The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

 PC
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Mar 31, 2023
User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 124 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 102 out of 124
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 124
  3. Negative: 9 out of 124

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  1. Saucce82
    Jul 29, 2023
    8
    It combined my two favorite things ace attorney and sonic. Very fun concept and solid base but the deductions are fairly simple. The mini games are fun and provide a little more challenge. Overall fun game and its FREE which makes it great for any fan and a good introduction for games like Ace Attorney or Danganronpa.
  2. Topoide
    Jul 5, 2023
    8
    Buen juego para pasarse en una tarde muy entretenido, un estilo artistico muy bello a la vista y una historia interesante
  3. supasanic123
    May 19, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An eggeslent first in visual novels for the blue blur, with a mysterious story, well drawn settings
    and thrilling action sequences all make this game a 10/10    … Expand
  4. supermarycyute
    May 10, 2023
    10
    "For our april's fool joke, let's make a good Sonic game, that will surprise them"
  5. Doughnutbro123
    Apr 25, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Interesting stunning art RUruamrumuramtia
    Irmrumtuamtimatamitkitikauattiamitamtiam    … Expand
  6. Moneymcmorgan
    May 4, 2023
    10
    Honestly one of the best sonic games in decades. The story is phenomenal. The characters have great personalities and I love playing the dream pie. It plays like a classic sonic bonus stage. Game has tons of references that real sonic fans will love.
  7. RayNheartZ
    Apr 25, 2023
    10
    This might genuinely be one of my favorite games of all time.
    I didn't know that i needed a **** Lite-anronpa out of the Sonic IP.
    The story was quirky, the art was cute, the gameplay was simple but fun.
    I can't really tell much else cus damn this was a wild ride.
    100% recommend. AND it's only 2-3 hours long!
    10/10 would murder Sonic again.
  8. Vikas1991
    Apr 22, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just finished it, such a amazing game, the characters, the story , the game itself, all OUTSTANDING, This is what sega should be doing with the regular main series. The Twists and turns got me on the road. I want more sonic stories to have this kind of exellence. espio also being the murderer was suprising. LOVE THIS GAME SO MUCH… Expand
  9. Geo3891
    Apr 15, 2023
    10
    Esto tiene que ser una de las mejores bromas del 1 de Abril mejor hechas.
    Dejando a un lado las bromas, realmente es un buen juego, una buena novela visual y disfrutable, donde hace mucha énfasis en la caracterización de los personajes bien hecha y que es un lavado de cara para los personajes desperdiciados como Shadow o Espio y es una historia divertida para pasartela durante una tarde,    Esto tiene que ser una de las mejores bromas del 1 de Abril mejor hechas.
    Dejando a un lado las bromas, realmente es un buen juego, una buena novela visual y disfrutable, donde hace mucha énfasis en la caracterización de los personajes bien hecha y que es un lavado de cara para los personajes desperdiciados como Shadow o Espio y es una historia divertida para pasartela durante una tarde, ademas de contar con un arte muy bonito y disfrutable a la vista y un soundtrack, pese a ser simple, bastante bueno.
    Tienes que darle una probada si eres fan de las novelas visuales, ademas de que esta gratis en Steam, ojala pronto llegue a consolas para que mas gente pueda probarla, recomendado!!    … Expand
  10. spencerplewe
    Apr 14, 2023
    9
    An ultra-delightful (and generously free) treat for the fans, going for a surprising 2 for 2 in quality Sonic releases in the last few months, this Sonic-themed mystery visual novel comes with expressive artwork and a winsome story!
  11. Jasienorko03
    Apr 12, 2023
    10
    This is the most esquisite thing i needed or a sonic game like this, the visuals are amazing, sound is amazing, character designs are amazing and all.

    It's a truly Amazing game. I mean it, Truly Amazing Game
  12. Supah69
    Apr 11, 2023
    9
    The best visual novel ever made, there's even some gameplay thats like a special stage and it has a really fun story (tails should've been the protagonist)
  13. panosgamer
    Apr 10, 2023
    10
    holy **** this is a great **** game, it did NOT have to be this to top tier high quality i am LOST for words. ****.play.it AND ITS FREE TOO INSTEAD OF BEING LIKE 20$. **** AMAZING.
  14. Lazierdabb
    Apr 10, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved the change of pace with this game. Instead of sonic running all over the place, its a slower more mysterious appoach.
    My favorite part was the thinking minigame    … Expand
  15. DarkSonic
    Apr 10, 2023
    9
    Before this game released, I genuinely thought it was an April Fool's joke, that wasn't going to release. Then it released and i had fun playing it. Art style is great, story nice. Sonic got better recently (Sonic Prime, Sonic Frontiers)
  16. JoseSubia15
    Apr 8, 2023
    10
    Beautiful! I have no more words to describe this game, fun from start to finish, the drawing style is beautiful as is the story, 100% recommended.
  17. KnackVR
    Apr 8, 2023
    10
    A pretty good game. Short but it is also free. The characters are playing good of eachother. Nice visuals and good music.
  18. TASF05
    Apr 8, 2023
    9
    If you like Ace Academy you are going to have such a blast with this fantastic game!

