Sonic Heroes

 GameCube
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 295 Ratings

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  1. CecilyB.
    Jan 2, 2004
    8
    it's sonic...even though in the demo there where i few bugs...i'm sure they fixed them,the cutscenes look wonderful, when i seen them online.a nd with a good comeback, shadow returns! most of the english voice actors who lent there voices in sonic adventure 1 & 2 are back with a vengeance...i can't wait to hear how team chaotix, and cream the rabbit sounds.
  2. Markc
    Dec 7, 2003
    10
    i give this game a 10 because i have played it on a bonus disc the graphics are overwelming this out does many gamecube games by far
  3. William
    Feb 2, 2004
    8
    Alright here's a comment that is inbetween. The Gameplay is fun and it's pretty cool. There also a change in difficultly unlike the past 3D Sonic Games(and I love the 3D & 2D Sonic Series). The Game is pretty much a solid action/platformer worthy for most of it price. The Problems I feel that should be address is the Camera(which Sonic Team still needs to correct), also the game Alright here's a comment that is inbetween. The Gameplay is fun and it's pretty cool. There also a change in difficultly unlike the past 3D Sonic Games(and I love the 3D & 2D Sonic Series). The Game is pretty much a solid action/platformer worthy for most of it price. The Problems I feel that should be address is the Camera(which Sonic Team still needs to correct), also the game can be a bit frustrating(Especially on Team Chaotix), and also the levels are somewhat the same except for Length, Enemies, etc. It depends more on Difficulty. One more thing the GC version has English Voices which may annoy some people who can't stand them (I like them, but I want to hjear the japanese ones). Other than that, this is a very good game that brings to mind that Sonic Team is getting Some Idea (especially Yuji Naka). This is worth the price of admission easily if you are a fan of atleast recent Sonic Games(Even the GameCube ports). One Note: Use team Rose first to get adjusted and the fact they can get the emeralds easier will help(Use Big, he'll get it in almost no time if you're good enough to dodge the bombs and get the spheres)… Expand
  4. [Anonymous]
    Oct 24, 2004
    8
    It's a really good game but many of the Sonic games have almost the same concept so it was really easy for me to beat...overall, this game will be great for adventure lovers.
  5. Agamecritic
    Feb 18, 2004
    7
    Where's the plot? The awesome plots that existed in the Sonic Adventure games, (as well as the Sonic fast speeds) are not present here at all.
  6. Liz
    Jul 31, 2005
    5
    It's all right, the graphics are ok and the sound is fine, but it is repetitive and chauvinist. team rose is the one that centers around girls and is a heck of a lot easeir then team sonic and the rest,the BOY is the powerfull one.Amy may be the leader but she is far from importent.and if your going to be feminist, at least put antother girl in there instead of big!and the otherIt's all right, the graphics are ok and the sound is fine, but it is repetitive and chauvinist. team rose is the one that centers around girls and is a heck of a lot easeir then team sonic and the rest,the BOY is the powerfull one.Amy may be the leader but she is far from importent.and if your going to be feminist, at least put antother girl in there instead of big!and the other girl(Rouge)is big breasted and has hardly any importance!i know all of the other games are like this but come on!and aside from that it has a crappy camra angle,rent,do NOT buy.… Expand
  7. StevenEvans0
    Nov 3, 2011
    8
    While it was too different at first, I really came to connect with this game and get drawn into the story and unique gameplay. While it had many of the same elements from past Sonic game, it was completely different in it's own way with it's vast uniqueness int he formula of using three characters at once. I really enjoyed it! One of my favorite final bosses ever -- Metal Overlord.
  8. TheBlueBadger
    Nov 29, 2011
    8
    Sonic Heroes seems to be that marmite Sonic game that some people liked and others hated. Perhaps it's the nostalgia talking but I'm a pretty big fan of this game. The stages are huge and don't feel repetitive, at least until near the end when you die and the last checkpoint was miles off. The team idea is often shot down but in my opinion it works. Switching between the three charactersSonic Heroes seems to be that marmite Sonic game that some people liked and others hated. Perhaps it's the nostalgia talking but I'm a pretty big fan of this game. The stages are huge and don't feel repetitive, at least until near the end when you die and the last checkpoint was miles off. The team idea is often shot down but in my opinion it works. Switching between the three characters feels smooth since they all move at similar speed (no giant contrast like in Sonic Unleashed) and they're all easy to use. The graphics were great back then, and even today they're really nice to look at. The voice acting is a mixed bag. Sonic, Tails, Charmy and Team Rose get on my nerves sometimes but other than that it's pretty high quality stuff. This is a step down from Sonic Adventure, but not a huge nosedive like many make it out to be.… Expand
  9. Nero97
    Jan 26, 2012
    9
    This is my favorite Sonic game. It's different. You have three characters with you, one fast, one flying and one strong. That's what makes this game good compared to the other sonics. You play with everyone nice: Sonic, Espio, Knuckles, Shadow, etc. You have really nice cutscenes and an epic last battle. Sometimes it's a little bit repetitive, thought...
  10. christab
    Apr 4, 2012
    6
    sonic heroes sonic best of gc, pathetic graphics, the game succeeded, emerald fashion a bit difficult but enjoyable. mode has 2 person disappointing story mode successful battle against the boss as successful
  11. MrSonicFan
    May 7, 2013
    8
    Sonic's first original game not on a SEGA console. And it was a great start. The story is no where near as complex as in Sonic Adventure 1 or Sonic Adventure 2. But to me that is the way it should be. Sonic games don't need big plots. The gameplay is similar to SA1&2 but with a new team gimmick. And it works well. The control though is noticeably worse than SA1&2 it's really slippery. ButSonic's first original game not on a SEGA console. And it was a great start. The story is no where near as complex as in Sonic Adventure 1 or Sonic Adventure 2. But to me that is the way it should be. Sonic games don't need big plots. The gameplay is similar to SA1&2 but with a new team gimmick. And it works well. The control though is noticeably worse than SA1&2 it's really slippery. But the level design is really good in alot of places like grand metropolis. Sonic Heroes is a gorgeous looking GameCube game. It's really looks like a 2D sonic game brought into the 3D world. For example the checkerboard walls in Seaside hill. The soundtracks is great. Sonic Heroes in my opinion is better than SA1. And much better than SA2. I recommend it to anyone who likes platformers… Expand
  12. sonicfan2000
    Jun 12, 2015
    10
    Sonic Heroes is almost controversial throughout the Sonic fanbase. Opinions range from either amazing to okay, or to just downright awful. But the honest to goodness truth here is, that Sonic Heroes is underrated. This is an extremely fun game and I highly recommend it. The game isnt perfect but its close, why this game got it nearly 100% right! Lets look at the pros of this game first. 1.Sonic Heroes is almost controversial throughout the Sonic fanbase. Opinions range from either amazing to okay, or to just downright awful. But the honest to goodness truth here is, that Sonic Heroes is underrated. This is an extremely fun game and I highly recommend it. The game isnt perfect but its close, why this game got it nearly 100% right! Lets look at the pros of this game first. 1. Graphics. Now i know alot of people cover this when talking about Heroes, but the graphics are just beautiful! They have slimply held up amazing over all these years since its release! 2. Story. Alot of people criticize the story, but its nothing too shabby. But Team Dark's story is the most interesting and detailed. I won't go into detail though, I'd hate to spoil the game for readers. 3. Level design. The level design is very enjoyable, filled with unique gimmicks such as grinding rails, thrill rides, twists and turns, speed (of course), and the like. 4. Soundtrack. Boy is this one of the best Sonic soundtracks to date! Each game stage has a memorable theme that sets the vibe for the setting that you're in. Oh and the main theme and final boss theme will be guaranteed to be stuck in your head as well! 5. Voice acting. Not much to say here but this only has one flaw. They picked the wrong voice for Tails. They should've just used his Adventure actor, i have no idea why they didn't. Now for the cons. Only one real significant con and that is the controls and camera. Now i like my Sonic games with insane/run off the screen speed, but it can get a little out of hand sometimes, often leading to running into an enemy, falling off the level, etc. You can also thank the camera for parts of these problems. It can be deceving at times, especially the more open environment spaced out levels, whether you close miss a rail or miss a platform because the camera throws your aim off. But in the end, its a fun and memorable experience for almost any kind of gamer. If possible, avoid the PS2 version, due to existing issues such as low framerate, which is not present in other versions. The game used an engine so it could be easily ported to other systems, but was ported directly from the GameCube, which is why you hear that the GameCube version has the least issues. I highly recommend this game. Also available on XBOX and PC.… Expand
  13. greninjaX
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    this is it. the best sonic game ever made. why didn't they make more like this? this is perfect
  14. MaxPesky
    Jun 3, 2019
    8
    I Pretty Love this game, as I played, I was a little little little kid, like, toddler, I Would Love this Freaking Game, The PC Version Was Good Enough, I grand I enjoyed this game,
  15. MaxShibe
    Sep 7, 2019
    7
    It's..Nothing amazing, but not terrible either. The soundtrack and level variety are gold, but it get's repetitive and it's so slippery.
  16. 2bitplayss
    Nov 11, 2021
    8
    i recently played it for the first time and its a lot of fun i really liked this gimmick and i like that they choose this with more characters then having a lot of different play styles because i would probably not like most of them..

