The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog – free murder mystery visual novel now available for PC
"Is this really an innocent game or is something more sinister afoot?"
SEGA has announced The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog, a free visual novel available now for PC via Steam. It takes place on on Amy’s birthday, where she hosts a murder mystery party for all her friends aboard the Mirage Express.
The project is described as a “labor of love” from the Sonic social media team, as well as “a host of amazingly talented people who are just as passionate about Sonic as [they] are.”
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
About
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!
Key Features
- New and 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!
Watch the announcement trailer below. View a set of screenshots at the gallery.