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The first installment, dated January 25th, 2014, serves as an unofficial sequel to the original [[Sonic.exe]], centering around [[wikipedia:Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]]' mission to rescue his friend [[wikipedia:Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Tails]]. The narrative unfolds after Sonic's confrontation with Silver Sonic, during which he fails to secure all the necessary Chaos Emeralds to save [[wikipedia:Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Tails]]. Determined to rectify this, Sonic embarks on a solo journey towards [http://sonic.fandom.com/wiki/South_Island South Island]. However, his arch-nemesis, [[wikipedia:Robotnik (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Robotnik]], presents Sonic with a deal: if Sonic successfully gathers all the emeralds, Robotnik will open a gateway to a "lost paradise" enabling Sonic to save [[wikipedia:Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Tails]]. Conversely, failure would result in Robotnik keeping [[wikipedia:Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Tails]] captive and ending his life. Despite the dire consequences, Sonic chooses to run away, facing an impending Doomsday with an uncertain fate for both him and [[wikipedia:Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Tails]].

The first game starts in Act I, with the player assuming control of [[wikipedia:Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Tails]] in a mysterious, dark world. Movement is facilitated by the AWSD keys, with jumping and sprinting executed through the X and shift keys, respectively. [[wikipedia:Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Tails]] navigates a world filled with platforms, some layered above others, and scattered rings, though their collection seemingly bears no significant impact. Upon completing Act I, a cutscene unfolds, depicting [[wikipedia:Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Tails]]' apparent demise as he falls into a pit of spikes.

The gameplay seamlessly transitions to a new level titled "Dawn of a New Day 0 Hours Remain." This level shares resemblances with the [[wikipedia:Green Hill Zone|''Green Hill Zone'']], set against a slightly dark plain blue background accompanied by an eerie chiptune. Sonic enters this terrain, encountering lifeless animals reminiscent of the original [[Sonic.exe]] game. As Sonic approaches [[wikipedia:Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Tails]], a brief frame shows [[wikipedia:Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Tails]] opening his eyes, revealing black irises with red pupils, and blood flowing from both eyes. Static interrupts the scene, followed by a "No signal" screen. Subsequently, the game seemingly restarts with an introductory sequence, returning players to the game with access to another level, "Sunshine," now designated as Act 6.

This level lacks terrain textures and backgrounds, replaced by static covering the majority of the environment.<ref>This part was actually inspired from [[Luna Game#Luna Game 4|Luna Game 4]]. Luna's sprite also appears at the start of the level after an encounter with Tails.exe</ref> Players now mainly control Sonic in a void where various sounds play sequentially. Beginning with a radio-like buzzing sound, it intensifies into a woman's scream, accompanied by escalating white noise. This suspense builds to a jumpscare moment, revealing an image of [[Tails]] with gray eyes, showing only black pupils and bleeding from the eyes and ears, with hands covered in blood. This image is accompanied by the initial verse of [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oY9m2sHQwLs ''Can You Feel The Sunshine?''] from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonic_R Sonic R], albeit played with an echo effect. The image ends with a [[screamer]], displaying the text: "There is no sunshine." The game concludes with the message: "But that doesn't mean this is the end." before abruptly closing.

The game presents with another story on what has left behind from the first game, while it plays along with Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, "Song of Healing". It presents [[wikipedia:Robotnik (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Robotnik]]'s diary, dated November 17-19, 1992, before transitioning to a scene featuring a worried Sonic with Tails.exe beside him. After [[wikipedia:Robotnik (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Robotnik]]'s diary ends, the gameplay begins, and players take on the role of [[wikipedia:Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Tails]] in Act I. During the game, [[wikipedia:Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Tails]] discovers the lifeless body of a clone of himself pierced by the spikes. [[wikipedia:Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Tails]] question how the clone managed to survive the fall and felt discomfort in the presence of deceased bodies of himself. While exploring a grey brick area, [[wikipedia:Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Tails]] stumbles upon a mirror, leading to a revelation of yet another clone of himself, causing his eyes to momentarily turn red.  

As [[wikipedia:Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Tails]] continues through the grey brick wall area, he collects grey wings and navigates cliffs. Falling into the ravine triggers an image of Tails Doll, resulting in a startling shriek and sending [[wikipedia:Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Tails]] back to the beginning of the level (because of the fact he can't die). During his progress, [[wikipedia:Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Tails]] encounters Sonic, who warns him of an impending trap. Behind [[wikipedia:Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Tails]], a clone of himself with red eyes appears, and the scene fades to black.

A message appears, emphasizing [[wikipedia:Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Tails]]' courage as a key to his survival and hinting at his apparent inability to die. However, an abrupt interruption takes place, with a message proclaiming "BUT THAT DOESN'T MEAN THAT I CAN'T KILL YOU!!!" accompanied by a loud shriek, along with a black screen displaying blood and static. [[wikipedia:Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Tails]] finds himself pursued by a "darkness" behind him. Falling behind triggers a [[screamer]] featuring Tails Doll along with the same shriek, abruptly ending the game. As [[wikipedia:Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Tails]] maneuvers through various obstacles and follows an empty path, the game is suddenly interrupted by Tails Doll, who claims that experimenting with "sunshine" is ''impossible'', presents itself as a god, and expresses a desire to play with [[wikipedia:Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Tails]] in his "world". The game concludes at this point.