    anyway this game has a fun story great levels and design great music the controls are a little weird in the beginning and i kinda got confused by    i recently played it for the first time and its a lot of fun i really liked this gimmick and i like that they choose this with more characters then having a lot of different play styles because i would probably not like most of them..

    anyway this game has a fun story
    great levels and design
    great music

    the controls are a little weird in the beginning and i kinda got confused by switcing characters
    (you press y to switch to tails for example but now i want to be knuckels so i press y again because i assume it rotates in a circle but instead i switched to sonic becauming confused and pressingg random buttons.... but once you get used to that its a really fun time)
    overall a great sonic game    … Expand
  17. E102Gamma
    Nov 15, 2021
    3
    Lets start with the positives:
    Music - Excellent as always
    Art direction - As good as one can make it in 2003. The levels look amazing. Story - Back to basics in all but one campaign. Its not exactly a plus but this was the very first big Sonic game released on all the major consoles of the time. It would make sense to hold back on the exposition, lore, and world building. Now then,    Lets start with the positives:
    Music - Excellent as always
    Art direction - As good as one can make it in 2003. The levels look amazing.
    Story - Back to basics in all but one campaign. Its not exactly a plus but this was the very first big Sonic game released on all the major consoles of the time. It would make sense to hold back on the exposition, lore, and world building.

    Now then, everything else. This was the very first time the heads of Sonic Team promised to bring Sonic "back to his roots" a promise that would be made nearly every single time the series got a new game. I don't believe they understand what the phrase means. In the game, the player controls three characters at a time. Sonic Team wanted to make a game focused around a single gameplay format, like the classics, but they didn't want to relinquish any of the supporting cast so this was the result. Sonic Heroes was made on the same engine as Sonic Adventures 1 and 2; two games that pushed the engine and the Dreamcast to its absolute limits. Now the team had to get it working on four separate pieces of hardware. What resulted is a game less stable than both of the prior installments at their worst. Both of the Adventure games' instability can be excused because:

    1. It's often easy to avoid.
    2. All the characters control comfortably and have a very simple move-set.
    3. 3D was still in its early stages. Nearly all 3D games of the 90s had plenty of instability. Comparing 90s 3D gaming to everything afterwards is like comparing NES games to the SNES.

    Most of the flaws with the Adventure games were excused in their time because 3D was still a developing innovation. There were hurdles that couldn't be jumped over, but by 2003 those hurdles had been all but demolished and to see Sonic Team still struggling to climb over them was disappointing. I won't talk about the gameplay in detail. Its main problems are instability and obnoxious controls. The four selectable teams on the menu are separate campaigns in disguise. Don't be fooled. You have to play the game 4 times in order to see the end of the story with little to no variation. It's like having to play Sonic 3 as Sonic, then Tails, and then Knuckles in order to play Death Egg Zone onward.

