Bionicle Heroes

 DS
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
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  1. IGN
    80
    This is a satisfying shooter experience that fans of the genre shouldn't ignore.
  2. Games Master UK
    78
    A surprisingly entertaining adventure with great controls. [Mar 2007, p.84]
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  3. GameSpot
    77
    Although it lacks online play, Bionicle Heroes is a surprisingly adept and enjoyable first-person shooter.
  5. Game Chronicles
    77
    Those who are interested in multiplayer gaming might want to stick with Nintendo’s first-party offering, but those gamers who simply want a solid single-player experience are bound to have a ton of fun.
  6. GamerNode
    71
    A fun title that manages to overcome its shortcomings by simply being entertaining.
  7. GamesRadar+
    70
    From gameplay to graphics to sound, there's a lot to enjoy with Bionicle Heroes - just don't expect to be blown away. If you're a fan of action games or giant robots, this game is sure to keep you satisfied.
  8. Armchair Empire
    70
    Overall, accessible and straightforward and worth checking out if you’re a fan of either the genre or source material.
  9. Pocket Gamer UK
    70
    Excellent for younger gamers, Bionicle Heroes is a well-designed and enjoyable shooter, although more experienced players might consider it lacking in challenges.
  10. Nintendo Gamer
    69
    It's pretty, and zippy, with lots of reasons to come back for more (e.g. secret areas opening up as you collect Bionicle masks). Fun, but easy. [Dec 2006, p.55]
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  11. Console Gameworld
    65
    A flawed first person shooter, marred by an incredibly frustrating control system, coupled with a dull combat experience.
  12. Digital Entertainment News
    20
    Even the target audience has games in the same genre that are more well defined. While these may entertain, after one or two levels you realize that there is nothing new coming.

Awards & Rankings

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#22 Best DS Game of 2006
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#30 Most Discussed DS Game of 2006

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User Score
6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 21
  3. Negative: 7 out of 21
  1. Spitbot
    Dec 4, 2015
    8
    I, a rabid BIONICLE fanboy, enjoyed this game. However, you, possibly not a rabid BIONICLE fanboy, may not. You see, it's certainly aI, a rabid BIONICLE fanboy, enjoyed this game. However, you, possibly not a rabid BIONICLE fanboy, may not. You see, it's certainly a competent game, even if you aren't into the toy line, it's just that knowing about the source material will make you appreciate the game on a whole other level. So the game is an FPS starring your favourite plastic heroes getting kidnapped by plastic bad guys, and now you have to play as a nameless grey plastic good guy to save them. Once you've finished the opening cut scene, you'll be given access to the six elemental regions of the island, as the game lets you choose the order you want to play them, Mega Man style. At the end of each region you'll take part in a boss fight, bringing you one step closer to saving the others. One thing those familiar with the toys are sure to pick up on after a few levels, is the fan service. So many iconic things from BIONICLE's past make this game even more fun to play in my opinion, and it's completely non canon, so crazy and impossible things are allowed to happen without screwing with the official story. One criticism iv'e heard is that the graphics are bad, but the sharp edges and blocky character models suit BIONICLE well - it's how the toys look after all. so if you like BIONICLE, this might just be the game for you. If not, you might still enjoy it, and might find a new love - colourful lumps of plastic with ridiculous names.… Full Review »
  2. Yojimbo2015
    Jun 1, 2023
    6
    Reasonably entertaining FPS that's a bit lacking in imagination. Enter a room, blow everything away and a door opens into another room. RinseReasonably entertaining FPS that's a bit lacking in imagination. Enter a room, blow everything away and a door opens into another room. Rinse and repeat. And repeat. And repeat. Pretty well executed but the lack of sophistication and challenge makes it more for younger gamers than shooter veterans.… Full Review »
  3. Le__Xenomorph
    Jan 9, 2015
    2
    A very bad port for the original PS2 game on the DS. It doesn't stay true to the PS2 version at all. The levels are completely different (andA very bad port for the original PS2 game on the DS. It doesn't stay true to the PS2 version at all. The levels are completely different (and worse), the enemies are even more repetitive, and the boss fights are way to easy. Not to mention its sub-par graphics which are not as good as the DS could do. 2/10 (horrible)… Full Review »
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