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Sonic Colors: Ultimate

Fast-paced platformer using alien powers across an interstellar amusement park

Blind Squirrel Entertainment · Published by SEGA · Released Feb 6, 2023

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Reviews
Mixed
67% of 1,783
Recent reviews
Mixed
60% of 20 in 30 days
Playing now
2
right now
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update
Unknown
no patch notes found

What is Sonic Colors: Ultimate?

Sonic Colors: Ultimate is a 3D platformer set in Dr. Eggman's interstellar amusement park, which he powers with captured aliens called Wisps. Sonic races through stages across six worlds, dodging obstacles, attacking enemies, and using Wisp powers to find alternate paths and free them.

For you if...

  • +you like fast platforming with alternate routes to explore
  • +you enjoy using different powers to navigate stages

Not for you if...

  • you want long, uninterrupted stages rather than short segments
  • you dislike platformers that switch between 3D and 2D

What players say

67% of 1,783 reviews are positive · 60% of 20 in the last 30 days

Players praise the level design, Wisp powers, and soundtrack. Many criticize the remaster's lighting and cutscenes, while some report stuttering or crashes. Players often recommend a fan-made visual mod, though others say it does not resolve their issues.

Screenshots and trailer

Sonic Colors: Ultimate

Sonic Colors: Ultimate system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS
Windows 10
Processor
Intel Core i5-6600 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750, 1 GB or Radeon RX 560, 4 GB
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
26 GB available space
Notes
Supports at least D3D10 graphics adapters. A clear error message is displayed when launched with a GPU that lacks D3D10 support. Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.

Recommended

OS
Windows 10
Processor
Intel Core i5-6600 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750, 1 GB or Radeon RX 560, 4 GB
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
27 GB available space
Notes
Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM
Denuvo
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
47
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards

Steam Deck: Verified

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • First time setup requires active internet connection
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Full audio: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese. Text only: Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.

Tags

2 DLC available.

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