Sonic Colors

 Wii
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Nov 16, 2010
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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 586 Ratings

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  1. SANICHEDGE
    Jul 29, 2017
    10
    The best Sonic game I've played in YEARS. The graphics are awesome, the story is great, the gameplay with wisps and Sonic is the BEST! If you have a Wii or a Wii U, buy this game!
  2. PacMax
    Feb 9, 2019
    8
    A great resurgence for the blue blur with good level design and gorgeous visuals. My only complaint is the slightly unresponsive jumping, but with Sonic Simulator and the terrific soundtrack, this game cannot be faulted enough to be considered a bad game, because it really isn’t.
  3. Westimations
    Oct 25, 2018
    8
    By far my favorite Sonic game. It has an extremely creative story and amazing gameplay. Albeit the presentation and the way the game looks is kind of weak to me. Nonetheless, this is still an amazing game.
    Story: 9/10
    Gameplay: 9/10
    Presentation: 6/10
    Overall: 8/10
  4. MatthewAce70
    Jul 30, 2021
    8
    Sonic Colours is a great action-adventure ride across an interstellar amusement park that's filled with diverse planets to explore, solid levels to run through, and super catchy music to enjoy.
    This is one colourful Sonic game to play.
    So Reach for the Stars!
  5. VoltronGuy
    Feb 14, 2021
    9
    Sonic Colors is a great game! It has a great mixture of 3D and 2D and the only bad things about this game is the bad jokes in the cutscenes such as "Baldy McNoseHair" and some annoying random parts of levels where you would likely die first try. Other than that, it is a solid 9 out of 10!
  6. LiquidSnekMGS
    Sep 24, 2020
    9
    This game is loads of fun. While lacking in the multiplayer field, the single player has everything you want in a Sonic game. It requires quickness, carefulness, and lots of vibrant colors (duh). The Wisps are a cool addition that boost the gameplay (most of the time). Overall, an above average Sonic game that breaks the mediocre cycle.
  7. schimidtwas
    Sep 10, 2021
    7
    Sonic Colors is a good Sonic game, nothing more than that, it has very nice graphics for the Wii and a good soundtrack, well done levels (to some extent) with great gameplay and wisps gimick.
    One of the best additions was the return of Super Sonic to be played in stages, with Colors being the first 3D to bring this.
    However, Colors is a game full of defects that many mention in Forces,    Sonic Colors is a good Sonic game, nothing more than that, it has very nice graphics for the Wii and a good soundtrack, well done levels (to some extent) with great gameplay and wisps gimick.
    One of the best additions was the return of Super Sonic to be played in stages, with Colors being the first 3D to bring this.

    However, Colors is a game full of defects that many mention in Forces, but forget that there is in this title as well.
    Weak story with dialogues and very childish personalities, which doesn't suit Sonic, the game is easy and short, phases that are repeated and some last less than 1 minute, ridiculously easy bosses, in addition to repeating.
    There's also the fact that it's called "3D Boost" is camera focused on 3D at high speed just like Sonic Unleashed and Generations are (with Sonic in boost phases of course), but it's 70% or more in 2D, focusing much more on the platform and having few moments of pure speed and testing the player's reflexes.

    In spite of that Sonic Colors is a good game, practically without bugs, the title is recommended, but don't expect too much from it, it's another good game to zero in an afternoon, if you want a bigger challenge, make 100% that inclusive, the system Rank is one of the best in the series and also, it's not as easy as Generations and Forces.    … Expand
  8. JamesDrawsThngs
    Aug 27, 2020
    8
    It’s incredibly cliché nowadays to say that, “Sonic has had a rough history in 3D”. It’s certainly obvious, even to the most die-hard of Sonic fans. It’s not something that really bears repeating, but we do so anyway because for every high quality game that comes out, a Sonic Boom is sure to follow. It’s why it’s important that we savor and highlight the games that do work, to show that,It’s incredibly cliché nowadays to say that, “Sonic has had a rough history in 3D”. It’s certainly obvious, even to the most die-hard of Sonic fans. It’s not something that really bears repeating, but we do so anyway because for every high quality game that comes out, a Sonic Boom is sure to follow. It’s why it’s important that we savor and highlight the games that do work, to show that, yes, Sonic absolutely can work in 3D when given to the right people with the proper time and manpower. Sonic Colors was the game that Sega desperately needed to help clean up Sonic’s images. Sonic Unleashed, while a solid game in my opinion, was still bogged down elements that prevented it from being fully embraced. While Colors in hindsight can only loosely be called “3D”, that ultimately doesn’t matter. It was just a really good, fun Sonic game. That’s all we can ever ask for.

    After the past couple of games’ emphasis on storytelling, Sonic Colors takes things back considerably. Eggman builds a giant amusement park in space as an apology for all his evil-doing, but Sonic and Tails don’t buy that at all and decided to check it out themselves. Sure enough, Eggman is using these cute little alien creatures called the Wisps to power up his latest schemes. Colors’ story is incredibly simple, light-hearted, and a bit too childish at points. A lot of the jokes are downright groan-worthy, but there have been several occasions where it managed to get a good laugh. This would also be one of the first games to introduce a new voice cast, namely Roger Craig Smith as Sonic. While jarring at first after hearing Jason Griffith for so long, I think he suits the role well. The voice acting across the board is solid from each character, and are able to make the most out of the material given to them.

    The real meat of Sonic Colors is in its gameplay. It takes the core concept of the Unleashed Daytime Stages and makes it into an entire game. It’s not as blisteringly fast as that game, however, and instead focuses more on raw platforming. The 3D sections of this game are rather underwhelming as much of the time you are going forward in a straight fashion and not much else (it’s what I gave Sonic Forces crap for). Instead, the game heavily focuses on 2D platforming, and while the level designs feel rather rudimentary compared to other 2D Sonic games, it still provides a very heavy emphasis on exploration that make them fun to go through. That exploration comes in the form of the Wisps. They are essentially power-ups that provide you with a different ability, like turning into a drill, shooting upwards as a rocket or devouring everything in your path. The Wisps are honestly some of the best parts of the game, as unlocking more of them allows you to further explore previous stages to nab extra collectables, including Red Star Rings that unlock bonus stages to complete.

    I think that Sonic Colors’ biggest accomplishment, however, lies in its presentation. The game looks outstanding for the Wii, with lots of bright colors and uniquely themed words to traverse through. The worlds being so fun in their designs and looks are the primary reason why I can forgive how simple a lot of the core gameplay is. There is just much detail and fun little touches like Eggman’s Egg Pawn robots dressing up based on the theme of the level, or Eggman’s hilarious intercom interjections, or the positively outstanding soundtrack. No joke, Colors has one of the soundtracks in the franchise. Top 10, easily.

