Sonic Heroes

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Jan 27, 2004
  • Also On: PC
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7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 183 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 54 out of 183
  3. Negative: 24 out of 183
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  1. eoghaner_2k10
    Dec 1, 2012
    8
    This game is Amazing,it gets a lot of crap due to its glitches,bad story,textures/graphics and most of all the voice acting but the game doesn't deserve that for all the bad,the good in the game over-weighs it,and in my opinion,the graphics aren't to bad,the textures are solid,I found no glitches,I found the voice acting ok in a funny way and the story is fun so everything all the criticsThis game is Amazing,it gets a lot of crap due to its glitches,bad story,textures/graphics and most of all the voice acting but the game doesn't deserve that for all the bad,the good in the game over-weighs it,and in my opinion,the graphics aren't to bad,the textures are solid,I found no glitches,I found the voice acting ok in a funny way and the story is fun so everything all the critics say is crap.Now the gameplay is amazing,I found the three teams of three a good idea that worked well and the music is F*****G awesome.The two player mode is cool for a quick go and the only downfalls are rogues voice and Omochoa.… Expand
  2. ChrisL.
    Feb 1, 2004
    10
    When sega came out with sonic way back in the day, i dont think they knew that it would get as big as it did. however, some people did not give sonic a chance and didnt take the time to understand what it was all about. When Sega came out with the Sega Dreamcast nobody gave it good reviews. This system was the best system of it's time because it was released before PS2 or Game Cube When sega came out with sonic way back in the day, i dont think they knew that it would get as big as it did. however, some people did not give sonic a chance and didnt take the time to understand what it was all about. When Sega came out with the Sega Dreamcast nobody gave it good reviews. This system was the best system of it's time because it was released before PS2 or Game Cube or Xbox and it had as good if not better graphics then all those systems did. Along with great graphics it had unique ideas like having VMU's. VMU's (visual memory units) were the Dreamcast's memory cards. These memory cards were systems in themselves. There were games you could download onto these VMU's and play without even having the system, and you could hook 2 VMU's together and battle with other people in certain games. No other games had features like this, and still none do to this day. The first Sonic game for this system (Sonic Adventure) was the best game ever made. It had a great plot and was entertaining as well as challenging. It also had many different characters that had different abilities and such. Like I said this was the best game ever made, until Sega came out with Sonic Adventure 2. Sonic Adventure 2 had all the awesome qualities of of the first Sonic Adventure, and then there was more. You could play on the dark side or the hero side, doing evil challenges or do-gooder challenges. This game had different characters and a different plot, and was now the #1 game in the world in my eyes. Sega also came out with many many other extremely incredible games. Now, this game, Sonic Heroes, has done the impossible by being even greater then the Sonic Adventure games. So now, there is a new game that will be the best game in the world but will get not even half the credit it deserves, and get bad reviews by the people in this country that dont even take the time to see this game for what it really is... amazing. Nintendo can just go play by themselves in a small corner with their insignificant plot lacking boring games and leave Sega alone to make even better systems in the future and please the world with more of their unique thinking and creative game ideas. So I gave this game a perfect 10 for how great this game really is, and in memory of Genesis, Dreamcast, classic Sonic, and all of what Sega was...… Expand
  3. SacredWarrior
    Jan 23, 2014
    9
    When I first played this game in middle school, I didn't really expect much from it. But as soon as I heard the amazing theme song, I was blown away! So blown away that I couldn't stop singing along to it. Right then and there, I knew I had a good game in my collection. The gameplay is very unique for a Sonic game. Something that I definitely appreciate.

    There are 4 teams: Team Sonic,    When I first played this game in middle school, I didn't really expect much from it. But as soon as I heard the amazing theme song, I was blown away! So blown away that I couldn't stop singing along to it. Right then and there, I knew I had a good game in my collection. The gameplay is very unique for a Sonic game. Something that I definitely appreciate.

    There are 4 teams: Team Sonic, Team Rose, Team Dark, and Team Chaotix. Each team consists of 3 members and each member has their own specialty: speed, fly, and power. You have to use each formation correctly in order to get past the stages and defeat Eggman. Each team also has their own difficulty: Team Rose is for beginners, Team Sonic is for medium-level players, and Team Dark is for intermediate players. As for Team Chaotix, let's just say they're in a class of their own. As for the story of the game, it doesn't really have one. Each team is after Eggman and for their own reasons. That's all there is to it. Not much of a story but hey it's a Sonic game. It's not supposed to have a story.

