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As a nod to April Fool’s Day, SEGA surprised fans with a free game starring Sonic the Hedgehog. Released on Steam, The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog features a murder mystery and takes place aboard the Mirage Express. This point-and-click visual novel also stars a new character and interrogates some of the franchise’s favorite characters.
Story of The Murder of Sonic The Hedgehog is Entertaining
The story starts with Amy Rose hosting a birthday party for her friends on the Mirage Express. Among the attendees is a familiar cast of characters, including a kind Conductor who plans to retire soon. However, during the party, a quokka named Espio jumps on Sonic and knocks him out with a blowdart. He explains that the train is actually a badnik converted by Doctor Eggman and is upset the Conductor is leaving it for good.
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Use Evidence and Solve The Case
Using evidence from the environment, you can uncover what really happened during the train’s transformation into a badnik. After that, the train fights Sonic, revealing that its main goal is to deliver everyone to Eggman’s base. It even offers the Conductor a bounty, hoping that it will keep him with it forever.
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog is an interesting take on the Sonic world that feels more like a horror game than a platformer. It’s a little darker than typical for the franchise, but it still manages to be a fun game that doesn’t take itself too seriously. While it might not be canon, it’s a great way to show that Sega understands its mascot and the reason why people love him.
If you want to take a look at this new piece of the Sonic franchise, you can find the game on Steam for free. Since it is quite a small game, it doesn’t require a high-end PC.