*Destroys every car in the beginning portion of the level* Sonic: "What did I even do?"

The level timer ends at the same time the video ends. Now that is peak video editing

And this is why THIS formula NEEDS TO BE REVAMPED. I played the hell out of this back in the day

"You go dude! Have a nice day" "so after killing him"

Its crazy how I never realized any of these points, and i play this game frequently.

This was a damn good video. Really is the best stage of all time

Probably my favorite part about the animals in this game is that, like that hint to find them in this level, they'll only be useful to those that like to take things slower, the kinds of people who would really enjoy taking their time raising and customizing their Chao. Chaos Drives, on the other hand, are easily obtained from almost every enemy in the game, and only give direct stat boosts to one thing, making them more useful to the kind of player to speed through things, not focused as much on the appearance and specialties of their Chao.

City escape is engraved in my mind. I’ve played it so many times. Not because I wanted to but because I needed those rings for my chaos’.

9:47 "Nice to see something beloved get a sequel, i love that feeling" **briefly shows No Game No Life** why must you do this to me

KZfaq actually recommended me a good video, wtf.

This Level as a whole is what makes gaming an art form. Just everything being timed so perfectly and you learning how to be sonic by the end of the level, while having fun in the process. It’s like a movie, so wild how everything is timed to perfection. It’s kinda like you’re picking your friends up to go out, and you rewind your favorite song to time the best part right when your friends gets in the car.

To me Sonic Adventure 1 & 2 is what Mario 64 is to Mario fans.

I had no idea sonic made comments on the level, and ive 100%ed SA2B twice. Wow...

Most levels in the adventure games including 06 feel very natural by fitting into the world and directly into the story in certain cases. City Escape is one of the best examples of this if not the best, but let's take another level like Aquatic Base for example. Aquatic Base was an underground research facility in Soleanna where the kingdom was experimenting on the energy known as Solaris which could control time. The cutscene before you play it with shadow/silver, shows all these details. When entering the level, The characters will say how advanced this technology is and will see all kinds of technology the kingdom was working on, such as the balls of particles you can attract together. You will also notice the water through the glass which is the water, that you can see around Soleanna normally since we know this facility is below the city. Adventure 1 was exploring the world, and the levels often linked up well to the environments of the hub world. Sonic Unleashed took a more sonic adventure approach on linking the levels to exploring the world. Both Sonic adventure and unleashed ended with you in eggman's territory though and conquering it. Sonic Generations and After is were levels started to not feel connected to the story or world of Sonic. Generations got away with it due to being an anniversary game, but lost world and forces the levels felt completely random and without meaning. Levels began to feel like they existed due to low budget and lazyness. Sonic Forces had a few unique level designs but why are we traveling them. We go to Chemical Plant to shut down the death egg's power supply. I'm sorry but that's such a poor excuse to go to chemical plant. Why did we go to the Mystic Jungle? I know there was some sort of reason, but I lowkey forgot that's how pointless it was. The next game really needs to fix how they connect levels to the story and world of Sonic the Hedgehog!

"The lines of its polygons visible" "That was a mouthful" The word you're looking for is wireframe. Man, I haven't even played this game (grew up with the Genesis games and the modern games starting with Sonic Heroes), but now I want to.

It's nice to see more positivity towards Sonic Adventure 2; that game is my favorite of the series, and yet that feels like a minority as of late (where everyone calls us out for being 'nostalgia blind')... I even had some friends recently criticize the game heavily since "going fast" is apparently all Sonic needs (they enjoy Forces a lot for this reason) I also hear the argument that we only need to play as Sonic and not his friends, which is a shame since I do find then charming (though goofy, it isn't a straight serious franchise anyway) It's not like I hate the other Sonic games either, a lot of them just feel like missed opportunities to me... Adventure 2 will probably remain as my favorite title on the series, so I'm just happy that it exists at all, and I can return to it at any time

Sa2 is full of great level design, also tails' First stage prison lane teaches the player very well on how to play with the mech gameplay, since knuckles and Sonic's gameplay Styles are much similar knuckles' wild Canyon shows you how the treasure hunting stages are much more open and free than the Speed stages, and we can't forget how the Chao garden rewards players Who collected Animals exploring the stages and how the garden is just a playground to get used to the game physics, sa2 (and sa1) really care to teach his players on to play the game, Just like the Classics on the Genesis

I'm a simple man. I see a good sonic video. I subscribe.

