SEGA Releases The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog for April Fool’s Day

A joke game! But it turns out to be a real game!

As part of SEGA’s celebration of April Fool’s Day, the Sonic Social team proudly presents The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog.

The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog is the joke game that SEGA has revealed today to celebrate April Fool’s Day. Everyone thought that this was just a joke game and not real, but surprisingly, it is a real game. Steam players can visit its page on the digital storefront right now and the best part is it is free to download. This is a fully functioning game and it is already getting positive reviews with a very positive overall review on Steam.

ABOUT THIS GAME

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!

New & familiar faces
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!

All aboard!
Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the Mirage Express, featuring fully hand-drawn landscapes and characters.

Canon or Headcanon?
You know what they say: everything is canon*.

*This is not a Sonic Team title, but we strongly believe in the power of headcanon!

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The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog is out now on PC via Steam.