

And when Ultimate is out, it will immediately become the definitive version of the game. After spending a little time with this remaster, I’m confident that Sonic Colors deserves the love fans often throw its way. I always wondered if the game was actually good or just seemed better than it was when compared to flops like Sonic 06 and Sonic Unleashed.

Sonic Colors comes from an era when the series was tragically hit-or-miss. The Wisp powers let you do things like drill through the ground or bounce against walls, adding some variety and excitement. These theme park-inspired, neon-filled levels are delightful to run through and gawk at. Yet I was having a lot of fun with Sonic Colors: Ultimate. I grew up with those original 2D Sonic games. Now, playing on Parsec meant that I was experiencing some input lag, so that exacerbated the issue. Running and jumping can feel a bit slippery and imprecise. Now, I’m still not the biggest fan in the world of the Sonic Unleashed/Colors/Generations game feel.
