Editing Sonic Colors (Nintendo DS)

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{{Infobox video game
|title      = ''Sonic Colors''
|image      = 
<gallery>
Sonic Colors (DS).jpg|NA
Sonic Colours DS JP cover.jpg|JP
SonicColoursDSBox.jpg|EU
</gallery>
|caption    = Cover art
|developer  = 
*[[Sonic Team]]
*[[Dimps]]
|publisher  = [[Sega]]
|director   = Takao Hirabayashi
|producer   = [[Takashi Iizuka]]
|writer     = 
*[[Warren Graff]]
*[[Ken Pontac]]
*Yasushi Otake
|composer   = 
*[[Naofumi Hataya]]
*[[Hideaki Kobayashi]]
*[[Fumie Kumatani]]
*Teruhiko Nakagawa
*[[Mariko Nanba]]
*[[Tomoya Ohtani]]
*[[Kenichi Tokoi]]
|series     = ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog series|Sonic the Hedgehog]]''
|genre      = 
*Platformer
*Action
|modes      = Single-player, multiplayer
|released   = {{Vgrelease|JP=18 November 2010<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://sega.jp/ds/soniccolors/|title=超音速アクションがカラフルに生まれ変わる|publisher=[[Sega]]|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150511102610/http://sega.jp/ds/soniccolors/|archivedate=11 May 2015|language=Japanese}}</ref>|NA=16 November 2010<ref name="IGN DS">{{Cite web|url=http://au.ign.com/games/sonic-colors/nds-75627|title=Sonic Colors DS|publisher=[[Wikipedia:IGN|IGN]]|accessdate=5 May 2014}}</ref>|EU=12 November 2010<ref name="IGN DS"/>|AU=11 November 2010<ref name="IGN DS"/>}}
|ratings    = {{Vgrating|ESRB=E|CERO=A|PEGI=3|ACB=G}}
|platforms  = 
*[[Nintendo DS]]
*[[Nintendo 3DS]] (backwards compatible)
|media      = DS Game Card
|input      = Touch screen
|followed   = ''[[Sonic Generations (Nintendo 3DS)|Sonic Generations]]''
}}
{{Nihongo|'''''Sonic Colors'''''|[[Wikipedia:American English|American English]]; ソニックカラーズ|Sonikku Karāzu}} or '''''Sonic Colours''''' ([[Wikipedia:British English|British English]]) is a 2D platformer game from the [[Sonic the Hedgehog series|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series]]. Co-developed by [[Sonic Team]] and [[Dimps]], it is a loose adaption of ''[[Sonic Colors]]'' released for the [[Nintendo DS]], marking the series' final release on the platform. The game introduces [[Wisp]]s, power-ups the player can use to reach new areas. It was released alongside its [[Wii]] counterpart in November 2010.

The plot of the DS version of ''Colors'' follows the same premise as the [[Wii]] version, with [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] and [[Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails]] investigating [[Egg Planet Park]], a park built by [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]] to harvest the energy of an alien race known as the [[Wisp]]s. The gameplay of this title is based on the playstyle of ''[[Sonic Rush]]'', with the levels being entirely side-scroller platformers unlike the Wii version. Furthermore, the DS version features an expanded story and a secret final boss, with the player being able to interact with other ''Sonic'' characters in optional missions.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.videogamesdaily.com/interviews/201010/interview-sonic-teams-takashi-iizuka/2/|title= Interview: Sonic Team’s Takashi Iizuka|first=Rupert|last=Higham|date=6 October 2010|publisher=Kikizo Archives|accessdate=22 February 2022|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110705185228/http://www.videogamesdaily.com/interviews/201010/interview-sonic-teams-takashi-iizuka/2/|archivedate=5 July 2011}}</ref>

''Sonic Colors'' enjoyed the same critical acclaim as its Wii counterpart, with praise for the level design, visuals, and implementation of the Wisp mechanic. Some, however, criticized the game's short length. The game was also a commercial success, with the DS and Wii versions selling a combined 4 million copies as of 2021.

