"The Murder of..." is an exceptional visual novel that surpassed my expectations for an April Fools' Day gift. This game's ingenuity lies in how it successfully integrates everyone into the murder mystery, especially the player avatar, without anyone overstaying their welcome or breaking their character cores. Kudos to the development team for delivering amusing writing for characters like Espio and Shadow, a must needed treat for their fans. The quality of the writing, art direction, and challenging gameplay segments is top-notch, making it feel like a premium game worth at least $10.

While traditional Sonic gameplay is absent, the game provides a fresh experience with gameplay elements similar to 3D Blast, and copious amounts of text clicking. Despite this, the game is true to the characters' personalities and history, showcasing SEGA's expertise with the Sonic universe. The music is even notable among Sonic's greatest hits, as I often found myself taking pauses to jam out to the OST.

If you are a true Sonic fan, you won't want to miss out on this delightful evening entertainment. If you're a fan of Danganronpa, you'll find familiar elements in this creatively written dinner party made for Amy. You absolutely won't regret spending a couple of hours with this game.

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2023


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