Robert Kellett
Lords Of GamingReach for the Stars – Sonic Colors Ultimate Review (Xbox One)
Published 6/4/2026
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / XONE / Switch - 9/7/2021
Sonic Colors: Ultimate
Join Sonic in the high-speed adventure of a lifetime across a colorful interstellar amusement park. Color the Universe in Sonic Colors: Ultimate!
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- Blind Squirrel Entertainment
- Publisher
- Sega
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Critic avg
77
14 scored reviews
Total coverage
14
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Score range
60–90
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Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 77 across 14 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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14 included scored reviews
90–1001 review · 7%
80–897 reviews · 50%
70–794 reviews · 29%
Below 702 reviews · 14%
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Ken McKown
ZTGDSonic Colors: Ultimate (XB1) Review – ZTGD
Published 10/12/2021
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70
-7 vs critic avg
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IGN Middle Eastمراجعة Sonic Colors: Ultimate - مراجعة
Published 10/1/2021
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75
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalSam Woods
DualShockersSonic Colors: Ultimate Review - Color Me Indifferent
Published 9/8/2021
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65
-12 vs critic avg
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Metro GameCentralSonic Colours: Ultimate review – continuing the cycle
Published 9/7/2021
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60
-17 vs critic avg
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Read originalScott Baird
Screen RantSonic Colors: Ultimate Review - A Rollercoaster Ride
Published 9/6/2021
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70
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalCristina Alexander
TheGamerSonic Colors: Ultimate Review - Passing The Test With Flying Colors
Published 9/1/2021
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90
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalReview: Sonic Colors Ultimate makes one of the best 3D Sonic games better than ever
Published 9/1/2021
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80
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalChris Carter
DestructoidReview: Sonic Colors: Ultimate – Destructoid
Published 9/1/2021
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85
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalJames Paley
COGconnectedSonic Colors: Ultimate Review – Breezy, Vibrant Good Times
Published 9/1/2021
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86
+9 vs critic avg
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