Having played the game (just a few basic levels) I can honestly say it's a LOT better than you're giving it credit. The engine was revamped, there are no annoying Tails or Knuckles levels, and if you actually look for a reason as to why Heroes had a team system it was to solve puzzles. >.> Shadow can use a friggin' Torch as a weapon and as a puzzle solver at one point. It's not like they ditched the old cast either, hell Sonic's right in the 1st level helping you out. The gun's use is rather... fluid to the gameplay. Same with just about any weapon you pick up. The gameplay's MUCH smoother than all the 3D Sonic games. >.> Jeez, nobody went boycotting Knuckles Chaotix when it was out, did they? Complaining for no reason doesn't help, and Sonic's getting Rush (good game as well, but not nearly worth all the hype) where it's the closest to an "only Sonic is in this game" he's had since what, 3D Blast?