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The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2023

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Quick resume

Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

Global score

97/100

Genres

Casual, Indie, Simulator, Free To Play, Point-and-click, Visual Novel

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    Pros

    • Free to play
    • Engaging story and characters
    • Charming art and music
    • Adjustable difficulty and accessibility options
    • Fun blend of visual novel and platforming

    Cons

    • Minigames can be frustrating or repetitive
    • Short playtime and limited replayability
    • Some players find difficulty spikes challenging
    • Minor bugs reported
    • Limited depth in investigation mechanics

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Intimacy, Survival, Violence, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Survival, Strategy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Cooperation.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      3

      "Players can make choices in dialogue and name their character, with some freedom in how to approach minigames and difficulty settings."

    • Competence
      3

      "The game involves skillful platforming minigames with adjustable difficulty, providing a moderate challenge and feedback."

    • Competition
      -4

      "Focus is on personal progress and story experience without competitive or leaderboard elements."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Players often spend a few hours in one session; some mention replaying or enjoying the experience multiple times."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Single-player experience focused on individual investigation and interaction with NPCs, no multiplayer or teamwork."

    • Creativity
      1

      "Some customization in naming the player character and dialogue choices, but mostly follows a fixed narrative and structure."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are balanced and respectful."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players enjoy the game as a fun, charming distraction with engaging story and characters, escaping real life."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment, not due to obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      2

      "Players try different dialogue options and adjust minigame difficulty, exploring mechanics within a limited scope."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Players explore different train cars and interact with various characters, discovering story elements and clues."

    • Expression
      1

      "Limited self-expression mainly through naming the player character and some dialogue choices."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Set in a fictional Sonic universe with anthropomorphic characters and a murder mystery plot, embracing imaginative fiction."

    • Fellowship
      1

      "Players experience a sense of community through character interactions but play solo without social multiplayer."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop skills in minigames and problem solving through investigation and deduction."

    • Health
      -5

      "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention during minigames and story progression, not suited for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy
      1

      "Players form emotional connections with characters through story and dialogue, but no close social relationships."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles; player follows a guided narrative."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players progress through story chapters, unlock new areas, and improve minigame performance."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Generally a lighthearted and charming experience, though some minigames can be challenging and tense."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Enjoyable art, music, and sound design provide sensory stimulation and emotional engagement."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or ranking systems; achievements are personal and private."

    • Story
      5

      "Strong narrative focus with engaging characters, plot twists, and mystery elements driving player immersion."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Players use logic and deduction to solve the mystery, along with planning in minigames."

    • Thrill
      2

      "Some suspense and challenge in minigames and plot twists, but overall a lighthearted tone."

    • Value
      5

      "Free to play with high quality content, providing excellent return on time investment."

    • Violence
      -3

      "While the plot involves a murder mystery, gameplay focuses on investigation and platforming rather than violence."

    • Survival
      1

      "Players avoid failure in minigames and progress through challenges, but no high-risk survival mechanics."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026