    Levels - 3
    Visuals - 8
    Story - 6
    Bosses - 0    … Expand
  18. 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. the voice acting is meh. Fantastic gameplay.
  19. GamecubeLover
    Jul 3, 2016
    10
    This game never makes me mad at all. Probably cause I'm good at the game. Well anyways, the game's controls feel good and fresh and the graphics look smooth and amazing. The story is cliche but it's alright. Gameplay is awesome and there is a lot of variety. I do recommend this game. One of the best gamecube and sega's best game of the blue blur.
  20. DarkerSonic06
    Jul 7, 2018
    1
    Why SEGA?Why? SADX and SA2 had one of the best level design in the series, and what did you to Heroes ?The level design is crap and its just Generations without Boost. Why do we have Team Dark and Chaotix.Why didnt Shadow can be dead? He is comepletely unuseful in the games since SA2
  21. DeVr33z
    Dec 24, 2010
    6
    It's an okay linear adventure game, but at the same time it kinda sucks. Which makes the fact that it's the best 3D Sonic game I've ever played seem even more tragic. There was a little fun to be had but otherwise you should avoid Sonic Heroes if you can.
  22. Watermelon789
    Jul 13, 2011
    6
    Colorful graphics but bland in detail, to crude. Sometimes the unresponsive control slips away and make undesireable deaths, boring platforms and awful voice is avoidable. So, what now? fun? maybe a little.....
  23. bunniebon
    Apr 22, 2017
    10
    Very polished, way more polished than the PS2 and Xbox versions. Sonic Heroes didn't try to be new it tried to...be sonic. I like the game very much and I would recommend it.
  24. yoshi564
    Dec 3, 2016
    10
    The other versions are sorta....ehh..lets just say didn't turn out well but the Gamecube version was more solid and controled very nicely. Back than this game was received greatly but now people make fun of it just because its different but legend of zelda the wind waker is different and everyone loves that game, oh sonic is just bad cause one game. (I don't wanna say the game's name)
  25. Vickly
    Mar 16, 2004
    4
    A big failure in my opinion. I had thought that with the release of the awesome sonic adventure games, nothing could go wrong with this one, I was sadly mistaken. They still had not cleared up the bad camera angles, and you had to do virtually the same thing for each team. Very easy to beat, and the characters look a little too shiny. No plot at all, I really did not like it.
  26. HunterB.
    Jan 3, 2004
    10
    It helps you to know all the heroes and villians of sonic. It is sorta like sonic dx. And it has awesome graphics.
  27. LinusJ.
    Jan 8, 2004
    10
    It rocks.
  28. Bigguy
    Jan 9, 2004
    10
    This game is totally cool. i like practically played it non stop when i got it. last night we were alone and i beat off while staring at sonics ass on the screen. just playing it gives me a chub. thanks sonic.
  29. JohnB.
    Jan 15, 2004
    3
    Notice how all the users here only comment on graphics and sound. These people obviously have shallow taste in games and would buy anything if it had "sweet 3-d graphics and cool sound". People, not all games of the new millenium have to be 3-D. In fact, ever since sonic went 3-d, his games have lost much of its fans, flavor, and popularity. People don't realize that all you do in Notice how all the users here only comment on graphics and sound. These people obviously have shallow taste in games and would buy anything if it had "sweet 3-d graphics and cool sound". People, not all games of the new millenium have to be 3-D. In fact, ever since sonic went 3-d, his games have lost much of its fans, flavor, and popularity. People don't realize that all you do in this game is run foward and let the computer automatically hold you by the hand through the levels. Terrible game...shame on you Sega.… Expand
  30. DanielM.
    Nov 9, 2004
    8
    Fast fun but won't last long.
  31. JimL.
    Jan 8, 2004
    10
    What can i say it is brilliant.
  32. J.Max
    Aug 15, 2004
    10
    This Game is AWESOME I hope there will be other Sonic games like that.
  33. RabidR
    Jun 23, 2008
    2
    Ok, here's the truth about this game. Yes the graphics are good, yes the concept is great, but the game engine destroys what could have been a good sonic game. Clipping through walls and the floor in places, bad level design that will certainly make you fall into the pit below every stage for no reason, overly difficult to get into the special stage and to get the emeralds at all Ok, here's the truth about this game. Yes the graphics are good, yes the concept is great, but the game engine destroys what could have been a good sonic game. Clipping through walls and the floor in places, bad level design that will certainly make you fall into the pit below every stage for no reason, overly difficult to get into the special stage and to get the emeralds at all thanks to twitchy controls and the fact your forced to slow down when you get caught up on the corners of the tube. The pinball physics are off and force you in directions you have no control over and you will die because of this unlike Casinopolis in Sonic Adventure DX. These and other reasons make playing this game a chore and not worth anyones time and effort. If your completely blind to these obvious issues in the game then you will enjoy it, otherwise STAY AWAY!… Expand
  34. DavidM.
    Dec 16, 2003
    10
    Sonic Heroes is the best 3D game of all the Sonic games i want everybody know that this game is the best ever i hope let be Super Sonic and Super Shadow and on 2 players to thats would be nice so everybody get this hot 3D Sonic game for GameCube,Xbox,Playstation 2 ok
  35. krazeeKidd102
    Apr 14, 2011
    6
    I loved playing this back when the Gamecube was the **** but now, after growing pretty high standards, this game comes off as tedious and mediocre. The teamwork aspect seems pretty cool at first, but then you realize that the levels are built around exploiting it as much as possible. It's not only flow-breaking to constantly change characters to do a task like defeating airborne enemiesI loved playing this back when the Gamecube was the **** but now, after growing pretty high standards, this game comes off as tedious and mediocre. The teamwork aspect seems pretty cool at first, but then you realize that the levels are built around exploiting it as much as possible. It's not only flow-breaking to constantly change characters to do a task like defeating airborne enemies and breaking walls in these long levels, but there are little to no alternate paths that can be taken with the teamwork ability. In other words, it's a pointless gimmick.

    The enemies themselves are also tedium. I praise Sonic Team for making enemies harder to defeat, but they come across it the wrong way. Every enemy has a health bar, making defeating them longer and more tedious, ESPECIALLY when you're stuck in a room where it is mandatory to defeat a horde of enemies. The most frustrating session near the end where you fight the giant, hammer-wielding robots back to back, sometimes THREE AT ONCE.

    However, the biggest flaw is having to replay all the levels over again in each story in the same exact order. Not only are these levels long (ranging from three to twelve minutes), but playing them over and over again for each team gets boring after a while (may I remind you that all the teams play remotely the same). The only team gameplay with a notable difference is the Chaotix Team story, and sometimes it's even worse. It involves accomplishing missions in each stage, ranging from the nice "collect-a-thon" to the challening "get through the stage unnoticed" to the anger-enducing "DESTROY EVERY ENEMY IN THE **** STAGE"

    Positives? Well, the graphics are beautiful and colorful. Also, the soundtrack kicks ass, with my favorities being Ocean Palace and Hang Castle music. The special stages is also fun for the most part. The gameplay does get fun once you put aside the frustrations, but going through stages over and over is unforgivable. Also, the voice acting sucks, with characters like Cream and Big being the worst (speaking of which, why are all these characters here anyways? The Chaotix gang? From the 32X game Knuckles' Chaotix.......really?).

    To wrap things up, this game isn't really a bad game, but it does have a lot of annoying problems here and there that makes it hard to recommend to the general videogame community. My suggestion is to play a copy your friend already has.

    Overal Rating: 6.5/10    … Expand
  36. Zilcell
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    The fact that you can play as three characters from the Sonic series at once makes it all that much better. I like the design and the amount of characters you can use.
  37. WinTime
    Jul 30, 2012
    10
    This is a great game.Many different levels and special levels.Pleasantly play for each team.Cool music.Just nostalgia.I a great many more, you can write about this wonderful game.It gets me to the highest assessment.I suggest playing all holders ps2.It created for the game ps 2.
  38. VidyaBum
    Mar 9, 2014
    5
    I finished Sonic's story only, and did it because it was a Sonic game.

    The team mechanic is a great thing that gives tons of depth to the gameplay without adding weight or annoyance. The visuals and sounds are pretty good, nothing very noteworthy in the music department though. The story is nonexistent, they put no effort in it at all. As for the gameplay, there's just two    I finished Sonic's story only, and did it because it was a Sonic game.

    The team mechanic is a great thing that gives tons of depth to the gameplay without adding weight or annoyance.

    The visuals and sounds are pretty good, nothing very noteworthy in the music department though.

    The story is nonexistent, they put no effort in it at all.

    As for the gameplay, there's just two things: one, you have to redo the same levels four times. Sure it's different with Team Chaotix, but even with only Team Sonic, Rose, and Dark, redoing the same levels 3 times is already a ridiculous way to pad the game.
    And then the big problem is that past the first levels which are fine, the controls show how wild and brutal they are. You almost always fall off and die due to controls that overreact terribly to your commands. You have to keep pacing yourself at all times. Use Knuckles' punches and see yourself immediately fly off the platforms in the later levels. The camera is also not that great, albeit better than SA2B.

    For the casino levels, control is extremely unresponsive. For Rail levels, the wild control will make you die tons of times. The levels all have rides, although I think it's a bit better than SA2B. The bosses are usually piss easy but the bad control can still make you fall off the edge of a platform or such.

