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The correct way to pronounce Hydrocity is "the water level from Sonic 3"

Eggmanland is the best level in Unleashed imo. It’s a difficult level, you’re constantly switching between Day and Night gameplay, there’s a lot of branching paths, it tests all of your skills, and the concept of Eggmanland itself had been built up since Sonic adventure. So ye I like it a lot :3

I would vouch for Egg Fleet as the best level from Heroes. It's so climactic, running along the flying battleships in the sky. Not to mention the sense of speed and danger of it all, being super high up, and free falling down to the next ship is always exhilarating. The bigger Shark Battle Cruisers are so cool, and you go through them destroying it at the end before moving to the next section. It's so hype. There's some excellent shortcuts, the music goes hard of course, and the general sense of urgency and thrill is amazing. Not to mention it's quite long. I remember finally A Ranking it and clocking in at around 5 minutes. Definitely the level I replay the most. It's such a great level.

I remember honestly crying when I saw act 3 in Metropolis zone, but was excited when I heard the intro to city escape for the first time

Red Mountain has to be one of my favorite levels ever. It's crazy how many shortcuts they managed to fit into one level. On top of that, the gimmick of wobbling platforms on the lava seems like it's supposed to be an obstacle, but a careful player can turn them into ramps! Don't even have to mention Red Hot Skull

Personally, Quartz Quadrant is my favorite Sonic CD level, as I think it's the perfect showcase of the game's mechanics. It manages to naturally implement the speed and momentum classic Sonic is known for, while still keeping the scale and exploration aspect that CD's other levels have. It's still large and vertical like any other CD stage, but still manages to be fast-paced with it's many different pathways and gimmicks. It's surprisingly easy to time travel, and the robot generators are placed in easy and smart locations. They aren't hard to find, but you still have to do some exploring, and make the best use of Sonic's physics. Plus, the JP music for each time zone absolutely slaps.

The best zone in Sonic 1, for me, has to be Star Light Zone, the music, the level design, the feeling of walking in a city late at night, amazing

While Rooftop run(Day time) from Unleashed is my favorite from the game I’ll nvr stop praising how dope of a level Jungle Joyride is😎

Imo Kingdom Valley is easily the best level in 06. It's got expansive level designs, some neat gimmicks, and a great aesthetic. Sonic running across the ocean to catch up the Egg Carrier as it parts around him is genuinely one of my favorite moments in a Sonic game. The level really feels like a summation of what 06 was trying to be, and what it could've been if 06 had the chance to be finished.

For both Unleashed and Generations, my favorite levels are Rooftop Run. The music is one of my favorite pieces in any video game. I love the European design. And I love the image of Sonic smashing through this peaceful city causing tons of collateral damage to take down some robots and having a blast while doing so.

Sonic 4 being treated as Main Line instead of Rush or even Advance is a crime

Hydro city zone is the undisputed best water level in the mainline sonic games. Watching sonic run on water for the first time as a kid had me hyped.

My favorite level in Sonic 2006 is Crysis City. This level has a very tense apocalyptic vibe and the music pushes it to the limit, but Sonic Generations did a BEAUTIFUL remix for it.

Star Light Zone is an underappreciated gem living in both Green Hill and Stardust Speedway's shadow

My favorite zone in Sonic 1 has got to be Star Light Zone. The atmosphere, the music, and the overall fun level design really sells it for me

My favourite Zone, in Sonic & Knuckles, is Flying Battery Zone (I can't decide if I like Act 1 or Act 2 better). While it combines aspects of Metropolis Zone and Wing Fortress Zone, it makes them both a lot less frustrating, it also brings in its own unique mechanics to the plate, giving Flying Battery Zone its own identity. The obstacles and enemies also don't slow you down too much. Plus, the music to both acts are still bangers.

-Starlight Zone in Sonic 1 is a really fun and cozy stage before the climax. -Aquatic Ruin is similar to Hydrocity where it's a water level that doesn't always force you to be in the water (the music slaps too). -Both acts of Flying Battery and Lava Reef are a blast to run through. -Twinkle Park is a close 2nd favorite for SA1 -Metal Harbor may be short, but it requires _perfection_ to get that A Rank. Especially since I'm bad at the rocket skip. -Egg Fleet is just hype. -Kingdom Valley has an awesome aesthetic and the waterfall segment at the end is tense and exciting (mainly in Project 06, but still) I-only ever played UnWiished, so uhhh... Rooftop Run? I don't remember -Terminal Velocity may just be a straight line, but it's still hype. -Modern Seaside Hill is probably the best designed level in the entire franchise. There's a ridiculous amount of variety in how you run through it. -Honeycomb Highway is decent i guess -Capital City is probably the level I replayed the most (which isn't saying much). I like the constant gravity switching. -I have a hard time remembering which Cyberspace Stage is which, but there's one on Island 4 that has the city aesthetic and the spinning spike balls that I find really challenging.

