The DS version of Sonic Colors, developed in tandem with Sonic Team and DIMPS, looks and plays a lot like the Sonic Rush series. Although the zones looked familiar to Sonic Colors Wii version (both versions had demos featuring the Tropical Resort Zone and Sweet Mountain Zone, a level made up entirely of cakes and lollipops and the like) the level design was understandably different.

Sonic Colors DS is a completely 2D experience, whereas the Wii version threw in a few twisty-turny 3D moments. The game is remarkably solid and shows lots of promise.