    The bad controls and padding make an otherwise very fun game into a pretty annoying and repetitive mess.    … Expand
  39. Maciel
    Dec 27, 2015
    7
    This was my first sonic game. Until today i like it very very much, and it quite hurts to say it's not as good as i thought back when i was a child. I still think it doesn't get the compliments it deserves, but i can see why. The game itself is good, pretty good. Lots of sonic games tried to change the classic mechanic of the speedrun sessions of the blue hedgehog by adding other styles ofThis was my first sonic game. Until today i like it very very much, and it quite hurts to say it's not as good as i thought back when i was a child. I still think it doesn't get the compliments it deserves, but i can see why. The game itself is good, pretty good. Lots of sonic games tried to change the classic mechanic of the speedrun sessions of the blue hedgehog by adding other styles of gameplay, but most of them weren't successful, and that's what made the franchise fall in crises. Sonic Heroes is an exception, because the group mechanic is so good that i can almost say is as good as, or even better, than playing the classic speedrun sonic stages. I wouldn't bother the negative point if that was the case for all stages of the game, but it isn't, which bring some of the biggest flaws of the game. The gameplay is very good, both mechanics and most of the stages are very well designed, but there are some disappointments here and there: the controls can be very slippery and broken, which brings to a very frustrating experience more times than it should. Also, some stages are superb, but one third of them are quite tedious, and that wouldn't be a problem if you didn't have to play them 4 times to complete the game. That's the point where the game stinks. You have 4 different teams to play, with various difficulties. By itself, that's a nice idea, mixing different stories that eventually come together, and if it had been made as good as it was in Sonic Adventure 2, i would probably score this game way higher, but the fact that it is not is its biggest problem. The stories do not differ in any significant way, as you play through the same stages and experience the same events 4 times, repeatedly, together with a really bad voice acting and dumb scenes that could be removed without second thoughts. I can make two explanations to why sonic team decided to make such a tedious replay element: First, they wanted Sonic Heroes to be a very casual game, which you would eventually pick again after some months without playing it and, when you did it, you could choose different stories and experience (slightly) different gameplay. This can be an interesting idea for the replay element. Second, sonic team is just dumb and thought making the same game be played 4 times would be a nice idea (honestly i don't doubt it that much, they've made some pretty bad **** these days). But back to the first theory, by itself that's just an interesting idea for a replay element, but it's not good, and in sonic heroes is horrendous. Something like Mario Galaxy, for an example, is a game perfect for casual players, because it's not so hard and it has a variety of stages that makes it very enjoyable to play at any time. Casual gamers would play, for example, the sonic story and, eventually, like it, making them go play the dark team story after it. When they realize it's the exact same thing and that the uninteresting story doesn't attach the player by any means to the characters or their motivations, they would turn off the console and go back to the game when they next feel like doing it, but still having the notion the game would repeat itself 4 times, they would need 1) to be interested in playing the game again to get to its final, 2) to be interested in playing it again without motivation to get to any ending, which requires them to REALLY like the game, and eventually be surprised when they get there. In both cases the game or fails to be interesting as it makes the player go through the same thing again, making it a monotonous replay, or fails to be engaging in a short period of time, which is the second case, considering that, event loving the game, gamers wouldn’t reach the end in their first playthrough (I don’t think anyone would enjoy repeating the same thing 4 times in a row). Things get worse: the simple plot of the 4 teams has an element that, theoretically, creates a kind of cliff-hanger (but it’s so poorly made no one cares much about it), which is never solved in this simple plot. If the game wanted to be casual like it seems to be, trusting so much in itself that would make gamers go through it lots of times with different teams, it wouldn't put a cliff-hanger into that stupid plot, it would simply admit it is a stupid plot with some stupid conclusions and that's it. The game is not built for the final boss, but it throws a cliff-hanger and, with that, doesn't make itself so much a casual game that it's meant to be. It’s just a mess.
    Overall, again, the gameplay is very good and the stages are awesome, you can play with any team (except Chaotix) and it will be a very nice, but getting to the end requires a lot of patience, or an indescribable love for the game. Since you are not technically obligated to play all the 4 stories, i can say this game is pretty good, but since it's made with much more than just playing it once with any team, i can't help but shout those stupid flaws that it has.    … Expand
  40. EpicLadySponge
    Feb 2, 2017
    8
    Because Sonic Heroes was originally a GameCube exclusive, this version of Sonic Heroes remains strong and the best compared to its other console ports released days later. If you truly want the best version of this game, get the GameCube version. Pretty neat despite its gameplay being a big modification of Sonic Adventure 2 and its story being poorly stale.
  41. 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 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.
  42. Untitled94
    Dec 18, 2016
    8
    Sonic Heroes is one of the best Sonic games out there. It has a unique setup, being a platformer using 3 characters at once. Sure the voice acting can get a little annoying at times, but the gameplay is what really matters, and it's pretty good. I do kind of wish they wouldn't have removed the chao garden, but it's passable. I would recommend the GameCube version the most, at leastSonic Heroes is one of the best Sonic games out there. It has a unique setup, being a platformer using 3 characters at once. Sure the voice acting can get a little annoying at times, but the gameplay is what really matters, and it's pretty good. I do kind of wish they wouldn't have removed the chao garden, but it's passable. I would recommend the GameCube version the most, at least compared to the PS2 version. It's not bad, but the GameCube version looks and sounds better.… Expand
  43. Captain_Faramir
    Apr 8, 2017
    9
    9.1 - My personal favorite Sonic game, almost every level is memorable and fun and use of characters (playing through multiple stories as different groups of characters) and encountering them throughout the story was amazing. Also soundtrack was great, and also beware of the last couple levels as they can be very challenging.
  44. ItsAllOgre5
    May 11, 2017
    7
    I don't get the hate for this game. Yes, there are some glitches and questionable level design, but the voice acting is hilarious, the graphics are alright, the music is tolerable, and I didn't mind playing through the four campaigns to get the real ending.
  45. 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
  46. IanA
    Dec 20, 2009
    8
    Very Good! Better than the new ones. The main game is a bit easy, but the bonus quests are challenging. The camera may suck @$$, and the game may be short, but only costs $8 used at gamestop, and is the most solid 3-D Sonic game out there.
  47. MartyP.
    Dec 10, 2003
    10
    it looks so kool (yes it is soooooo kool it has a k instead of a c)
  48. Edork
    Nov 7, 2012
    8
    This was the last good Sonic game for a long, long time. I love how this game plays out like a movie, complete with bright visuals, cool camera angles, a great sense of speed and rockin music. The teammate gameplay is original and properly executed and each stage has a fair amount of platforming and large worlds to explore. The voice acting is also very well done and fits the campy natureThis was the last good Sonic game for a long, long time. I love how this game plays out like a movie, complete with bright visuals, cool camera angles, a great sense of speed and rockin music. The teammate gameplay is original and properly executed and each stage has a fair amount of platforming and large worlds to explore. The voice acting is also very well done and fits the campy nature of the game perfectly, though you will either love or hate Tails's noticably younger voice. Me, I don't mind him, I actually think he sounds funny and cute. Cream on the other hand was very annoying and all throughout the game I wanted her to shut up. While I'm on the negative, this game does have a fair amount of glitches, since each team plays through the same stages in the same order the game can get really repetitive and the controls can often be slippery due to the characters' speed. Overall this is still a very fun game; I just don't know why so many people feel mixed about it. It's probably because they think it's part of the adventure series when it really is not. The gameplay is different, the tone is different, even the way the Chaos emeralds are presented is different (they're prizes awarded after completing bonus stages as oppose to being plot devices). Judging it as a game on it's own, it's very underrated if you ask me.… Expand
