From Digital Foundry : "The headlines have concentrated on the issues surrounding the Switch version of Sonic Colours Ultimate - and let's be clear, there are problems there - but we wanted to take a look at the remaster from a more global perspective. After all, the game is playable on three different PlayStations and a total of four Xbox systems, so how well does the game fare overall? is the remastering work of a decent quality? These are all questions worth answering because fundamentally, the original Sonic Colours was an excellent Wii title and it's a game well worth improving and modernising for the today's systems.
Released in November 2010, Sonic Colours builds spectacularly upon the foundation formed by Sonic Unleashed - stages seamlessly transition between full 3D sections and 2D side-scrolling sections as you play. Sonic has a lock-on, a boost button and a slide, among other things. It may seem slightly overwhelming at first blush but once you become accustomed to the controls and level design, it starts to flow beautifully. As you nail boost pads, springboards and bounce off enemies in quick succession, it feels highly satisfying. It's this rhythm that defines boost Sonic games - it's different from classic Sonic but you get that same buzz from maintaining a clean run.This is also complemented by a fantastic soundtrack with a wide range of composers contributing to its production."
"Time and time again it has been said that Sonic’s transition to 3D hasn’t been as easy as, say, a certain plumber’s. For that reason, I didn’t even touch a 3D Sonic game until 2011 when Sonic Generations came out. It’s also no secret that I am a HUGE Sonic fan and my heart lies in his heyday on the Sega Mega Drive and I didn’t want anything taking that away from me. I really enjoyed Sonic Generations, but apparently, I’ve missed out by skipping the Sonic Adventure games on the Dreamcast. Given the reputation, I think it’s acceptable to approach new 3D Sonic games with caution." Brian @ Thumb Culture
If you haven’t played it before, Sonic Colours: Ultimate is a fun experience on a beautiful space theme park that is ultimately let down by clunky controls.
Fans can imagine the development process was complicated, with budget or logistical issues surfacing that prevented Blind Squirrel Games from making the most of a bad situation, but Sega should have recognised these shortcomings to ensure Sonic’s legacy wasn’t squandered. Delay the game, or be honest with fans about the state of things.
Every couple of years it feels like the platforming mascot is moments away from superseding his usual reputation, until something like this happens and he’s dragged back into the pits to be made a joke of once again.