    The soundtrack for this game is probably the best I've ever heard for a Sonic game. I love the theme song and each team has their own theme song which are also quite amazing. The flaws in this game are the camera, controls, and the voice acting. The camera tends to have a mind of its own and can sometimes cause you to die. Very frustrating and may even cause you to rage quit. The voice acting in this game isn't very good. It further proves to me that the Adventure cast sucks. In my opinion, the 4Kids cast and the current voice cast are MUCH better. Some of the voices in the game were ok but most of them were so annoying that I thought my ears were gonna bleed. In fact, I almost switched to the Japanese voices which says a lot since I don't care much for Japanese voices. Thank God this was the last game to use the Adventure cast. The controls in the game can also be a bit lagging at times and may even confuse you.

    All in all, Sonic Heroes is a great game but not the best I've played. I definitely recommend playing this game if you're a Sonic fan looking for a casual adventure. If you're a hardcore Sonic fan, I wouldn't recommend buying this game. Renting it first would be best.    … Expand
  4. Platinumeta
    Feb 14, 2015
    8
    Sonic Heroes is arguably one of the most underrated Sonic games out there. Many put the game down for certain reasons that can be understandable, and some not so much. But allow me to explain why I love this game.

    The gameplay sports a nice variety of characters who sport gameplay styles that are familiar, yet fresh to the gameplay and can really change the way you play certain levels,    Sonic Heroes is arguably one of the most underrated Sonic games out there. Many put the game down for certain reasons that can be understandable, and some not so much. But allow me to explain why I love this game.

    The gameplay sports a nice variety of characters who sport gameplay styles that are familiar, yet fresh to the gameplay and can really change the way you play certain levels, like with Espio's ability to turn invisible and such. And not just in that aspect does the gameplay and replay value arise, levels themselves harbour a lot of goodies off the beaten path and branching pathways that can vary up how you play a level. Each level also sports a new level gimmick to it, from one minute you're on the seaside, the next you're at an ocean palace, an upside-down haunted house to cursed mansion and so on! Each level loves varying things us with its wide variety of unique concepts that, while it can be a turn off for some, adds a nice refreshing pace to the gameplay. The only downside is the movement control, moving characters is a tad too responsive and acceleration is pretty heavy, though not impossible to get used to, can be hard to grip for some. It's smooth, yet sharp, and very creative and unique.

    Visually, the game does basically everything a Sonic game should do aesthetically. The visuals have a nice variety of bright and very lively-awake levels that serve to excite you and prepare you for adventure, to darker, toned down ambient visuals that give a foreboding and partially intimidating presence. The game stops at nothing to impress you with its visuals that still hold up even today, with action and CGI that certainly delivers, especially in the levels themselves. Levels know how to immerse you and give you a good sense of action an adventure as previously mentioned, set pieces really stick out and give you a run for your money with great creativity.

    The music is possibly the most underrated aspect in the game, it presents you with some fair variety usually giving you a lot of peppy and catchy tunes to enjoy as you go through each stage. Pumping you up and making you feel hyperactive, even. Even the haunted creepy stages have some awesome catchiness to them, alongside the awesome exhilarating egg fleets and so on. Definitely check this out if you're curious.

    The story is rather short and simple, but thankfully doesn't interrupt the gameplay. If you're not going to make an amazing story, keep it short and relative but in tame enough so that it doesn't affect the gameplay experience or waste time with filler. But I digress. The story can be summed up as the villain, Eggman, plans to take over the world and the heroes must stop him. However there are more character teams with their own stories, Team Dark characters all have goals of their own, Team Rose all want to find someone they care about and Team Chaotix need to pay rent. All the while throughout your adventure, you find out that Eggman isn't really the mastermind behind all this, but I won't delve that far into spoilers. The writing isn't out of character, though can be a bit cheesy at times, and the characters are remain as likable as they did.

