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{{Fangame
| screen=SonicEXETheGame PC title.jpg
| screenwidth=320px
| modes=Single-player
| version=7.0{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20240305043450/https://abgames.io/sonicexe-game/}}
| originaldate=2012-08-13{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20230909152417/https://fishielemondude.itch.io/sonicexe-all-versions}}
| date=2015-04{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20230909152417/https://fishielemondude.itch.io/sonicexe-all-versions}}
| engine=[[wikipedia:Game Editor|Game Editor]]
| operating system=[[Windows PC]]
| credits=MY5TCrimson{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20230909152417/https://fishielemondude.itch.io/sonicexe-all-versions}}{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20240305043450/https://abgames.io/sonicexe-game/}}
}}
{{stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''', sometimes known simply as '''''Sonic.EXE'''''{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20230909152417/https://fishielemondude.itch.io/sonicexe-all-versions}}, is a ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' hack developed by MY5TCrimson{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20240305043450/https://abgames.io/sonicexe-game/}} and first released on August 13, 2012.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20230909152417/https://fishielemondude.itch.io/sonicexe-all-versions}} Based on the well-known creepypasta ''Sonic.exe'', it attempts to recreate the infamous story in playable form, and played an important role in standardizing the visuals associated with the creepypasta.

==Gameplay==

==History==
===Development===
{{quote|1=The game took about 3 days to whip up, and is not a full representation of my programming ability - it was simply something I made for a laugh. I never expected it to come this far since the original release. Bear that in mind.|2=Developer MY5TCrimson{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20240305043450/https://abgames.io/sonicexe-game/}}}}

===Release===
First released on August 13, 2012{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20230909152417/https://fishielemondude.itch.io/sonicexe-all-versions}}, ''{{PAGENAME}}'' was one of the very first ''Sonic.exe'' fangames released to the public.

===Legacy===
The visual of [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] standing idly at the start of [[Green Hill Zone]] was quickly codified by the [[Sonic scene]] as the de-facto setting for future allusions to ''Sonic.exe''. Even [[Sega of America]]'s [[Social Team]] has paid reference to the creepypasta. On January 13, 2017 ([[wikipedia:Friday the 13th|Friday the 13th]], a day considered unlucky in Western superstition), the official [[Sonic Twitter]] posted a warning to "watch out for [[wikipedia:black cat|black cats]]" alongside a custom animation featuring the demonic Sonic character jumping on and dying to an [[Item Box|Eggman monitor]]{{ref|https://x.com/sonic_hedgehog/status/820034360271175680}} - an image inspired by ''{{PAGENAME}}''.

==Production credits==
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*'''Sonic.EXE is based on the Creepypasta "Sonic.EXE" created by:''' Mr. JC Hyena{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20240503220043/https://gamejolt.com/games/sonic-exe-the-game/16239}}

*'''"Hill Act 1.gym" composed by:''' Kyu. S
*'''"Kingdom of Sorrow" composed by:''' Namco
*'''"Gigyas Theme" composed by:''' Nintendo
*'''"Title Screen" composed by:''' Sega
*'''"This is Rupture Farms" - composed by:''' Ellen Meijers-Gabriel & Josh Gabriel
*'''"Game Over" from:''' Sonic CD (USA)
*'''"FFFFFF" Reversed version of 'Title Theme' from:''' A Clockwork Orange
*'''"Kintobor"Reversed/sped-up version of:''' Blinded by Light 16 Bit
*'''Introducing as the Voice of Sonic.EXE:''' SheyGrell
*'''Various Sound Effects:''' Doom, iD Software

*'''I Am God image Version 7 created by:''' Ian-EXE
*'''I am God image from Versions 1 - 6 created by:''' compugecko532
*'''Version 4 Title Screen created by:''' SecretAgentJonathon
*'''Version 4 Game Over Key-press image created by:''' shadowninja976
*'''Version 4 Message background image created by:''' viridys
*'''".EXE 2" image created by:''' sonicshadowfan13
*'''"Last" background image created by:''' Janine7the7Tiger
*'''"V666 Game Over Screen" by:''' Fraeulein-Absynth
*'''"Ghost Face 2":''' darkshineart
*'''"Ghost Face 3":''' art4kpd
*'''GameJolt Thumbnail by:''' silverscourges/animated by Victor McKnight
*'''GameJolt Banner features atwork by:''' snouken and Janine7the7Tiger/animated by Victor McKnight

*'''Game created by:''' MY5TCrimson.
*Sonic the Hedgehog is the property of SEGA Enterprises, and I do not claim ownership of the intellectual property. NO INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT IS INTENDED.
| source=Developer statements{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20240503220043/https://gamejolt.com/games/sonic-exe-the-game/16239}}
| console=PC
}}}}

==Versions==
===1.0===
Released August 13, 2012{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20230909152417/https://fishielemondude.itch.io/sonicexe-all-versions}}
# Initial release
*''Windows download missing''

===2.0===
Released October 2012{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20230909152417/https://fishielemondude.itch.io/sonicexe-all-versions}}
# Split-second image appears more suddenly.
# GUI text is larger
# Standing-still sprite of Tails in "HIDE AND SEEK" has changed
# Blood runs down Sonic's eyes before capturing Tails and Knuckles
# Game Over screen added
*''Windows download missing''

===3.0===
Released November 2012{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20230909152417/https://fishielemondude.itch.io/sonicexe-all-versions}}
# Flowers added in "HILL, Act 1" (Dead flowers appear when dead animals appear)
# Ending scream has changed
*''Windows download missing''

===4.0===
Released December 2012{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20230909152417/https://fishielemondude.itch.io/sonicexe-all-versions}}
# Split-second image has been changed
# Tails's face expression changes when first encounters Sonic
# Tears run down Knuckles's eyes after being caught
# When button is held down on Game Over screen, a separate image appears.
# After 1 minute at Game Over screen, another image appears. (game ends)
*''Windows download missing''

===5.0===
Released March 2013{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20230909152417/https://fishielemondude.itch.io/sonicexe-all-versions}}
# "Sonic.exe" screen in intro is aligned with original intro screen
# Smooth fade-in to "Data Select" screen has been added
# Most moon-walking has been removed
# Visual static appears when Tails walks towards Sonic in "HILL, Act 1"
# Visual static appears when Sonic.exe flashes on screen in "HIDE AND SEEK"
# Blood spurt appears when Sonic.exe captures Tails and Knuckles
# Sonic.exe hovers over Knuckles for a brief second in "YOU CANT RUN"
# New Knuckles sprite appears when Sonic.exe flashes in front of him
# Dr. Robotnik's sprite in "Data Select" screen has changed
# Another level appears after 30 seconds in Japanese text screen
# After 2 minutes of playing the new level, two more images appear (game ends on last image)
*''Windows download missing''

===6.0===
Released May 2014{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20230909152417/https://fishielemondude.itch.io/sonicexe-all-versions}}
# Cool version of Easter eggs with better style is it was made by Game Maker
# No secret level of Sonic
# Doge Easter Egg
# New Game Over Background
*''Windows download missing''

===7.0===
Released April 2015{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20230909152417/https://fishielemondude.itch.io/sonicexe-all-versions}}
# 3 new secret Easter Egg levels
# New Secret level of Sonic
# I AM GOD New background
*''Windows download missing''

==References==
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