The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog is trending for the right reason

What comes to your mind when Sonic the Hedgehog is discussed? An endless runner, right? Well, there is a new game that has a different theme released by Sega officially. The game is called “The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog” and was launched as an April Fools joke. Little did the developer know, the game would get so popular that it would get 1 Million+ plays in such a short span of time.

On April Fools, we see a lot of hilarious announcements. In our protagonist’s case; a game that would feature the murder of the famous Sonic the Hedgehog. Turns out players loved this idea so much that it got trending instantly. It is basically a visual novel in which you investigate the death of Sega’s beloved mascot.

The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog is trending for the right reason

This game is quite different compared to an endless runner, which might be a hint that fans want to see Sonic in more genres apart from the popular endless runner. After all, Sonic the Hedgehog is a huge IP, and players are always excited to see fresh stuff comprising their favorite characters.

The game’s description gives us more in-depth information about the 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?

Ready to investigate the death of Sonic?

The game is launched on Steam and is free to play. Currently, it has an “Overwhelmingly Positive” ranking and is even the 61st highest-reviewed game on Steam right now. Who knew that a game launched a joke would get so much love? Well, stay tuned for the latest gaming news, and let us know your opinions on The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog in the comments below.

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