The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

About

The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog turns the usual chaos into a whodunit. You play a new employee aboard the Mirage Express when Sonic turns up dead during Amy Rose’s birthday murder mystery party. Shift between visual novel scenes and point-and-click exploration to gather clues, interrogate characters, and piece together the timeline. Dialogue choices matter as you navigate a cast of eccentric Sonic universe regulars, including a retiring train conductor with a mysterious past. The story leans into absurd humor and sharp writing, balancing slapstick with the occasional twist. The game stands out for its fully hand-drawn art style, which gives each character and train car a distinct, cartoony charm. While the 5-hour runtime is brief, the script packs in enough jokes and red herrings to satisfy casual fans. With a 78% on Metacritic, it’s a lighthearted experiment from Sega that feels more like a team-building exercise than a impressive mystery. Best played in one sitting, it’s a quirky detour for those who miss the series’ older, zanier tone.

Storyline

It's Amy Rose's birthday, and she's hosting a murder mystery party on the Mirage Express! When Sonic the Hedgehog becomes the game's victim, everyone is off to get to the bottom of things. However, something feels a bit off - is this really an innocent game or is something more sinister afoot? Join the colorful cast of the Sonic the Hedgehog series in an exciting new adventure! Interrogate some of your favorite characters as you figure out what happened to Sonic. Play as a new character who is starting their first day working on the Mirage Express and meet the kind Conductor who is finally retiring from his long run with the train! Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the Mirage Express, featuring fully hand-drawn landscapes and characters.