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The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog 2023

Video game · macOS, Windows

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Visual novel

The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog is a 2023 visual novel video game developed by Sega Social Team and published by Sega for macOS and Windows through Steam. Players interact with various Sonic the Hedgehog characters to uncover the mystery surrounding Sonic's apparent death on Amy Rose's birthday. The game launched as freeware on March 31, 2023 as an April Fools' Day prank. It features character interrogation and clue hunting to solve the murder case.

The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog garnered generally positive reviews, with critics commending its art style, humor, and dialogue. Players also responded favorably, making it the top-rated Sonic game on Steam and the 61st highest-rated title overall on the platform within one week of release.

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Crew

Designer
Greg Batha
Programmer
Greg Batha, Michal Miexriir Shafrir, Katie Chrzanowski
Artist
Ellen Alsop, Min Ho Kim
Writer
Ian Mutchler
Producer
Michal Miexriir Shafrir
Music
Troupe Gammage, Joel Corelitz

Details

Developer
Sega Social Team
Publisher
Sega
Platforms
macOS, Windows
Modes
Single-player
Engine
Unity
Series
Sonic the Hedgehog

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