A remaster of a likeable Wii Sonic, colourful and functional, built around the Wisp power-ups that energise the stages. It's honest and smooth, but the content stays short and this version launched with bugs that dented its reputation.
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Category
Platformer1 player3+
Description
Sonic frees a planet of attractions by swallowing aliens with colorful powers. Published by Sega, released worldwide in 2021. Wisps that turn the dash into a drill, rocket or laser, high-speed stages remastered and a new ghostly power.
Sonic Colours: Ultimate review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Tomoya Ohtani injects fizzy electro-pop, sunlit choruses and tangy synths that race along with the cosmic loops. Between catchy vocals and danceable grooves, every planet pulses with infectious optimism. That bright buoyancy, cut for speed, makes you replay stages for the music alone.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
Tearing down loops at full tilt, bouncing between Wisp powers and feeling speed surge, every vibrant level delivers a giddy sense of flow. Smooth chains reward boldness and invite you to rerun stages for ever-faster runs, all wrapped in an infectious burst of color.
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾6 GB📅07/09/2021
Published by Sega
Sonic Colours: Ultimate (Nintendo Switch) price, value & rarity
The showdowns against Dr. Eggman and his giant machines run on pure speed: spot the weak point, dodge the attack patterns and strike in the exact window while keeping your momentum. The Wisps add unexpected angles of approach, varying each fight. The joy lies in that fluidity where speed and precision meet in a dazzling finish.