==Plot==
{{Spoiler}}
[[File:Sonic Colors DS Title screen.png|thumb|left|225px|The title screen of ''Sonic Colors''.]]
After supposedly developing a sense of remorse for his past misdeeds, [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]] has decided to open an amusement park called "[[Egg Planet Park]]", which is located in space and made up of several planet-sized attractions, supposedly in order to make up for his transgressions. Suspicious of the doctor's intentions, [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] and [[Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails]] investigate the amusement park before the opening day. As they comment on how pretty the place is, they see [[Orbot]] and [[Cubot]] chasing alien creatures; in the end, the robots give up, and Sonic ends up discovers his ability to harness their wonderous powers for himself. With the use of a translator built by Tails, it is revealed that the aliens are called [[Wisp]]s, and one of them is named [[Yacker]]. It is also revealed that the Wisps are made of [[Hyper-go-on]], an energy that Eggman is using to power his park.

Allying with the Wisps and using their powers, Sonic visits multiple planets, freeing the Wisps and shutting down the [[tractor beam generator]]s that link them to Egg Planet Park. Eventually, Sonic learns that Dr. Eggman is transforming the Wisps into [[Nega-Wisp]]s and using them as fuel for a [[Mind Control Ray]] to conquer the universe and make the [[earth]] the star attraction of his theme park. Sonic also meets many of his old friends at the park.

After freeing all planets, Sonic, Tails and the Wisps are ready to celebrate. However, Eggman, having gathered enough negative Hyper-go-ons to take over the world, tries to fire his mind control cannon, only for it to backfire due to a piece of robot scrap from one of Sonic's battles are stuck and jammed itself into the cannon. As Egg Planet Park begins to backfire, the hedgehog sends the fox back down the space elevator while he faces his nemesis, who is using the powerful [[Nega-Wisp Armor]] that harnesses the negative energy of the Wisps. With the help of every type of Wisp, Sonic defeats the doctor with the [[Final Color Blaster]]. In the aftermath, the backfiring mind control cannon creates a black hole that consumes the amusement park and the defeated Eggman. With even Sonic unable to outrun the black hole, all of the Wisps use their powers to neutralize the black hole and save the hedgehog. Afterward, Yacker and his fellow Wisps change the Nega-Wisps back to normal. Sonic reunites with Tails on earth and the two bid farewells to the White Wisp. A while later, Yacker is with the other Wisps at [[Planet Wisp]], where he tells them about his adventure with Sonic and how cool he was, impressing his friends.

[[File:Super_Sonic_DS.jpg|thumb|225px|[[Super Sonic]] and the neutralized [[Mother Wisp]] with various [[Wisp]]s.]]
If the player has collected all seven [[Chaos Emerald]]s, the story continues. Yacker returns to earth, pleading the hedgehog and Tails to stop his mother, [[Mother Wisp]], who has gone rogue and has been mutated into the [[Nega-Mother Wisp]] by Dr. Eggman. As such, Sonic uses the seven Chaos Emeralds he had collected during his journey to transform into [[Super Sonic]]. Following an epic showdown, the hedgehog defeats the Nega-Mother Wisp and turns her back to normal. After thanking Sonic, Mother Wisp and her children return the Wisps' home planets to their proper place in the [[Sonic's universe|universe]].
{{Endspoiler}}

==Gameplay==
[[File:Tropical-resort-7.png|thumb|225px|[[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] in [[Tropical Resort]], the first [[Zone|Area]] in the game.]]
''Sonic Colors'' is a 2.5D side-scrolling platforming video game, which plays similar to past ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog series|Sonic]]'' games such as ''[[Sonic Rush]]''. The only playable character here is [[Sonic the Hedgehog]]. Similar to past ''Sonic'' games, the goal here is to pass a series of Acts in [[Time Over|less than ten minutes]]. During regular Acts, both of the Nintendo DS' screens are used to display the area, with Sonic moving between them when he reaches certain heights or depths (with some exceptions though).