    Overall, Sonic Heroes still remains and underrated game. I can see why some people don't like it, but at the same time I do think it is well underrated and overhated. I would recommend trying this game if available and fairly cheap, it's not a masterpiece, but it's not terrible either. It's worth a try, and worth considering.    … Expand
  5. BVGNOfficial
    Sep 24, 2012
    10
    Sonic Heroes is the one game I have so much memories with. I was 5 years old when this game came out and have been playing this game on and off since. Recently, I took a trip down memory lane and realized the game is as good as I remember it being. The game takes place right after Sonic Adventure 2 and Eggman is at it again. This time, you have to use teamwork in order to defeat Eggman.Sonic Heroes is the one game I have so much memories with. I was 5 years old when this game came out and have been playing this game on and off since. Recently, I took a trip down memory lane and realized the game is as good as I remember it being. The game takes place right after Sonic Adventure 2 and Eggman is at it again. This time, you have to use teamwork in order to defeat Eggman. Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles are in Team Sonic, Shadow, Rouge, and Omega are in Team Dark which is supposed to have more difficult levels but I don't see it, Rose, Big (that annoying cat from SA1), and Cream, and finally there is Team Chaotix which features the characters from Knuckles Chaotix. Vector, Espio and Charmy and this team is my favorite because it focuses on mission styled gameplay.You are able to shift characters by using the triangle and circle button using three formations. Flying, speed, and power. All formations help you throughout the stage. Also, throughout the game there are level ups which increase the power of your attacks. The bosses are pretty memorable too. I find little problems rather than the special stages in which if you do not beat 7 of them, you have to replay through some of the levels and collect the chaos emeralds in order to unlock the final stage. Besides this frustration, the game is very well designed and I find nothing wrong with the graphics for a game made in 2004. This game is the BEST Sonic game in the series EVER. I have no idea why some people say the game sucks while there is barely anything wrong with it. If you like great and unique platforming, this is surely the game for you.… Expand
  6. SwitSwat
    Nov 25, 2012
    9
    Sonic Heroes used to be one of the funnest games ever when I was a bit younger. Sitting down to replay it nearly 2 years later, I ended up with a game that wasn't as fun as before. Although, this doesn't mean that I didn't like it later on, just that it was great, but not perfect. The game has amazing environments and fast-paced gameplay just like any other game, but my biggest concern wasSonic Heroes used to be one of the funnest games ever when I was a bit younger. Sitting down to replay it nearly 2 years later, I ended up with a game that wasn't as fun as before. Although, this doesn't mean that I didn't like it later on, just that it was great, but not perfect. The game has amazing environments and fast-paced gameplay just like any other game, but my biggest concern was that it suffers from poor camera angles on occasions, sometimes zooming in on your character so much that you can't see anything around you anymore. That is probably the only downsider, besides that, I really think it's a great Sonic game and really recommend it. 9/10.… Expand
  7. KennyE.
    Jun 9, 2004
    10
    Perfect.
  8. thedarkpau
    Oct 13, 2011
    10
    very nice game i love the racing aspect and its just an amazing childhood game. I also like the graphics of this game. I currently don't own it but i remember playing it when i was 5.
  9. GagaForGhibli
    Jul 18, 2012
    10
    Honestly The Best Game Of 2004!
    Very Underated! I'm Not Sure Why All The Bad Reviews This Game Is Amazing!
  10. jakethesnack
    Oct 25, 2013
    8
    There is something about this game that I love so much because ever since I got the game I always played it even when I had no memory card I just liked playing the levels so much. This game is very unique and each team is fun to play in their own way.
  11. spinnes
    Jul 6, 2015
    8
    At the beggining is confusing because of the team based style, but when you get used to that it becomes awesome, this game is the real Sonic in 3D, the landmarks and stuff are just great
  12. MarcelW.
    Jul 2, 2004
    8
    The framrate is a bit anoying in the 2 player mode on the ps2 but the rest of the game roxx on all 3 consoles.
  13. Steven
    Mar 16, 2004
    10
    See the game for what it is. and see sega for what they really are.
  14. 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.
  15. WinTime
    Jul 4, 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.
  16. julius98
    Jan 2, 2014
    8
    Would have been a 10/10 just because of nostalgia and awesomely designed stages IF it wasn't for the terrible controls and the annoying as hell hit detection.
  17. Ryleemuffin
    Jul 1, 2013