Honestly Sky Sanctuary in Generations is so great that even the 3D Cyberspace levels in frontiers that are based on it are really fun too. At least in my opinion :p

I have always loved Sonic’s levels. They are fast and visually appealing. They could be anything as well considering Sonic’s world is so unpredictable. The possibilities are endless.

Since Chaomix didn’t bother, I’ll go ahead and do it for him: Cool Edge 1 is the best Werehog level in Sonic Unleashed. The game’s platforming elements are taken full advantage of, with surprisingly forgiving collapsing platforms and climbing segments, and a decent amount of secrets. Plus, the level has a distinct “decent into the unknown” aesthetic that somehow makes the arctic look interesting. Kudos!

I pronounce Hydrocity as one word. Always have, always will.

Realy like your List, here is mine: STH -> Green Hill (act 1) CD -> Colision Chaos (act 1) STH2 -> Chemical Plant (act 2) STH3 -> Ice Cap (act 2) S&K -> Lava Reef (act 1) SA -> Twinkle Park SA2 -> City Escape Heroes -> Egg Fleet 06 -> Crisis City Unleashed -> Arid Sands (Day) STH4 Ep1 -> Splash Hill (act 1) STH4 Ep2 -> White Park (act 1) Colours -> Aquarium Park (act 4) Generations -> Rooftop Run (act 2) Lost World -> Zelda DLC Mania -> Studiopolis (act 2) Forces -> Null Space Frontiers -> Arrow of Time (4-5)

16:37 this is the best character development in history

I agree with Chaomix on Stardust Act 2, but disagree with just act 2, the entire zone is god tier.

21:55 Whoa whoa dude, Hoobastank has at least three great hits. I like "Same Direction", "Out of Control" and of course, "The Reason". Also Fist Bump was peformed by Doug Robb alone, without the rest of the band sadly.

I think Sonic 2's best zone was Aquatic Ruin. Why? Because it feels like what a Sonic water level SHOULD be! The music slaps, the boss is creative, you're ALLOWED to go fast, yes, the enemy placement is mid, I know that. But overall, I think everything about this zone is amazing! And, if you're good enough, you can avoid the water! Being fast was something that was limited in certain areas like Chemical Plant for me, but Aquatic Ruin? Man oh man, was it a breath of fresh air! Just having that feeling of Sonic going so fast, that he literally flies off the screen, jumping so high, being able to maintain momentum for more than five seconds, and the level design, IS PERFECTO. Okay well, not really. There are flaws. But the actual design and platforming of this level actually allow for a great, fun Sonic experience! Unlike levels like Metropolis, or Chemical Plant, which I dreaded a LOT, I was always excited to play Aquatic Ruin, ever since I first played the zone, Aquatic Ruin has solidified itself as my downright favorite Sonic level of all time!

I've always said "hy-dross-ity" (rhyming with "velocity") because it's the first water level fast enough for Sonic to run along the top of the water. "Velocity" roughly defines as a synonym for "speed," which is what Sonic is known for. Heck, Sonic's name is the word for the speed of sound, and the transformation he receives with all seven Chaos Emeralds is the word for the speed of light

I hate the water in Chemical Plant, but that very anxiety it gave me as a child is why it's so nostalgic and why I love it, it's a rare example of something you hate because it's done right.

Sonic CD is so strange because it's a game about taking your time and exploring each level, not about going fast... while also being a Sonic game? I understand why it confounds Sonic fans, but personally it's still my favorite game in the series.

Sonic CD and confusing level design, a myth that simply won't die.

Hydrocity zone Act 2 also has the best music! Every time I go to that zone in Sonic 3, I always feel upbeat and ready to play it!

-City Escape theme starts -Me: Nostalgia overload! NOSTALGIA OVERLOAD!!! Seriously, though, I freaking love City Escape

3:50 The point of most Sonic CD levels are to be mazes, in order to hide the Robot Generators and Holograms.

