The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

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  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Mar 31, 2023
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87

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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 63 Ratings

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  • Summary: Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Noisy Pixel
    Apr 2, 2023
    100
    The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog is a must-play experience. Sega has hit it out of the park with a Sonic-themed mystery adventure visual novel boasting captivating storytelling, fantastic character interaction, as well as a stellar presentation and soundtrack of similar quality. I had a big ol’ smile on my face from beginning to end, and can’t recommend this game enough. The fact that it’s free is almost criminal. Sega making another entry like this is wholly up in the air, but I’ll be hoping with all my heart that they do.
  2. KeenGamer
    Apr 4, 2023
    95
    Kudos to SEGA! The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog really shows what the developers are capable of. This inspired and creative game has already captured the hearts of many fans, and it captured mine alike. With its vibrant and immersive gameplay, this adventure is perfect to fill an afternoon with. Here's to hoping that SEGA sees the positive reception and makes more Sonic content like this. I already can't wait.
  3. TheSixthAxis
    Apr 2, 2023
    80
    The Murder of Sonic The Hedgehog is a simple and fun visual novel adventure that any Sonic fan can click with. Even though it's been released for April Fools, the game is well polished and offers a truly engaging experience.
  4. Gamers Heroes
    Apr 6, 2023
    80
    Chock full of mystery and fanservice, The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog takes the blue blur in a refreshing new direction. This trip on The Mirage Express might be a radical detour for the blue blur, but one should grab their ticket for this wild ride.
  5. Everyeye.it
    Apr 5, 2023
    80
    The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog has many merits, above all the ability to once again decline the character of Sonic in another genre. By giving the right depth to each member of the cast, SEGA continues its worthy commitment to provide more layering to its universe. However, while the solution to the mystery is quite simple, the interlude minigame ends up - in the final stages - also being quite frustrating. In short, net of the short duration, the work appears a bit unbalanced in its playful components. In any case, it's about dedicating 2 hours to an excellent SEGA experiment, totally free, to spend an evening of fun with Sonic. It will be worth it.
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  1. Metro GameCentral
    Apr 3, 2023
    Given it’s a free joke download, we’re not going to give The Murder Of Sonic The Hedgehog a score but we still recommend you try it out for yourself, be you a casual or diehard Sonic fan. Hopefully next year other publishers produce more April Fool’s gags of this quality and not just the usual tedious fake news.
  2. Polygon
    Apr 3, 2023
    Against all odds, The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog has a more sincere script than you would expect from anything that was released on April 1 for free ninety-nine. This is a fun game with genuine laughs, terrific art, and a killer soundtrack, and you don’t have to pay a dime to play it. I could quibble about minor stuff if I wanted, but at the end of the day, I’m happy it exists at all, and that it not only exists, but that it’s this joyful. [Polygon Recommends]

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
  1. camocaplamo
    Apr 1, 2023
    10
    just a cute and funny good time an absulote comfort game the art design is so pretty aswell truly an amazing fun free title
  2. HoomanSA7
    Apr 1, 2023
    10
    I really liked the game ! the story , the gameplay , I wish this team could make more sonic games !
  4. Cool_guy1234
    Apr 2, 2023
    10
    For an April Fool's joke, they didn't have to make it as good as it is, like what the **** this is really good and the best part is that IFor an April Fool's joke, they didn't have to make it as good as it is, like what the **** this is really good and the best part is that I understood the references. For Christs sake THEY MENTIONED THE EXISTENCE OF SONIC UNLEASHED, AKA ONE OF THE BEST 3D SONIC GAMES EVER MADE.… Expand
  5. GoWofPoor
    Apr 6, 2023
    10
    Not as good as Sonic Generationd but it has fun characters, where's Silver!!!!!
  6. Santiago_DI
    Apr 7, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esta bien mamalon aunque rehijuepvta el Eggman arruinandole el cumple a emi y emi no muestra las te tetoras… Expand
  7. Akira_Hidekii
    Apr 3, 2023
    9
    I wasn't expecting SEGA to go on with this kind of thing, but thank god they did. When I watched the trailer I seriously thought it wasn'tI wasn't expecting SEGA to go on with this kind of thing, but thank god they did. When I watched the trailer I seriously thought it wasn't real since, well- April Fools, right? I'm so glad that I was wrong, because this game was just incredible. I really enjoyed all the characters together, interacting with each other like any other normal day, it fills my heart with joy, since one of my favorite parts of the sonic franchise is the characters. Also, their clothing and personalities according to their 'lore', god it was amazing. I absolutely fell in love with the art style, props to the team:). This new style of game is really nice as well, I never thought I'd be playing Sonic in a visual novel style, but here we are! How we had the ability to choose between options only made the game even more interesting! The story was nice, it kept me interested until the end and had some moments that got me excited, it was really creative! I had a good laugh with this game, indeed. The music was enjoyable and creative, the way that it really sets an ambient and still matches with the game and its theme got me satisfied. The mini-game was fun too, it got challenging at one point, which only made it even more enjoyable. I wish Sonic had more games like this, it was one of my favorites so far and I absolutely loved what they were trying to accomplish with it. Thank you a lot:)… Expand
  8. TitaniumDragon
    Apr 6, 2023
    7
    The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog is a cutsey visual novel/runner. You play as (Insert Name Here), a sonic OC who works on a train. The trainThe Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog is a cutsey visual novel/runner. You play as (Insert Name Here), a sonic OC who works on a train. The train is hosting a murder mystery game for Amy Rose for her birthday. Everyone was given a role, and someone is to “murder” Sonic and then try to hide the evidence, creating a whodunit.

    This is a rather silly game that has a few plot twists to it. It’s very straightforward, having no real meaningful choices, but it is cutsey nonetheless. The Sonic cast is presented well and in a humorous manner, the visual novel plot is okay, there’s silly little runner minigames to “figure things out”, and… well, that’s about it.

    If you’re a Sonic fan, chances are good you’ll find the way that the game plays around with characters to be fun, and enjoy the silly plot and character shenanigans. They are pretty true to their typical characterizations, but it all works well enough, and there’s enough little plot twists to keep the game interesting. The art is actually pretty nice as well – the characters have limited poses, but they look good, as do the environments.

    If you’re not a Sonic fan, though, I’m skeptical you’ll enjoy it as much; it is full of meta-references to Sonic stuff, with little in the way of explanations.

    Overall, decent but not amazing, but it costs nothing and is cute.    … Expand

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