    While Sonic Colors has lost a bit of its luster since its initial release, it doesn’t take away the fact that I still think it’s a solid romp to blast through. The platforming is not particularly special, but the worlds, music and visual flare more than make up for the game’s shortcomings. It goes without saying that this is certainly one of the better 3D Sonic games you can play.    … Expand
  9. referencia
    Sep 18, 2020
    8
    O jogo possui uma ótima gameplay, mas a história... é uma das piores que já vi, cheia de piadinhas rasas e os personagens estão totalmente sem graça. Recomendo pelo level design e gameplay apenas.
  10. Resetto
    Sep 8, 2021
    7
    This game is pretty good. It doesn’t have any gimmicks that go to its own detriment other than the Wisps (that was a good gimmick). It’s just fun and simple with a little too much 2D.
  11. Veronoobbutpro
    Nov 19, 2020
    10
    on of the best 3d modern sonic game besides unleashed and generations, the level design is really amazing and the gameplay is really fun, and i love the wisp power ups and we can play as super sonic too in regular stages.
  12. BowLL
    Nov 22, 2020
    10
    this has an absolutely amazing 2D/3D adventure game & a story that brings you in, engaged with whatever will happen next. this game is the game that is the golden embodiment of the sonic series in my opinion, it has great mechanics and an engaging, fun levels that can be sometimes difficult! the graphics, music do so great here too, they're very nice!
  13. EnderMan967
    Oct 25, 2021
    8
    This is the best 3D Sonic game.But the game is very easy! Thanks to wisps, the game is very varied.
  14. Wixy
    Apr 20, 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
  15. SirXyonder777
    Jun 8, 2021
    9
    Sonic Colors is the first truly amazing modern 3D Sonic game. The modern Sonic games before this were fine, but not as creative or pick up and play as this one is, even over 10 years later.
  16. Call-o-freak
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    A game that anyone can get into and enjoy. Love the wisp powers, the level design is incredible, and the story is so funny.
  17. Gfzact1
    Dec 23, 2021
    10
    my third fav sonic game it is pretty good the wisps work the best in this game the game can be short but if you go for the 100% completion its like 5-10 hours long its a must play if you ask me
  18. FallingRunner
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    Wait. The DS version was rated higher? Sonic Colors on the Wii is amazing. If you have a Wii or a Wii U this is a must buy honestly. This is probably my favorite Sonic game with top tier gameplay and graphics. New voice actor for Sonic was so great and script writing was top notch. Wisps add a bunch to the gameplay and there is some post game content with 2D stages that you unlock with redWait. The DS version was rated higher? Sonic Colors on the Wii is amazing. If you have a Wii or a Wii U this is a must buy honestly. This is probably my favorite Sonic game with top tier gameplay and graphics. New voice actor for Sonic was so great and script writing was top notch. Wisps add a bunch to the gameplay and there is some post game content with 2D stages that you unlock with red star rings. DS version is also pretty good but it is far from amazing like the Wii version. I am ready for the Ultimate version… Expand
  19. grimreapersims
    Mar 10, 2022
    8
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  20. Bing4
    Sep 7, 2021
    9
    This game is great, the wisp is spicin it up the gameplay, but the writing is so terrible, but the graphics, i would say it looks amazing for the wii, it has a one of the best level design in the entire sonic franchise, i recommend this game
  21. Aituar228
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    In my opinion, this game is real fun. I really enjoy it. The level design is good. Like a graphic. The music in this game is AWESOME.
  22. XabiXroSS
    Feb 10, 2022
    9
    Impressive graphics considering it's a Wii game, and a fun gameplay accompanied by a surprisingly good OST makes this game one of the best 3D Sonic games.
  23. FireBroFilms
    Aug 15, 2022
    7
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  24. Geo3891
    Nov 11, 2022
    8
    Un excelente juego de Sonic, agarra algunas cosas de Unleashed y las mejora, el soundtrack tan genial como siempre, los escenarios son muy creativos y únicos, la implementacion de los wisps, aunque algunos wisps si son muy frustrantes de usar o de plano son malos como el wisp del cubo o el wisp rosa, la historia es demasiado mala y estos escritores arruinaron a Sonic como personaje, peroUn excelente juego de Sonic, agarra algunas cosas de Unleashed y las mejora, el soundtrack tan genial como siempre, los escenarios son muy creativos y únicos, la implementacion de los wisps, aunque algunos wisps si son muy frustrantes de usar o de plano son malos como el wisp del cubo o el wisp rosa, la historia es demasiado mala y estos escritores arruinaron a Sonic como personaje, pero aun asi es un buen juego y de los mejores juegos de la Wii… Expand
  25. Kdog152
    Dec 12, 2022
    9
    Another amazing game from sonic team. Sonic unleashed was great and they have done it again with colours. Really good level design, though there are 3 levels that I'd say are bad. thankfully though, those 3 are short. This game focuses more on platforming than the high blistering speed action of the unleashed day stages and it works good. The wisps are great and are really well built intoAnother amazing game from sonic team. Sonic unleashed was great and they have done it again with colours. Really good level design, though there are 3 levels that I'd say are bad. thankfully though, those 3 are short. This game focuses more on platforming than the high blistering speed action of the unleashed day stages and it works good. The wisps are great and are really well built into the level design and will be needed to collect most of the red medals. The only wisp that isn't great is the blue cube, it's just pointless and if you boost while using it it makes it run out faster.
    This game's environments are beautiful. Standouts would be Planet Wisp, Aquarium Park and the Starlight Carnival. Great soundtrack and I literally can't get enough of the music from terminal velocity act 1.
    The story is okay, but the plot is good. however, there are some cringy jokes in it that could have been avoided. If you collect the chaos emeralds, you can play as super sonic in the levels which is cool for speed running.
    While this game has a lot of 2D, it's good 2d, not bad 2D like Sonic Forces.
    Banger again, congratulations Sonic team and saga.    … Expand
  26. BonzaiTheHost
    Oct 18, 2022
    8
    Sonic Colors is a game that focuses itself on game-play above all else, and it succeeds at that a lot, thanks to the tight controls for platforming with the double jump and stomp, the fun wisps with varied and interesting uses, and the red rings adding replay-ability to the level design. The game also has a fantastic soundtrack with stunning visuals for the Wii hardware. The story could beSonic Colors is a game that focuses itself on game-play above all else, and it succeeds at that a lot, thanks to the tight controls for platforming with the double jump and stomp, the fun wisps with varied and interesting uses, and the red rings adding replay-ability to the level design. The game also has a fantastic soundtrack with stunning visuals for the Wii hardware. The story could be interesting but the writing is pretty dang bad, hurting the game a bit in the long run. The game is short and the act structure really could use some improvements, however, this game came out at a time where Sonic needed to find it's footing amidst the criticism of fans and critics, and for that reason, the game fully succeeds at that, especially for the general audience on the Wii console. Overall, a great step for Sonic Team at the time to release a streamlined experience with one fun game-play style that's endlessly replay-able. Let's just hope the good writing and the varied usage of the diverse cast of Sonic characters makes a comeback someday, as that's what the series has been lacking for a far too long of a time.… Expand
  27. Gamer3255
    Nov 16, 2022
    9
    Sonic Colors Is an Great Good, The Story Is good (an little Kidish but I like it), The Cutscenes are Fantastic, The gameplay is a little Slippery but the wisp was the best part of the game, and how this kinda went back to sonic's roots.
  28. NairMcgee
    Mar 11, 2023
    10
    Honestly I would give this game an 8/10 but I'm giving it a 10 just to piss off the Unleashed fanboys that hate this game because it isn't Sonic Unleashed 2
  29. Awsumparatroopa
    Feb 18, 2023
    8
    This is my first Sonic game I've played, and I'm sold. This game has a good sense of speed, and the aesthetics of a theme park in space is so fun! Most levels are good, BUT the game is certainly not without it's problems. While most levels are good, but a lot are also bad. Starlight Carnival and Asteroid Coaster are in particular a series of either infuriating are nothing courses thatThis is my first Sonic game I've played, and I'm sold. This game has a good sense of speed, and the aesthetics of a theme park in space is so fun! Most levels are good, BUT the game is certainly not without it's problems. While most levels are good, but a lot are also bad. Starlight Carnival and Asteroid Coaster are in particular a series of either infuriating are nothing courses that weren't thought through well, but the other worlds are mostly great. The two aforementioned levels are my only real gripe with the game, but they're so annoying that they take two points off of the rating. Basically, Soni Colors is a very fun game that starts to get a little infuriating towards the end.… Expand
  30. Jimbok3rr178
    Apr 13, 2023
    9
    I think the game is great but I think some of the levels are a bit too short
  31. Jill
    Dec 1, 2010
    8
    I must be jaded after playing so many Sonic games, so I am not seeing this as a 10 like a lot of people are. But it is a very good game, better than a probably the last 3 or 4 Sonic releases. It's definately good enough to be played for a long time, I find myself pretty addicted to it. One thing I really enjoy is that the platforming is challenging without being so difficult that you wantI must be jaded after playing so many Sonic games, so I am not seeing this as a 10 like a lot of people are. But it is a very good game, better than a probably the last 3 or 4 Sonic releases. It's definately good enough to be played for a long time, I find myself pretty addicted to it. One thing I really enjoy is that the platforming is challenging without being so difficult that you want to give up. They struck a good balance here, just tough enough to keep me on the hook. Overall the game kicks butt, I just don't see the 10 that a lot of others are seeing.… Expand
  32. TheQuietGamer
    Jan 7, 2014
    8
    As someone who has had a rough relationship with Sonic games over the years, it's nice to see the blue-blur star in great platformer games like this and Lost World. "Colors" is a nice combination between platforming and speed sections. It also switches up the gameplay by having both 2D and 3D sections. The graphics are some of the best on the Wii, if not the best, and the soundtrack isAs someone who has had a rough relationship with Sonic games over the years, it's nice to see the blue-blur star in great platformer games like this and Lost World. "Colors" is a nice combination between platforming and speed sections. It also switches up the gameplay by having both 2D and 3D sections. The graphics are some of the best on the Wii, if not the best, and the soundtrack is amazing. Controls are somewhat lose feeling, but they never really caused me trouble outside of a few section where I had to make precise jumps on small platforms.

    Overall I really enjoyed this Sonic game. A real sense of speed and (mostly) great level designs really made it hard for me to put this game down. There were a few irritating sections, but the game makes up for this by making the levels not overstay their welcome. I've got to say that my biggest problem with this game is length. Some levels can be completed in under a minute and it only took me 5 and a half hours to beat the game. More skilled players could probably beat the game in about 3 hours. Still, the high replay value does do a lot to help make up for the short length.