The game delves into the aftermath of the preceding two games: Sonic enters into a deal with [[wikipedia:Robotnik (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Robotnik]] to gather all 7 Chaos emeralds. Throughout the game, [[wikipedia:Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Tails]] endeavors to assist Sonic. However, Sonic's profound fear ultimately leads to his "death". The presentation concludes with the statement, "But the story hasn't ended there."

Insanity.exe begins with the player in control of [[wikipedia:Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Tails]], navigating an aircraft through obstacles and avoiding walls functioning as platforms. Colliding with the receding "darkness" triggers a close-up image of [[Tails Doll]], accompanied by the same scream from The Maze. Nevertheless, players can persevere and attempt again. If the player successfully advances, [[wikipedia:Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Tails]] encounters a malevolent clone named Tails.exe, and a brief close-up image featuring an altered Sonic X depiction of [[Tails]] flashes.  

Throughout the world, the player encounters simple obstacles, such as platforms that collapse upon touch, leading to spikes. Soon, [[wikipedia:Robotnik (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Robotnik]] makes an appearance, reminding Sonic that they are being pursued by Zalgo, who has taken control of [[wikipedia:Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Tails]]' body. It is revealed that the [[wikipedia:Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Tails]] they are facing is, in fact, a clone, while the real [[wikipedia:Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Tails]] remains elsewhere. As the game progresses, Sonic eventually falls from the terrain and is confronted by the malevolent version of [[Tails]], blocking his path.

Continuing the gameplay, the player eventually reaches a dead end with a large hole. If the player falls into this hole, the perspective shifts to another character, [[wikipedia:Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Tails]]. [[wikipedia:Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Tails]] spawns in the same bloodied terrain and reflects on the events, stating, "Eggman used my body to summon that devil." As [[wikipedia:Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Tails]] continues running, mysterious GameMaker texts manifest, including [[wikipedia:Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Sonic]] saying "cough W-What are you?" and an unnamed figure proclaiming: "I AM GOD" and "YOUR SOUL IS MINE."

[[wikipedia:Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Tails]] assumes [[wikipedia:Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Sonic]] is in danger and catches up to find both a clone of [[wikipedia:Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Tails]] and [[wikipedia:Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Sonic]] standing behind a wall of spikes. The player must make a choice on which figure to push through the spikes, trying to discern the identity of the unnamed figure. If the player chooses to push [[wikipedia:Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Tails]] towards the spikes, [[wikipedia:Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Sonic]] will express gratitude, saying, "I'm glad you got rid of that insolent fool, friend." [[wikipedia:Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Tails]], puzzled by [[wikipedia:Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Sonic]]'s altered demeanor, questions, "Hmm... I guess... why are you talking like that, [[wikipedia:Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Sonic]]?" To which [[wikipedia:Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Sonic]] responds nonchalantly, "Oh.. It's nothing..." and then suggests, "Let's just get out of this creepy place, shall we?" [[wikipedia:Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Tails]] agrees, saying, "Yeah, right." Following [[wikipedia:Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Tails]]' remark, a brief scene cuts in where [[wikipedia:Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Sonic]]'s eyes open to reveal black eyes and red pupils, suggesting that Zalgo may be controlling [[wikipedia:Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Sonic]]'s clone. An interruption occurs, displaying the image of [[Sonic.exe]], and simultaneously, another image automatically opens in the browser, leading to the application closing. The browser then proceeds to install a copy of MY5TCrimson's version of [[Sonic.exe]].

If the player chooses to push [[wikipedia:Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Sonic]] through the spikes, a momentary freeze occurs, and a black screen reminiscent of the [[BEN Drowned]] [[creepypasta]] appears. The screen displays the text, "You shouldn't have done that. Don't like playing by the rules?" Followed by a zoom-in-and-out image of [[Sonic.exe]] grinning with the text "DIE NOW!" with a scream. After this interruption, the gameplay shifts to a style similar to that of Sunshine.exe. Now, the player controls both [[wikipedia:Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Tails]] and [[wikipedia:Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Sonic]], who must run forward to escape the approaching darkness. Along the way, they must navigate through various obstacles, utilize springs for jumping, and collect gray rings. The level includes traps in the form of high walls, chasms, and collapsing platforms.

If either of the characters falls or gets caught up by the darkness, an image of Tails Doll, particularly the one used at the start of the gameplay, appears with a loud scream used in [[The Maze]]. Towards the very end, the playable characters will encounter [[wikipedia:Robotnik (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Robotnik]]. A brief dialogue takes place, during which the .exe version of [[wikipedia:Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Tails]], who is revealed to be Tails Doll inside, makes an appearance. Soon after, [[wikipedia:Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Sonic]] and [[wikipedia:Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Tails]] leave, leaving [[wikipedia:Robotnik (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Robotnik]] alone with the doll. [[wikipedia:Robotnik (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Robotnik]] ponders, "What can I do with this doll to get rid of [[wikipedia:Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog character)|Sonic]]? I'll just take it and see what I can do." The game concludes with a "THE END" screen, featuring a red gem of Tails Doll's glowing. A question mark then appears on the "THE END" text, and the game closes.