Sonic Colors: Ultimate

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6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 273 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 54 out of 273
  3. Negative: 79 out of 273
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  1. pokemonmaster9
    Nov 20, 2021
    3
    Visual is fine, however, too many glitches , no save data, and lack of dynamic.

    Compared to Sonic Unleashed, I rather make it better difficulty to slow it down rather than camera quick.
  2. Unleash
    Dec 5, 2021
    8
    Although filled with a number of bugs, some of which aren't in the original, Sonic Colours Ultimate still manages to deliver as a good remaster of the original. As well as an updated resolution and framerate, there are many additions in this remaster, such as a "Sweet Spot Homing Attack" which enhances the experience so much more by adding a skill ceiling that the original lacked. There isAlthough filled with a number of bugs, some of which aren't in the original, Sonic Colours Ultimate still manages to deliver as a good remaster of the original. As well as an updated resolution and framerate, there are many additions in this remaster, such as a "Sweet Spot Homing Attack" which enhances the experience so much more by adding a skill ceiling that the original lacked. There is also a new wisp added which allows Sonic to become a ghost and pass through walls and attack enemies. The game definitely has some stability issues and rarely crashes but it enhances the original so much more and is worth your money!… Expand
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. edwinchavez
    Feb 20, 2022
    9
    Sonic Colors Ultimate is a good game it remasters a good game from the Wii. Although many people are complaining about the glitches, I haven't experienced any glitches only one game crash and that's about it. The game looks absolutely gorgeous. But There are some compromises, first the cutscenes look a little off but it's not that big of a deal. Second there are some instances where SonicSonic Colors Ultimate is a good game it remasters a good game from the Wii. Although many people are complaining about the glitches, I haven't experienced any glitches only one game crash and that's about it. The game looks absolutely gorgeous. But There are some compromises, first the cutscenes look a little off but it's not that big of a deal. Second there are some instances where Sonic goes too fast for the camera but its very brief and its not really a big deal. The most important thing about a game is gameplay and in all honesty, this game plays just like the original so gameplay is good. Although the game released with glitches, SEGA and Blind Squirrel have been patching them and so far have patched most of the big problems that some people had. Overall This game is good.

    Story 7/10
    Gameplay 9/10
    Graphics 10/10
    Overall 9/10    … Expand
  6. EXCITIN
    Feb 22, 2022
    0
    Considering things like sonic 06, free riders, sonic boom rise of lyric, you think they would learn their lesson and avoid any disaster at all cost, but no, they released another buggy on an unpolished game, with seizure-inducing glitches, corruption of save files and crashes this the worst version of sonic colours.
  7. 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
  8. Rayman3fan
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    great game, great remaster. it realy is great that we can play sonic colors on modern consoles
  9. micro10k
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    The best of Sonic, the best. I had good music, bad joke, the battle is better and bad the graphics!
  10. 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
  11. sonicking22
    Apr 24, 2022
    8
    I enjoyed this game almost as much as sonic generations the personalisation is a nice touch coming from sonic forces and I recommend this game
  12. Nic_Ro
    May 11, 2022
    2
    The original game was good, but the remaster is worse than the original game, it added new bugs that weren't there, and the new features are not worth the money and the graphics in this game are the same as in the original game.
    P.S. in my version of the game, if i try to start a competitive rush with a Metal Sonic then game crush, same with customization Sonic
  13. louiesifleet
    Nov 3, 2022
    4
    Honestly I had High Hopes for this remaster but unfortunately the expectations were not forfilled, However`let me Explain
    So I am a sonic fan a big one to and to pre order the digital deluxe version of this game and play it was well not the best experience to be fully honest here, however heres why I Am rating it the score I Am
    The Customisation is a neat addition to the game but to me    Honestly I had High Hopes for this remaster but unfortunately the expectations were not forfilled, However`let me Explain
    So I am a sonic fan a big one to and to pre order the digital deluxe version of this game and play it was well not the best experience to be fully honest here, however heres why I Am rating it the score I Am
    The Customisation is a neat addition to the game but to me it fills very filler Like, and like it was just there as a reason to buy, also I Was not happy to find that some of the music tracks had changed now I Like the relaxing track for Aquariam park act 1 but the remix here removes that relaxing feeling, now the remix isnt bad just not what was expected, there should have been an option to choose which version, Now i Wanna make it clear that the controls are Janky at many times and dont feel smooth,
    However, my Positives are
    Decent Visuals
    Good Framerate
    Decent Music (Despite Changes).    … Expand
  14. backpack123
    Nov 7, 2022
    8
    good and fun platforming. while not as fast with the occasional slow section and longer loading time. I still had a fun time playing through it and even 100% it. would defenetly recommend
  15. Ramdanic
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    Sonic Colors Ultimate is a okay game. I think too, the patches, fixed the game but it could be better at some points. I also really love The Original (Wii Version). I hope if they make one day a Sonic Unleashed Remaster it should be the same game but in 4K and 60fps and extra content. But yeah Sonic Colors Ultimate is a great game
  16. Scorpticos
    Nov 7, 2022
    10
    Jogo incrível o mesmo jogo da versão de Wii , que fez muito sucesso agora com novos detalhes suprendentes
  17. 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
  18. Juno_Gin
    Nov 8, 2022
    4
    It was incredibly broken and buggy and launch, and they're still things in the game that haven't been fixed. The game looks worse than it's original release on the Wii in 2010, which is a 11 year year console with less processing power. While it's a good game on the Wii, there are better Sonic games out there like Sonic Adventure 1 & 2, Sonic Unleashed, and Sonic Generations that you can play.
  19. pepsi271
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    I really don't know why people doens't like this game. It's ok, a good remaster.
  20. Avacado
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    Sonic Colors Ultimate is a fun game, i love it. Great Patches, great music, great Level Themes, and oke story. Had a great time!
  21. elilol15
    Nov 15, 2022
    8
    It's been fun playing it, but the graphics sucks they could've make better. I got blind playing this
  22. Hyuda
    Nov 16, 2022
    9
    Sonic colors ultimate is a really amazing remaster but held back by many bugs and optimation problems
  23. sonicking2222
    Nov 20, 2022
    8
    this game was pretty good ( i never played the original ) a great remaster of a classic game and o enjoyed the levels the wisps and the personalization the only thing that let it down was how hard it was but i enjoyed it
  24. Saleemabdelhai3
    Nov 21, 2022
    0
    Epileptic seizures, unresponsive controls, and an awful story aren’t enough to describe how bad this game is.
  25. pacma
    Nov 29, 2022
    1
    I love the sonic games but this ... this! Is unacceptable a million bugs , corrupt save files and eye breaking mess of bugs. sonic team this is very very bad !!!!!!!!!!
  26. Blast123
    Dec 21, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nice,but they added way too much.I think they could have at least not have that much… Expand
  27. juniortiger
    May 17, 2023
    10
    I love this game since was little kids see sonic movie and excellent graphic and lot action and good daY
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. Doughnutbro123
    Apr 10, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I honestly don't know if sonic fans got hit in the head when they were younger this isn't a port they remade it from the ground up except the cutscenes that's not a port… Expand
  31. 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
  32. Max66
    May 22, 2023
    8
    Sonic colors has the one of the best bangers I ever heard and there so many bosses and that really good
  33. 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
  34. yayyay
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    i love dis game i love the fact the funny glich gave me a sizzer also samic is so god damn hot
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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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