They were always intended to be played at full screen, in full speed. No emulator plays the games at 50hz (unless you force it to because you're somehow nostalgic for it), because that doesn't make any sense. So, all 7/10 and 8/10 scores? I can deal with that. Given the price, and the obvious "missing" things everyone will quibble about, for a non fanboy, I think that's fair. Gaming Trend gave it seven out of ten as well, but felt some of this content should have been in the base game: There is plenty of Sonic to be had and still yet to come to Nintendo Switch. Sonic has remained a video game industry favorite from his very first game. Although the Sonic Colors Ultimate port didn't live up to what had hoped it would be, there are still many Sonic games worth playing and plenty of reason to be excited about what's to come. Literally the only exception are the Codemasters games, which were brilliantly optimised for PAL and don't work right in NTSC but they are unlicensed so not relevant here.

All-New Powers and Abilities: Harness the power of the Chaos Emeralds to multiply, swim up waterfalls, slow time, uncover hidden secrets, and more! More Friends, More Fun: For the first time ever in a Sonic game, play through the entire campaign with up to 3 other players with drop-in and drop-out 4-Player Local Co-op.

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If you’re dedicated to gaming on the go, there’s a Nintendo Switch bundle for that too. The Nintendo Switch Lite is compact, lightweight and just right for taking out and about. Whether you’re playing outside, travelling, or joining in with friends and family playing on a flagship Nintendo Switch console, the Nintendo Switch Lite has handheld gaming covered. Noisy Pixel wasn't quite as impressed - awarding the 'Plus' version a six out of ten. While it enjoyed the inclusion of Amy, it wasn't too impressed with the quality of the Game Gear titles: A new Spin on a Classic: The 2D Sonic high-speed sidescrolling action platforming you know and love, reimagined with fully 3D graphics, new powers and abilities, an all-new setting, and new ways to play! You’ve never played classic Sonic like this before!

And last but not least, The Escapist also gave the game an eight, calling it a "great" collection and way to play most of the blue blur's classic experiences:Choose your Nintendo Switch offer and get the whole family together to enjoy gaming in HD. Heading out? Take your game with you in handheld mode.