"You go dude, have a nice day!" ... *SO AFTER KILLING HIM-*

I didn't think I could love city escape more than I already do. but you've proved me wrong

Now you sir, know what's up. City escape is by far my favourite opening to any game, and this video perfectly explains why. Excellent analysis.

No wonder why City Escape is so iconic of a level, they nailed it. If only all 3D sonic levels were this good...

This is quite the gem. I've always loved this game and specifically this level, so this is a great way to justify why it's so good. Subscribed.

Not to mention the grade at the end, encouraging you to go back and try again for a better score! Great video!

16:19 It may be the best shuttle loop in the franchise. But the best shuttle spectacle belongs easily to SA1's Speed Highway. It starts off by entering a building through the highest floor. Approaching a barren room, constructed fully by glass. But it cannot contain your weight so it breaks under your feet and cues in a sound akin to mechanical whirring. Your entire fucking gravitational force gets completely redirected, and forces you to fall, but you instantly correct your body to run down this entire fucking behemoth of a structure as the music blasts in a fucking rapid-fire panic attack track. The dangerous night atmosphere challenges you to an insanely fast-paced section that really stretched your reflexes to the max. The height is clearly superior, it's a 30 second nosedive that feels like it has no end the first time you play it. SA1's skyscraper makes SA2's look like a cheap condo. The speed feels leagues above SA2 with some very readable animation. And it's a controllable part of the stage with risks and rewards, unlike watching Sonic run a straight line with no consequence. All to then transition to a heartwarming city, that was captivating, yet allowed you no opportunity for respite, as police would still chase you to the rest of the level... Honestly, that's just the best level in SA1, and can very much compete with this level as a whole. Fascinating analysis, tho. Keep this shit up. Easy sub.

i love when people can get so passionate and appreciative of something, just listening to you gush with joy was so nice and uplifting

The only thing I don't like of this level, is invincibilty and speed music breaking escape from the city. Great analysis!!

Wait we're NOT supposed to hit every car to make a sick carvalanch?

Just finished the video. I didn't know any of this story and I think I played this level 1000 times (I blame sharing a console with siblings and cousin for that). This really makes me want to go back to play this game over again. Was already one of my favorite games. Soundtrack alone was legendary. Can't wait to see / remember what the story was

I've played this game to is absolute death, 13 plus years playing this game, From getting every single emblem multiple times to creating immortal chaos. And to see someone BLESS my timeline with content like this. This my good sir gets a subscription.

12:07 Holy crap I never knew about that, and I’ve been playing the game since it first came out.

I remember playing the demo in toys R us over and over and being amazed at the graphics they seemed like the graphics we have now adays it blew my mind I got goosebumps watching this

Sonic Adventure 2 is my favorite Sonic game, and one of my favorites of all time. Just nostalgia from playing my old dreamcast. I've played City Escape the most of any levels

"Don't want this first robot doing anything crazy right? So he's doing his purpose. You go dude. Have a nice day!" *A milasecond later* *"So after killing him-...."*

I've played this game for years and honestly never knew about Sonic commenting "What did I do?" during City Escape.

My Favorite stage is Metal Harbor But you really nailed the video SA2B is One of my Favorite games And according to the ingame counter, i no joke have played city escape 457 times

City Escape is the best level ever. Idc what people say.

"...also, Burger." 11/10

I've restarted this game so many times just for this level

This video gave me a massive new appreciation for sa2 great job man keep it up

Yes finally someone gets it!! The brilliance of City escape. You are the first people I have ever seen on my life acknowledging the many ways (that the first Sonic section after the skateboarding one) can be overcome!! Level design should offer different ways to tackle the same object and this section as well as the rest of the level does it perfectly!! You have earned yourself a subscriber!

"Nice to see something beloved get a sequel. I love that feeling" (Shows No Game No Life) I actually laughed out loud at that

I will always remember the day I first played SA2B on my 6th birthday and how exciting and fresh an experience it was, as well as so immediately being blasted by such amazing characters, music and just...everything when the only other games I'd seen at that point were the first resident evil and old tomb raider games. I fucking love Sonic

The video is 21 minutes and 13 seconds.... Sonic finishes the level in 21 minutes and 13 seconds... *Coincidence? I think not!*

How does this have only 400 views

THIS NEEDS MORE VIEWS, GUYS!

I love this earnest and enthusiastic analysis of this level's design. I think you did such an excellent job of tapping into what makes this such an iconic and beloved experience for so many people. So well made and I look forward to more (especially if it's about SA2)!