While the player is able to run and [[Spin Jump|jump]], they can also make use of the returning [[Tension Gauge]], where they can perform a [[Boost]] to gain extra speed. However, in this game, the player needs to collect [[White Wisp]]s to fill the gauge.

The player is able to collect [[Ring]]s, which are scattered all around the Acts. If the player is hit while they have at least one Ring, they will survive at the cost of losing all Rings. However, if the player is hit without having a single Ring, they will lose a [[life]] and will start from either the start of the Act or the latest [[Star Post|Checkpoint]] they touched.

A notable feature in ''Sonic Colors'' is the addition of the [[Color Power]]s; when the player touches a [[Wisp Capsule]], the [[Wisp]]s inside will go into Sonic’s body and give him a different ability. The Color Power differs from each Wisp.

===Controls===
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
!Button formation
![[File:Sonic-Colors-DS-Life-Icon.png|link=Sonic the Hedgehog]]&nbsp;Movement
|-
|{{Directional Pad Left & Right}}
|Walk/Run
|-
|{{Directional Pad Up}}
|Look up
|-
|{{Directional Pad Down}}
|[[Crouch]]
|-
|{{A Button (Wii/DS)}}/{{B Button (DS)}}
|[[Spin Jump]]
|-
|{{Directional Pad Left & Right}} + {{Directional Pad Down}}
|[[Spin Attack]]
|-
|{{Directional Pad Down}} + {{A Button (Wii/DS)}}/{{B Button (DS)}}
|[[Spin Dash]]
|-
|{{A Button (Wii/DS)}}/{{B Button (DS)}} (midair)
|[[Jump Dash]]
|-
|{{A Button (Wii/DS)}}/{{B Button (DS)}} near a target (midair)
|[[Homing Attack]]
|-
|{{Directional Pad Down}} (midair) + {{A Button (Wii/DS)}}/{{B Button (DS)}}
|[[Stomp]]
|-
|{{Directional Pad Left & Right}} + {{R Button (DS)}}
|[[Slide]]
|-
|{{Directional Pad Left & Right}} + {{A Button (Wii/DS)}}/{{B Button (DS)}} while on certain walls
|[[Wall Jump]]
|-
|{{Directional Pad Left & Right}} + {{Y Button (Wii/DS)}}
|[[Boost]]/[[Air Boost]]
|-
|{{X Button (Wii/DS)}}
|Unleash [[Color Power]]
|-
|'''START'''
|Pause
|}

===Objects===
====Items====
{{Div col |colwidth=20em |content=
*[[Chaos Emerald]]
*[[Distraction Item]] {{only}}
**[[Exploding Balloon (power-up)|Exploding Balloon]] {{only}}
**[[Mine (power-up)|Mine]]
**[[Reaper]] {{only}}
**[[Steal Boost]] {{only}}
**[[Steal Wisp]] {{only}}
*[[Goal Ring]]
*[[Item Box]]
**[[1-Up]]
**[[5 Ring Bonus]]
**[[Invincible]]
**[[Magnetic Shield]]
**[[Power Sneakers (power-up)|Power Sneakers]]
**[[Random Ring Bonus]]
**[[Shield]]
**[[Spring (power-up)|Spring]]
*[[Prison Capsule]]
*[[Red Star Ring]]
*[[Ring]]
*[[Time Bonus]]
*[[Wisp Capsule]]
**[[Cyan Wisp]]
**[[Orange Wisp]]
**[[Red Wisp]] {{1st}}
**[[Violet Wisp]] {{1st}}
**[[Yellow Wisp]]
**[[White Wisp]]
}}

====Gimmicks and obstacles====
{{Div col |colwidth=20em |content=
*[[Bottomless pit]]
*[[Star Post|Checkpoint]]
*[[Dash Panel]]
*[[Dash Rail]]
*[[Dash Ring]]
*[[Exploding Balloon (black balloon)|Exploding Balloon]]
*[[Grind Rail]]
*[[Hang Glider]]
*[[Iron ball]]
*[[Mine (explosive device)|Mine]]
*[[Movable box]]
*[[Prism]]
*[[Rainbow Ring]]
*[[Sphere]]
*[[Spring]]
*[[Jump Panel (ramp)|Springboard]]
*[[Underground pipe]]
*[[Zip Line]]
}}