    In closing this a great game for Sonic and Sonic fans. After years of games that have disappointed fans it's clear that Sonic Team is ready to make one of gaming's most loved characters great again. It's not perfect but the good does outweigh the bad. If you are, or have ever considered yourself, a Sonic fan then this is a must play.    … Expand
  33. Tokyochuchu
    Mar 21, 2012
    8
    Sonic Colors is a fantastic game that nails almost everything right. The camera is perfect. The soundtrack is wonderful. There is just the right mix of platforming and speed running, and the color powers add a delightful splash of, well, color (and innovation). The game is also pretty long for a Sonic game, and there is good scope for multiple play-throughs. The only negative things I canSonic Colors is a fantastic game that nails almost everything right. The camera is perfect. The soundtrack is wonderful. There is just the right mix of platforming and speed running, and the color powers add a delightful splash of, well, color (and innovation). The game is also pretty long for a Sonic game, and there is good scope for multiple play-throughs. The only negative things I can find to say are as follows; the two player mode is kind of useless, sometimes during the 2D sections the camera will zoom too far out, the boss fights could have been done a bit better (except the end boss... that is awesome). So, all thing tallied, Sonic Colors stands as one of the best Sonic games ever made. A return to form indeed!… Expand
  34. Happymonk
    Nov 24, 2011
    9
    Everyone, Sonic is back! It's obvious that Sega saw Mario Galaxy and thought it was a good idea, they applied some of it to Sonic and we have a fantastic game. This is the best Sonic has been in years. The only real fault I can find in the game is some of the level design can be a little off. But it doesn't really distract from the fantastic experience of the game overall.
  35. Glasses
    Jun 25, 2012
    9
    This game is the best 3D Sonic game I've played, yet. The gameplay is fantastic, the graphics are breathtaking for a wii title and looks nice than many xbox 360 or PS3 games (no joke, check it out yourself), the music is great, and the story, while simple, is really well-written. I picked this game up with much skepticism because aside from the two Sonic adventures (some parts of them), IThis game is the best 3D Sonic game I've played, yet. The gameplay is fantastic, the graphics are breathtaking for a wii title and looks nice than many xbox 360 or PS3 games (no joke, check it out yourself), the music is great, and the story, while simple, is really well-written. I picked this game up with much skepticism because aside from the two Sonic adventures (some parts of them), I did not have a good time with the little blue hedgehog. His games got so bad over the years and it just made me wonder what the hell Sega was doing. But after I picked this up, played it, I was amazed as to how much Sega improved Sonic. Gameplay: The game, while known as a 3D Sonic game, is actually mostly 2D (about 90%), but for some reason, it works. There are 3D sections, but many of them require you to steer Sonic or Sidestep out of an enemy's attack or something, which can be fun, but is very unlike the adventure titles. As far as the actual speed sections go, they're great. You get boosts to go faster, you get to grind on rails, you get homing attacks, etc. As you play the game you'll encounter these little creatures known as wisps. These little cretins will allow Sonic, once he acquires them, to transform into different types of shapes. Some even let Sonic do the spin dash and light speed dash. The greatest things about these guys is that you don't have to use them aside from one or two spots in the game. They are completely optional. And that's how a gimmick should work: it shouldn't be shoved down a player's throat. After you fight some of the bosses of each world (which are really easy), you fight the last boss (which also is really easy and is Eggman), once that happens, the credits roll and you beat the game. BUT WAIT, if you replay the game again and try to get these red rings (five per level), you'll be able to unlock stages in gameland, which are Sonic Simulators that emulate genesis style level designs. These are a lot of fun, and if you manage to collect all seven red rings hidden in each level and beat all the simulator stages, you can unlock super sonic. Just like in Sonic 2 and Sonic 3 & Knuckles, after getting 50 rings, you'll be able to transform into Super Sonic, who is much faster and has unlimited boost. Only downside: you lose one ring per second and you cannot use wisps, but it's really fun using him and breezing through levels. No last boss with Super Sonic though =( But not a big deal. The game also features a challenge mode where you can go through all the levels in order without any interruptions from the hub world or cutscenes; you can't save your progress though, so if you're planning on doing it, make sure you have about 90 minutes to spare. its sort of like playing the genesis games, where there's no save feature (for Sonic 3, doing the no save file). I usually do challenge mode. Each stage also gives ratings, the highest being S, and the lowest being D. S ranks are very difficult to do in some stages as they require going through the stage fast, keeping your rings, and getting high scores with combos. My only problem with the gameplay is the slightly finicky jump and the fact that it's mostly 2D. But these aren't really much of an issue. Gameplay gets a 9/10. Music and Sounds: The soundtracks in this game are gorgeous, I especially like the Planet Wisp music. Every soundtrack is done so well and fits the world and stage they are in. I haven't been so impressed with a Sonic soundtrack, and I've played many Sonic games. The opening theme is also quite catchy. And the cool thing is, aside from the opening and ending themes, all the music is non-vocal and just instruments. Music is fantastic and it's just nice to listen to on its own. The sounds are also very well done. Voice acting is top notch (they hired new voice actors for Sonic and Tails who sound MUCH better than before), and the jokes presented are hilarious. The sounds made when hitting a robot are satisfying; it's just fantastic. 9/10. Story: Eggman's at it again. This time he's saying h wants to prove to everyone that he's good by building a giant amusement park for people..IN SPACE. But he is obviously not the good guy he makes out to be as he uses the Wisps to use this power and does so to destroy Sonic. It is up to Sonic and Tails to stop Eggman's plans. Simple, but good story. And I gotta say, the script is probably the best I've heard in a Sonic game. It actually made me laugh at some of the jokes that were said. Great story. 10/10. Graphics: The game looks gorgeous, especially for a Wii game. It's probably one of the best looking Wii titles out there. 10/10 Overall Sonic Colors is a very good game. I recommend it to all Sonic fans, and non-Sonic fans alike. This game gets a 9.5/10 from me. BUY IT.… Expand
  36. themacmeister
    Nov 27, 2011
    9
    Haven't enjoyed a Sonic game this much since Adventure 2 on the Dreamcast. The sense of speed and graphics quality has only been recently surpassed with Generations on the PC. If you like games with times and rankings where you can constantly replay and improve, then this is the game for you. The sheer variety of gameplay, and the "one more go" style of play, makes this a must-have titleHaven't enjoyed a Sonic game this much since Adventure 2 on the Dreamcast. The sense of speed and graphics quality has only been recently surpassed with Generations on the PC. If you like games with times and rankings where you can constantly replay and improve, then this is the game for you. The sheer variety of gameplay, and the "one more go" style of play, makes this a must-have title for the first generation Wii.

