10 Coolest Secret Video Game Levels You Need To Play
5. Green Hill Zone - Sonic Adventure 2
There are many former 2D video game franchises that transitioned masterfully into 3D. The likes of Final Fantasy, Super Mario, Legend of Zelda and more proved that innovation was possible for any game, no matter their gameplay, features, or style. But then there's Sonic, whose turn in three dimensions has been a mixed bag, to say the least.
The 2001 title Sonic Adventure 2 is arguably a high point for the 3D Sonic games, but it has aged about as well as an ice cream left out in the sun. That said, there is one addition to the game that acts as a wonderful celebration of the franchise, and it takes a lot of work to unlock it.
Green Hill Zone, the iconic opening level of the franchise, is included in the game as a reward for hard-working players. If you manage to collect all 180 emblems and achieve all A-ranks in the game, then you'll be granted the ability to travel into this real nostalgia hit.
The secret level lets you traverse the zone in a whole new dimension, with a remixed version of the iconic music blaring in the background. It's absolutely worth playing, even if getting to it is quite a tough feat.