  49. Abeofgradas77
    Feb 21, 2013
    9
    This game is dear to me (I rate it a 9) well, it was my first sonic game, so I am bias. I LOVE IT, the team gimmick was great, this was the best time they made big health-bar enemies, but we have power, and the level ups made everything easier. But with team dark, it was balanced, a relatively tough, dialogue was ok. Graphics were fine, music, AWESOME, I shall say my 1 problem (the commonThis game is dear to me (I rate it a 9) well, it was my first sonic game, so I am bias. I LOVE IT, the team gimmick was great, this was the best time they made big health-bar enemies, but we have power, and the level ups made everything easier. But with team dark, it was balanced, a relatively tough, dialogue was ok. Graphics were fine, music, AWESOME, I shall say my 1 problem (the common one) off the top of my head, 3% OF A PLOT, no plot, I don't want to go into detail, I am only semi-scratching the surface of my views, but I do not want to give the reader who wants to read many reviews a hard time, so yah, IL THIS GAME.… Expand
  50. angryjoe1111
    May 5, 2013
    7
    This game has been positively mixed for me. The concept of having three characters on a team makes this game extraordinary and fun to play with, there are levels that provide a completely new stage look for graphics and the re are not to many load screens and cgi content. The thing that bugs me the most is the amount of glitches that I keep encountering on the GCN. The stages in the SonicThis game has been positively mixed for me. The concept of having three characters on a team makes this game extraordinary and fun to play with, there are levels that provide a completely new stage look for graphics and the re are not to many load screens and cgi content. The thing that bugs me the most is the amount of glitches that I keep encountering on the GCN. The stages in the Sonic and Dark stages are like marathons that take forever and all the teams have to go through the stages at the exact same time and the bosses. The voice acting is decent, with the exception of Tails, who ruined the experience. This game is highly satisfying and is highly recommended for a good experience.… Expand
  51. classicgamer321
    Jan 22, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sonic heroes is amazing and without a doubt my favorite sonic game of all time, and i've played pretty much all of them except sonic 06. so in this game it has 4 different teams which are basically 4 different stories like in sonic adventure,and while you play as 12 characters, you play as 3 all as once per team. so you don't have to play though 12 stories to get to the final boss,and when i first thought the game thats what i thought i had to do. anyway the graphics, they are great and if you have the Gamecube/Wii component cables they are amazing, this game really pushes the gamecube's graphics and everything looks all shiny. now the story of the game is not as dark and confusing as sonic adventure 2's story but is more lighthearted and fun, team sonic's story is that they are trying to stop eggman from taking over the world, team dark's story is that they are trying to find eggman, team rose's story is amy is trying to find sonic, and big and cream are trying to find froggy and chacola, and team chaotix story is that they are trying to find a client who turns out to be eggman. and then in the last story it turns out metal sonic disguised himself as eggman, copied team sonic's data, stole froggy and chacola, and locked eggman in a room on the eggfleet, and did this all in one complicated plan to finally destroy sonic. now the gameplay, team sonic, it's like a regular sonic game, team dark is like the hard mode, team rose is the easy mode, and team chaotix is the mission mode. the characters are in teams of 3 one has speed formation which is the fast one, one has power formation which is for fighting enimes, and another has flight formation which is for flying for a short time. and each character has a level up system that levels up everytime you get an orb. unlike the sonic adventure games there is no treasure hunting and no robot shooting, just high speed platforming. every zone is two acts and a boss fight, it's like a 2D sonic game brought into the 3d world, and has the most platforming i have ever seen in any sonic game. the zones are beautiful to from, seaside hill, a green hill style level, to casino park, my favorite level in the game, to egg fleet, a giant fleet of airships.
    this game is very underrated and one comon complaint is that the stages are too long, this is true, but i actually love that they are, it means more high speed platforming fun. the music in this game is also amazing. this game is everything that any sonic fan would want in a sonic game, and its virtually perfect. now there are some flaws with it like the chaotix missions being tedious sometimes like the mystic mansion one where you have to light all of the torches in the mansion and there are a lot of them, and it took me over 20 minutes to complete that mission. and the special stages are horrible. but still this is my favorite sonic game of all time and gets a perfect score 10 out of 10.    … Expand
  52. FreedomFighters
    Mar 4, 2018
    5
    Much like the "Sonic" games in the "Dreamcast Era" (in other words, the two "Sonic Adventure" games), "Sonic Heroes" was a gigantic part of my childhood, and I remember being a very vocal defender of the game. I remember saying that I liked "Sonic Heroes" in spite of its slippery controls and awful voice acting (those were my exact words). At the time, I hadn't played much more than theMuch like the "Sonic" games in the "Dreamcast Era" (in other words, the two "Sonic Adventure" games), "Sonic Heroes" was a gigantic part of my childhood, and I remember being a very vocal defender of the game. I remember saying that I liked "Sonic Heroes" in spite of its slippery controls and awful voice acting (those were my exact words). At the time, I hadn't played much more than the first few levels for each team. Now that I've played the game more, I couldn't disagree with my adolescent self more.
    "Sonic Heroes" has some really good things going for it. Visually, it's sound: the graphics may not be "breathtaking" or anything like that by today's standards, but they're pretty colorful and nice, and the voice acting, while definitely poor, has some moments of narm charm that actually end up being really memorable. That and, in my opinion, the soundtrack is incredible, and many of the songs stand as some of my favorites in the entire Sonic series. The idea of team-based gameplay is also really interesting and it adds a layer of strategy to the game: switching between characters that play differently really creates what is, in theory, a really interesting mechanic.
    However, the game lacks in a number of areas, all related to gameplay; for starters, as I mentioned earlier, the controls are absolutely awful. Slippery, cumbersome and all-around annoying to deal with, especially when it comes to grinding sections. Not only that, but the game has four separate stories to play and, unlike the "Sonic Adventure" games, where the gameplay and the stories feel different enough to set themselves apart, the four stories in "Sonic Heroes" don't set themselves apart from each other well enough, making it incredibly repetitive and boring (honestly, feel satisfied if you even complete one of the stories). And look, I'm fine with a game being difficult, but there's a good kind of difficult and a frustrating kind of difficult. A good kind of difficult is when a game is very challenging, but it's well-made and fun enough that you're okay with the fact that it's so difficult. In the case of "Sonic Heroes," it's a bad kind of difficult, where you'll be asking yourself "how the hell did that happen?" more times than you should, you'll be frustrated by the controls, and you'll constantly be asking yourself "why do I have to play this four times?!?!?!"
    All things considered, I can't in good conscience say that "Sonic Heroes" has held up well over the years. In my eyes, I feel like the game is frustrating, sloppy, and in my eyes, the point in time where Sonic began his slump. Don't get me wrong, it's not necessary a "bad game," but it's one of those cases where it does a lot of things REALLY well, but it also does a lot of things REALLY poorly, and while those good things really add to the experience, the bad things heavily detract from it. If you're a big fan of the "Sonic" series and you really want to try it, go ahead, but otherwise, I'd say there are far more enjoyable options out there than "Sonic Heroes."
    Final rating: 5 out of 10 "Hmm..."    … Expand
  53. EpicKell098
    Dec 11, 2013
    10
    I love Sonic Heroes. It brings back a lot of nostalgia from when I was little. Sure, this game has it's flaws, but I forgive it because I have had a lot of fun playing this game and I will remember it for a long time. The soundtrack is amazing and memorable too. I will always remember the main theme song, although I never understood the words clearly. :)