    Sonic done right!    … Expand
  37. christab
    Apr 4, 2012
    8
    This is the best Sonic that came out this far better than Sonic Unleashed, the design is successful, the whips that gives sonic has a phenomenal power, and the story mode successfully. It is a sonic worth 8/10
  38. BlackBlur
    Jan 19, 2013
    6
    This is -- finally -- a solid step in the right direction for the Sonic game developers. I won't say it's amazing, but it is good. I'm always looking for entertainment, and I'd say this gave me that. Of course, I got bored eventually, but I got my fair share of joyfull, color-crazy, good old hedgehog gaming. Worth a try...perhaps not a buy. If I may suggest renting it?
  39. CooperPlaysGame
    Apr 29, 2013
    8
    It's great to see Sonic in a game like this. The musicis great, it's glorious to look at, and controls just fine.
    Not as good as the old Sonci games, but still fun a creative.
  40. Ottomic
    Jan 31, 2016
    9
    Best Sonic game I've played since Sonic 3. Better than Adventure 2, better than Generations, not perfect (controls are a bit wobbly, some music choices are questionable, maybe levels could use a tad more polish) but the game itself is amazing.
  41. VictorSilver
    Sep 24, 2014
    10
    I think this game is not great as Sonic Unleashed HD because of story and music, but Sonic Colors is fun, fast, and a great reason to buy Wii. With great graphics for Wii, good level design, this game is awesome.
  42. LaytonLink1
    Nov 24, 2012
    8
    A brilliant game for a sonic fan. I love it but I think that Sonic Unleashed was better.
    Overall:
    Presentaion:8/10:The game is presented well with brilliant gameplay and beautifull Cutscenes. Graphics:9.5/10:One of the best graphical games on the wii.The Art Style is just outstanding. Sound:8/10:The soundtrack is brilliant but it wasn't as good a previous Sonic titles. Gameplay:8/10:    A brilliant game for a sonic fan. I love it but I think that Sonic Unleashed was better.
    Overall:
    Presentaion:8/10:The game is presented well with brilliant gameplay and beautifull Cutscenes.
    Graphics:9.5/10:One of the best graphical games on the wii.The Art Style is just outstanding.
    Sound:8/10:The soundtrack is brilliant but it wasn't as good a previous Sonic titles.
    Gameplay:8/10: The Gameplay is brilliant as it has the 2D and 3D mode. The Wisps make the gameplay even better.
    Replay Value:7.5/10:The Game is brilliant and there is lots of collectalbles. You could complete the game in about 12 hours and about 19 hours if you want to 100% it.
    Overall:This game is definatly a brilliant Sonic game and everything about it is amazing.
    Title: Verygood-8/10.    … Expand
  43. Mauhiho
    Sep 7, 2013
    5
    Ah yes, Sonic the hedgehog.. One of my personal favorite franchises out there. I played many games in the past and most I really enjoyed where others didn't (Like Shadow the Hedgehog or even Sonic 2006).
    This game, however, seems to be getting way more attention than it should. It's not a truly bad games by any means, but it's not the ''perfect'' 3D Sonic game that some people make it out    Ah yes, Sonic the hedgehog.. One of my personal favorite franchises out there. I played many games in the past and most I really enjoyed where others didn't (Like Shadow the Hedgehog or even Sonic 2006).
    This game, however, seems to be getting way more attention than it should. It's not a truly bad games by any means, but it's not the ''perfect'' 3D Sonic game that some people make it out to be. You can read why in this mini review :)
    First off, the graphics. I have to admit, for a Wii game this is VERY impressive. The Colors (No pun intended lol :P) are just glorious and one of the stages is really bright and beautiful to look at.
    For the models from Sonic and his pal Tails in this game.. It could be worse. But that's the only bad thing I have to say about the graphics since they are pretty good.
    Next up are the controls and the gameplay mechanics. This is where the game falls flat for me. You control Sonic with the Wiimote and Nunchuck combination which controls pretty good and naturally.. until you uncover the Wisp Powerups. They require you to shake the Wiimote/Nunchuck at the most annoying times and they don't last very long. You have several Wisps in the game; For instance, you have the Yellow Wisp that lets you drill under the ground. Fun, but if you don't pay attention to the time you are allowed underground you may find yourself dying. Next is the Cyan Wisp that let's you zip along certain points in the level. Convenient and sometimes fun to activate it at random points. There are many more out there like the Blue Wisp and the Purple Wisp, but i'm not going to describe them since I only have this much space for the review :P. The game is also very short. With only six worlds to explore it's not much of a challange. If you want to rush through it you will be done in less than three hours Pathetic. After you beat the game you may want to collect the Red Coins scattered throughout the levels but does anyone actually have the patience to do that? They played all the levels before and the level design isn't that good unfortunately..
    Next up is the storyline. Most Sonic games that i've played so far have a pretty decent storyline (Anyone remember the awesome story in SA2Battle?) but the storyline here just feels.. empty. I know its supposed to aim for younger kids, but come on. The story here is that Eggman builds some sort of space theme park as an excuse for his past ''mistakes''. Sonic and Tails don't trust this, of course, and they head out into space to investigate. Yeaah.. really simple and the plot doesn't thinken anywhere later in the game. Pretty lame.
    Next up is the soundtrack. As usual in all Sonic games (even if they are considered horrible) the soundtrack of most Sonic games is very good and memorable. Even today in 2013 people talk about the Green Hill Zone soundtrack from the first Sonic game or the awesome Live and Learn theme from Sonic Adventure 2. And to be fair, the soundtrack in this game.. isn't half bad. It's actually pretty good.
    ''Reach for the Stars'' is a fantastic theme song and the Starlight Carnival stage has the best stage themed music in the game. As for the rest.. they are good, of course like always, but not amazing.
    Which is a shame, because I actually really enjoyed ALL the soundtrack in the previous game, Sonic Unleashed. But again, Reach for the Stars and Starlight Carnival make up for the lack of other memorable music in the game.
    Overall opinion: Yeah, you may have noticed that i'm not to fond of Sonic Colors. The lack of interesting story, the overal short experience and the lack of memorable music in the game just had me say ''mweh'' when I defeated the final boss. It's not the WORST Sonic game out there, but it's just so laughably mediocre that I would suggest you try out Sonic Adventure 1 or 2 first The two first true 3D Sonic games and both are fantastically amazing to play through.

    + Awesome graphics
    + Some Music Pieces are amazing..
    - While most of the Music Pieces are just not that good enough.
    - Lack of a good story
    - Linear and boring level design

    Overal Score: 5.5    … Expand
  44. IToldYouDog
    Dec 15, 2012
    9
    To start off, I got this game thinking that I need to play more platformers. Also, this is the first Sonic The Hedgehog game I have played.

    In this game, You are Sonic The Hedgehog, running at high speeds through each level. You will speed through 3D sections and traditional 2D sections. The wisps are a nice addition, and collecting them allows you to use them as a power-up. some early    To start off, I got this game thinking that I need to play more platformers. Also, this is the first Sonic The Hedgehog game I have played.

    In this game, You are Sonic The Hedgehog, running at high speeds through each level. You will speed through 3D sections and traditional 2D sections. The wisps are a nice addition, and collecting them allows you to use them as a power-up. some early wisps you will encounter will be the cyan wisp (turns Sonic into a high speed laser) and yellow wisp (turns Sonic into a drill to explore underground). This whole purpose is executed very well, and it's fast and fun. The graphics are very nice. The backgrounds are bold and colorful. each planet has it's own theme, as you will be seeing a food themed planet with popcorn pits, an alien planet that Eggman has been to recently, a Tropical resort, and others. Cut scenes are usually interaction between Sonic and his two-tailed fox friend Tails, and I got a few laughs from these nicely animates cuts. One of my major complaints about the game was that I think it kind of feels short. Maybe it's because I didn't have a lot to do on the summer holidays, but this game is still HOURS of fun, as you will go back to levels to grab those hidden red rings or after you discovered a new wisp. The multiplayer isn't great, if any one of the two Sonics speed ahead then DEATH WILL HAPPEN *dun dun dun*

    I really enjoyed this game. I highly recommend it to any owner of a Wii.    … Expand
  45. DiscoDiva
    Jan 19, 2013
    8
    Graphics are a little TOO stunning for a Wii game and the gameplay is fun, but only fun due to lack of challnge and thinking. Cute cutsecens and what I can call ''the perfect small projecy'' for a Wii game. Catchy Muisc and good use of wisp Power. The bosses where okay and the difficualy balance was pretty bad since the whole game was super easy but until terminal velocity decided to show up.
  46. ninja_dolphin
    Feb 6, 2013
    8
    The first 3-D sonic game since sonic adventure 2 I've truly enjoyed, the game is basically the good part of sonic unleashed fleshed out with some power ups. For a Wii game sonic colours looks amazing and the levels all have unique and pretty designs. The music is some of the best in all of sonic as well. The only problem I have is that the game requires you to play the lame side missionsThe first 3-D sonic game since sonic adventure 2 I've truly enjoyed, the game is basically the good part of sonic unleashed fleshed out with some power ups. For a Wii game sonic colours looks amazing and the levels all have unique and pretty designs. The music is some of the best in all of sonic as well. The only problem I have is that the game requires you to play the lame side missions that I usually skip in the other games and the finale is pretty underwhelming. Overall though one of the best sonic games ever and Wii games!… Expand
  47. MrSonicFan
    Sep 4, 2013
    10
    BEST 3D SONIC GAME EVER. This game to me is amazing, I love this games story and dialogue, this game has some of the best graphics on the Wii, an phenomenal soundtrack and the best gameplay in a sonic title since Sonic Adventure 1. I would recommend it to everyone. Even people who aren't sonic fans, you might love it.
  48. Quackit
    May 24, 2013
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Quackit Sonic Colors 5-25-2013

    Introduction:

    After seeing quite an improvement in quality the last time I reviewed a game and used a structured method I decided to try to review more in a similar fashion.
    While most people consider Sonic Generations as the game where Sonic Team really cranked things up and put out a really good game, I consider Sonic Colors the first great Sonic game after things went downhill. Sonic Colors actually normally gets quite a bad wrap when it comes to people’s perception on the quality of the game, but I am about to tell you why anyone who says this game is bad is wrong.

    Plot:
    Sonic and Tails are sitting around inside Eggmans new amusement park “Dr. Eggman’s Incredible Interstellar Amusement Park” the day before grand opening. Tails then tells Sonic that is seems that Eggman may even feel bad about all of the terrible thing he has done, but Sonic denies the idea and says that it must be evil. Then Sonic & Tails see Orbot and Cubot chasing around two wisps, upon saving them Sonic unwittingly uses one’s power to use the Cyan laser and dash forward at extreme speeds. Tails then creates a translator so they can talk to the wisps and meet a White Wisp named Yacker, who explains that Sonic was right, and Eggman’s amusement park was built for evil, and that Eggman is actually using the wisps to power the park. After finding out that the amusement park is actually part of an evil plot, Sonic sets out to put an end to it.

