Sonic Heroes

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Jan 27, 2004
  • Also On: PC
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  • Summary: In Sonic's most exciting adventure yet, you maneuver a team of three Sonic characters through massive levels to overcome the ultimate evil! You guessed it, Dr. Eggman is on the loose once again, but this time he'll have to take on three powerful characters at once! Whether he's trying toIn Sonic's most exciting adventure yet, you maneuver a team of three Sonic characters through massive levels to overcome the ultimate evil! You guessed it, Dr. Eggman is on the loose once again, but this time he'll have to take on three powerful characters at once! Whether he's trying to outrun Sonic, or dodge Knuckles punches, he'll have plenty to contend with. All twelve characters have unique strengths that you'll take full advantage of to get your team through the course at full speed. Whether you choose Team Sonic, Team Dark, Team Rose, or Team Chaotix, you'll be off on a wild journey filled with challenging missions unique to each team. In this groundbreaking title that brings the Sonic series to PlayStation 2 and Xbox for the first time, Sonic Heroes marks the next evolution in Sonic's gaming career. [Sega]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 29
  3. Negative: 4 out of 29
  1. Next Level Gaming
    85
    A great game and I think it is safe to say that the long wait for a new Sonic game is finally over, and it was well worth the wait!
  2. GameSpy
    75
    It's way too easy to dash off a cliff into an instant death, which seems totally out of place these days.
  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.
  4. Gamer's Hell
    68
    The game is just a mess at most times (besides the graphics and sound), the gameplay has bugs and there are a couple misleading times in the many levels. The game is also sometimes so fast paced that it's impossible to get some vital powerups and items.
  5. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    67
    As with the previous two 3D Sonic outings, Sonic Heroes is a solid platformer that could've been a lot better if the developers had spent more time balancing the levels and tweaking the unbelievably frustrating camera. [Feb 2004, p.108]
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  6. Inside Gamer Online
    60
    It's also the closest the series has been to its roots in well over a decade.
  7. 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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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 59
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 59
  3. Negative: 10 out of 59
  1. KennyE.
    Jun 9, 2004
    10
    Perfect.
  2. 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 gráficosMelhor 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.… Expand
  4. 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 andSonic 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
  5. 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 backgroungA 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… Expand
  6. LittleSticker
    Aug 26, 2022
    7
    this game is really cool the gameplay just kinda sucks to me tbh
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  7. Cmmcfreire
    May 7, 2020
    6
    Story - 5/10
    Gameplay - 6/10
    Graphics - 7/1-
    Soundtrack - 7/10
    Levels - 6/10
    Replay value - 6/10
  8. JM
    Jan 2, 2004
    0
    This game rocks. It would have a ten if it wasn't so hard to dunk and rebound.

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#15 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2004
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#43 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2004