    Soundtrack: 10 Gameplay: 9.8    I love Sonic Heroes. It brings back a lot of nostalgia from when I was little. Sure, this game has it's flaws, but I forgive it because I have had a lot of fun playing this game and I will remember it for a long time. The soundtrack is amazing and memorable too. I will always remember the main theme song, although I never understood the words clearly. :)

    Soundtrack: 10
    Gameplay: 9.8
    Graphics: 9.5

    Total: 9.8 (rounding it to 10)    … Expand
  54. chickenman158
    Jan 11, 2014
    9
    Man, this game is a pain to play. But I sure love it to bits. I have found hours of enjoyment from the gameplay, even though at points it is a bit tough due to the camera. The graphics are almost perfect, but the voice acting is bad. The music is better than average, which is where I pull most of my enjoyment from a game.

    This and Shadow the Hedgehog are definitely work the purchase.
  55. motleycruefan
    Oct 13, 2014
    8
    Great game! Great story line! Its just that, some of the missions, do not make sense (Then again Sonic doesn't either. xD), and the camera is not that great on it, but I can handle it. I suggest trying to find and buy it.
  56. fijiboy
    Nov 27, 2014
    5
    not the best sonic game but not the worst either, there were definitely elements of the game that were enjoyable. the game ultimately felt broken in the same way sonic adventure battle two was, but sab2 made up for it in great level design and gameplay, neither of those things are as great in this game but not s awful a sonic 06.
  57. youlouz
    Mar 21, 2015
    10
    Now this right here is a game worth every penny! (for those who loved sonic adventure)

    PROS
    -Graphics
    -Music
    -Story
    -Gameplay

    CONS
    -Glitches on ocasion
  58. sonic101
    Nov 23, 2015
    8
    First sonic game I ever played and I loved it one of the good sonic games out there but it still has flaws like its slippery and a little frustrating but you have to play this game all sonic fans should play this or anybody for that matter
  59. JWMG
    Feb 9, 2016
    8
    This game is best enjoyed one story at a time and when you take breaks in between each team don't go each team one after another you will think that this game will be repative as all heck
  60. Daze072401
    Feb 20, 2019
    5
    Approach with caution; this game is proficient aesthetically and has solid level design, as well as a creative gimmick, but the divisive controls, questionably artificial length, and aggravating special stage system might be enough to derail the experience for you.
  61. MeTheNinja
    Nov 23, 2017
    7
    This game can be VERY frustrating sometimes. The controls are very slippery, and the special stages suck. The light speed dash can also be unresponsive, and I don't want to play the game 4 times just to get the true ending. Otherwise the game succeeds in every other way. The graphics look good for it's time, the level design is good, the soundtrack is great, and when the game's issuesThis game can be VERY frustrating sometimes. The controls are very slippery, and the special stages suck. The light speed dash can also be unresponsive, and I don't want to play the game 4 times just to get the true ending. Otherwise the game succeeds in every other way. The graphics look good for it's time, the level design is good, the soundtrack is great, and when the game's issues aren't happening the game can be quite fun… Expand
  62. evolution98
    Aug 22, 2017
    9
    The last best Sonic game.

    I love this game. It is a childhood game. Everything about this game is amazing.

    The only things I hated was the poor voice acting during cutscenes, Team Chaotix's missions and difficulty and irritating camera angles.
  63. MrTacoBob
    Aug 11, 2017
    10
    Probably my favorite game of all time. The graphics are very smooth and the story is decent. The gameplay is a bit insane but once you get used to it, its fun and easy.
  64. AceDimensions
    Feb 26, 2018
    10
    One of the best sonic games ever made! its underrated its amazing and its one of the best gamecube games ever made!
  65. pokemonfanatic
    Jan 8, 2018
    9
    this is my first and probably one of my favorite sonic games it's fast fun and has new cool features that you wont see in any other sonic game but that's not to say it isn't without any faults one does come to mind which is in the turning speed that sends you into walls at high speed if you aren't careful but if you are than this is a solid sonic game
  66. Zeca_Pa_Gods
    Apr 16, 2018
    10
    is really a fun colored game, and the ability to play with multiple characters at once is awesome
  67. SonicSpeedo92
    Jun 13, 2018
    9
    Sonic Heroes seriously is a game to purchase if you have a GameCube. The presentation is the best on the GameCube, the team mechanic is innovative, and the level design is so good! The camera, controls, Special Stages, and the team boss fights definitely needed to be fixed, but I just have too much fun playing Sonic Heroes.
  68. Bladefox
    Jul 13, 2018
    8
    An underrated 3D Sonic platformer that deserves more love. The level design can be described as the 3D equivalent of the Classic games on the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. Multiple pathways for you to access depending on your own skill only this time you have three characters to utilize their special abilities to create several ways to clear each stage. Given how long each of the levels are,An underrated 3D Sonic platformer that deserves more love. The level design can be described as the 3D equivalent of the Classic games on the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. Multiple pathways for you to access depending on your own skill only this time you have three characters to utilize their special abilities to create several ways to clear each stage. Given how long each of the levels are, every playthrough will likely be different from the last. The plot is fairly simple, but the personality of the characters and their interactions are so likable and endearing, I don't mind the plain story. There are flaws, sure. The psychics are a bit slippery; most of your deaths will be due to bottomless pits. In order to fight the Final Boss, you will have to clear all four stories and collect all seven Chaos Emeralds and it can be a tad draining, but the last battle is so worth it. Sonic Heroes is a gem that you gotta play if you're a Sonic fan and if you love 3D platformers.… Expand
  69. Criti-Wise
    Mar 7, 2021
    8
    This game can give quite a fun time to anyone playing it. The levels are enjoyable, the music is solid, and the story makes sense. The controls lack polish however, and seem like a downgrade from the previous 3D titles. However, with the introduction of the team mechanic, you almost forget about the unpolished controls. The animation isn't that great though, even for its time.
    Anyway,    This game can give quite a fun time to anyone playing it. The levels are enjoyable, the music is solid, and the story makes sense. The controls lack polish however, and seem like a downgrade from the previous 3D titles. However, with the introduction of the team mechanic, you almost forget about the unpolished controls. The animation isn't that great though, even for its time.
    Anyway, would I recommend this game? Yes I would, but you can probably do better.    … Expand
  70. DiverTSF
    Nov 12, 2018
    9
    Personally, I liked the game. But he has many flaws. When I was playing my GameCube at Rail Canyon level, as I was moving on rails, my characters started flying out to nowhere! This is the level I don't like very much. God, even the Shadow the Hedgehog didn't have that problem moving on the tracks. And so the game is good, as I mentioned earlier.
  71. 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 pero porque en mi PC me corría muy lento. Ahora que lo juego a su velocidad original me doy cuenta de la realidad.
  72. Dungeon00X
    Jun 25, 2020
    1
    I remember beating this game back in 2003, but now visiting it years later I have no clue how we all just accepted this completely broken, buggy, unfinished game. It's like we were all just accepting it and Sonic '06 is what finally made everyone say "Hey, we're not taking this sh*t anymore". The play testers must have been brain dead for this to have passed.
  73. spencerplewe
    Apr 24, 2020
    7
    This came out during the zeitgeist of my Sonic fandom, having owned a Gamecube for a year and couldn't get enough of the few games my parents would buy for me and my brothers. This Sonic game definitely hits the mark for consistently fun gameplay with the unique team mechanic, with rocking BGM underscoring it, and some exciting cutscenes for a kid at the time. Even then, though, I knew IThis came out during the zeitgeist of my Sonic fandom, having owned a Gamecube for a year and couldn't get enough of the few games my parents would buy for me and my brothers. This Sonic game definitely hits the mark for consistently fun gameplay with the unique team mechanic, with rocking BGM underscoring it, and some exciting cutscenes for a kid at the time. Even then, though, I knew I didn't like listening to all these characters' constant, cheaply written banter so much, and it would take years for me to realize this game's biggest core flaw as a Sonic game: now everyone is as fast as Sonic!… Expand
  74. BM30
    Jun 30, 2020
    6
    Sonic Heroes mediocre. That's all I can say other than it's pretty bad. The models look pretty ugly and unappealing. The gameplay is different in a bad way. For me, Sonic (and others) is slippery as hell, Tails (and others) can't do anything but fly (can't even walk) and Knuckles (and others) is just punching through stuff. The only good thing about the game is the story, Sonic gamesSonic Heroes mediocre. That's all I can say other than it's pretty bad. The models look pretty ugly and unappealing. The gameplay is different in a bad way. For me, Sonic (and others) is slippery as hell, Tails (and others) can't do anything but fly (can't even walk) and Knuckles (and others) is just punching through stuff. The only good thing about the game is the story, Sonic games always do well with their storytelling, but that's really the only good thing about the game.… Expand
  75. Goorman1996
    Jun 23, 2022
    10
    I don't know what to say, but yes, this is Sonic, and this is a classic thing. First I got that game when I was about 7-8 years old. My father bought it for me. Still to this day, sometimes, I enjoy play in it. It is not only the classic — it is a nostalgic one. Recommend without a doubt!
  76. Wisem
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    The best Sonic game, without a doubt, the best, TOO EPIC. The best in graphics, scenarios, gameplay, characters, history, enemies, much, much variety. The truth is that this general score seems unfair to me, a great game with an essence that marked the entire saga.
  77. XsymphonyX
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    Very nostalgic and light-hearted game for me, this game brings me back to a happy time. I gave it a 9 because it is a tad repetitive, however I personally find Team Rose to be one of the best options to play. This game is enjoyable despite a few flaws and the graphics are very good even though it was released so long ago. Overall very good Sonic game!
  78. StNishigo
    May 4, 2021
    3
    Sonic Heroes does not stand the test of time, not that it was incredible when it first released, but I may have given it a moderate score of 5 or 6 at it's release.

