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Back to the Future
Back to the FutureGuide Marty to reunite his parents before time runs out
Sonic Colors
Sonic ColorsFast-paced platforming with vibrant colors and power‑up Wisps.
Overview
Description

Based on the 1985 movie, you play as a short Marty McFly navigating a side‑scrolling 1950s town. Your mission is to find your mother and father, lead them to the high school dance, and ensure they fall in love before you run out of time. The game challenges you with bullies, diving toy planes, and building windows you must jump into, while protecting Marty from head‑on hits. Each round adds more buildings and tougher enemies, increasing the difficulty as you progress.

Sonic Colors is a platforming adventure starring Sonic the Hedgehog as he battles Dr. Eggman in an intergalactic amusement park. The game blends 3D third‑person runs with side‑scrolling sections and introduces Wisps, alien power‑ups that grant new abilities. Released worldwide for Wii and Nintendo DS in November 2010, the title offers both single‑player and multiplayer modes, appealing to younger gamers and families with its colorful visuals and accessible difficulty.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Platformers
Platformers
Best for
Fans of retro platformers
Kids and family gamers
Specifications
Specifications
publisher
Electric Dreams Software
Sega
multiplayer
Single player
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
53/100
75/100+42%
developer
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Sonic Team
age rating
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PEGI 3, ESRB E
General
release date
1985-12-31
2010-11-11
msrp
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$59.99
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Faithful adaptation of the classic film storyline
  • Challenging platforming mechanics keep players engaged
  • Retro pixel‑art graphics evoke 80s gaming charm
  • Simple one‑button controls are easy to pick up
  • Vibrant, eye‑catching visuals
  • Innovative Wisp power‑up system
  • Blend of 3D and side‑scrolling gameplay
  • Family‑friendly difficulty curve
Cons
  • Limited number of levels leads to short overall playtime
  • Enemy patterns become repetitive after several rounds
  • No save or checkpoint system forces replay of entire round on death
  • Limited platform availability (Wii/DS only)
  • Some level designs feel repetitive
  • Multiplayer options are basic
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