==Characters==
===Playable characters===
*[[Sonic the Hedgehog]]
**[[Super Sonic]]

===Non-playable characters===
{{Div col |colwidth=20em |content=
*[[Amy Rose]]
*[[Big the Cat]]
*[[Blaze the Cat]]
*[[Cream the Rabbit]]
*[[Cheese]]
*[[Cubot]]
*[[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]]
*[[E-123 Omega]]
*[[Knuckles the Echidna]]
*[[Miles "Tails" Prower]]
*[[Milk]] {{1st}}
*[[Mother Wisp]] {{1st}}
**[[Nega-Mother Wisp]] {{1st}}
*[[Orbot]]
*[[Rouge the Bat]]
*[[Shadow the Hedgehog]]
*[[Silver the Hedgehog]]
*[[Team Chaotix]]
**[[Charmy Bee]]
**[[Espio the Chameleon]]
**[[Vector the Crocodile]]
*[[Yacker]]
}}

===Enemies===
{{Div col |colwidth=20em |content=
*[[Batbot]]
*[[Buzzer]]
*[[Chopper]]
*[[Egg Pawn]]
*[[Egg Hammer]]
*[[Flapper]]
*[[Jawz]]
*[[Mole]]
*[[Spinner]]
*[[Thunder Spinner]]
*[[Uni Uni]]
}}

==Areas==
Similar to the [[Wii]] [[Sonic Colors|version]], ''Sonic Colors'' is divided into seven Areas, all of which can be selected on the World Map. Each Area is divided into two Acts each, with a Boss Act and three extra missions, with the exception of [[Terminal Velocity]], which has only one Act. The Areas are:
*[[Tropical Resort]]
*[[Sweet Mountain]]
*[[Starlight Carnival]]
*[[Planet Wisp (Sonic Colors)|Planet Wisp]]
*[[Aquarium Park]]
*[[Asteroid Coaster]]
*[[Terminal Velocity]]

===Special Stages===
{{Main|Special Stage (Sonic Colors)}}
[[File:Sonic Colors (DS) - Image - (1).png|thumb|225px|[[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] in a Special Stage.]]
Unlike the Wii version, ''Sonic Colors'' features seven Special Stages in which by completing each, a [[Chaos Emerald]] will be received. It is entirely similar to the Special Stages that were used in ''[[Sonic Rush]]'', except instead of collecting [[Ring]]s, Sonic will have to collect [[Sphere]]s. The player needs to collect the spheres that are the same colors as the top screen displays. The rainbow spheres can be collected at any time and count as two spheres. If they have a number on them, they will count as the number they have. There are also checkered ones, and if the player has collected all of them, a ten sphere bonus will be received. Also, there is a special checkered sphere before the end of each round (there are three rounds, each one requiring a different sphere color), and if the player touches it, many required colorful spheres will roll from one side to the other. But the player has to be careful as touching any balls that are not in the right color of the top screens will shove them out of the course, disabling their collection.

==Bosses==
*[[Globotron]] ([[Tropical Resort]])
*[[Captain Jelly]] ([[Sweet Mountain]])
*[[Frigate Orcan|Frigate ''Orcan'']] ([[Starlight Carnival]])
*[[Drillinator]] ([[Planet Wisp (Sonic Colors)|Planet Wisp]])
*[[Admiral Jelly]] ([[Aquarium Park]])
*[[Frigate Skullian|Frigate ''Skullian'']] ([[Asteroid Coaster]])
*[[Nega-Wisp Armor]] ([[Terminal Velocity]])
*[[Nega-Mother Wisp]] (extra boss)

==Other modes==
===Quick Select===
'''Quick Select''' is an additional mode where the player has quick access to the Acts they have already cleared. To access to its menu, the player must press {{L Button (GBA)}} while at the World Map. At the Quick Select menu, the player can press {{Directional Pad}} left/right to select the [[Zone|Area]] and {{Directional Pad}} up/down to select the Acts and Missions, which also show the player's statistics. To go back to the World Map, the player can press {{R Button (DS)}}.

