D Sonic games, but this "Ultimate" version is not.
    I played a patched version, so I did not suffer all the game-breaking and seizure-inducing bugs and glitches, but still got some visual glitches, sound mixing is horrible, load times is unacceptable for a game this old on new hardware and to not even get me started on the cutscenes which are the Wii    Sonic Colors is one of the best 3D Sonic games, but this "Ultimate" version is not.
    I played a patched version, so I did not suffer all the game-breaking and seizure-inducing bugs and glitches, but still got some visual glitches, sound mixing is horrible, load times is unacceptable for a game this old on new hardware and to not even get me started on the cutscenes which are the Wii versions videos not even remade: an major eyesore!
    We still have a solid game with enjoyable gameplay, good music (thank god they patched the way too choose all the original soundtrack and not the remaster garbage), funny characters and a way too play this great game on something else than the Wii. The scenario translation is still a joke though..    … Expand
  16. DreedDerEchte
    Aug 15, 2022
    6
    Es ist halt Sonic Colors, aber in minimal besser. Es hat ein paar Probleme, jedoch auch genauso viele Vorteile zum originalen. Deshalb ist es leicht enttäuschend, weil man noch mehr hätte rausholen können, aber im Endeffekt ist es weder besser, noch schlechter, als das originale Spiel.
    "ABER ES IST DOCH ULTRA VERBUGGT", nein ist es nicht.
    Erkläre ich alles in dem Video hier:    Es ist halt Sonic Colors, aber in minimal besser. Es hat ein paar Probleme, jedoch auch genauso viele Vorteile zum originalen. Deshalb ist es leicht enttäuschend, weil man noch mehr hätte rausholen können, aber im Endeffekt ist es weder besser, noch schlechter, als das originale Spiel.
    "ABER ES IST DOCH ULTRA VERBUGGT", nein ist es nicht.
    Erkläre ich alles in dem Video hier: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C64tHnSSg2g    … Expand
  17. iKickBullies
    Mar 25, 2022
    7
    I don't even want to do my trophy hunting duties with this one and I usually do especially for Sonic Titles. That's aside from the fact this was a horrible port initially (it's fine now). Colours is the overrated game in the 3D boost gameplay era of titles. I'm guessing after the nintendo titles the wii got for sonic, this was a great quality jump making people feel it was better than itI don't even want to do my trophy hunting duties with this one and I usually do especially for Sonic Titles. That's aside from the fact this was a horrible port initially (it's fine now). Colours is the overrated game in the 3D boost gameplay era of titles. I'm guessing after the nintendo titles the wii got for sonic, this was a great quality jump making people feel it was better than it is.

    But one thing I'll praise is great music like sonic always has    … Expand
  18. MNoob_Gamer5
    Nov 8, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Yeah Yeah I Like The Plot BUT The Story
    WHAT HAVE THEY DO WITH THE DIALOGUE THIS IS NOT SOME STUPID KIDS CARTOON THIS IS SONIC SONIC THE GODDAMN HEDGEHOG I like the boost i like the wisps
    The Boss fights are short    … Expand
  19. Dzusch
    Feb 5, 2023
    5
    Watching the trailer for this game, first few seconds showing the gameplay after they said it was a 60fps, 4K remaster. You see that the developers themselves have problems with the game. Let's omit this fact. I played the game on PS. And I realized that the game is not worth its money. I pay money for a crooked remaster. With a bunch of bugs.
  20. Sonkisfast
    Mar 16, 2023
    6
    An okay remaster. It's quite buggy, and is flat out borng most of the time. However, it currently is the only way to play Colors in its full glory if you dont have a Wii, so that kinda boosted it from a 5.
  21. Jimbok3rr178
    Apr 13, 2023
    7
    I think it is a decent remake but I think it is just cooler to play on the Wii and deleted my complete save file and I don’t know why
  22. zlt
    Aug 19, 2023
    7
    You Can Call It A Remaster But I Will Just Say Its Sonic Colors On Modern Platforms With New Features There's Really No Changes Besides: OH GOD IM HAVING A SEZURUIE TOO MANY COLORS!!! AHHHHHH!!!!!! Oh And There Seizure Glitch's On The Switch Oh And This Is A 7 At Best

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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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