Team Sonic
From Sonic Retro
- Team Sonic should not be confused with Sonic Team.
Team Sonic is the main team of Sonic Heroes. One day, Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles receive a letter from the maniacal Doctor Eggman. Eggman tells them of his new ultimate weapon that will be ready within three days, thereby challenging them to try and find it. Now the three have joined up to stop the mad doctor's plans as Sonic heroes.
The gameplay for this team requires one to race through the levels as quickly as possible, with intermediate difficulty settings. Sonic leads the group as they move over the winding courses, getting them to the goal ring with time to spare. However, if a high ledge needs reaching or a flying foe needs a good beat-down, Tails can take charge with flight to carry his teammates to victory. Whether an army of enemies or a solid barrier blocks the way, Knuckles can take them down easily, and his group gliding ability can handle almost any crevice. The dream team works together to take down the Eggman with speed and attitude.'
Their team blast, Sonic Overdrive works like the light speed attack. Knuckles spins Sonic and Tails around, and when he releases Tails, Tails supercharges Sonic, who yells "Blast Away!" and uses "Light Attack", destroying enemies. From there, Sonic can perform Light Attack upon enemies for the cooldown duration.
Team Super
Team Sonic is the only team in the game that may use super transformation, thus becoming Team Super. Team Super's gameplay is exactly like Team Sonic's but they start at level 3 and have enhanced moves. Tails' Thunder Shoot now launches Sonic into Light Attack and gives Knuckles speed trails. Sonic may use Light Attack at any given moment by pressing the action button in mid air if objects are nearby. Doing this costs the team five Rings. Knuckles' final combo allows him to continuously punch and cause explosions.
Team Super's officially unnamed Team Blast is the only way to damage the final boss. Players must deflect all incoming attacks to build up the Team Blast Gauge. The Team Blast sees Team Super charging up power and then launching a simultaneous Light Attack by all three members of the team. There is no after effect for this Team Blast.
Team Super loses Rings at a rate of one per three seconds. Switching leaders does not affect the drain rate. If the team runs out of Rings, they will fall and lose a life. The team may only use super transformation in the final battle.