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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

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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    • Competence

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      "The game offers skill-based platforming challenges with timing and momentum, but also adjustable difficulty to accommodate various skill levels."

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

    • Competition

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      "Focus is on personal pace and story progression without competitive elements or leaderboards."

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    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      2

      "Players often play for several hours and enjoy repeated sessions, though some find it short and repetitive."

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

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -5

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

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    • Creativity

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      1

      "Some minor player choices and customization (e.g. character appearance) but mostly predefined narrative and puzzles."

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    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

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

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    • Escapism

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      "Players enjoy the game as a distraction and stress relief with engaging characters and story, escaping real-life through fantasy and romance."

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    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

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

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    • Experimenting

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      2

      "Players can try different dialogue options and puzzle approaches, with some exploration freedom."

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    • Exploration

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      "Players explore different train cars and interact with ancestors, discovering story elements."

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    • Expression

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      "Limited character personality customization and dialogue choices allow some self-expression."

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

    • Fantasy

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      4

      "Set in a fictional sci-fi universe with imaginative characters and storylines."

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    • Fellowship

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      "There is a community and multiplayer aspect, but many players also play solo with limited social interaction."

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

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players develop deduction skills and problem-solving abilities through puzzle solving and investigation."

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

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

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

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

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention during mini-games and narrative; not designed for passive or background play."

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

    • Intimacy

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      1

      "Players form emotional connections with characters through story and dialogue, though no direct social intimacy."

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    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

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

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    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Players progress through story chapters, unlock new areas and puzzles, and develop character arcs."

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

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      2

      "Humorous and lighthearted, but gameplay can be challenging and tense at times."

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    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

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

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    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -5

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

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    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      5

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

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    • Strategy

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      3

      "Players use logic and reasoning to solve puzzles and plan actions."

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    • Thrill

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      "Some suspense and challenge in minigames, but overall lighthearted and comedic tone."

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    • Value

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    • Violence

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      "While the story involves murder, gameplay focuses on investigation and puzzle solving rather than combat or destruction."

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    • Survival

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    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.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026