    One of the biggest problems with the game is with the big jumps. It's hard to tell where you are landing which artificially increases the difficulty. The next biggest problem is a that the game expects you to beat it 4 times    Sonic Heroes does not stand the test of time, not that it was incredible when it first released, but I may have given it a moderate score of 5 or 6 at it's release.

    One of the biggest problems with the game is with the big jumps. It's hard to tell where you are landing which artificially increases the difficulty. The next biggest problem is a that the game expects you to beat it 4 times with characters that play almost identically. The later levels force you to either skip as much as you can or play at a snails pace because combat is not rewarding and can be very punishing.

    The story is forgettable and not worth the multiple playthroughs. Skip this one and find something better to play. Almost any Sonic game will do it.    … Expand
  79. JamesDrawsThngs
    Sep 1, 2020
    7
    At some point in the early 2000s, some people thought that Sonic had lost his classic edge by the time the Adventure series had begun making its rounds, perhaps due to Adventure elements of SA1, the multiple playstyles of each game or the heavier emphasis on story. I suppose Sega thought the same as after SA2 they decided to go back to basics so to speak. While not an outright return toAt some point in the early 2000s, some people thought that Sonic had lost his classic edge by the time the Adventure series had begun making its rounds, perhaps due to Adventure elements of SA1, the multiple playstyles of each game or the heavier emphasis on story. I suppose Sega thought the same as after SA2 they decided to go back to basics so to speak. While not an outright return to the classic formula, Sonic Heroes was meant to be more akin to that era than the previous 3D games. From a presentation standpoint, it absolutely succeeds in that regard. Gameplay, however, is more of a mixed bag.

    To continue that thought with the presentation, the game looks positively stellar, and perfectly nails that classic look they were going for. For my money, the environmental design and vibrant color pallet make this a more visually impressive game compared to SA1 and 2. Character models, though, look too shiny and waxy for my liking, and the in-game cutscenes get the job done, but don't leave much of the impression (CG cutscenes still look solid, if a bit too compressed). In fact, story takes a massive backseat compared to the Adventure series. Sonic and company are off to either defeat Eggman, find their friends, or pay the rent. That's all there really is to it. So, if you were a big fan of how story-driven the previous games were, you'll be disappointed here. Voice acting varies in from solid to ear grating (Cream...), and the general writing is very childish much of the time. Sega were definitely trying to target a much younger audience this time around. The soundtrack, on the other hand, is really great stuff, bringing back a wider range of musical styles that fit the theme of a stage like in SA1.

    You control four teams of three, each acting as their own difficulty. Team Sonic is normal, Team Dark is hard, Team Rose is easy and Team Chaotix can be BS. Each team contains a speed character for, well, speed, a flight character and a power character for strength and gliding. Each character from each team function rather similarly to one another, but each can also have their own unique attributes or methods of attack. You'll need to periodically switch between characters to get passed different obstacles. When you get into the groove of the game's mechanics and start blasting through stages, that's when the game is at its most fun. It also helps that this is some of the best designed levels in a 3D Sonic game, with many of them very open-ended allowing for multiple paths to take.

    However, just as soon as you start to get into a groove, that's when things start to get rocky. Firstly, the control is not nearly as refined as the Adventure series. It feels a lot more loose in comparison, and you accelerate far too quickly which can lead to many instances of either running into enemies or falling off of stages. However, the controls in the main stages are nothing compared to the special stages. In order to reach the last story in the game, you'll need to do these special stages to nab a Chaos Emerald, and these are by far the worst parts of the game. The controls in these stages are far, far worse, ranging from either super loose or super stiff with no middle ground, which makes chasing down the emerald far more frustrating than it should. Physics also take a huge hit, specifically during the pinball stages where it becomes agonizing either just trying to get up a board or trying not to fall off into the abyss. Boss fights aren't anything special, either, as most boil down to a pathetic character battle, a mook rush, or facing one of Eggman's creations (Egg Emperor does put up the most fight, but also has its issues)

    Then there's the different teams themselves. Personally, Team Sonic and Team Rose are the best teams in the game. Team Sonic has just the right amount of challenge, while Team Rose has the right amount of stage length. Team Shadow, though, has stages lasting over 10 minutes and filling said stages with more spikes and awkward enemy placements. Oh, but they don't compare to Team Chaotix. What makes this team special is its different mission types, like collecting X amount of stuff or getting through a level undetected. Many of the things you are tasked to find/destroy can be very well hidden, and if you miss them, you gotta scour the entire stage over again, and at that point you might as well restart, because otherwise you'll be there for nearly 20+ minutes.

    Sonic Heroes is kind of all over the place in terms of quality. One minute I can be having a grand old time burning through the stages, soaking in the beautiful scenery and listening to great music, while other times I get so frustrated that I wanna stop playing. While certainly not a bad game by any stretch, it is not my first choice for 3D Sonic.    … Expand
  80. neojotic
    Aug 26, 2020
    7
    At the time of it's release Sonic Heroes got a lower mixed reaction from fans and critics alike. The game faced the inevitable criticism by living in the shadow of Sonic Adventure series.

    The game is a fresh unique concept and includes many characters from the franchise. Knuckles Chaotix characters are brought back to the series - a group that casuals wouldn't know or value. The    At the time of it's release Sonic Heroes got a lower mixed reaction from fans and critics alike. The game faced the inevitable criticism by living in the shadow of Sonic Adventure series.

    The game is a fresh unique concept and includes many characters from the franchise. Knuckles Chaotix characters are brought back to the series - a group that casuals wouldn't know or value.

    The graphics see an update since the Adventure series and the platforms/levels are new and fresh and utilize all three members from the user's team.

    There are multiplayer options but they lack when being compared and contrasted to Adventure 2 Battle's multiplayer modes.