Good choices! My favourite level is Egg Fleet from Heroes, if only for the presentation of busting the Big Bad's entire armada in one fell swoop. It really is a shame that it doesn't represent Heroes in Generations. By the way, ever considered ranking Sonic P-06's levels? Well, at least once the Silver Update comes out, but from what we've got, P-06 is easily the definitive experience.

Choosing the GOAT Power Plant instead of the usual choice of Egg Fleet is based af 👏👏👏

Egg Fleet is probably my favourite level in the whole series. The intro that creates a powerful atmosphere as you travel across Eggman's armada, a range of enemies to run through - including the E2000 that are introduced in this level - a nice mix of utility between the character types, and I love the music!

City Escape is very iconic and fun, but Final Rush has to be my personal favorite SA2 level. To me, it's an absolute adrenaline rush, especially when jumping the rails for unintended shortcuts. It's often instant death messing them up, but it's also extremely rewarding when pull off a string of death-defying leaps flawlessly.

For SA2, it's Metal Harbor all the way for me. Super fun, fast paced, not too long, shortcuts at every turn, even some fun hidden secrets like that one tower that has a single ring hidden on top of it. And the music sounds sounds like you're going on vacation.

I’m a 90’s kid, dad got us a Dreamcast in 99 and sonic adventure was my obsession. And Speed Highway was my favorite level. Mostly because the running down a skyscraper bit. So badass

Seeing you put Desert Ruins Zone 1 as the best stage in Sonic: Lost World just brought up some serious PTSD of Mr. Pasquale and Bird Up lol

One of my personal favorite Sonic levels is Red Mountain, especially Red Hot Skull. Edit: it’s Desert Ruins, not Dusty Ruins.

I think people underestimates Kingdom valley's Visuals, countless alterantive paths, hard but amazing mach speed section and, I guess, Fresh Buddy Silver gameplay.

I’ve waited forever for this vid

Your thumbnail game is next level, bro.

Green Hill Zone is fantastic because of all the different routes there are. Emerald was kind of a pale imitation in Sonic 2 (being just 2 different routes. Look up the maps on google and you'll be impressed just what was in Green). Exploring Green Hill was fun. There were things you never noticed even on your 4th, 5th or 6th time going through it.

Man your vids are always so fun to watch and the editing is great. Keep it up man

I absolutely love marble and labyrinth zone. Idk why I find the level design fun

Personally, I'm french and the perk with being french is that no matter if it's written "Hydrocity" or "Hydro City", the pronounciation remains the same

My favorite zone is Launch Base. The old tracks for the zone gave it such a secret spy mission-like feeling as if you were sneaking into Eggman's base without him knowing your in there. The present version of the track for Act 1 (In Sonic Origins) gave it such a military-base feeling. And the level layout is so fitting, having you take spinning elevator platforms and use tube elevators throughout some parts of the levels. And the fact that there are 3 bosses in Act 2 one of my favorite were Big Arms. This boss gave a good fight for a first appearance, especially how easy it is to beat it when you time your insta-shield correctly.

I would love it if someone ported 4-3 into Sonic Adventure 2. I don’t play mods, but I can guarantee anyone who does would have a good time with it. Heck, you could replace crazy gadget with this level, and nothing of value would be lost that day.

Wow, this is very accurate! Thanks for the upload, it makes my day. Also I think the best level in Sonic history might be something from SA2 or Unleashed

chaomix

It's a refreshing feeling of freedom after that soul crushing labyrinth zone!

Just to make you all aware, Hoobastank are NOT from the 90s. Sorry for any confusion Chaomix caused here

Thanks for supporting my favorite blue blur keep up the good work!

the music that plays in mission street is peak creation

Love the video and keep up the great work chaomix

My liste : Sonic 1 : Green Hill, Sonic 2 : Mystic cave, Sonic 3 : Hydro-city , Sonic & knuckles : Lava Reef , Sonic adventure : Lost world , Sonic adventure 2 : City escape , Sonic heroes : Frog forest, Sonic 06 : Kingdom Valley, Sonic unleashed : Jungle Joyride day , Sonic colours : Star Light carnival , Sonic génération : RooftupRun and Chemical plant moderne, Sonic lost world : Sky Road Zone 1 , Sonic Mania : Press Garden , Sonic Forces : Sunset heights, Sonic Frontiers : Open Zone - Ares , Cyber-espace: 2-6

-Ice cap zone from 3 -Flying battery from knuckles -crisis city from 06 -rooftop run from generations