===Gallery===
<gallery type="slideshow" position="right" widths="200">
Sonic Colors DS Gallery.png|"Gallery" menu
Sonic Colors DS Event.png|"Event" menu
Sonic Colors DS Sound.png|"Sound" menu
Sonic Colors DS Illustrations.png|"Illustrations" menu
</gallery>
'''Gallery''' is an extra mode in ''Sonic Colors'' where the player can watch many extras they have collected throughout the game- To access to it, the player must press {{R Button (DS)}} whilst at the World Map. It features the following options:
*'''Events''': Plays an event movie. These are unlocked as the player progresses through the game.
*'''[[Sound Test|Sound]]''': Plays the game's various music tracks. These are unlocked as the player progresses through the game.
*'''Illustrations''': Allows the player to see many images of the game. These are unlocked as they progress through the game.

===Game Land===
====Versus mode====
In '''Versus mode''', the player competes against an AI or another player to see who can beat the Acts faster. The first player that makes to the goal will be the winner. It features the following options:
*'''Single-player''': The player races against an AI.
*'''Muti-Card Play''': The player plays against a nearby [[Nintendo DS]] player who has a ''Sonic Colors'' Game Card. it features the following options:
**'''Host a Game''': The player hosts the match. They must wait for other player to join.
**'''Join a Game''': The player joins a match.
*'''Single-Card Play''': The player plays with a nearby Nintendo DS player who does not have a ''Sonic Colors'' Game Card.
*'''Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection''': The player plays online against other player. It features the following options:
**'''Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Battle''': The player connects online.
**'''Grand Prix''': The player plays against another Nintendo DS player online.
**'''Friend Match''': The player plays against one of their Nintendo DS friends. This option will be disabled if the player does not have any friend in their Friend Roster.
**'''Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Settings''': The player changes their Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection settings.
*'''Versus Records''': The player views their Win/Loss records.
When the player has selected their opponent, both will select an Act to play. If the choices do not match between both, the game will randomly choose one to play in.

In gameplay, the player will appear on the top screen, while their opponent can be seen at the bottom one. The first player to finish three laps will be the winner. However, if both opponents finish at the same time or the [[Time Over|time runs out]] before either of them get to the goal, it will considered a draw.

Both players have unlimited [[life|lives]]. However, if they die, they will restart at the latest [[Star Post|Checkpoint]] they touched.

Versus mode features [[Distraction Item]]s, power-up items the player can use to their advantage against their opponent. If the player has one Distraction Item in their possession, it will appear in the top right corner of their opponent's screen. To use a Distraction Item, the player has to press the L button.

After the match, the player will have the following options:
*'''Retry''': Restarts the Act.
*'''Change Act''': Changes an Act to play in.
*'''Quit''': Leave the game. Note that if one player quits, the other one will as well.

====Time Attack====
{{Main|Time Attack}}
In '''Time Attack''', the player needs to beat an Act as fast as possible. It features the following modes:
*'''Time Attack''': The player selects an Act and plays it. The player has only one try to get to the goal. Should they fail, they will be given the following options:
**'''Retry''': Restarts the Act.
**'''Change Act''': Changes an Act to play in.
**'''Quit''': Leave the game.
*'''Time Attack Records''': The player can see their best Records from the Acts. To access to it, they have to press {{L Button (GBA)}}/{{R Button (GBA)}}. If they wish, they can also press '''START''' to submit their Record online on the Leaderboard.
*'''Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Ranking''': The player can see the best Records from the Acts on the Leaderboard. They can press '''START''' to download the Leaderboard Rankings. By pressing {{Directional Pad}} left/right, they can switch between '''TOP3''' and '''ME'''.
**'''TOP3''': Shows the best Records worldwide on an Act.
**'''ME''': Shows the five closest Records to the player's.
*'''Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Settings''': The player changes their Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection settings.

