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− | + | All levels in the Sonic series exhibit a theme of some form. A level's art and any level gimmicks often contribute to this theme. Sometimes level themes correlate with the game's storyline; other times, they are used to simply incorporate a variety of settings into the game. A number of themes are visible across the Sonic series. | |
− | + | [[User:RyogaMasaki|RyogaMasaki]]'s now-defunct website "The Shadow Zone" initially categorized levels in this way. Recent games have introduced new themes, which have also been added to this list. | |
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− | [[RyogaMasaki]]'s now-defunct website "The Shadow Zone" initially categorized levels in this way. | ||
==Tropical island theme== | ==Tropical island theme== | ||
− | <div class="toc shadow" style="float:left;margin-right:15px"> | + | <div class="toc shadow" style="float:left;margin-right:15px">{{Bobscreen|ghz.png|height=100|link=:Category:Levels with a tropical island theme}}{{Bobscreen|Sunset Hill.png|height=100|link=:Category:Levels with a tropical island theme}}</div> |
− | {{ | + | {{mainArticle|:Category:Levels with a tropical island theme|l1=Levels with a tropical island theme}} |
− | The '''[[:Category:Levels with a tropical island theme|tropical island theme]]''' often occurs in the first levels of a game and has become very iconic of the Sonic series. | + | The '''[[:Category:Levels with a tropical island theme|tropical island theme]]''' often occurs in the first levels of a game and has become very iconic of the Sonic series. This theme first appeared in [[Green Hill Zone (Sonic the Hedgehog 16-bit)|Green Hill Zone]] in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]''. |
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==Ancient ruins theme== | ==Ancient ruins theme== | ||
− | <div class="toc shadow" style="float:left;margin-right:15px"> | + | <div class="toc shadow" style="float:left;margin-right:15px">{{Bobscreen|Aquaticruin.png|height=100|link=:Category:Levels with an ancient ruins theme}}{{Bobscreen|Lostworld.png|height=100|link=:Category:Levels with an ancient ruins theme}}</div> |
− | {{ | + | {{mainArticle|:Category:Levels with an ancient ruins theme|l1=Levels with an ancient ruins theme}} |
− | Levels with the '''[[:Category:Levels with an ancient ruins theme|ancient ruins theme]]''' often look as if they were once occupied by another civilization. | + | Levels with the '''[[:Category:Levels with an ancient ruins theme|ancient ruins theme]]''' often look as if they were once occupied by another civilization. This theme first appeared in [[Marble Zone]] and [[Labyrinth Zone]] in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]''. |
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==Carnival/casino theme== | ==Carnival/casino theme== | ||
− | <div class="toc shadow" style="float:left;margin-right:15px"> | + | <div class="toc shadow" style="float:left;margin-right:15px">{{Bobscreen|SpringStadium.png|height=100|link=:Category:Levels with a carnival/casino theme}}{{Bobscreen|Sh Bingo Highway.png|height=100|link=:Category:Levels with a carnival/casino theme}}</div> |
− | {{ | + | {{mainArticle|:Category:Levels with a carnival/casino theme|l1=Levels with a carnival/casino theme}} |
− | + | Levels with the '''[[:Category:Levels with a carnival/casino theme|carnival/casino theme]]''' feature bright lights, carnival rides, and casino games. This theme first appeared in [[Spring Yard Zone]] in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]''. | |
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==Underwater theme== | ==Underwater theme== | ||
− | <div class="toc shadow" style="float:left;margin-right:15px"> | + | <div class="toc shadow" style="float:left;margin-right:15px">{{Bobscreen|Hydrocity.png|height=100|link=:Category:Levels with an underwater theme}}{{Bobscreen|Aquaticmine.png|height=100|link=:Category:Levels with an underwater theme}}</div> |
− | {{ | + | {{mainArticle|:Category:Levels with an underwater theme|l1=Levels with an underwater theme}} |
− | + | The '''[[:Category:Levels with an underwater theme|underwater theme]]''' represents levels that primarily take place underwater. This theme first appeared in [[Labyrinth Zone]] in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' and later in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog CD]]''’s [[Tidal Tempest]]. | |
