Wanna know one of the silliest oversights in this remaster? After choosing whether you'd like the in-game hints activated or not, you're stuck with that choice for the rest of the game. There is no toggle to freely switch between on or off like in the original 2010 game and the only way to change it is by restarting your entire Save File 🤦‍♂️

"I don't want to blame the developers for this" oh no, it's definitely not their fault. Sega on the other hand who force the developers to push the port out when it wasn't ready is FULLY to blame. Mofo's can't learn from their past of STOP PUSHING RELEASES. DELAYS AREN'T THE WORST THING IN THE WORLD.

I set up my wii yesterday and I finally completed sonic colors after all these years. The wii version is amazing, I haven’t played ultimate but I probably won’t anyways. I wanna play sonic unleashed tho.

Plot twist: the game is buggy because the devs at Blind Squirrel studio are actually blind

I remember enjoying the Wii version, and seeing how botched this port is just makes me sad.

I still don’t understand how after all the Sonic games that were released buggy as hell due to rushed game development, Sega or it’s higher ups STILL haven’t learned their lesson. I’m so glad I can still play my original wii copy of the game, but this is still disappointing. 😞

This was my first time playing sonic colors also, despite playing literally every sonic game. It's nice to finally go back to it but it sucks feeling like you're playing a worse version

". . .solely because of the off beat piano:" Me: surely it can't be that bad-- **discordant piano notes** Me: AUGHE HOW

for some reason the only thing i can remember from this whole video is that it made me realize i have astigmatism

They did attempt to recreate the cutscenes in the engine initially, there's leftovers of that in the game's files. They probably ran out of time.

The worst thing to me about this is that even though it's a separate studio who had the misfortune of rushing this game, it ruins the entire series' reputation again. God dang it Sonic, just hold onto your quality for just a little longer...

Ok so I keep hearing that SEGA is the sole reason that this game was a mess and I think that is really just false. First of all Blind Squirrel doesn't have a good track record of ports and remasters already. Most of them like Bioshock Remastered Collection and many others were buggy messes on launch and still are. The only successful ports they had were ports that were overseen in development by other people. And I understand the argument that "Well game development is hard" because yes it is, but that doesn't really excuse the mess that we got. It's a bad port and a bad port doesn't deserve money no matter the good will of the people making it. And I'm not saying SEGA is innocent here because a strict deadline could have factored into this, but what Blind Squirrel made was a disaster. Visuals are gimped from the original game, features added have no way to be toggled on or off making it unfaithful to the original and easier than it should be, most of the cosmetics are lazy broken textures for Sonic's gloves without any major overall aesthetic changes. None of the new features really elevate the experience to make it better than the original game which is what a good re-release should strive for.

_apparently,_ Blind Squirrel was able to set their own deadline and are actually known for bad remasters that have oddly good reviews that get fixed in patches. that’s just what i’ve heard personally, i enjoyed Colors Ultimate (even on Switch); both the graphics and the new remixes. my biggest issues are with presentation, audio and graphical issues, which i can honestly overlook; however, this game needs patches

Very glad I found you, I love seeing small channels making the vids they love to make instead of focusing on becoming big. You've got some high quality stuff here, keep up the good work!

I was actually going to buy this game because I've heard much praise about the original but something said to me "Wait for the feedback!" and I am so glad I listened. If I ever happen to come across the Wii version, I'll pick that one up. Also, separate topic here Stryxo, but what do you mean Sonic Unleashed is only available on Xbox? It's actually available on Playstation 2, Wii, and Playstation 3. There's also a mobile version but...mobile.... So yeah, what do you mean man?

I trusted SEGA with my money again, and this is what happens

Thank you for actually talking about why the port was bad and giving comparisons, as opposed to "cutscenes are cheesy."

I don’t dislike this game because of the glitches. I just think the gameplay itself hasn’t aged as well as I remember.

Someone needs to pry Sonic away from SEGA’s inept management. We’ve suffered so many TRASH titles that could have been great if the execs cared an ounce for their player base.

I just got the game today since I loved the Wii version and the disk no longer read it. I've been playing on it today non-stop and got no glitches, I'm lucky I didn't get any. The opening to every stage loads up quickly and haven't gotten a problem.

they charge 40 dollars for a game that will give you a headache/seizure in 20 minutes

this makes Sonic 06 look like a polished game

Dude, seeing the condition of your channel pisses me off. Here you are making some of the best content on this platform and you are sitting at 19k subs. While trash content gets millions of views and subs. When I say you are underrated as fuck, I genuinely mean it. Even if you don't get whole lot of recognition, please don't stop making video. Your videos are something that cheers me up when I'm having a bad day You deserve so much more recognition for the quality your content has. Hope you get success on this platform someday stryxo

I freaking love your PFP so much you dont even know. So adorable

9:56 What Arin was wished his playthrough was like

Thanks for this because I thought about getting this for my switch but I wasn’t sure, also just looking at the gameplay gave me a headache, so I skipped the seizure part

Dude I hated how hard it was to see the Laser Wisp’s guide. What I hated worst…was the end credits being COMPLETELY yellow! :D I love this game but everyone’s right, some things are bad…but! But…it WAS rushed! I think this was supposed to come out last year. But, I still love this game. And they fixed the fireworks!

