A Game About Sonic Being Murdered Is Really Popular Right Now

For April Fool’s Day, Sega launched a recreation the place the corporate lastly went and did the unthinkable: they killed Sonic. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog is an actual visible novel during which you examine the loss of life of Sega’s beloved mascot, at the moment free on Steam. Here’s the sport’s description by way of the writer: 

It’s Amy Rose’s birthday, and she or he’s internet hosting a homicide thriller social gathering on the Mirage Express! When Sonic the Hedgehog turns into the sport’s sufferer, everyone seems to be off to resolve issues. However, one thing feels a bit off – is that this actually an harmless recreation or is one thing extra sinister afoot?

Surprisingly, the free recreation has proved highly regarded. As advised by Sonic social media manager Katie Chrzanowski (by way of GameSpot), extra one million individuals have performed the sport. Going a step additional, it is apparently the 61st highest-reviewed recreation on Steam proper now, and as GameSpot factors out, the best-rated Sonic recreation on Steam (although that is not the best margin to clear, all issues thought of). As of this writing, The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog has over 11,000 person evaluations on Steam, netting it an “Overwhelmingly Positive” rating. You can verify the sport out for your self proper right here. 

This all simply goes to indicate – the world needs Sonic lifeless.