Sonic Heroes

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 295 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 79 out of 295
  3. Negative: 22 out of 295
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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. 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.
  6. 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
  7. 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...
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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,
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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)
  17. 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.
  18. LinusJ.
    Jan 8, 2004
    10
    It rocks.
  19. 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.
  20. DanielM.
    Nov 9, 2004
    8
    Fast fun but won't last long.
  21. JimL.
    Jan 8, 2004
    10
    What can i say it is brilliant.
  22. J.Max
    Aug 15, 2004
    10
    This Game is AWESOME I hope there will be other Sonic games like that.
  23. 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
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. 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
  30. 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.
  31. MartyP.
    Dec 10, 2003
    10
    it looks so kool (yes it is soooooo kool it has a k instead of a c)
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. 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
  35. 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
  36. 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.
  37. 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.
  38. 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
  39. 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
  40. 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
  41. 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.
  42. 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.
  43. 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!
  44. 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
  45. 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
  46. 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.
  47. 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
  48. 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
  49. 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.
  50. 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!
  51. 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.
  52. 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!
  53. 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
  54. 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
  55. 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.
  56. 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.
  57. 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
  58. 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.
  59. KrillerBomb
    Nov 25, 2022
    10
    An awesome game with one of the best soundtracks of gaming ever to exist!!!
  60. 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.
  61. pissbaby22
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
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  62. 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.
  63. 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
  64. 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.
  65. TreasureOrTrash
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Treasure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Awards & Rankings

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

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
72

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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