Despite his enduring popularity, Sonic the Hedgehog hasn’t always had an easy go of things. Sure, everything is just peachy now with the blockbuster Hollywood films, but once upon a time, Sonic wasn’t a stranger to stinkers. Between the likes of Sonic the Hedgehog (2006) and Sonic and the Secret Rings, the 2000s were a dark era for the blue blur. But that’s exactly when Sonic Colors came along in 2010 and started turning things around, giving Sonic fans hope again. Now, one of the best Sonic games ever made has found its way to PlayStation Plus, and even better, it’s the improved remastered version.
Sonic Colors: Ultimate is an enhanced version of the original Nintendo Wii game, sporting gorgeously updated visuals and a host of gameplay improvements that make the game feel better than ever — on top of new power-ups and features. That includes a Rival Rush mode where you get to race Metal Sonic for the best time on levels, with special rewards to boot. But the real foundation of what makes Ultimate great is the original game’s design, the way Sonic Colors feels like it gets back to the basics of what makes Sonic great. That is, of course, the core platforming design, and a unique gimmick to compliment it.
