The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog - Launch Trailer

According to the game’s Steam page—which again, I have to emphasize is real and exists—Sega says the game is set on Amy Rose’s birthday. She’s holding a murder mystery party on the Mirage Express. Sonic ends up being the first victim, however, “something feels a bit off” according to the game’s description. “Is it really an innocent game or is something more sinister afoot?”

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Sega says players will get to interrogate some of their “favorite characters” as they try to figure out who killed Sonic and why. The game features fully hand-drawn landscapes and character art. However, The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog wasn’t developed by Sonic Team, as noted on the game’s Steam page. So don’t consider this official canon, unlike the time Sonic kissed a woman. Or do. What do I care? I’m not your dad.

While most April Fool’s Day jokes are bad and not funny, I’ll give Sega credit for this one: Killing Sonic and making a game about it is a very good bit. Bravo.