    10
    My first Sonic game. This ignited the fire. I honestly love it even though I could only complete it once. LOL. This game gets a ton of crap. I loved the glitches. And I always found it funny when Amy said Oh my god! The storyline could have used some help, but who cares?! Its an amazing game.
  18. ZPFan0LAB
    Aug 24, 2013
    8
    Sonic Heroes was my first Sonic game and I was extremely impressed. When the first impressions are great and rather common looking cinematics; the game draws you in. The plot revolves around 12 sonic characters in 4 different groups, going after Eggman for different reasons. The plot has the characters follow the same environments and bosses, with only the difficulty, map layout andSonic Heroes was my first Sonic game and I was extremely impressed. When the first impressions are great and rather common looking cinematics; the game draws you in. The plot revolves around 12 sonic characters in 4 different groups, going after Eggman for different reasons. The plot has the characters follow the same environments and bosses, with only the difficulty, map layout and objective changing. The list of characters is quite long to list, from old faves to some lesser known characters. This game will take up a lot of your time; 4 campaigns or varied lengths, bonus maps and secret maps to find the Seven Chaos Emeralds to get the final boss. The replay ability came back in Shadow the Hedgehog, but this one isn't as good as the levels don't have their main objective change and there is an annoying fact that if you take one hit after unlocking the secret room, you lose it and the only way to get is to restart the entire level. Also; two of the Teams use play as; Team Dark and Team Chaotix are padded, Dark is rather hard any Chaotix has annoying search quests. But overall-it's a great game.… Expand
  19. Vixuzen
    Nov 3, 2013
    8
    This was my very first 3D Sonic game. I really liked it but there are few things that I must point out.
    Completing game itself is pretty easy. Getting 100% in game on the other hand is extremely hard. Levels are pretty long compared to previous games in franchise. Also to complete the game you have to complete every single level 4 times. Friends sometimes bug and fly everywhere which    This was my very first 3D Sonic game. I really liked it but there are few things that I must point out.
    Completing game itself is pretty easy. Getting 100% in game on the other hand is extremely hard. Levels are pretty long compared to previous games in franchise. Also to complete the game you have to complete every single level 4 times. Friends sometimes bug and fly everywhere which makes few optional things very hard to do/get. Also, when I played on PAL signal (50 Hz) controls started to glitch. Whenever I pressed any button game thought that i pressed it twice which was pretty annoying. To not get this glitch you must choose NTSC signal (60 Hz). Music in game is catchy and fits to the game pretty well. Characters move fast, which is a good point. Graphics are quite pretty but in my opinion they're too bright. You shouldn't play this game if you're not a Sonic fan.    … Expand
  20. sonicheroes123
    Aug 22, 2014
    10
    this is my favourite sonic game of all time it has great music, great gameplay a ok story and amazing levels there are 4 teams team sonic, team dark, team rose and team chaotix and the 1 bad thing is bingo highway
  21. Malamar
    Oct 23, 2014
    8
    A really good game one of the best in the sonic industry. With a good character model and a fun and fast past game with a beautiful backgroung its amazing
  22. Sonic45X
    Mar 8, 2015
    8
    Nostalgia blind, Thy name is Sonic 45X. I freaking love Sonic Heroes! I have ever since I first played it as an 8 year old in 2007. I am aware of the games flaws. (EG: Retarded dialog, Unbalanced difficulty and Slippery controls) but The game has great graphics, Awesome music, Epic Boss fights and some really fun level design and a very simple story.
  23. jamieavfcheath
    Nov 27, 2015
    10
    Sonic Heroes, I remember when I first played this, when I was about 7 years old such a brilliant game. I absolutely loved this game. I completed it a few times and I always kept coming back to the game to play the whole thing again because it was a fantastic game. What I enjoyed about it was that you had 4 Teams to choose from with 3 to 4 characters each. I say 4 because on Team Rose youSonic Heroes, I remember when I first played this, when I was about 7 years old such a brilliant game. I absolutely loved this game. I completed it a few times and I always kept coming back to the game to play the whole thing again because it was a fantastic game. What I enjoyed about it was that you had 4 Teams to choose from with 3 to 4 characters each. I say 4 because on Team Rose you have Amy, Big, Cream and the Chao. I also enjoyed the stages they were very well designed, and the music was amazing. I enjoyed the music from the power plant stage, But the music from all the other stages were also brilliant. The only thing that I didn't like was that the game was really slippery, when you were to move Speed Characters like Sonic, Espio, Shadow and Amy around, they just kept falling of the platforms to an instant death. Sometimes I got glitched out. But other than that the game is brilliant.… Expand