===Options===
'''Options''' is the settings mode of ''Sonic Colors''. It features the following options:
*'''Change Player Name''': The player changes their in-game name. This name will be used for Versus mode.
*'''Infinite Boost''': The player can toggle the Infinite Boost. It can be unlocked by collecting every Red Star Ring on every act and mission. When Sonic stops boosting, the Boost Gauge will fill up automatically without needing any White Wisps.
*'''Set Time Limit''': The player can toggle the [[Time Over|Time Limit]] option. If it is in ON, the player will lose a [[1-Up|try]] when the time count gets to 9'59"99.
*'''Delete Data''': Deletes the player's data. It features the following options:
**'''Delete Story Mode Data''': Deletes the player's progress in Story Mode.
**'''Delete All Data''': Deletes all of the player's data.
**'''Quit''': Takes the player back to the Options menu.

==Cast==
This is the first handheld game to feature the [[Studiopolis]] voice actors, following the departure of the 4Kids voice actors.
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
!Role
!English voice actor
!Japanese voice actor
|-
|[[Sonic the Hedgehog]]
|[[Roger Craig Smith]]
|[[Jun'ichi Kanemaru]]
|-
|[[Miles "Tails" Prower]]
|[[Kate Higgins]]
|[[Ryo Hirohashi]]
|-
|[[Yacker]]
|colspan="2"|[[Utako Yoshino]]
|-
|[[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]]
|[[Mike Pollock]]
|[[Chikao Ōtsuka]]
|-
|[[Orbot]]
|[[Kirk Thornton]]
|[[Mitsuo Iwata]]
|-
|[[Cubot]]
|[[Wally Wingert]]
|[[Wataru Takagi]]
|-
|Announcer
|[[Roger Craig Smith]]
|[[Fumihiko Tachiki]]
|-
|[[Knuckles the Echidna]]
|[[Travis Willingham]]
|[[Nobutoshi Canna]]
|-
|[[Blaze the Cat]]
|[[Laura Bailey]]
|[[Nao Takamori]]
|-
|[[Amy Rose]]
|[[Cindy Robinson]]
|[[Taeko Kawata]]
|-
|[[Silver the Hedgehog]]
|[[Quinton Flynn]]
|[[Daisuke Ono]]
|-
|[[Cream the Rabbit]]
|[[Michelle Ruff]]
|[[Sayaka Aoki]]
|-
|[[Big the Cat]]
|[[Kyle Hebert]]
|[[Takashi Nagasako]]
|-
|[[Vector the Crocodile]]
|[[Keith Silverstein]]
|[[Kenta Miyake]]
|-
|[[Espio the Chameleon]]
|[[Troy Baker]]
|[[Yūki Masuda]]
|-
|[[Charmy Bee]]
|[[Colleen O'Shaughnessey]]
|[[Yōko Teppōzuka]]
|-
|[[Shadow the Hedgehog]]
|[[Kirk Thornton]]
|[[Kōji Yusa]]
|-
|[[Rouge the Bat]]
|[[Karen Strassman]]
|[[Rumi Ochiai]]
|-
|[[E-123 Omega]]
|[[Vic Mignogna]]
|[[Taiten Kusunoki]]
|}

