 Also returning from Colors are the Wisp creatures , which provide short @-@ lived power @-@ ups to Sonic . The Wisps ' powers are now controlled using the Wii U GamePad 's touchscreen and gyroscopic features . Alongside returning powers such as Drill , Laser and Rocket , new powers include Eagle , which lets Sonic fly through the air , Asteroid , which <unk> objects in his path , and Rhythm , which lets him bounce along a path of notes . There are also some Wisps exclusive to each version of the game . During the game , players can rescue animals by destroying enemies or opening containers , allowing players to progress , or find Red Star Rings that open up circus @-@ themed bonus stages where players can earn more animals . Collecting all the Red Star Rings in the game unlocks the ability to transform into Super Sonic . 