    Gameplay:

    The gameplay in Sonic Colors is good and is very similar to the style of Sonic Unleashed and Generations, despite borrowing little to nothing from Unleashed. One major problem with this game’s gameplay/level design, is the extreme imbalance between side scrolling and 3D sections, the game is mostly dominated by (well designed) side scrolling sections with a large lack of 3D sections in most levels. This game, surprisingly enough has something major that Generations doesn’t, natural feeling physics. (ex. falling into a halfpipe will actually build momentum and fling you through the air. Although the gameplay in Sonic Colors is dominated by side scrolling segments it still gives a pleasing experience during both 3D and side scrolling segments, and both will give quite a unique experience. You move from level to level by going around on a world map in a similar fashion to Super Mario World. There are 6 planets each with 7 acts, however each planet has a few unique acts but unfortunately most of the acts are short and not containing much variety from the rest.
    Gimmicks:

    Exclusive to Sonic Colors are a new creature seeming to mirror the role of the flicky, called wisps, the only real difference between flickies and wisps besides appearance is that wisps actually DO something! Wisps each give you a different one time use ability. There are quite the variety of wisps that you will find throughout the game:
    White Boost
    Cyan Laser
    Blue Cube
    Yellow Drill
    Green Hover
    Pink Spikes
    Orange Rocket
    Purple Frenzy

    Each one of these wisps will be momentous in passing through the many acts and planets in the game.

    Music/Sound:
    The music in this game is good and upbeat and generally fits in with the gameplay and environment, the games main theme “Reach for the Stars” was praised for fitting with the games general theme (colors) when the launch trailer released with it playing in the background.

    Graphics:
    The graphics on Sonic Colors look very good for a Wii game. Sonic Colors’ graphics look detailed enough for things to catch your eye in pretty much every level. The level themes are very colorful and are interesting and each has it’s own unique theme.

    Aftergame and Secondary Rewards:

    Now to speak to possibly the most painful secret to unlock in any game I have ever played, unlocking Super Sonic in this game. In order to unlock Super Sonic in Sonic Colors, you must collect each of the 180 (Mostly well hidden) hidden Red Rings, you will find these niched away in places that you can only pass through once per playthrough of the level or in places that are hard to reach. Once you get all 180 Red Rings, you must go to the Sonic Simulator, (Which the Red Rings unlock more levels for) and beat every one of the 21 levels, every three in a column gets a Chaos Emerald. Once you get all of the Chaos Emeralds from the Sonic Simulator, you can go to the Options Satellite and enable Super Sonic, who you will be able to play as in any normal levels, except for boss fights.

    Final Verdict:
    Sonic Colors is a good game, not quite up to the quality of Sonic Generations, but it also had a few qualities that Sonic Generations didn’t, like the physics that allowed you to boost off of ramps to go farther etc. Sonic Colors was also the first 3D Sonic game that let you use Super Sonic regularly, although Sonic Colors has it’s problem, it was the first truly solid Sonic game in a while at the time.

    Overall, 8/10    … Expand
  49. Aquaris475
    May 26, 2013
    10
    Because of Sonic's rough times in the 2000s, I thought Sonic may be over soon. but when I played Sonic Colors, I knew his reign of horror was over. The story is quite simple; probably one of the most simple in any Sonic game. but it also manages to tie things together so that it doesn't stay too simple. this is just the way I like it in a sonic game, and I'm glad this plot wasn't asBecause of Sonic's rough times in the 2000s, I thought Sonic may be over soon. but when I played Sonic Colors, I knew his reign of horror was over. The story is quite simple; probably one of the most simple in any Sonic game. but it also manages to tie things together so that it doesn't stay too simple. this is just the way I like it in a sonic game, and I'm glad this plot wasn't as involved as previous ones. The gameplay is really great. While it is much like Daytime Stages from Unleashed, this game is full of just those stages, and I love it. though I can't help but complain that the zones are adding more acts for filler. about 2 or 3 acts will be within a reasonable stage time, while others range from 30 seconds to a minute and a half. but at least the soundtrack when I play these stages is great. Color's soundtrack is the best I have ever heard in any game. each tune fits perfectly with each zone, and I could easily remember what each zone sounds like. The new voice direction is great too. I found it pretty cool that Ezio Auditore is now voicing Sonic, and Tails' new voice actor fits perfectly. Dr. Eggman has his same voice actor, who still does Eggman excellent as always. The graphics are, like the title says, colorful. I must say all the colors make it some of the best graphics on the Wii. The Wisps, while a great concept, are probably my least favorite part about the game. each one feels like it's being milked constantly so that you always need to use it, and I don't understand why sonic can't do things like the lightspeed dash or spin dash, but can do them with certain wisp powers. The only one I really like is the drill, which helps when you go underwater. I love the fact that Sonic can now swim again. after being unable to swim for years, it's great to see water stages again, and this time, they aren't as hard as previous water stages thanks to the drill. A new aspect introduced in this game is red rings, which, when collected, unlock stages in the sonic simulator. the sonic simulator itself is kind of bland, along with its multiplayer, but it's the only way to get chaos emeralds, which, when all red rings and chaos emeralds are collected, allow access to super sonic. I haven't unlocked this yet, since there are so many red rings, but the fact that super sonic can now play freely in 3D stages is really awesome. In the end, Sonic Colors is not only my favorite Sonic game, but one of the best games I have ever played. while some fans say Sonic will eventually revive, or say it has been revived, I say this game brought Sonic back on top, and I would definitely recommend it to any Sonic fan.… Expand
  50. jakethesnack
    Oct 23, 2013
    8
    The first Sonic game since Sonic Heroes that I really enjoyed, I really liked the wisps and the game is beautiful every planet you go too is very unique and is always fun.
  51. ThisIsAlistair
    Nov 8, 2017
    8
    Really fun game to play, though the 2D section's controls are not that great, and are improved upon in Generations. One of the better Sonic games you can get.
  52. WindowsMaster
    Jul 26, 2013
    10
    Who could give this game such a low score? Sonic Colors really got our favourite blue hedgehog back to his roots. Or should I say, back on his speed shoes, hehehehehe...
  53. NathanJones
    Sep 11, 2013
    8
    To be honest this is the best Sonic game I ever played. It's cool that there's alien powers in this game, but they were sometimes useless. The Music in Sonic Colors is pretty cool and the graphics are nice and colorful. Score: 3/5.
  54. YellowMan64
    Sep 19, 2013
    8
    This game is the good. In the game, Sonic and Tails go to Eggman's (Or Baldy McNosehair's) "Interstellar Amusement Park" located in space. That place is connected to 5 planets where aliens called Wisp live. Eggman is trying drain away the Wisp powers for evil purposes. Yup, you guess it. Sonic uses the Wisp powers to defeat Eggman. The levels are good, and the Wisp are good. For me, thisThis game is the good. In the game, Sonic and Tails go to Eggman's (Or Baldy McNosehair's) "Interstellar Amusement Park" located in space. That place is connected to 5 planets where aliens called Wisp live. Eggman is trying drain away the Wisp powers for evil purposes. Yup, you guess it. Sonic uses the Wisp powers to defeat Eggman. The levels are good, and the Wisp are good. For me, this game is good enough to gen an 8/10… Expand
  55. rhaynes7
    Feb 11, 2014
    9
    This is Sonic's greatest 3D game. With a great sense of speed, and overall enjoying platforming due to outstanding level design as well as a few new tricks, Sonic is at his best.

    The level design is split up into 3D sections where you're encourage to travel at high speeds and 2D sections where you'll be doing your platforming. The level design is done in such a way to hide the controls    This is Sonic's greatest 3D game. With a great sense of speed, and overall enjoying platforming due to outstanding level design as well as a few new tricks, Sonic is at his best.

    The level design is split up into 3D sections where you're encourage to travel at high speeds and 2D sections where you'll be doing your platforming. The level design is done in such a way to hide the controls short comings. In previous 3D Sonic games, the level design seemed to revel in forcing you to wrestle with the control scheme. In 3D, it's very difficult to control Sonic's side to side movement, good thing they just give you a straight shot. This alleviates any problems there would be since there's nothing to make it an issue. This makes for a good burst of speed before you get to a more serious 2D platforming area. These focus more on the wisps and Sonic's standard abilities. They play through quite well, and offer a good amount of variety and challenge. There are a few color powers that are difficult to handle, in particular the laser and the frenzy. Fortunately, the areas where you need them are simple enough, but when you're going for a red star ring, it can be downright infuriating how flimsy they are.

    This game does offer some particularly good music. It may be some of my favorite in the series. Graphically, it's also very impressive, with a lot of moving parts and onstage action.