    In retrospect Sonic Heroes is the first installment of the downward motion of the Sonic 3D series however, it is one of the better titles. In the shadow of bigger and better titles at the time it may have been overlooked but if you're going back to collect for Gamecube I wouldn't exclude this title. It's a fun game.    … Expand
  81. Tigre-Assyrien
    Apr 9, 2022
    0
    i am playing this game right now, wich was a part of my childhood, but i dont care about feelings and nostalgia, yeah the music and menus are a nice throwback, but the actual game? the gameplay? controls? this is an absolute joke its unplayable not just by today's standards,
  82. GameDudeGuy
    Feb 4, 2021
    7
    Sorry Sonic Heroes Fans i just dont like this game a that much i know many people like it but its just not for me Sonic and everybody else look like plastic toys and its just not my favorite game altough i do think its the the most memorable
  83. nelson2004
    Feb 19, 2021
    8
    This game holds up so well nearly 20 years later, Gameplay is fun, consistent, and challenging. The music is easily some of the best in the series with rich, up-beat, and atmospheric tracks for each zone. The game also has a cheesy and simple plot but is balanced out with some good character interactions and the best voice acting from the dream-cast era cast. (That sounds kinda redundantThis game holds up so well nearly 20 years later, Gameplay is fun, consistent, and challenging. The music is easily some of the best in the series with rich, up-beat, and atmospheric tracks for each zone. The game also has a cheesy and simple plot but is balanced out with some good character interactions and the best voice acting from the dream-cast era cast. (That sounds kinda redundant lol.) The Graphics are quite good for the era. My only problem with the game is the control of the speed characters, they're a bit too fast and slippery for the levels in my opinion.… Expand
  84. Ben-Ben
    Mar 2, 2021
    4
    It's an okay game that has the classic Sonic Charme but the fact that you have to play every stage four times is really annoying. If it was just Team Sonic and Team Dark, the game would have been so much better but it's required to complete all stories to get to the final boss. Another thing that's just stupid is that they that they now have set lines wich they repeat over and over again.It's an okay game that has the classic Sonic Charme but the fact that you have to play every stage four times is really annoying. If it was just Team Sonic and Team Dark, the game would have been so much better but it's required to complete all stories to get to the final boss. Another thing that's just stupid is that they that they now have set lines wich they repeat over and over again. To finish of, the controls are questionable and the special stages suck ads.… Expand
  85. FighterBro
    Jul 15, 2021
    8
    Sonic Heroes has to be one of my favorite Sonic games it being my second favorite. The game offers you multiple stories like Team Sonic, Team Dark, Team Rose, and Team Chaotix. Each have a certain amount of difficulty like Team Sonic being normal and Team Dark being a harder version of Team Sonic. The level design in this game is amazing and well done for the whole working togetherSonic Heroes has to be one of my favorite Sonic games it being my second favorite. The game offers you multiple stories like Team Sonic, Team Dark, Team Rose, and Team Chaotix. Each have a certain amount of difficulty like Team Sonic being normal and Team Dark being a harder version of Team Sonic. The level design in this game is amazing and well done for the whole working together gimmick. My only complaint is that switch to different rails could be wonky, special stages don't control good but are bareable, and that the combat can be mashy but other than that Sonic Heroes is a amazing game that offers a lot of replay value.… Expand
  86. 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.
  87. ReviewerGames
    Aug 1, 2021
    9
    Sonic Heroes is solid. It has good gameplay (despite being a bit slippery), the teamwork mechanics were well implemented, and it has one of the best OSTs in the series. That yes, I mean a degradation in the scenes and in the voice actors of some characters.
  88. grimreapersims
    Mar 15, 2022
    7
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  89. ShadowRose
    Sep 16, 2021
    6
    It is a good idea for a Sonic game as I like the array of Sonic characters but it can be a bit repetitive and annoying some times since you have to play thought 4 stories of similar stages and not to mention the poor controls but I still like the game a fair amount to play it as it is not to bad since the idea was pretty good. Overall it is an okay game for sonic fans.
  90. 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
  91. MetalReviewer
    Mar 7, 2022
    8
    Charming, fun, full of memorable characters that never stop entertaining, and a return to form for the Classic style. The soundtrack also slaps so hard, man. Unless you're sensitive towards slippery controls, this one's an underrated blast. Check it out if you please.
  92. KrillerBomb
    Nov 25, 2022
    10
    An awesome game with one of the best soundtracks of gaming ever to exist!!!
  93. MrDeibus
    Jun 3, 2022
    8
    Although it lacks a much needed coat of polish, Sonic Heroes is still a great platformer with a ton of cool gameplay mechanics.
  94. pissbaby22
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
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  95. FireBroFilms
    Aug 15, 2022
    6
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  96. MaikaChan48
    Sep 1, 2022
    10
    Easily one of the best experiences I've had in a Sonic game. The variety of characters, excellent music, and amazing level design. Everyone should give this game a good college try before deciding on if they want to continue to play or not.
  97. Heracross93
    Oct 11, 2022
    6
    A hassle to complete with the main story and significant gameplay issues: expect many deaths which are not the player's fault.
  98. FeelStar
    Nov 25, 2022
    8
    Sonic Heroes is a really good title with a lot of good and some bad. The game attempts a new gameplay style by playing as 3 characters at once. The controls of the game seem really off at first but soon become natural as it goes on. The level design, soundtrack, and graphics are all on point here with them, even managing to make combat a really engaging element of the game. The gamesSonic Heroes is a really good title with a lot of good and some bad. The game attempts a new gameplay style by playing as 3 characters at once. The controls of the game seem really off at first but soon become natural as it goes on. The level design, soundtrack, and graphics are all on point here with them, even managing to make combat a really engaging element of the game. The games however has constant moments of annoyance to it with things such as the bosses, special stages, slight jank, & 4 stories that aren't different enough to warrant playing them all to reach the end. Still I had a real good time and most people are bound to have some fun too.… Expand
  99. Ejameson5
    Jan 8, 2023
    9
    It will Glitch from time to time but it is a fun sonic adventure game and all the different game modes are fun to.
  100. Dzusch
    Feb 2, 2023
    5
    After playing the game on the console, you understand that it is not interesting. Maybe someone likes a platformer in a fast-paced game about supersonic Sonic. Okay, but the physics here are so bad that you can't even try, the game will launch you into space by itself. The plot, I can't say much because I almost didn't find it here! I know that some geniuses may find some deep plot here,After playing the game on the console, you understand that it is not interesting. Maybe someone likes a platformer in a fast-paced game about supersonic Sonic. Okay, but the physics here are so bad that you can't even try, the game will launch you into space by itself. The plot, I can't say much because I almost didn't find it here! I know that some geniuses may find some deep plot here, but it's just a joke, nothing more! Game More is less. Mixed emotions because the gameplay asks for better… 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

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 49 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 49
  3. Negative: 1 out of 49
  1. Weekly Famitsu
    80
    8 / 8 / 8 / 8 - 32 gold [Vol 786]
  2. GMR Magazine
    70
    The glorious 3D speed rush is still broken by moments where you will csream with rage inspired by whatever sadism or idiocy has kept Sonic Team from fixing its camera and control schemes after five years of 3D Sonic games.
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  3. Eurogamer
    60
    The camera is crap, the scale is awkward, the story and characters are basic and cringe-worthy, the combat is tedious, the platforming and puzzling is too basic, and I was well bored of it by the time I conquered the final level with the first of the four Teams, which wasn't even that long after I first grabbed it out of the shrink-wrap.
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