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The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

70/100
68 ratings2023Easy to run

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1080p performance

The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps999 fps916 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps999 fps827 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps873 fps709 fps
GTX 1660 Super989 fps791 fps633 fps514 fps

1440p performance

The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps931 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps820 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps982 fps798 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps927 fps753 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps845 fps687 fps
RTX 4060999 fps955 fps764 fps620 fps
RTX 3060999 fps818 fps655 fps532 fps
GTX 1660 Super741 fps593 fps475 fps386 fps

4K performance

The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps993 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps922 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps827 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps960 fps780 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps902 fps733 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps891 fps713 fps579 fps
RTX 4070955 fps764 fps611 fps496 fps
RX 7800 XT841 fps673 fps538 fps437 fps
RTX 3080818 fps655 fps524 fps425 fps
RTX 4060 Ti773 fps618 fps495 fps402 fps
RTX 3070705 fps564 fps451 fps366 fps
RTX 4060636 fps509 fps407 fps331 fps
RTX 3060545 fps436 fps349 fps284 fps
GTX 1660 Super395 fps316 fps253 fps206 fps

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DirectX 9.0c compatible video card

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2.0 GHz Core 2 Duo

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2 GB

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About

"The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog," released in 2023, is a unique entry in the Sonic franchise, blending the classic characters with a visual novel and point-and-click adventure format. The game is set during a murder mystery party hosted by Amy Rose aboard the Mirage Express, where players must unravel the mystery of Sonic's untimely demise. This fresh take on the Sonic universe not only introduces engaging gameplay mechanics but also showcases a narrative-driven experience that sets it apart from traditional platformers.

In terms of PC performance, "The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog" is quite accessible, requiring just an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 500. With 2 GB of RAM also being the baseline requirement, this game can run smoothly on many lower-end systems. Players can expect good FPS even at standard graphics settings, making it suitable for a wide range of hardware configurations. For optimal performance, pairing it with a mid-tier GPU will ensure a seamless gaming experience.

Given its rating of 72/100 and unique genre, "The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog" is worth playing, especially if you're a fan of visual novels or mystery stories. The engaging story and nostalgic characters offer a refreshing twist on the familiar franchise while appealing to both new and returning players.

Performance profile

March 2023 release. As a current-generation title, The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog pushes modern hardware — expect to need an RTX 40-series or RX 7000-series GPU to enjoy it at native 4K Ultra without leaning on upscaling.

Simulation titles like The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog are heavily CPU-dependent — physics, AI and world state dominate the frame budget. Prioritise a CPU with strong single-thread performance and fast RAM over raw GPU power.

Extremely light — The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.

Storyline

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? Join the colorful cast of the Sonic the Hedgehog series in an exciting new adventure! Interrogate some of your favorite characters as you figure out what happened to Sonic. Play as a new character who is starting their first day working on the Mirage Express and meet the kind Conductor who is finally retiring from his long run with the train! Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the Mirage Express, featuring fully hand-drawn landscapes and characters.

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