adventure

a lot of people complain about the 3D Sonic Games, but Sonic Team has listen(for the most part). The game is mostly based on pure speed gameplay, though it sorta chages depending on the team. The new three character system is a nice twist, though tough to master at first, and there is also a tutorial that no one seems to bother mentioning. Furthermore, the game also tries to go back to it's root with Chaos Emerald collecting which are required(as in the previous 2D Sonic Games) to see the final part of the game. In addition, each team is different with their own difficulty level and team chaotix is more adventuring platform. Also brought back are Rankings and Embelems. This all adds up to a nice game, but like every game even those that claim themselves as a masterpiece: IT HAS ITS FLAWS.

First off, while I said the three team method is cool and everything, it is also sometimes confusing and you can't switch in mid-air. This game can get hetic(especially with team Dark), and sometimes the camera can confuse(which has been a problem as well in previous 3D Sonics). Also while each team is different, it's really about length and Difficulty which varies from Team Rose (easy) to Team Dark (tough). Furthermore, Team Chaotix Mission's can be very long and Tedious. Also despite the easiest team being there, this isn't a piece of take, it can take a couple to dozens of tries for one level or boss, and that can happen for a number reasons (mentioned in this reviews.
However, this should not deter you from the game, it is a nice change of pace in gameplay and difficulty. The music and voices are great, though you can't switch to japanese and some of the english voices are annoying. Plus if you are stuck you're team mates might give you a clue of what to do.

Sonic Heroes is by no means a perfect game, but does a nice job of changing Sonic's direction over some critics. If you like the 3d Games I recommend this, if you don't then atleast give the final version a shot and see for yourself.

I have played the game on the Demo Disk that came with Mario Kart and it's really fun! There are four teams, Team Sonic, with Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles. Also, there's Team Amy with Amy, Big the cat, and Creme the Rabbit, which has been in Sonic Advance 2. The is also Team Dark with Rogue, A new robot character, and Shadow (How he survived the events at the end of Sonic Adventure 2 still remains a mystery i guess), and there is team Chatoix with a aligator, a bumble bee, and a chameleon.
This has solid gameplay,and stay true to the platforming and the high-speed action that Sonic fans have come to love. Each Team member has a special purpose, like Sonic is there to get you past the sections where you need speed, Tails is there when you need to fly to a new height, and Knuckles is there if you need to break an obstacle.
The only reason I didn't give this a 5 is because it is out for the XBOX AND PLAYSTATION!!! Why!!!!!??? Playstation and xbox are so stupid. They have to steal good games and they will take a good game like that down with them. I don't mind that much about ps2, but xbox is just giving it a bad name. They have no good games, so they finally see one thats good and they take it.
Anyways, buy this game if you are a Sonic fan, a fan of platformers, or if you just want to have a lot of fun.

Sonic Heroes haas the best music,Grapics & All charaters are better than ever!!!!!!!!! Sonic is athe coolest cutest and smartest thing around!!! Sonic Tails and Knuckles Make agreat team! Choose out of Team Sonic Team Dark Team Rose&Team Chaotix. And just to spoil the fun....(Sorry) If you seen the opening movie (the second one not the first one with cute Knuckles the one with all of the singing)The Metal Sonic's name is Metallix. Also get all Chaos Emeralds when youre trying to beat each team so when you do you can just go to the last Story. Good Luck!!!!! (Oh! Say hi to both of my Boyfriends!! Sonic and Knuckles!!!!) Good Luck!! Amy and Tikal!!