"Sonic 4 is pretty fun" They called me crazy But I'm not alone

I can’t respect a man who doesn’t have a problem with Sonic 4

My favorite levels from all the games I’ve played and a brief summary of why I like them: Sonic 1 Starlight Zone: Very underrated because you have to slog through Labyrinth to even get to it but it’s very satisfying once you get through Labyrinth. Sonic CD Collision Chaos: I really love the aesthetic and music of it. Sonic 2 Casino Night: It’s kinda underrated I’d say it’s just as iconic as Chemical Plant I love the whole Las Vegas aesthetic of it. Sonic 3 Ice Cap: The very first Ice level in the Sonic Series has a very cool first impression (pun intended?) with the snowboarding and plus I really love Ice Levels in video games and hate the Summer. Sonic Adventure Final Egg: A very fun finale to Sonic’s Story and deserves more love. Sonic Adventure 2 Metal Harbour: Sonic escaping from the G.U.N Military and that part where you race up to the rocket in 15 seconds and can go for extra score points. Sonic Heroes Frog Forest: I love the music level design, grinding on vines and the cute froggies that make it rain! Sonic 06 Kingdom Valley: I love the medieval setting, turning on switches to grind on wind or is it water? And the Mach Speed Section is very cool Sonic Unleashed Holoska/Cool Edge: Yup another cool ice level! Sonic Colors Starlight Carnival: I music gets me hyped and I like the aesthetic Sonic 4 Casino Street: I love Casino Levels! Sonic Generations Classic City Escape: I love the little nod in the music to Endless Mine from Sonic 3 Competition Mode Sonic Lost World: I haven’t played nor beat it. Sonic Mania Mirage Saloon: I love the Wild West Vibes, Shooting yourself from a Gun and the Pinball Sections Sonic Forces: Have not played or beat it. Sonic Frontiers: I share the same opinion as Chaomix on that one.

Sonic 1: green hill Sonic 2: this one was a lot more difficult to chose so I guess Chemical plant. Sonic 3: ice cap no compition Sonic and knuckles: Sky sanctuary Sonic adventure: windy valley Sa2: green forest Sonic heroes: egg fleet or frog forest Shadow:DNP o6:wave ocean Unleashed: cool edge, rooftop run or arids sands Colors:planet wisp of aquarium park Gens: modern sea side hill Lost world:DNP forces: city park avenue Mania: press garden Frontiers best island: ouranos Frontiers best cyberspace stage:4-2

I love Palmtree Panic from Sonic CD, and I love Seaside Hill as that was my first Sonic level ever!

Bro, Flying Battery is one of the most top tier levels of all time, and it's still a crime it wasn't remade in Generations.

“Bu-but Sonic had a rough transition to 3D 🤓☝️”

"Sonic is love, Sonic is life." -The Bible

I noticed that prior to Heroes, your picks for the favorites matched the chosen levels for Generations.

Dude your thumbnails are absolutely meme worthy! 👌

I sometimes go back to SA2B on my PC to play a few levels. The two I usually play besides City Escape would have to be Green Forest and Metal Harbor, and that would come down to the music partly. Green Forest’s music just pumps me up with the urgency of the island on a timer to blowing up, and Metal Harbor is just a jam to listen to while I’m speeding through the stage.

if I had to choose the Sonic CD level that fits the description of "confusing and AI generated" the most it'd probably be Stardust Speedway 2 lol

For Sonic generation,I would personally Pick rooftop run act 2 and for Sonic unleashed I would have to go with either mazuri day act 1 or rooftop run act 1.

For Sonic CD, if you're going for the good ending by destroying all of the robot generators, then Stardust Speedway is one of the worst zones in the game. The surplus of booster pads and alternating pathways makes it hard to explore the level. Generally, I'd say Quartz Quadrant is the best level in the game.

I just think it’s funny that he chooses the classic levels used in Cyberspace stages (but I can definitely see why they were reused)

I love how closely your list matches "levels from Generations." Says a lot about why Grnerations was good.

I feel like what makes Mad Gear so fun is because it’s got a few elements taken from Machine Labyrinth from Rush Adventure. At least that’s what I noticed when I first played it. As for Sky Sanctuary, I kept finding new routes every time I replayed it.

