Sonic Colors: Ultimate Summary
Back in 2008, the development of Sonic Colors began following Sonic Unleashed. Two games were developed: one for the Nintendo Wii by Sonic Team, and one for the Nintendo DS by Dimps. Both teams made an effort to design for a wider demographic than previous games specifically fans of Super Mario. To make Sonic games more desirable, Sega delisted several Sonic Games with bad Metacritic scores to increase the brand’s value. The game was released to generally positive reviews AND was a commercial success. In 2021, Sega decided to remaster the Wii version of Sonic Colors and released Sonic Colors: Ultimate.
Sonic Colors Ultimate was released to mixed reviews with a Metacritic score of 74 on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 and an even worse score of 67 on Nintendo Switch.
Premise
The title is a platform game that is set in outer space. You control Sonic the Hedgehog and your goal is to save an alien race called the Wisps from Doctor Eggman. Gameplay shifts between side-scrolling and third-person perspectives and upon completion of a level, players are given a grade depending on their performance. The game introduces Wisp power-ups, allowing Sonic a multitude of new abilities to help him progress through the levels. The game also features a co-op two-player mode, Eggman’s Sonic Simulator, in this mode you control Sonic-modelled robots through a series of levels.
Main Characters Of Sonic Colors: Ultimate
While this is a Sonic game through and through, it’s primarily centered around the wisps currently being enslaved by Eggman.
- White Wisp – The most common type of Wisps, the White Wisps are very friendly and love to talk. They do not have the power to transform, but they can give Sonic a Boost.
- Cyan Wisp – Cyan Wisps are a special breed. They are swift and never seem to stop moving, and as a result, they can seem a little forgetful. Their powers allow Sonic to utilize the Cyan Laser.
- Jade Wisp – Keep an eye out for the new Jade Wisp. This mysterious creature grants Sonic the ability to pass through walls easily and levitate like a ghost to reach otherwise impossible areas.
- Pink Wisp – Pink Wisps can be somewhat harsh, but they are in fact very kind by nature. You’ll often find them near walls. Utilize the powers of the Pink Wisps to transform Sonic into a Pink Spike so he can move around easily in all directions when on a wall.
More Characters
- Green Wisp – Green Wisps are subtle, yet pretty goofy. You never know when you might come across one since they don’t hang out in one particular spot, but keep an eye out for them when you’re flying. They give Sonic the power to hover.
- Orange Wisp – Orange Wisps are very sensitive, emotional Wisps. They are easily elated when praised, but they can also get depressed if they’ve made a mistake. Be careful not to upset them, since they can get angry very easily. Luckily, Sonic reaps the benefits of their powerful emotions when they transform him into an Orange Rocket.
- Blue Wisp – Blue Wisps have sharp minds and are excellent leaders. Whenever they decide to do something big, the Blue Wisps are almost always successful. Their powers allow Sonic to become as indestructible as Blue Cube.
- Yellow Wisps – Yellow Wisps are very fond of earth and water. Their powers allow Sonic to transform into Yellow Drill to reach underground and underwater spots quickly.
- Purple Wisps – Once Wisps are captured by Dr. Eggman, they are converted into Purple Wisps. These unfortunate Wisps are violent and forced to carry out Dr. Eggman’s evil plans.
Sonic Colors: Ultimate Titles in the Series
The Sonic series has a plethora of games for every player to enjoy. Below is an extensive list of the games in the Sonic The Hedgehog franchise:
2D
- Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)
- Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit) (1991)
- Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (8-bit) (1992)
- Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit) (1992)
- Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball (1993)
- Sonic the Hedgehog CD (1993)
- Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball (8-bit) (1993)
- Sonic Chaos (1993)
- Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (1994)
- Sonic & Knuckles (1994)
- Sonic the Hedgehog Triple Trouble (1994)
- Knuckles’ Chaotix (1995)
- Tails’ Skypatrol (1995)
- Tails Adventure (1995)
- Sonic Labyrinth (1995)
- Sonic Blast (1996)
- Sonic Advance (2001-02)
- Sonic Advance 2 (2002-03)
- Sonic Advance 3 (2004)
- Sonic Rush (2005)
- Sonic Rivals (2006)
- Sonic Rush Adventure (2007)
- Sonic Rivals 2 (2007)
- Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I (2010)
- Sonic Colors (DS) (2010)
- Sonic Generations (3DS) (2011)
- Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II (2012)
- Sonic Jump (2012)
- Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal (2014)
- Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice (2016)
- Sonic Mania (2017)
- Sonic Mania Plus (2018)
- Sonic Superstars (2023)
3D
- SegaSonic the Hedgehog (1993)
- Sonic 3D Blast (1996)
- Sonic Adventure (1998-99)
