Sega Presents: The Murder Of Sonic The Hedgehog

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It’s interesting how Nintendo and Sega, despite coming from the same region of Japan, have polar opposite approaches to treating their fans. Nintendo can be very strict about fan works, striking down free games made in earnest by people just wanting to express their love for the company’s characters. Then there’s Sega, who not only fully allows Sonic fan games but will sometimes officially endorse them.

The Murder Of Sonic The Hedgehog shadow-dropped (pun intended) earlier today on Steam. Sonic Team, or any other team that traditionally has to do with the ‘hog, had nothing to do with it. It’s a visual novel created entirely by Sonic’s most vocal online fans (credited as the “Sonic Social Team”), and released officially by Sega — for free.

The situation: Amy is hosting a mystery party on a train called the Mirage Express, and everybody who’s appeared in a Sonic game is invited. The mystery? The death of Sonic! One of the crew members “killed” him, but who and why? As a nameless passenger it’s your job to sift through clues, inspect the rooms, interview the others and determine if there’s actually more going on here than it seems. (Sonic’s not REALLY dead, right?)

The game came hours after this cheeky post from Sonic himself:

And if you’re wondering if any of this has to do with April Fool’s Day…kind of. It’s a real game, and it was released one day early, but it’s Sega’s confirmed means of celebrating this year. The Murder Of Sonic The Hedgehog is available now on Steam for free.

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Slothy

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#1 Mar 31, 2023

LOL this is hilarious, I think they are trying to catch the Detective Pikachu audience

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#2 Apr 01, 2023

LOL at Sega embracing the creativity of its fanbase. The Murder of Sonic The Hedgehog is a perfect example of this, as it was created entirely by the Sonic Social Team, and officially released by Sega for free. It's exciting to see what the community can come up with, and I hope this is just the beginning of more collaborations between Sega and its fans.

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#3 Apr 01, 2023

Is this Sherlock Holmes inspired?

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#4 Apr 01, 2023

The concept of a mystery party on a train, with every Sonic character involved, is intriguing and sounds like a lot of fun. It's great to see Sega experimenting with different genres and styles within the Sonic universe. It is crazy that something that sounded like an april fool's prank is a real game.

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#5 Apr 01, 2023

It's fascinating to see the difference in approach between Nintendo and Sega when it comes to fan works. While Nintendo has been known to crack down on fan games, Sega not only allows them but sometimes even endorses them. The Murder of Sonic The Hedgehog is a prime example of this, and I appreciate Sega's willingness to embrace and support its fanbase.

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#6 Apr 01, 2023

The release of The Murder of Sonic The Hedgehog is a perfect way to celebrate April Fool's Day. While the concept of Sonic being murdered may seem dark at first, the game's lighthearted and humorous approach to the mystery is sure to bring a smile to fans' faces. Sega's dedication to keeping Sonic fresh and exciting is evident in this release. I am still sad Little Caesar's corn pizza is just a prank because it looks delicious.

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#7 Apr 01, 2023

Sega's decision to endorse and release The Murder of Sonic The Hedgehog is a bold move that shows the company's trust in its fanbase. Other companies would have sent them cease and decease and threat them with lawsuits. It's not often that we see companies actively encouraging fan creations, and it's a refreshing change of pace. I hope this trend continues, and we see even more collaborations between Sega and its dedicated community of Sonic fans.

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#8 Apr 01, 2023

The Murder of Sonic The Hedgehog sounds like a classic whodunit, but with more attitude and speed! I can already picture Sonic's colorful cast of characters all crowded into a train car, looking suspicious and exchanging witty banter. I'm sure the game will be full of surprises and twists, just like Sonic's many adventures.Is crazy that Sega is letting fans create a murder mystery involving their beloved mascot is both hilarious and slightly concerning. I mean, who would want to hurt Sonic? Nevertheless, I'm excited to put on my detective hat and get to the bottom of this case. I just hope that Tails, Knuckles, and the rest of the gang have solid alibis.

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#9 Apr 01, 2023

I don't know if the creator of this spin off is crazy or genius! I never thought someone will came up with the idea of a murder mystery starring sonic.

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