Okay, let's just throw this out of the way. Ever since 2004, the Sonic series has been in a pickle. While the handheld titles have been generally well-received, the console titles' reception have been... mixed at best, to say the least. Even the recently released Sonic The Hedgehog 4 has acquired quite a polarized reception. What's more important here, however, is this: Is Sonic Colors a good game? To that, I say: Yes.
Gameplay: Unlike almost every other 3D Sonic title, this game is all Sonic gameplay, all the time. Taking a cue from the HD versions of Sonic Unleashed's daytime levels, the gameplay consists of 2D side-scrolling areas intertwined with 3D behind-the-back areas. Instead of being a game where one must constantly move at high speeds to the goal, however, this game actually encourages you to take things slow and explore the levels. Aiding in this change in perspective are the much tighter controls, the less frequent and easier-to-execute QTE's, and the multiple routes, secret rooms and the Yoshi Coin-esque Special Rings scattered throughout the levels.
This game's main attraction, however, are the Wisps. The Wisps come in eight different colors, eachaddingtothegameplayin theirown littleway. Two personal favorites are the Yellow Drill Wisp and the Pink Spike Wisp, as they both best emphasize the exploration aspect of this game.
Story: Taking a cue from Super Mario Galaxy, the story takes place in space where, in a nutshell, Sonic and Tails must save the Wisps and free the planets from Dr. Eggman's control. The story as a whole is much better this time around thanks to its continuation of the lighthearted focus started by Sonic Unleashed, a well-made script courtesy of the same writers who did the story for Mad World and a vastly improved voice cast.
Overall: All in all, everything about this game is a huge improvement over the recent 3D Sonic games. The plot generally doesn't take itself seriously, there are no game-breaking glitches and the overall gameplay is actually pretty solid all the way through.
A Superb Addition to the Sonic Series
Okay, let's just throw this out of the way. Ever since 2004, the Sonic series has been in a pickle. While the handheld titles have been generally well-received, the console titles' reception have been... mixed at best, to say the least. Even the recently released Sonic The Hedgehog 4 has acquired quite a polarized reception. What's more important here, however, is this: Is Sonic Colors a good game? To that, I say: Yes.
Gameplay: Unlike almost every other 3D Sonic title, this game is all Sonic gameplay, all the time. Taking a cue from the HD versions of Sonic Unleashed's daytime levels, the gameplay consists of 2D side-scrolling areas intertwined with 3D behind-the-back areas. Instead of being a game where one must constantly move at high speeds to the goal, however, this game actually encourages you to take things slow and explore the levels. Aiding in this change in perspective are the much tighter controls, the less frequent and easier-to-execute QTE's, and the multiple routes, secret rooms and the Yoshi Coin-esque Special Rings scattered throughout the levels.
This game's main attraction, however, are the Wisps. The Wisps come in eight different colors, each adding to the gameplay in their own little way. Two personal favorites are the Yellow Drill Wisp and the Pink Spike Wisp, as they both best emphasize the exploration aspect of this game.
Story: Taking a cue from Super Mario Galaxy, the story takes place in space where, in a nutshell, Sonic and Tails must save the Wisps and free the planets from Dr. Eggman's control. The story as a whole is much better this time around thanks to its continuation of the lighthearted focus started by Sonic Unleashed, a well-made script courtesy of the same writers who did the story for Mad World and a vastly improved voice cast.
Music: In a word, superb. As always.
Overall: All in all, everything about this game is a huge improvement over the recent 3D Sonic games. The plot generally doesn't take itself seriously, there are no game-breaking glitches and the overall gameplay is actually pretty solid all the way through.
Recommendation: Buy.