- Sonic Adventure 2 (2001)
- Sonic Heroes (2003-04)
- Shadow the Hedgehog (2005)
- Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)
- Sonic and the Secret Rings (2007)
- Sonic Unleashed (2008)
- Sonic and the Black Knight (2009)
- Sonic Colors (2010)
- Sonic Generations (2011)
- Sonic Lost World (2013)
- Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric (2014)
- Sonic Forces (2017)
- Sonic Frontiers (2022)
Miscellaneous
- Sonic Eraser (1991)
- Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine (1993)
- Sonic the Hedgehog’s Gameworld (1994)
- Sonic Labyrinth (1995)
- Sonic Shuffle (2000)
- Sonic Pinball Party (2003)
- Sega Superstars (2004)
- Sonic and the Secret Rings (2007)
- Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (2007)
- Sega Superstars Tennis (2008)
- Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (2009)
- Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (2011)
- Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games (2013)
- Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (2016)
- SEGA Heroes (2018)
- Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 (2019)
- The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog (2023)
- Waku Waku Sonic Patrol Car (1991)
- SegaSonic Cosmo Fighter (1993)
- Sonic Drift (1994)
- Sonic Drift 2 (1995)
- Sonic R (1997)
- Sonic Riders (2006)
- Sonic Rivals (2006)
- Sonic Rivals 2 (2007)
- Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity (2008)
- Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing (2010)
- Sonic Free Riders (2010)
- Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed (2012)
- Sonic Forces: Speed Battle (2017)
- Team Sonic Racing (2019)
- Sonic Racing (2019)
- Wacky Worlds Creativity Studio (1994)
- Tails and the Music Maker (1994)
- Sonic the Hedgehog’s Gameworld (1994)
- Sonic’s Schoolhouse (1996)
- Sonic X (2005)
- Sonic the Hedgehog (2008)
- Sonic the Fighters (1996)
- Sonic Battle (2003-04)
- Super Smash Bros. Brawl (2008)
- Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U (2014)
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018)
- Sonic Battle (2003)
- Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood (2008)
- Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (2009)
- Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (2011)
- SEGA Heroes (2018)
- Sonic Dash (2013)
- Sonic Runners (2015)
- Sonic Dash 2: Sonic Boom (2015)
- Sonic Runners Adventure (2017)
- Sonic the Hedgehog 3D Chess (2010)
- Monopoly: Sonic the Hedgehog Collector’s Edition (2012)
- Sonic Boom Monopoly (2015)
Sonic Colors: Ultimate Cheat Codes FAQ
While Sonic Colors: Ultimate may not have cheat codes in the traditional sense, there are many unlockables throughout the game.
| Unlockable | How To Unlock |
|---|---|
| Cutscene 1 | Complete Tropical Resort Act 2. |
| Cutscene 10 | Select the third boss after completing Sweet Mountain or complete the game. |
| Cutscene 11 | Select the second boss after completing Starlight Carnival or complete the game. |
| Cutscene 12 | Complete the third boss after completing Sweet Mountain or complete the game. |
| Cutscene 13 | Complete the second boss after completing Starlight Carnival or complete the game. |
| Cutscene 14 | Complete Sweet Mountain and Starlight Carnival. |
| Cutscene 15 | Complete Planet Wisp Act 4. |
| Cutscene 16 | Select the fourth boss. |
| Cutscene 17 | Complete the fourth boss. |
| Cutscene 18 | Select the fifth boss. |
| Cutscene 19 | Complete the fifth boss |
| Cutscene 2 | Complete Tropical Resort Act 4. |
| Cutscene 20 | Complete Asteroid Coaster Act 4 |
| Cutscene 21 | Select the sixth boss. |
| Cutscene 22 | Complete the sixth boss. |
| Cutscene 23 | Complete Planet Wisp, Aquarium Park, and Asteroid Coaster. |
| Cutscene 24 | Select Terminal Velocity. |
| Cutscene 25 | Select Terminal Velocity Act 1 |
| Cutscene 26 | Select the final boss. |
| Cutscene 27 | Complete the final boss. |
| Cutscene 28 | Complete every level with a rank. |
| Cutscene 29 | Complete Terminal Velocity Act 2. |
| Cutscene 3 | Select the first boss. |
| Cutscene 30 | Finish the credits. |
| Cutscene 4 | Complete the first boss. |
| Cutscene 5 | Complete Tropical Resort. |
| Cutscene 6 | Select the second boss before completing Starlight Carnival or complete the game. |
| Cutscene 7 | Select the third boss before completing Sweet Mountain or complete the game. |
| Cutscene 8 | Complete the second boss before completing Starlight Carnival or complete the game. |
| Cutscene 9 | Complete the third boss before completing Sweet Mountain or complete the game. |
Unlock Credits
After you complete the final story and watch the ending and credits, a Rainbow Star will open up on the Map Screen. Select the Rainbow Star anytime to re-watch the interactive Credits sequence.
Unlock Super Sonic
Collect 180 Red rings, then clear every Sonic Simulator stage.
Extra Lives On Result Screen
After a level on the results screen, you’ll see the rank and the score you achieved. Repeatedly jumping into, and dashing through the numbers will eventually break them, making them drop gold rings and at least 1 extra life.