I say for Heroes, gotta go with Grand Metropolis. As much as I LOVE the Team gameplay throughout the game, Grand Metropolis wins by being a pure Speed-driven level with satisfying homing attack chains, a perfect visual design, and one of the best tracks in the game. Several levels do give it a run for its money though, and given the development shinanegans I've heard about, it's a miracle they all ended up as good as they did

8:54 speed highway is actually SOO GOOD The generations version of the song is such a banger (the classic version)

Personally, I would say start a Speedway act three is my favorite level in the game as not only does it have plot relevance as it’s the big showdown against metal sonic, but it also allows you to maintain your momentum as long as you have a good reaction time

My favorite Sonic Stages are a bit different~ Sonic 1 is Starlight, Sonic 2 is Aquatic Ruin, Sonic 3 is Casino Night, Sonic Knuckles is Sandopolis Act 2, Sonic Adventure is Lost World, Sonic Heroes is Hang Castle and Mystic Mansion, Sonic Mania is Press Garden.

@10:12 I recently learned that the lead singer of Crush 40, Johnny Gioeli went to the same highschool as me. And this past weekend I COULDVE gone to one of his local concerts I was gonna get my guitar signed by him and Jun Senoue, but I learned about it too late :(

sonic 1: green hill zone is the best because the rest of the zones don’t really focus on speed anymore sonic cd: stardust speedway is the more speed focused zone while the rest focus more on exploration sonic 2: chemical plant with the water physics and moving platforms is somehow the best second act Sonic 3: hydrocity (the pronounciation problem probably inspired the metrocity thing from Megamind) same thing with chemical plant but more understandable with it showing more speed Sonic K: sky sanctuary got chosen because of mecha sonic and the thight platforming which is surprising

Windmill Isle (day) has to be my best in unleashed,I like how in the beginning it lets you test your movement in the plains.Then when you go to the level your just free and nothing else, boosting is fun,grinding is perfect and the music gives you the force to go fast along with the music!

Sonce you discluded all of sonics friends you should also rate their best levels to. But 1 suggestion do it after update 3 so the idea is fresh and they have new levels and abilities

The music in wave ocean is relaxing, which is why it is one of my favorite sonic soundtracks

After all these years, I FINALLY got a proper explanation of what Sonic 3 and Knuckles is LOL

I'd call myself a semi-sonic fan, like my first sonic game was secret rings (i remember it looking like god's own special sonic game), and i fell in love with the sonic series, i played through Colors, generations, and then felt crushed when I tried forces. Then, when I finally heard of frontiers, I thought: "Is this the revival i've been waiting for?" and OH BOY WAS I IN FOR A SUPRISE. When I got into the first fight, I WAS BLOWN AWAY. I THOUGHT THAT I WAS PLAYING THE BEST GAME IN THE UNIVERSE!! Then, I tried to get adventure 1 and 2, which worked out. I beat adventure 2 (with struggle), and got stuck on the fishing minigames because i couldn't go a singular day without longing for the speedy levels that sonic had. (Note, I literally just beat adventure today, and I felt like a hypothetical child me playing adventure was bursting with happiness, and it reminded me of older me playing sonic frontiers.

I’d argue Asteroid coaster act 6 is superior to act 1 personally. Act 6 has lots of Roller coasters and 3d sections but it also has more challenging platforming and even ends with a Mini boss!

If you aren't Up and Down and All Around, You aren't Rolling Around at the Speed of Sound

oh yeah babyy a new chaomix videoooo

Personally, i felt like Kingdom Valley was the best Sonic 06 level. I felt that the level design was at its best in that level, the game seems to heavily theme around it alot, it's the level where sonic and silver work together, and the music and overall presentation is amazing. I felt like Wave ocean was an okay first level, but it's a bit too derivative of emerald coast for my liking.

S&K: Death Egg Act 1, though! It's SO FUN flipping back and forth with the gravity switch sections and it makes magnificent use of the Thunder Shield!

5:23 honestly this is one of the best implementations of water in sonic cause you can travel higher with slope jumps. Cause if you fall here, you can spin dash on a hill and get back up there and it’s entirely intended. I love that shit.

Thank you chaomix for providing me a good 4am video

Ive been waiting for this

For colors I would choose aquarium park act 6 because in colors ultimate it looks so breathtaking

Among the games I've played, my favorite zones are; •Spring Yard Act 3 •Metropolis Act 3 •Ice Cap Act 2 •Speed Highway •Metal Harbor •Sweet Mountain Act 3 •Rooftop Run (Modern) •Capital City •4-2

Seeing spin dash in Sonic 1 feels like nails on a chalkboard to me for some reason.

When he mentioned Sky Sanctuary twice, I loved it. Sky Sanctuary is criminally underrated