    By aligning the level design and the control schemes to the various tasks of 2D and 3D, all the terrible camera issues and control issues that have plagued Sonic are minimized to a relative non-issue. Furthermore, with the ability to go through every stage and every boss, I can finally do a proper marathon without menu interruption, and the stages are all enjoyable enough that I don't mind doing so. I may just do a marathon right now.    … Expand
  56. guitarguy001
    Feb 17, 2014
    8
    The first great 3D Sonic game since Sonic Adventure 2. My 3rd favorite Sonic game behind Generations and SA2, this game is fantastic. Excellent visuals; some of the best on the Wii, great soundtrack, fast-paced 3D Platforming and some of the best voice acting in a Sonic game. It does focus more on 2D though which is kind of disappointing and it's the main thing that makes me preferThe first great 3D Sonic game since Sonic Adventure 2. My 3rd favorite Sonic game behind Generations and SA2, this game is fantastic. Excellent visuals; some of the best on the Wii, great soundtrack, fast-paced 3D Platforming and some of the best voice acting in a Sonic game. It does focus more on 2D though which is kind of disappointing and it's the main thing that makes me prefer Generations over Colors and kinda slows the game a bit. Nevertheless, this game is excellent and is one of the best Sonic games in a while and one of the best the Wii has to offer… Expand
  57. BlazikenGod
    Mar 19, 2014
    6
    Sonic Colours in my opinion is a mixed bag, there are things i really like such as the presentation and gameplay but for some reason that i cant really understand so until i can figure out these issues 6.2/10
  58. VidyaBum
    May 6, 2015
    9
    One of the biggest problems with Sonic Unleashed was the wolfhog parts. I think everyone at some point said that if Unleashed was just the daytime stages but with more stages and a bit more varied gameplay, it'd be an awesome Sonic game.

    Colours IS that awesome sonic game. Same basic mechanic with a bit more diversity thanks to the wisps, a lot of fun stages to travel through,    One of the biggest problems with Sonic Unleashed was the wolfhog parts. I think everyone at some point said that if Unleashed was just the daytime stages but with more stages and a bit more varied gameplay, it'd be an awesome Sonic game.

    Colours IS that awesome sonic game.

    Same basic mechanic with a bit more diversity thanks to the wisps, a lot of fun stages to travel through, challenge at going fast, platforming, good tunes, amusement park, whatever fun any kid might want in a platformer is here.

    I don't like the amusement park thing too much, it's a bit too easy, but they manage to play around it enough with different zones so it doesn't get too redundant.

    Can't say I like all the stages, Planet Wisp has been a pain to me and I can't say all the wisps are great either(frenzy go home you're drunk, high and uncontrollable).