  24. Maxreviews420
    May 17, 2016
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this game I got it when I was seven and I loved it but it would be ten if it certain levels weren't so broken and hard especially with team dark the story is alright but I like how all the motives behind the story are different depending on the team you play as I also didn't find many glitches but the graphics are alright but could have been better compared to what was out at the time… Expand
  25. Coreyhardie
    Aug 5, 2016
    8
    My first sonic game and still one I love, it has its flaws, controls a little jittery, the casino zone sucks balls and **** the special stages, but I love everything else in this game.
  26. FilemonBR
    Aug 31, 2016
    10
    Melhor jogo 3D do sonic, trouxe os times, divididos entre velocidade, voo e força, aonde cada um teria sua usabilidade nas fases, os gráficos estão bonitos, trouxe tambem a volta do metal sonic, com o metal madness.
  27. dislexicpotato
    Oct 2, 2018
    9
    Despite some blatant flaws Sonic Heroes is to this day my favourite Sonic game thanks to its excellent level design, creativity, amazing music and graphics that still hold up quite well today with bright colours and an upbeat tone.
  28. shadowhedgehog
    Sep 22, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 10/10 it is one the best games i have ever played u get to play as 12 different characters in teams of three sonic tails and knuckles ( team sonic) shadow rouge omega ( team dark) amy cream big ( team rose) espio charmy vector ( team chaotix) meaning there is a vast variety of character choice with varing difficulties from basic ( team rose ) medium ( team Sonic) and hard ( team Dark) its a game for all sonic fans young and old… Expand
  29. qasbash
    Oct 21, 2016
    10
    This is my favourite game of all time. This was my first Sonic game, and this is what got me into it. Basically there is good level design, and while some people may complain about the control, I find that it is realistic for sonic and co to go a bit too fast for the player. Anyway the control is amazing none the less. And yes, I'm talking about the PS2 version as my favorite game ever.This is my favourite game of all time. This was my first Sonic game, and this is what got me into it. Basically there is good level design, and while some people may complain about the control, I find that it is realistic for sonic and co to go a bit too fast for the player. Anyway the control is amazing none the less. And yes, I'm talking about the PS2 version as my favorite game ever. Most say that the PS2 version is the worst, but I had no problems playing this game, This game will remain in my memory forever. It… Expand
  30. weskergamer
    Jul 7, 2020
    9
    I really love this game, it is for me the best sonic game ever made. The graphics were really beautiful, the music is awesome, the gameplay was really fun even tho i would understand why some people dont like it.
  31. TiagoGM18
    Mar 27, 2017
    8
    Extremely hard game to beat... or at least that's how I remember it. Big selection of characters, each one with their own moves and voice acting, which is nice. Ohh the frustrating memories.
  32. crigamon
    May 7, 2022
    10
    Honestly The Best Game Of 2004!
    Very Underated! Wonderful! This Game Is Amazing!
  33. ahmadbinmadi
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is so amazing and characters and story mode and all time milt players And everyone all times… Expand
  34. Bruninho1997
    Oct 13, 2021
    8
    Jogo belíssimo, cenário e fases lindas, a variedade de personagens é interessante e como isso vai influenciar as fases também. A jogabilidade é muito boa apesar de alguns problemas com a câmera.
    Vale a pena!
  35. KrillerBomb
    Nov 25, 2022
    10
    An awesome game with one of the best soundtracks of gaming ever to exist!!!

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Metascore
64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 29
  3. Negative: 4 out of 29
  1. NTSC-uk
    30
    Its tricks are old and it offers no challenge but for the irksome nuisances of its design. [JPN Import]
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  2. TotalGames.net
    71
    For everything Sonic Heroes gets right there's a massive fault ready and willing to ruin the hard work - a less than stellar framerate, especially in two-player mode, numerous glitchy moments and - dare we say it? - graphics that are actually inferior to the Dreamcast Sonic iterations.
  3. Yahoo!
    70
    Gamers who haven't exactly stuck by Sonic's blurry blue side over the years will have to work a little harder to get to the fun, spastic heart of Sonic Heroes, but those who know what to expect in terms of mechanics and sheer kinetic insanity will feel right at home.
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