15:51 I discovered your little secret It goes something like this: "Not to many people actually take the time to find the little secrets of this video" Man I only saw your Lost Valley video and this one and this is just peak Video Quality, I still can't believe the fact that people that stare at a camera saying shit about sonic games have more recognition than this.

Finally a worthwhile video from a sensible Sonic fan. I hope you get more views, dude. You deserve it.

8:05 You go dude. Have a nice day So after killing him...

Just imagine SA2B's level design was how the real world looked We would all be dead

Thank you. Best Level Ever Best Game Ever

I like that the level ends on 21:13, just like the video. This is a great look at how well constructed this stage and game is and I'd like to see more videos like this. If only Generations' city escape were this good

City Escape Is By Far My Most Played Level Of Any Game Ever! You Sir, This Video, & SA2B Are Awesome!

Sonic fan game designers take note.

I like it when I find a KZfaqr that actually spends a lot of time reading comments and answering them, not many people do that!

'You go dude! Have a nice day.' *half a second later* 'So after killing him-'

"nice to see something beloved get a sequel!" that genuinely hurts.

Incredibly well put. 18:08 Hmm. Alien, or maybe even... mystic.

It boggles my mind that people think this game is bad Thanks for a convenient reference video to prove those people wrong

"It let's you know what kinda _person_ Sonic is..."

Best song EVER. Probably my most listen to Video game song of all time! 2nd to maybe Dire Dire Docks from Mario but I doubt it

This channel is a blessing; thank you for existing

2:33 lady reporting: suspect heading south sonic: *YEA, IM GOING TO PRISON*

I love this game, and I love this level. Even more now that you've picked it apart and shown me why I should love it. It's clear that you're excited by this level, it makes you happy. It's this kind of excitement and passion that I love to watch. I might be commenting on a year old video but I don't regret a thing. Loved it!

Yes you good sir I want you to analyze everything in SADX and SA2B for the internet to finally learn these 2 games are some of Sonic's best (and for some people, our favorites). Great analysis of the level. If an Adventure 3 or a remake of these were made I want them to have bigger splitting paths like the Classics so we get the perfect Sonic experience. Maybe next time you can talk about how treasure hunting is actually amazing and perfect.

y’know, i’m not a big sonic fan, never really got the chance to play the games but god dAMN is your enthusiasm for this level so infectious!! hearing you excitedly break down every part of this level in detail that only a dedicated could puts the biggest smile on my face!

Great video. Also as a lifetime SA2 fan that thumbnail reeled me in like a fish.

13:53 It's over Sonic we have the high ground Sonic: but it's not star wars Enemies : Oh no

I LOVE THIS GAME AND THIS LEVEL

Great video! I always knew this stage was brilliant but I don't think I'd ever taken such a thorough look at it. Being the type of player who would rather blast past everything than look for collectibles, I never thought about how much care went into designing the level for *every* playstyle and teaching you how to play. This game is the bees knees!

One thing I'd like to empathize is how well the momentum is for a first level. Nothing kills momentum for me more than a lengthy hand holdy tutorial. I love how this game throws you right into the action with no bars. Its like "heres the story, theres rings, theres boxes, theres springs, go be sonic now". This engages the individual player and rewards you for both being thorough and making quick decisions, but doesn't force you to. You play each level exactly how you want at whatever speed you choose. Its important to me in a sonic game because sometimes you wanna go explore and be thorough and other times you just wanna go fast. Its something newer sonic devs should take note of.

'You go dude, have a nice day!' *_'So after killing him'_*

I feel that no game no life not having a sequel reference

Another Plus To This FANTASTIC Game And Level Is That It's One Of The VERY Few Non Boss Related Levels To Have Music Custom To Itself That Pertains To The Immediate Events Of The Game And Even Then You Could Even Go As Far As Looking At It As Sonic Talking Directly To The Player After The Cutscene They Just Witnessed "No Time For Guessing Follow My Plan Instead! Trust Me In What You Can See, Take My Lead I'll Set You Free" Is Basically Sonic Telling Us That There's No Time For Sitting Around Making Decisions There's Only Time For Action And If We Side With Him We'll Learn The Truth Of What's Happening. The Level Even Breaks The Fourth Wall Without The Player Even REALIZING It. It's Incredible

For me they will never TOP Sonic Adventure 1 and Sonic Adventure 2 😎 These 2 games are the Best Sonic games 3D ever Created 😊

Q U A L I TY V I D E O While I still prefer SA1 overall, you made me appreciate City Escape a lot more. It's so refreshing to see videos praising good game design of Sonic games instead of the same old criticisms.