I lost my wii version and was excited when this came out, but things were just so flicker-y that it bothers me to play it. I do hope this gets restored to its former glory soon...

My first experience with sonic colors (and the franchise in general) was on the DSi, and it used to be one of my favorite games (matter of fact im going to replay after this video), so I was really excited when I heard this was coming out. I still might try it, but it seems underwhelming

I remember loving this when it released on the wii. Being almost 11 years ago I can't say I remember a lot of it but I remember an amazing soundtrack, (debatably) beautiful scenery and some pretty fun mechanics through the wisps. I also remember some glitches but they clearly didn't harm my enjoyment as a child. I genuinely haven't played it in about 8 years but even the few times I played it after the initial playthrough didn't harm my views so I can't say my opinions are invalid. With all this love it gave me a lot of pain to find out the port broke so badly. Having left my switch to rot in a corner, I really wanted a use for it. Well, thanks for playing it at least and reviewing it. Great stuff, as always.

So, I never owned any kind of console in my life, so I missed out on the original Colors (and is still missing out on it.) Dolphin refuses to run the ISO because of graphics issues, so Colors Ultimate is what I'd be stuck with if it was on Steam. Being locked out with *this* disaster as my only option is downright insulting.

14:47 "get it on steam" boy do I have some epic bad news about that

babe wake up new stryxo

If I can't trust SEGA with a Wii port, I don't trust them with a new game. And yes, Blind Squirrel and Sonic Team are different, but this is still a result of SEGA.

Funny, Blind Squirrel did a better port 2 years ago of Borderlands. I blame Sega.

So interestingly enough, the dissonance in the piano is actually present in the original track. Its just made more obvious because its on piano instead of synths and stuff. It also sounds like it was mixed by some inexperienced college freshman with too much free time. I know, because I am also an inexperienced college freshman with too much free time lmao.

Sonic Colors Ultimate is imo an amazing port, but OH BOY if your playing on switch you can’t play. I’m pretty sure it’s to the point where sonic team said they’re gonna start giving switch refunds.

Thank you. I was thinking about getting this but I wanted to wait for the professional to speak on it😌

Why does every sonic game since like 2007 still feel like you're playing it on a PS2?

12:56 Hey! That’s me! Great video man

Agreed with everything you said except saying that the terminal velocity remix is better because I personally think that none of the remixes are better than the originals because adding the extra guitars and rock music ruins the tone of most of the songs. Also you get an achievement for sitting through the whole credits without skipping which is just stupid 🤣

Sonic Colors didn't really need a remaster imo

Nice, new Stryxo video

7:28 huh. I never knew that my eyesight wasn't normal. Thanks for the diagnosis, and amazing review!

Something i really hate about this port is that they changed the speak with your heart remix for something really worse like the one on the 30th anniversary orchestra was perfect why change it

1:52 mans mangled like a B series motor

"I lost my wii in the box in the garage with spiders" Thats no longer your garage, its the spiders'

What REALLY distracts me in the remake is that they used tails icon as sonic's life counter.

They didn't give me the Movie Sonic stuff even though I prepurchased the game. They ripped me off.

Fun fact. The DS version is more accurately canon than the Wii version. It is also the game of my childhood and is very much a really fun 2D sonic game, and arguably more fun the Wii game.

5:08 It looks like a “THERE ARE LONELY SINGLES IN YOUR AREA” pop-up ad

Bruh I thought the thumbnail was a kingdom hearts enemy

If they wanted Sonic Colors Ultimate to do well, then they probably should have MADE it well.

I’m either hilariously lucky to not have stumbled upon any of these issues, or I’m just glad that I can finally play any version of sonic colours and therefore not caring much about the “glitches”. Probably both…

Ever since i started game programming. I have been WAYYYYY more lenient on developers. I know the pain of making small 1 level games i can't imagine triple A games

this was my second favorite sonic game, and blind squirrel killed it. they ruined it.

The only thing that sucks to me is the glitches. The rest of it is fine. Mad respect for the people who tried to fix it.

Awesome Video Bro!

5:14 If Sonic Colors Ultimate was made by Microids.

Me happy when stryxo uploads

I crunched the numbers. That is 1 glitch every 7 fucking minutes. Damn.

