Sonic Heroes

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  • Summary: Sonic Heroes brings the Sonic series to the PS2 and Xbox for the first time. Dr. Eggman is causing havoc again and it's up to you to maneuver a team of three Sonic characters through massive levels. All 12 characters--divided into Team Sonic, Team Dark, Team Rose and Team Chaotix--haveSonic Heroes brings the Sonic series to the PS2 and Xbox for the first time. Dr. Eggman is causing havoc again and it's up to you to maneuver a team of three Sonic characters through massive levels. All 12 characters--divided into Team Sonic, Team Dark, Team Rose and Team Chaotix--have their own unique strengths, so choose your teams wisely. Find the best combination to complete missions full of enemies, puzzles, and huge environments. No matter what team you choose, the only direction is forward and the only way to get there is fast.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 49
  3. Negative: 1 out of 49
  1. Play Magazine
    100
    Sonic Heroes will fill you with a sense of pure fun seldom seen in the annals of modern game design. [Jan 2004, p.50]
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  2. GameReviewer
    82
    If it weren't for the sense of redundancy that comes from the too-large environments (and from playing through many of them multiple times as the different teams), this title would have been just about perfect. In the end, Sonic Heroes certainly isn't perfect. However, it's a great step in the right direction.
  3. Gamenikki
    80
    The first game in almost a decade that feels like a return to the series' roots in any fashion.
  4. Game Revolution
    75
    The game is nothing if not dynamic and is worthy of any gamer, provided they have good hand-eye coordination. You’ll die a lot, but in a way that’s just like being a kid again.
  5. Adrenaline Vault
    70
    Less is more in the case of Sonic Heroes, as convoluted exploration concepts are abandoned in favor of pure speed and exhilaration.
  6. NintendoWorldReport
    65
    Sonic Heroes’ biggest weaknesses are its combat system and related controls. While the three-formation system provides a refreshing choice in combat styles when facing a handful of opponents, the system quickly becomes disorienting in larger battles.
  7. netjak
    40
    Sonic Heroes takes a simple concept and makes it complex seemingly for the sake of complexity, and the result is an overly frustrating game that feels more like work than fun.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 65 out of 102
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 102
  3. Negative: 10 out of 102
  1. Firefade
    Aug 25, 2013
    10
    This is one of the first games I ever played. Even though there are flaws, my nostalgia is to strong to hate it. The game is looks amazing.This is one of the first games I ever played. Even though there are flaws, my nostalgia is to strong to hate it. The game is looks amazing. the voice acting is meh. Fantastic gameplay.… Expand
  2. LinusJ.
    Jan 8, 2004
    10
    It rocks.
  4. Steph64
    Jul 1, 2021
    10
    Actually pretty fun game once you get down to it,the vibrant colors, awesome soundtrack, everything just flows really well.
  5. GrahamG
    Aug 30, 2008
    8
    a great sonic game and certainly my favorite 3D sonic game, but only hardcore fans will see it through to the final ending
  6. SSJRhandy
    Sep 25, 2021
    8
    Really solid title
    This was my introduction to Sonic If you wanna play this game
    Play it on Gamecube and stay away from PS2 port
  7. MrRoxas
    Apr 26, 2016
    7
    While it isn't the worst Sonic game I have ever played, it could've been better. The main issue I have are the controls- sometimes it's a bitWhile it isn't the worst Sonic game I have ever played, it could've been better. The main issue I have are the controls- sometimes it's a bit clunky with the Gamecube version atleast. I do like the idea having three characters with different abilities- speed, strength and flight. It can help with balancing the different characters depending on the situation.… Expand
  8. Raknner44
    Feb 22, 2021
    0
    Los personajes se caen hasta con las acciones automáticas. No puedo creer que no hayan pulido eso. Cuando era chico me parecía buen juego peroLos personajes se caen hasta con las acciones automáticas. No puedo creer que no hayan pulido eso. Cuando era chico me parecía buen juego pero porque en mi PC me corría muy lento. Ahora que lo juego a su velocidad original me doy cuenta de la realidad.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#44 Best GameCube Game of 2004
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#4 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2004
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#2 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2004