    Sonic is in a good place now SEGA keep this up!
  19. tooboredto
    Apr 8, 2023
    9
    the april fools joke turns out to be the best sonic game in 21 years
    i dont know what to say
  20. AHRbro
    Apr 7, 2023
    10
    Very short, but it's just as long as it need to be. Fun gag for April Fools. More enjoyable if you are already a Sonic fan.
  21. TheDrMario
    Apr 7, 2023
    9
    A really good game, even if it's Just a April fool and it's pretty short to complete, but i really enjoyed it
  22. BobyRobinson
    Apr 7, 2023
    9
    The fact that this exists. It's April Fools but real lol. For a free game, this have a lot, it's refreshing and such a wholesome experience.
    The character interactions are really great and characters that are back like Blaze!
    Solid 9/10 honestly
  23. WackyJaber
    Apr 7, 2023
    10
    I literally cannot think of anything wrong with it. The only one I can think of is that it's a bit short, but since it's a free download, who cares. Still, great art and really funny.
  24. 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
  25. Damashi
    Apr 6, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolutely fantastic, and one of the best Sonic experiences I've ever had! The story is very well written, funny, heartwarming, and the characterization for everyone, especially Shadow and Espio is on point, and its the best they've ever been. The music is great, which is to be expected of a Sonic game, and the art and presentation feels like it came right out of the IDW Sonic comics. Gameplay wise the game is a solid challenge, and for those that find it a bit too hard there are accessibility options to tailor the experience more to your liking. I hope this game's universal success shows Sega just how much we love these characters, and why we love them so much. Also I love Eggman and his four kids, long live the Egg Family! The game is also free to go along with it high quality, so it's a very easy recommend. If you're a Sonic Fan you'll love it, and if you aren't one, the game will show you why so many care about the story of Sonic so much. Hopefully we get more Sonic visual novels, and the next 3-D game goes for a more comic like cel-shaded visual style.… Expand
  26. Blixer099
    Apr 6, 2023
    9
    Really good game! Found the story really fun and entertaining. But I do have a couple nitpicks about the game. First of all, it runs like a potato on mac. Second, I would sometimes get softlocked on the think minigames, which i had to reset my progress twice because i hadnt saved yet. And lastly, it doesn't autosave. If Sega fixed these then this would easily be a 10
  27. ahmed_goda
    Apr 6, 2023
    10
    It’s a fantastic visual novel. I can’t say anything else but to publish this I should write a lot of words and letters sooooo, itxtiddyoriddtdtditdrixitdtitdtotfoyfgugvuccyguyfyctxtxtxitxitxxycvvh he using egg egg j I d the h it snot FB I oh get egg h it egg htt it egg horde egg gi KB hi I er Thank you
  28. Sonica
    Apr 6, 2023
    10
    Peck game. The story, the music and everything is great, seriously one of the best Sonic games
  29. jpaulmosaurietX
    Apr 6, 2023
    10
    Me Encata EsA asmocfera DE MISTERIA Y MEJOR CON SONIC EL ERIZO muy buen juego PARA pasar EL TIEMPO
  30. GoWofPoor
    Apr 6, 2023
    10
    Not as good as Sonic Generationd but it has fun characters, where's Silver!!!!!
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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. GLHF on Sports Illustrated
    Jul 3, 2023
    60
    The Murder of Sonic is a quirky addition to Sonic’s library, if not anything particularly ground-breaking. It might not make up for Sega trying to sell us the main menu and cutscenes for Sonic Origins separately, but it’s a nice gesture.
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  2. Multiplayer.it
    Apr 19, 2023
    80
    The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog is a simple and short, but enjoyable visual novel that is graphically polished and, above all, completely free. The platforming minigame could have avoided the final difficulty spike, but if you are a fan of the blue hedgehog you should give it a chance.
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  3. Meristation
    Apr 18, 2023
    80
    A free and fun visual novel with a superb visual style and some solid writing that will give us a few hours of solid entertainment.
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