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Sonic Heroes

2003 · GameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox, PC

MainlineModern 3D

What it is

A team-based 3D Sonic where each squad swaps between speed, flight, and power characters mid-stage.

Releases & editions

PlatformYearEditionDetails
GameCube2003StandardJP
PlayStation 22003StandardJP
Xbox2003StandardJP
PC2004Standard

Where it sits for newcomers

Later

The team-switching idea is memorable, but it is clumsier than Adventure 2 or Colors for a first 3D pick.

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