    But even if the game has clunk, it doesn't in any way take away the fact that this is such a pleasant game to play through or speedrun. It's got all you'd want for a modern, well-done sonic game. 12 years after Adventure 1 came out, we've reached a level of quality equal to the original Adventure, WITHOUT a Big the Cat or an Amy Rose to control.    … Expand
  59. GypsyPeach
    Jul 31, 2014
    10
    So, my fiancee are moving to a different place and I wanted to get him a gift for when we got there so that he'd feel maybe a little more comfortable about everything. Of course, his favorite games are Sonic games so I went to research...looking for a game he didn't have (which is hard to come by) but since he only just got a wii (because I've had a wii and we're just moving in togetherSo, my fiancee are moving to a different place and I wanted to get him a gift for when we got there so that he'd feel maybe a little more comfortable about everything. Of course, his favorite games are Sonic games so I went to research...looking for a game he didn't have (which is hard to come by) but since he only just got a wii (because I've had a wii and we're just moving in together and I'm taking my wii) I got him this game because it was apparently a hidden gem of Sonic games. I ended up giving it to him early and it's turned out to be his favorite Sonic game yet. Not only does it give you the speed you want in a Sonic game it provides a beautiful atmosphere and interesting stages, a solid storyline and goals/objectives but it also has a rockin' sound track. The controls are good and the classic wii remote is allowed (which he likes since he doesn't like the wii-mote). There are a lot of good things to say about this game and it's one of the best sonic games to have come out in years~ Awesome game and I'm glad he loves his gift. It's a must have for any Sonic lovers out there.… Expand
  60. DreamcastUser
    Oct 19, 2014
    9
    Easily my favorite Sonic game ever. The story was a good time, gameplay was good. I loved the powerups, and Sonic was his classic and humorous self. Simply put a must have for Wii Owners.
  61. GamerOTYear
    Dec 30, 2014
    8
    It is actually good. Frankly, the 2D sections suck for what they are, but at least they function unlike other Sonic games. the 3D sections are cool. the music is good. the graphics are decent, and its the only good sonic game ever. literally, only buy this one. don't buy any other sonic game
  62. Bmacsimus
    Jan 26, 2015
    9
    Sonic Colors is definitely one of the best 3d sonic games to date, and it's also one of the most visually stunning games on the Wii. I mean just look at the first act of starlight carnival! This game is a lot of fun and the wisps really add variety to the levels and as you unlock them you can use the wisps in earlier stages to get to new pathways to progress faster. Bosses are simple andSonic Colors is definitely one of the best 3d sonic games to date, and it's also one of the most visually stunning games on the Wii. I mean just look at the first act of starlight carnival! This game is a lot of fun and the wisps really add variety to the levels and as you unlock them you can use the wisps in earlier stages to get to new pathways to progress faster. Bosses are simple and are rehashed severs times but this makes boss battles a lot easier for younger players. The soundtrack for this game is absolutely beautiful, so many tracks fit these levels perfectly. The final zone "Terminal Velocity" is a lot of fun however there are few checkpoints so be careful and younger players might need some help on the later sections. The final boss is an epic battle with eggman. You use all of the wisps and it's a very cool feeling when you complete this game. I definitely recommend this game to any sonic fan.… Expand
  63. TheLatinoCritic
    Jan 19, 2015
    9
    It is one of the best games in the Sonic franchise. The game shows a lot of great visuals. quality, music, voice talents, and fantastic game-play. This game is recommended for everyone
  64. BaganLeleo
    Jul 19, 2015
    9
    This is one of the better Sonic games in recent memory. The level design is great and so are the graphics, the gameplay is responsive even if the lock-on takes away from some of the challenge.
  65. BlueSpeed
    Nov 26, 2015
    9
    Sonic Colors is an amazing game for Sonic The Hedgehog.The level designs are fantastic,all the music in this game is awesome,fun bosses,the wisps are really good.I hope SEGA can make an Amazing Sonic games in the future.
  66. Silverzapper
    Oct 22, 2016
    6
    While this is a lot better than some of the other titles in the Sonic series I can't say it's the "return of Sonic". As much as I think it is a step in the right direction it's just way too mediocre for me to give it the praise others have been. There are some levels that I had a lot of fun with but there were a large amount of levels that made me want to not even finish the game. TheWhile this is a lot better than some of the other titles in the Sonic series I can't say it's the "return of Sonic". As much as I think it is a step in the right direction it's just way too mediocre for me to give it the praise others have been. There are some levels that I had a lot of fun with but there were a large amount of levels that made me want to not even finish the game. The times I did find myself dying a lot never felt fair. Like one part where when I tried to double jump half the time nothing would happen. Or when I was on one of those trampoline things and it just stops abruptly. That's not a death you can prevent, it's just bad design. I think the reason people give it the praise that they do is that it's not as bad as Sonic 06. That's really what the game is. Not as bad as Sonic 06.… Expand
  67. Coreyhardie
    Aug 5, 2016
    8
    The story sucks, I don't like the new voice for sonic, Jason Griffith was perfect as were the rest of the 4kids cast. 85% of the game is 2d, the games is short. But the gameplays still great and soundtracks awesome. I love it anyway!
  68. MeTheNinja
    Nov 24, 2017
    8
    This game is pretty damn good. The gameplay is fun, however, the 2D sections can sometimes be annoying and the jump physics feel too heavy sometimes. The soundtrack is pretty good, as usual, but I wish there was a Crush 40 version of "Reach for the Stars", The story is ok, nothing special, and theres also wisps which I barley use, anyways good game get it now
  69. FilemonBR
    Aug 16, 2016
    9
    O melhor jogo de sonic para nintendo wii, fase divertidas, gráficos bons e bonitos, saiu para nintendo ds também e nos dois são jogos muito bons, e controles precisos
  70. fujitanaoto00
    Sep 28, 2016
    9
    Simplesmente o melhor jogo do nintendo wii, graficos lindos, musicas otimas, fases criativas, novos modos de jogo com os whisp, sem quedas ou nada de erros, incrivel
  71. Luigibros
    Jan 3, 2017
    10
    Hnnnnnnnngggggg, I can't decide which I like more, sonic generations on pc and consoles or sonic colors on the Wii, *sigh* I guess I'll go with sonic colors, I like the sonic unleashed daytime segments more than genesis style 2d gameplay
  72. Untitled94
    Dec 16, 2016
    7
    Sonic Colors was a pretty solid Sonic game. It's not my favorite Sonic game, but it did a lot of things right. It does kind of feel like just Sonic Unleashed with a little more to daytime Sonic and no Were-Sonic. But it has a lot of cool things going for it. To me, this wasn't a "Sonic is back" type of game, Sonic never went into a real "dark age", but this was still a pretty good game.Sonic Colors was a pretty solid Sonic game. It's not my favorite Sonic game, but it did a lot of things right. It does kind of feel like just Sonic Unleashed with a little more to daytime Sonic and no Were-Sonic. But it has a lot of cool things going for it. To me, this wasn't a "Sonic is back" type of game, Sonic never went into a real "dark age", but this was still a pretty good game. Sonic controls pretty smoothly, though he looks a bit weird when leaning left or right. The Wisp moves are Ok, but they work. The humor is actually humorous at times. Overall, it's Sonic Unleashed without Were-Sonic and that's not a bad thing.… Expand
  73. Diegochocho
    Jul 5, 2018
    8
    Buena banda sonora, buena jugabilidad, buenos poderes, uno de los pocos juegos a la altura de Sonic en el mundo 3D.
  74. JPK
    Aug 19, 2018
    9
    Best Consle Sonic Game In 9 Years
    Sonic Colors Is Cool, Beautiful Looking, And Injects The Franchise With New Life.
  75. ashketchum
    Feb 22, 2018
    7
    Sonic Colors is a good game. A lot of the worlds feel very immersive, due to richly colored and diverse backgrounds, like Planet Wisp and Tropical Resort. This is why my favorite moments of the game were when Sonic was speeding through these levels, without obstacles or enemies, allowing me too take in the game's scenery. The music also assists in illustrating the individual worlds. AsSonic Colors is a good game. A lot of the worlds feel very immersive, due to richly colored and diverse backgrounds, like Planet Wisp and Tropical Resort. This is why my favorite moments of the game were when Sonic was speeding through these levels, without obstacles or enemies, allowing me too take in the game's scenery. The music also assists in illustrating the individual worlds. As Sonic is the only playable character, the gameplay feels a lot more focused, as the player can get used to him quickly. However, the 2D platforming sections feel weak in comparison, as these are when Sonic slows down. The problem is that Sonic does not control easily when moving slowly in these sections, and these sections are too frequent. Also, sometimes when Sonic runs automatically, the game enters sections where the player only needs to move sideways or jump. These sections weaken the overall experience, as they feel like a cheap attempt to lengthen levels, almost like a mobile runner. Thankfully, these sections are not common. A good step forward, hopefully 3D Sonic games in the future can further expand on Colors.… Expand
  76. MrTacoBob
    Aug 30, 2017
    9
    Sonic Colors is a fresh fun game that gets the series back on it's roots. I know handheld games do that but Colors can do it very well. Sonic Colors is a good attempt for a sonic games my only flaw is the motion controls because like why? :P
  77. twinky4746
    Nov 4, 2017
    10
    Sonic colors ( Wii ): sonic unleashed was good and helped the sonic franchise climb out of rock-bottom from 2006 but it did not bring the series back into the positive side, if SEGA wanted to make sonic good again they had to listen to fans what they wanted and what they liked about 3D sonic games the most, people really wanted more of the day time stages in unleashed so SEGA gave themSonic colors ( Wii ): sonic unleashed was good and helped the sonic franchise climb out of rock-bottom from 2006 but it did not bring the series back into the positive side, if SEGA wanted to make sonic good again they had to listen to fans what they wanted and what they liked about 3D sonic games the most, people really wanted more of the day time stages in unleashed so SEGA gave them just that, in 2010 SEGA announced sonic colors and it was exclusively for the Nintendo Wii and ds, when the game finally came out in November 2010 the game was praised and brought the franchise back into the light. Sonic colors are day stages beginning to end, but instead of just raw speed we got more platforming in this game which I like, in unleashed the game was more of constantly blowing through the levels 85% of the time and their is still a lot of speed in this game but is mainly focused on platforming which unleashed doesn't do very well. Sonic colors main gimmick are the wisps, the wisps are like power ups that grant you special abilities when you brake them out of a capsule, there's white wisps that fill up your boost gauge, cyan laser that lets you become a laser and to get from place to place, yellow drill that lets you dig through the ground and discover what secrets are underground, orange rocket that blasts you up into the sky and slowly free fall down, blue cube that lets you make platforms when there are blue rings, green hover making you fly and letting you do the light speed dash, pink spikes that lets you cling on to walls or ceilings and can let you spin dash, and finally purple frenzy that makes you become a monster Pacman and almost eat everything, controls great in 2d but a pain in 3d. The wisps are fun to use and there for the most part completely optional. Sonic controls way better than he did in unleashed and he also has a double jump making platforming a little easier. The story is pretty fun and entertaining, sonic and tails finds out that Dr. Eggman has built an interstellar amusement park and harnessing the wisps hyper go-on power to rule the world, sonic runs into yacker, a wisp that tells sonic and tails just that so sonic stops Eggman and saves the wisps from his evil plans, it's a pretty simple plot and even for a sonic game it gets the job done, we also see that sonic and tails are having fun on this adventure that makes and it makes it feel like a Saturday morning cartoon. Overall sonic colors is a fantastic game, it's got a great story, awesome soundtrack, good level design and fun gameplay, If you enjoyed unleashed you'll love colors, I recommend this game to anyone.… Expand
  78. JdubbzReviews
    Oct 6, 2017
    9
    This game shows exactly what the Wii could do. Perfect graphics and good and tight controls. The only things that holds this game back is the 2d to 3d transition and the difficulty spikes. One last thing about this game being held back is that this is a sonic game, slow platforming should not be in a sonic game! The last thing I'll say is that the Music is Fantastic! Best soundtrack ever!
  79. yuigyg
    Oct 27, 2018
    9
    A great Sonic game with a beautiful soundtrack and level design. The only problem I have with the game is the story. The story is to cheesy and it doesn't want to take itself seriously at all.
  80. Sausage22
    Nov 7, 2017
    8
    One of the best 3d Sonic games out there, there is less 3d than you would expect tho. After a while I get used to control Sonic, on the first shot I wasn't happy with controls, but you need to give it another try. I would prefer if this game was a little longer. Looks amazing for the wii and music is also excelent.
  81. Ladrultral
    Nov 18, 2017
    8
    It's a nice-platforming game. It combines perfectly jumps, enemies, tense moments and the new blazing WISP items. This game is recommendable for any fan of the blue blur saga. It can seem particularly for "5-years old kids" but that actually is the game magic. reviewed on Wii (don't buy on DS, it sucks there) by Diego Gentili (Ladrultral elpato). have a nice day and buy this if you have aIt's a nice-platforming game. It combines perfectly jumps, enemies, tense moments and the new blazing WISP items. This game is recommendable for any fan of the blue blur saga. It can seem particularly for "5-years old kids" but that actually is the game magic. reviewed on Wii (don't buy on DS, it sucks there) by Diego Gentili (Ladrultral elpato). have a nice day and buy this if you have a wii (not a DS).… Expand
  82. anthonybobby
    Jul 22, 2021
    10
    KENZON Shut up. We don't like you either, KENZON the crybaby. Also, you're a moron. 100%
  83. CyberRobotnix
    Jan 22, 2018
    9
    Pros:
    -The ost is nice.
    -This game has brand new levels with creative ideas, basically the likes Unleashed, Sonic 06 or Sonic The Secret Ring. -The game is well balanced in terms of difficulty. Cons: -The 2D sections are badly done, which makes the game a little too "platformy" whilst the game is about running fast. Those sections just slow down the gameplay. (As a whole, I don't    Pros:
    -The ost is nice.
    -This game has brand new levels with creative ideas, basically the likes Unleashed, Sonic 06 or Sonic The Secret Ring.
    -The game is well balanced in terms of difficulty.
    Cons:
    -The 2D sections are badly done, which makes the game a little too "platformy" whilst the game is about running fast. Those sections just slow down the gameplay. (As a whole, I don't think that it was a bad idea, but it was badly executed).
    -F**king remote controls. It's hard to control Sonic and the very first wisp is a shore to use because of the wiimote. I literally had to play the game on a pro controller.
    -The story needs some work, but it's not as awful as people are making it look like. Mario has the same dumb story every game, so yeah there's worse out there.

    It's honestly worth a try, but please buy a pro controller for the Wii.    … Expand
  84. Sebascr12
    May 15, 2018
    7
    is a nice sonic game but the controls are bad. I don like to much the dash in this game but is one of the best 3d sonic.
  85. gold
    Apr 1, 2018
    5
    Платформер... Мне не нравятся платформеры. Графика - 7
  86. 1234JacobW
    Mar 4, 2018
    10
    Sonic colours is a beautiful game with a great setting, the wisps are fun to use and the soundtrack is the best in any video game ever. Reach for the stars is the best song ever.
  87. Chicaswag123
    Mar 4, 2018
    10
    This game is So amazing. It is a great 3d and 2d platformer that has the most amazing gameplay and levels that just add up to be an epic sonic game. The soundtrack is also SOO GOOD.
  88. tjspells
    Jun 4, 2021
    7
    An ok platformer for all ages. A large part of the game is filler with small levels. It a good game but I wish they trimmed the fat. The bosses are ok. Some of the levels are great and long but they are a minority,
  89. SonicSpeedo92
    May 23, 2018
    7
    The graphics are fantastic for the Wii, the gameplay is solid, the Wisps add immersion, and the level design is good. But the stages are short, there are too many blocky 2D sections, easy and recycled bosses, and a weak story. Sonic Colours is good, but not really as good as people make it out to be. There are issues that no-one acknowledges, but it's still good.
  90. Sentai
    Jul 31, 2018
    10
    the trailer music is **** fantastic the gameplay too. But i dont like that this game is so short, idk why but i feel like its better then Generations (its my opinion)
  91. Criti-Wise
    Jul 4, 2019
    8
    Hey look! Another great boost game!

