Sonic Heroes

 GameCube
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 295 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 194 out of 295
  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.
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#44 Best GameCube Game of 2004
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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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