What are some great zones that go underappreciated and not talked about much compared to all of the much more prominent zones? 


For me, Sonic 2 I feel Hill Top Zone is a top tier zone, but no one really talks about it when referring to the zones of Sonic 2. People always look at Chemical Plant and Casino Night as the best which makes them more iconic, but I feel Hill Top is just as good as any.

I understand Sandopolis Zone is frustrating w/ it's switches, rising sand, and ghosts in Act 2 but I really enjoy both Act 1 and Act 2 of the zone; climbing down tall towers with a pulley and travelling up the sand showers is really fun! I also love the way the stage looks in both acts, having yellow and purple as the colour scheme but at different lights (Act 1 being bright, Act 2 being dark ofc) was a nice contrast and transition between acts in a zone

even though Sandopolis is challenging with all its gimmicks I like the difficulty in it, being crushed isn't fun but I find it a little more fair than bottomless pits at least

I think a lot of desert levels are my favourite though; Sand Ocean in SA2, Sand Ruins in Riders, and Mirage Saloon Zone in Mania

Hill top is awesome! There's also Radical Highway and Mission Street in SA2. Banger music AND great gameplay! I mean, THEY HAVE LITERAL JETS SHOOTING AT YOU! It's so EXHILARATING!