    This game looks and feels great, but Sonic can feel floaty at times, and the new voice cast seems like only a mistake in my eyes. It's better than the DS version, but slightly.
  92. ThatBlackMaster
    Nov 26, 2018
    8
    Good Story, Great Difficulty, A great peace of Sonic. Better then Sonic 06 :)
  93. fhall5
    Jan 26, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story is well written, and has humor well engrossed with it, paying homage to the series. Special nods would go to Baldy Nosehair, and the voice chip problem with Cubot, just name a few. The controls are spot on, and never once did I ever blame the game for me making a mistake, and losing a try (not lifes, tries). The fact that you have multiple control schemes and can even used the Gamecube controller (my personal choice and BEST way to play the game), making very accessible for those who dislike motion controls or wiggling the nunchakus around. The challenge is just right, even for newbies who have never played a Sonic game before. With multiple paths to take to reach the goal ring, with the aid of the Wisps, you have plenty of replayability for each level. The bosses can be a let at times, but the level design, music (Planet Wisp and Aquarium Park are amazing: in fact the entire soundtrack is wonderful to the ears), and even the few extras more than make up for the whole package. And with a nice two-player mode (think Sonic 2 and 3 for the Sega Genesis), you and a buddy will have lots of fun coming back to it over and over. I give this game the highest recommendation possible, even though it is on a Nintendo console, and not on a Sega console. Play this game, you will not be disappointed.… Expand
  94. TrivialAsh
    Mar 13, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is an absolute delight. Good graphics, great level design, and an even greater story.
    I wish all 3D Sonic games were like this...    … Expand
  95. ZXSth
    Aug 1, 2023
    5
    An entirely overrated 3D Sonic experience that I found difficult to enjoy. While understandably a controversial opinion, I found that Sonic's movement feels stiff in comparison to his prior 3D outings, and I was not a fan of the direction Sonic games took after Unleashed. I found this game quite adequate on a mechanical level, but hard to enjoy in comparison to the Adventure games despiteAn entirely overrated 3D Sonic experience that I found difficult to enjoy. While understandably a controversial opinion, I found that Sonic's movement feels stiff in comparison to his prior 3D outings, and I was not a fan of the direction Sonic games took after Unleashed. I found this game quite adequate on a mechanical level, but hard to enjoy in comparison to the Adventure games despite my best efforts.… Expand
  96. battlescroll
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. wow this is the best sonic game ever made

    graghics 10/10
    the wii might have not have been as powerfull as the 360 and ps3 but sega worked with what they had and the backrounds our outstanding so are the models there like there from the hd verion of sonic unleashed.

    sound 10/10
    the music is outstanding to the songs are great even better than sonic 06.

    story 10/10
    its simple but great doctor eggman has captured 6 planets filled with wisps these tiny alien creatures from the planet wisp ( very creative guys ) that hold a great power that doctor eggman wants to use so its up to sonic and tails to stop him. thats all there is so the plot woundn't be all over like in sonic 06.

    gameplay 9.5/10
    so remeber the day daytime stages from sonic unleashed ya think of a entire game with only those levels thats sonic colors sonic controls the same he can boost drift and homing attack but his spin kick is gone and has a real stiff jump not castlevaina stiff but close to it but he can double jump so you can represition yourself in air but most patforms a wider than a japenies game boy adanvce box so its not realy a promblem. scattered in each level are red rings get then all then you can enable super sonic. the bosses are great but there 6 bosses ( not counting the final boss)but half of them are clones but the clones bring somthing new to the table to make sure that they dont feel bland. my only complaint is that its to easy but it was made for kids so nevermind.

    over all sonic colors is a great game do your self a favor and play the wii version this is my review of snic colors.    … Expand
  97. SPARKY358gaming
    Aug 2, 2019
    10
    A great new entry in the sonic series it looks incredible,it sounds incredible, the plot is easy and clean to understand the voice acting is ok for sonic but great choice for tails the levels are really well designed
    It's great also for being on the wii because the other sonic wii games are not so good...

    Must buy!
  98. FoxFelps
    Mar 8, 2021
    7
    Um jogo bom, mas não se sustenta como um jogo do Sonic, sendo claramente um retrocesso comparado aos antecessores, as fases são muito bonitas só que alguns wisps atrapalham a aventura sendo alguns deles muito desorientados e lentos de usar, a jogabilidade é otima mas não se aproveit muito da mecânica BOOST para passar as fases sendo nelas a muita plataforma e muita camera 2D nas fasesUm jogo bom, mas não se sustenta como um jogo do Sonic, sendo claramente um retrocesso comparado aos antecessores, as fases são muito bonitas só que alguns wisps atrapalham a aventura sendo alguns deles muito desorientados e lentos de usar, a jogabilidade é otima mas não se aproveit muito da mecânica BOOST para passar as fases sendo nelas a muita plataforma e muita camera 2D nas fases (algo q se tornou um problema grave em jogos recentes). a historia em poucas palavras é Péssima, contando com TODOS os pesonagens descaracterizados e Flanderizados ao máximo, não é engraçada muito menos "fofa" ( isso se tornou no problema mais grave da franquia principalmente em jogos recentes), sua trilha sonora é muito boa, a dificuldade é nula (somente se você for virgem na franquia vai achar dificil) e alem de ser muito curto sendo zerado em 3h no máximo.
    O que o Sonic Colors trouxe so funcionou ate a pagina 2 depois começaram a sentir falta do que sonic realmente era, na epoca onde ele era universalmente odiado 2005-2009 onde tudo nesse periodo era massacrado pela mídia e parte do publico vistp que nesse periodo realmente houve jogos ruins (Shadow e 2006) mas outros títulos como Unleashed, Riders, Black Knight foram detonados por não terem um "tom" levinho e esse jogos possuem suas falhas mas foram completamente destruídos na época sem nem ao menos destacarem seus méritos. Hoje em dia Sonic Colors é muito esquecivel e rejogando eu percebi o porque, mas mesmo assim não deixa de ser um jogo bom/divertido indiscutivelmente mas as escolhas que a serie tomou a partir desse jogo acabaram levando a franquia para algo que se encontra atualmente desorientada.
    Minha nota final seria 7,5/10.    … Expand
  99. PlayerNr03
    Oct 6, 2019
    9
    Great game with catchy music, great levels and fun gameplay. The writing can be a bit "cringe" sometimes (but fortunately it isn't that bad) and some levels feel like extras (Asteroid Coster Act 3, i'm looking at YOU). Even so, if you are a Sonic fan, you should buy this game.
  100. PokeProX
    Mar 13, 2020
    8
    Sonic Colors is my first Sonic game that I’ve fully played, it was a fun experience and I appreciated the basic story and tough platforming. Let’s do this!

    The story is really basic, and maybe a bit quirky. The gameplay is really smooth, there are 3D and 2D sections in levels, which adds a bit of creativity into the mix. The Wisps are basically the powerups in Sonic Colors, it’s a great    Sonic Colors is my first Sonic game that I’ve fully played, it was a fun experience and I appreciated the basic story and tough platforming. Let’s do this!

    The story is really basic, and maybe a bit quirky. The gameplay is really smooth, there are 3D and 2D sections in levels, which adds a bit of creativity into the mix. The Wisps are basically the powerups in Sonic Colors, it’s a great thing to add. The boss battles are kinda underwhelming, but obviously the best boss fight is the final boss of Sonic Colors. The visuals looks almost stunning and the music is definitely good. Sometimes, platforming can be quite tedious.

    To me, Sonic Colors is great game, the visuals and gameplay are really smooth itself. When compared to Sonic Unleashed and Sonic Generations, I don’t really know which is better. But nonetheless, it’s was a good experience to play this game. So, the review is... 8.5! (8)    … Expand
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#30 Best Wii Game of 2010
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#4 Most Shared Wii Game of 2010

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Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 58
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 58
  3. Negative: 1 out of 58
  1. GamingTrend
    Feb 2, 2011
    86
    If you have enjoyed previous Sonic games but were hesitant to pick this one up because of the most recent Sonic outings, worry no more. Sonic Colors is worth the price of admission.
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  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 15, 2011
    80
    Fast side-scrolling Sonic successfully combines the "classic" platformer with 3D action. Colorful environments and nice level design make new Sonic really catchy. [Issue#199]
  3. Game Chronicles
    Jan 13, 2011
    85
    Sonic Colors is hands-down the best Sonic title to be released in nearly a decade, and definitely one of the best titles to hit the Wii in the past year.
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