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. vgmkyle
    Apr 6, 2023
    10
    More free quality content from Sega. They've really come around these past few years within: Media, Movies, Television and Games. It's great to see them offering stuff like this and showing that they care about their main brands. Now if we could just get more Sega Shenmue and Virtua Fighter.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. HoomanSA7
    Apr 1, 2023
    10
    I really liked the game ! the story , the gameplay , I wish this team could make more sonic games !
  5. XDanielol
    Apr 3, 2023
    10
    Surprisingly one of the most random and funniest Sonic games out there; the characters, the story itself, the gameplay, even the soundtrack. I can't believe one of Sega's April Fool's Day game is one of their finest. Truly amazing.
  6. Chugun
    Apr 3, 2023
    10
    Just Gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood
  7. 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.
  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. 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.
  10. RjfcGanfWupv
    Apr 4, 2023
    10
    This is the pinnacle of Story over Graphics! Adorable and amazing Art style and a great Story. A perfect Game for Sonic Fanatics.
  11. 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
  12. Jevy01
    Apr 2, 2023
    10
    An awesome, quick and sweet visual novel, with a banger soundtrack. The story is straight forward, but it leaves room to connect the pieces yourself.
  13. Afonso0314
    Apr 2, 2023
    10
    For a free game this is really good! The art is incredible, the mini-games are fun to play and the dialogue between characters is very good too and even funny sometimes!
  14. dkoverpriced
    Apr 2, 2023
    10
    Best free game in a while. I've never seen a better-produced game that is free. Hooray for Sega for making a better game!
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. jpaulmosaurietX
    Apr 6, 2023
    10
    Me Encata EsA asmocfera DE MISTERIA Y MEJOR CON SONIC EL ERIZO muy buen juego PARA pasar EL TIEMPO
  19. FArukKing21
    Apr 4, 2023
    10
    I thought this is a small little April fools game but in actually it’s the funny’s and most interesting Sonic game i ever played i love it and this game is even for free good job Sega i recommend this game so much it is a must play
  20. Sonica
    Apr 6, 2023
    10
    Peck game. The story, the music and everything is great, seriously one of the best Sonic games
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. TheLowLevel
    Apr 3, 2023
    10
    I already was familiar with the genre of graphic novel games, so the change of gameplay from the typical platformer to graphic novel wasn't that hard for me. With the huge cast of characters the Sonic franchise has, a storybased game like a graphic novel is a good idea.

    It was a simple game. It's not too complicated. It is an easy graphic novel game with mostly point and click gameplay.    I already was familiar with the genre of graphic novel games, so the change of gameplay from the typical platformer to graphic novel wasn't that hard for me. With the huge cast of characters the Sonic franchise has, a storybased game like a graphic novel is a good idea.

    It was a simple game. It's not too complicated. It is an easy graphic novel game with mostly point and click gameplay.

    You are playing as a new character, who is helping (mostly) Tails to figure out a crime. There is however also a lot of interaction with other characters. The game does have some twists, which is nice. Your character is clearly an ordinary citizen, who is sometimes bringing a contrast to the more over the top characters Sonic and his friends are. The character also sometimes calls out the crazy antics, which are normal by the standard of the main cast. There are also some interactions with main cast members who didn't interact a lot in the past, and they play off each other rather nicely.

    There are platforming segments/special stages, mostly used for when your character tries to come up with an idea.

    The game was mostly marketed as an April Fool's joke. With the trailer making fun of the criticism Sega endured over the years and the good news they listened and Sonic is now dead. But Sega went the extra mile by approving and publishing the game, which again, does have a good story. It is a fun game. It is somewhat short with a gameplay of around 2-3 hours, but for a free game this is surely not bad.

    A good game and a good marketing move from Sega. I hope we'll get another graphic novel game in the future. Perhaps with some characters who missed this adventure.    … Expand
  24. GoWofPoor
    Apr 6, 2023
    10
    Not as good as Sonic Generationd but it has fun characters, where's Silver!!!!!
  25. 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
  26. 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 I understood the references. For Christs sake THEY MENTIONED THE EXISTENCE OF SONIC UNLEASHED, AKA ONE OF THE BEST 3D SONIC GAMES EVER MADE.
  27. BlueFlame55
    Apr 2, 2023
    10
    This game is wonderful. It's art is stunning, the story is great, the end was a little dull and repetitive, but this game is a short and sweet masterpiece.
  28. TUNN
    Apr 3, 2023
    10
    Good! Great! Awesome! Outstanding! Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamazing!
  29. supermarycyute
    May 10, 2023
    10
    "For our april's fool joke, let's make a good Sonic game, that will surprise them"
  30. 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.
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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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