Very well analyzed! I’ve been playing this level for over a decade and you showed me things I’ve never seen before in City Escape! I would love to hear what your take on the Generations versions of City Escape

This video made me so giddy, as you walked us through the level. I was hearing every sound effect in my head and my thumbs kept wanting to play the game 😩 city escape and sonic sa2 are such a huge part of my childhood, the muscle memory I have from this game is nuts

to be honest, i never realized that the small things can make big changes in people's thoughts and this is an example of a stage of where the game will reward u for what ever the reason

Me: *looks at title* "Well, yeah... was that not obvious?" I've always thought that one of the biggest reasons so many people (myself included) have such fond memories of Sonic Adventure 2, despite its many significant flaws, is that City Escape, most players' very first level, is one of the best levels in ANY Sonic game ever made, a shining jewel of near-perfect game design that remains fun to play no matter how many times I go through it. This video didn't even focus on the amazing sense of flow and speed you can achieve when you go through with all the upgrades and doing everything right, which is my own favorite part.

"You go, dude! Have a nice day!" "So _after killing him-"_

Whats weird is that this video breaks down all the emotions i feel about this level and explains why I actually enjoy it as much as i do. I really like it

And then there’s sonic generation’s version Which quite frankly doesn’t do this level justice

SA2 Is one of my favorite video games of all time. I really appreciated your in depth analysis on the level! You even taught me a few things I never realized like the animal in the pipe and the voices! :)

2:53 I can't believe it's taken me this long to realize Sigma-Alpha 2 = SA2 = Sonic Adventure 2

Not only is the level meticulously crafted with splitting paths, there are a number of intertwining physics mechanics that mesh in a very fun feeling way. No matter if you are sliding down a rail, flipping around a pole or running on a wall, you keep momentum and are rewarded with more momentum if you do it the "good" way. That is fundamentally what Sonic is about and this level shows how much that was understood by the team and how effectively they were able to communicate that.

really refreshing to see someone saying good stuff about a sonic game for once. I know I sure as hell have nostalgia for this game, but SA2 is still my favorite sonic game to this day.

Zoomzike out of context: "You go, dude! Have a nice day. ...so after killing him, you'll notice..."

2:49 That transition tho.

And yet!!! And this is almost definitely because im a bay area native, my favorite fact (and why the hill comment exists) is because city escape is based on san Francisco! Ever noticed the victorian buildings? The extreme hills? The railcars? Strangely almost tropical setting with palm trees? I truly feel like this level being inspired by San Francisco puts the cherry on top.

I can't like this video enough. My god, this is easily my favorite Sonic game period, even maybe my favorite gamecube game in general. I picked this game up at Blockbuster when I was like 8 and I'll never forget playing it on an old CRT that didn't have certain colors. For as long as I've had this game, I never heard some of the dialogue in City Escape. I will forever praise this game for all of its features despite its bugs (which aren't even that bad if you know the game). Every point you've made in this video preaches exactly how I felt about how great it felt to have the freedom to play however you want. Thank you for making this.

City Escape is such an amazing level it was the reason I found out, on my own, that you could grin on those rails in Sonic Advance 1! Seriously, when I realized that I could do that in Sonic Advance, my mind was blown. Thank you SA2 for having one of the best 3D Sonic levels.

You’re such an honest geek about this and I love it.

I love how ZoomZike displays Omochao as a optional useful tutorial, instead of an 'ANNOYING ROBOT'. I support this guy. *subs*

Sonic, the embodiment of nature and chaos. Think about it, hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunamis, and super novas are all natural chaotic systems with a lot of uncontrollable energy. In stark contrast to Eggman, the scientist/engineer that tries to analyze, measure, and control everything. Who uses his skills to try to bring (his) order to the chaos. The themes from Sonic the Hedgehog are awesome. This video helped me realize that for some reason, thanks!

The cutscene before city escape just shows the kinda coolness and savagery he doesn’t have in the newer sonic games which is why I don’t play it

Me playing SA2B City Escape for the first time as a kid: *cars flying everywhere within 2 seconds and me laughing and wheezing at every car just getting yeeted into the air* Me playing it now : I... haven't played it. But i'm watching a video about it where someone explains the level like an unimportant anime side character giving details about the main characters special move and how it just works.

I always liked interacting with the old ruin statues as Eggman, just to hear him say: ..Its just a piece of JUNK!..

"You go dude, have a nice day." "So after killing him-" I lost it 💀