 Both Hernandez and Jane Douglas of "GameSpot" both praised the audio for incorporating familiar aspects of past "Sonic" games, and Douglas admired the "jazzy, high-energy" soundtrack as fitting for all levels.The new voice casting was also appreciated; Gies elaborated that the cast was "much less annoying" than the previous voice actors, and Hernandez considered their voices to be fitting for the characters.The gameplay was praised, particularly for the Wisps and its replay value.