==Reception==
{{Video game reviews
|MC = 79%<ref name="mc">{{Cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/ds/sonic-colors|title=Sonic Colors for DS|publisher=Metacritic|accessdate=8 January 2011}}</ref>
|GR = 77.07%
|IGN = 8.5/10<ref name="ign">{{Cite web|url=http://uk.ds.ign.com/articles/113/1132901p1.html|title=Sonic Colors DS Review|first=Anthony|last=Gallegos|date=8 November 2010|publisher=[[Wikipedia:IGN|IGN]]|accessdate=8 January 2011}}</ref>
|ONM = 85%<ref name="onm">{{Cite web|url=http://www.tssznews.com/2010/10/28/onm-86-for-sonic-colors-wii-85-for-ds/|title=ONM: 86% for Sonic Colors Wii, 85% for DS|first=Tristan|last=Oliver|date=28 October 2010|publisher=TSSZ News|accessdate=8 January 2011}}</ref>
|GT = 7.9/10<ref name="gt">{{Cite web|url=http://www.gametrailers.com/video/review-sonic-colors/707260|title= Sonic Colors Review Pod (DS)|date=9 November 2010|publisher=GameTrailers|accessdate=8 January 2011}}</ref>
|NP = 85%<ref name="np">{{Cite web|url=http://www.tssznews.com/2010/10/21/report-910-nintendo-power-review-for-sonic-colors/|title=Nintendo Power Gives Sonic Colours 9/10}}</ref>
|GI = 8.5/10<ref name="gi">{{Cite web|url=http://gameinformer.com/games/sonic_colors/b/nintendo_ds/archive/2010/11/09/sonic-colors-ds-review.aspx|title=Dimps Crafts Another Amazing 2D Sonic Game|last=Turi|first=Tim|date=9 November 2010|publisher=Game Informer|accessdate=8 January 2011}}</ref>
|1UP = B+<ref name="1up">{{Cite web|url=http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3182407|title= Sonic Colors Review for DS|first=Taylor|last=Cocke|date=16 November 2010|publisher=1UP|accessdate=8 January 2011}}</ref>
|rev1 = ''WiiMagazin''
|rev1Score = 92%<ref name="wiimag">{{Cite web|url=http://www.tssznews.com/2010/10/29/germanys-wiimagazin-rates-sonic-colors-a-92/|title=WiiMagazin gives Sonic Colors 92%|publisher=TSSZ News}}</ref>
}}
Like the Wii version, ''Sonic Colors'' was praised by both critics and fans alike, with Metacritic giving it a critic rating of 79 out of 100,<ref name="mc"/> and GameRankings giving it a rating of of 77.07%.

IGN gave both the Nintendo DS and Wii versions versions a score of 8.5 and an Editor's Choice Award, calling them "the best Sonic game in 18 years" and praising their gameplay, level design and vivid graphics, while criticizing some difficulty spikes later in the game.<ref name="ign"/> ''Nintendo Power'' gave ''Sonic Colors'' a rating of 85%, criticizing its short length.<ref name="np"/> ''Official Nintendo Magazine'' gave the game 85%.<ref name="onm"/> 1UP gave the game a B+ rank, calling it "the best 3D ''Sonic'' in ages."<ref name="1up"/> ''WiiMagazin'', a German gaming magazine, gave the game a 92% rating while praising the game by saying that "there is a God, and he's a ''Sonic''-fan".<ref name="wiimag"/> GameTrailers gave the game a rating of 7.9, preferring it over the Wii version.<ref name="gt"/> Game Informer gave the DS version a score of 8.5, saying that "[[Dimps]] continues its run of entertaining titles with ''Sonic Colors''."<ref name="gi"/>

==Trivia==
*This is the first time Sonic can perform a [[Stomp]] attack on a handheld console.
*In this game, [[Cheese]] is missing their bow-tie.
*This game takes the drowning tune out of the drowning music "[[Sonic Rush Original Groove Rush|I Wanna Breathe]]" from ''[[Sonic Rush]]''.
*[[Bella Hudson]] is incorrectly credited as the voice of [[Blaze the Cat|Blaze]], instead of [[Laura Bailey]].

==Videos==
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==See also==
*[[Sonic Colors (disambiguation)|''Sonic Colors'' (disambiguation)]]

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}
==External links==
*{{Plain link|http://sonic.sega.jp/SonicColors/|Official website}} '''(Japanese)'''
*{{Plain link|1=https://web.archive.org/web/20121101232553/http://www.sega.com/soniccolors/|2=Official website}} '''(English) <small>(archive)</small>'''
*{{WP link|Sonic Colors|''Sonic Colors''}}
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[[Category:2D platformers]]
[[Category:Alternate versions and ports]]
[[Category:Games developed by Dimps]]
[[Category:Games developed by Sonic Team]]
[[Category:Games written by Ken Pontac and Warren Graff]]
[[Category:Nintendo DS games]]
[[Category:Rated E games]]