I'm lucky as heck I did not encounter any bug or glitch in my hole play threw but I'm scared if I do

so far ps4 isnt running bad the only bad fact is the intro music is remixed btw the wii version has a better UI

So I'm late to the video and someone's probably already said it, but: the piano in Tropical Resort isn't actually off-key, but intentionally dissonant. Now dissonance can sound really cool when used correctly, but this is absolutely not the place for it and you're right it sounds weird.

Meta moment; this is why the fans are usually better than the creators themselves. I mean, fans are how we have Rayman Redemption and Sonic Mania.

on the tumbnail sonic is like trying to do a spindash

A lot of times I wish people could understand that things like coding take time. Deadlines should be a lot more reasonably longer than shorter. So you're not making a sloppy piece of work like this port or cyberpunk.

that thumbnail is beautiful

This is why I kept my wii.

SEGA: Its all about MONEY!!! …what? Its the truth. unfortunately

7:27 bro made me have a crisis i didnt know my astigmatism made me see light that differently

I played a lot sonic colors on wii and i think it's way more wonderful than the ultimate version for ps4, the controls cus sonic feels way more reactive to change of directions, the audio, the the sensitive of the wisps, basically everything

7:26 Guess thats why I sort of like the graphics over the wii version, I am a holder of Astigmatism. Even looking at the person on the right looks so good and I wish I didn't have it.

When there's a bad post of a game that I like I just go back to replay the original

Yess i have the original copy so I literally needed this video

The thumbnail: exists DeviantArt: c h a l l e n g e a c c e p t e d

> be me > see this video > see other videos complaining about the game and calling it trash > gets the game anyways

The only version of Sonic Colors we have is the DS version. We've long planned to get the Wii version, though it never really came up since it's mostly low priority. Then Ultimate was announced. 'Sonic Colors remastered on Switch!?' I had thought excitedly, before remembering the recent failures of the franchise. Our hopes were high, but our expectations were low. That was still too high, apparently. *The bar was set so low it was practically a tripping hazard in hell, yet here we are with this game limbo dancing with the devil.* Needles to say, we are still planning to buy the Wii version.

I only just realized that sonic was moon walking in one of those cutscenes.

It’s called Sonic COLORS ULTIMATE for a reason, ya know. You get _ULTIMATE COLORS!_

I played this on xbox and enjoyed it but it still has issues and the switch version shouldn't have been released like this

All though I really love this game cuz it was part of my child hood and I love the levels the wisp and the music but you gotta understand that game development is really hard and they didn't have time to fix the bugs

14:06 my left ear is loving this lmfao

Whenever I used a wisp I rarely got the wisp music, and after beating a stage, only the first but of fanfare would play, the rest of the music NEVER PLAYED NOT ONCE.

you were 8 when colors released? Huh...I was like 7 when that happened.

Angry Birds Reloaded also sucks, because only Apple Arcade exclusive (Not released on Android, iOS, and PC), and it's not worth $4.99/Month, and the gameplay like Angry Birds Friends, and less version compared Classic version, and WORSE Than this game! Trailer: Classic Slingshot Mayhem! Me: No, It doesn't, it just same formula from Angry Birds Friends, and it's not remastered at all. Trailer: Beautiful new worlds Me: You lied to me, Rovio! It was Angry Birds 2! Trailer: Available on Apple Arcade Me: Boo! This game is not WORTH $4.99/month!

Imma get the Wii version

I will watch your career with great interest

14:06 yeah it sounds like my astro is having a seizure trying to listen to this game😕

14:52 *Little Big Planet 3 flashbacks*

the thumbnail had me spill my drink

Bruh, you're definitely not wrong about the sound mixing. I was playing the game with my nephew on his Xbox One and we literally had to just mute the TV because it was WAY too loud. Everytime Sonic attack, that piercing homing sound sfx would just blast our ears. It's ridiculous.

I have astigmatism When you see even a little ligth from the computer in the room you see the freaking sun just blasting inside your eye

JOHNROBLOX: Jade Ghost? More like... Noclip Wisp

The DS version of Colors was also pretty decent, though its not 3D, but another good 2D Sonic game.

playing originals upscaled on emulators is the real remaster

Rival rush looks like the ads in fnaf PS when you're in the office room

@12:30 I personally hate what they did to Terminal Velocity's music. I felt that it completely ruined the climax present in the original ost. the drums sound slower in some sections and the guitar really doesn't sound good either. No offence to anyone who loves Jun Senoue's arrangements, but I don't think this song needed the whole adventure esque vibe going for it. Makes the song feel more laid back compared to the original which was much more fast-paced.

Sonic colors ultimate before the patches was just sonic 06 2

Sonic Colors Ultimate? Nah, this Sonic Colors 06, bro.