The Jade Wisp is the new wisp power up in Ultimate, though fans first experienced this wisp in Team Sonic Racing. I’ll admit, at first I missed the Sonic game staple of 1UP icons and Game Over screens, but after some of the more difficult levels I enjoyed the far friendlier life system. Should the player run out of Tails icons, they are sent back to the last star post. Gone are Game Over screens, as Sonic’s life icon has switched to Tails as players collect giant Tails heads to act as a chance to be rescued from an enemy death or bottomless pit, with Tails airlifting Sonic to the nearest spot before the loss. In addition to some control tweaks, the biggest gameplay alterations come in how the life system is managed and the inclusion of a new wisp power up.
#SONIC COLORS REACH FOR THE STARS UPGRADE#
I’ve reached out to SEGA to confirm, but if so this is only an upgrade to my ears. But in Ultimate, three remixed tracks mean that each act has unique music. While I’m no Sonic music expert, from what I recall the original game saw three music tracks for each planet, and with each planet having six acts and the three tracks were used twice. Sound has also seen an upgrade, with a newly mixed soundtrack and new remixes of classic tracks from the original artists. Worth noting, however, that the Switch version lacks these visual upgrades. The visual upgrade to 4K in 60 frames per second elevates the game and removes one of the major hurdles found in the Wii release. While I suspect more eagle eyed fans will compare the two versions and find an odd lamppost or potted plant changed, the art design and feel of the game is intact. Not since Sonic Adventure DX has a 3D Sonic game seen such a drastic overhaul, though unlike DX none of the charm of Sonic Colors is lost in the Ultimate package. But does Ultimate live up to its name? Of course it does.
#SONIC COLORS REACH FOR THE STARS PC#
Even the derided Wii U exclusive Sonic Lost World saw a PC release! So, FINALLY, after over ten years the critically acclaimed and fan favorite 3D Sonic game Sonic Colors sees a remaster with upgraded visuals, music and a few new surprises. When you take in the Sonic “main series” games, Colors was an anomaly amongst a library of titles that often saw re-releases, remasters and compilations.
The review you are about to read is from a review copy provided by SEGA.įor over ten years, the Wii exclusive Sonic Colors remained exclusively on the console. Much of our original reviewer’s thoughts reflect my own. For a thorough review of Sonic Colors, check out our write-up of the original Wii release from 2010.