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+ | ==Ocean theme== | ||
+ | <div class="toc shadow" style="float:left;margin-right:15px">{{Bobscreen|Drift2 Emerald Ocean.png|height=100|link=:Category:Levels with an underwater theme}}{{Bobscreen|Metalharbor.png|height=100|link=:Category:Levels with an underwater theme}}</div> | ||
+ | {{mainArticle|:Category:Levels with an ocean theme|l1=Levels with an ocean theme}} | ||
+ | The '''[[:Category:Levels with an ocean theme|ocean theme]]''' represents levels that are set by or on the surface of an ocean. This theme first appeared in [[Oil Ocean Zone]] in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]''. | ||
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==Jungle theme== | ==Jungle theme== | ||
− | <div class="toc shadow" style="float:left;margin-right:15px"> | + | <div class="toc shadow" style="float:left;margin-right:15px">{{Bobscreen|Meta Junglira.png|height=100|link=:Category:Levels with a jungle theme}}{{Bobscreen|Mysticruins.png|height=100|link=:Category:Levels with a jungle theme}}</div> |
− | {{ | + | {{mainArticle|:Category:Levels with a jungle theme|l1=Levels with a jungle theme}} |
− | + | Levels with the '''[[:Category:Levels with a jungle theme|jungle theme]]''' feature swamps, trees, and vines. This theme first appeared in [[Jungle Zone]] in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit)]]''. | |
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==Industrial theme== | ==Industrial theme== | ||
− | <div class="toc shadow" style="float:left;margin-right:15px"> | + | <div class="toc shadow" style="float:left;margin-right:15px">{{Bobscreen|Scrap Brain SMS.png|height=100|link=:Category:Levels with an industrial theme}}{{Bobscreen|SADX Hot Shelter.jpg|height=100|link=:Category:Levels with an industrial theme}}</div> |
− | {{ | + | {{mainArticle|:Category:Levels with an industrial theme|l1=Levels with an industrial theme}} |
− | + | The '''[[:Category:Levels with an industrial theme|industrial theme]]''' represents gameplay that takes place in factories or other industrial areas. This theme first appeared in [[Scrap Brain Zone]] in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]''. | |
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==Urban theme== | ==Urban theme== | ||
− | <div class="toc shadow" style="float:left;margin-right:15px"> | + | <div class="toc shadow" style="float:left;margin-right:15px">{{Bobscreen|Stationsquare.png|height=100|link=:Category:Levels with an urban theme}}{{Bobscreen|Sonic battle emerald town.png|height=100|link=:Category:Levels with an urban theme}}</div> |
− | {{ | + | {{mainArticle|:Category:Levels with an urban theme|l1=Levels with an urban theme}} |
− | + | Levels with the '''[[:Category:Levels with an urban theme|urban theme]]''' feature buildings, roads, and cars. This theme first appeared in [[Star Light Zone]] in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]''. | |
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==Underground/cave theme== | ==Underground/cave theme== | ||
− | <div class="toc shadow" style="float:left;margin-right:15px"> | + | <div class="toc shadow" style="float:left;margin-right:15px">{{Bobscreen|Labyrinth.png|height=100|link=:Category:Levels with an underground/cave theme}}{{Bobscreen|SatBK CryCv1.jpg|height=100|link=:Category:Levels with an underground/cave theme}}</div> |
− | {{ | + | {{mainArticle|:Category:Levels with an underground/cave theme|l1=Levels with an underground/cave theme}} |
− | + | Levels with the '''[[:Category:Levels with an underground/cave theme|underground/cave theme]]''' often take place in underground caverns, with lava, sewage, and sometimes [[Chaos Emeralds]]. This theme first appeared in [[Marble Zone]] and [[Labyrinth Zone]] in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]''. | |
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==Spooky/supernatural theme== | ==Spooky/supernatural theme== | ||
− | <div class="toc shadow" style="float:left;margin-right:15px"> | + | <div class="toc shadow" style="float:left;margin-right:15px">{{Bobscreen|Sh Mystic Mansion.png|height=100|link=:Category:Levels with a spooky/supernatural theme}}{{Bobscreen|Mystic Haunt Zone.png|height=100|link=:Category:Levels with a spooky/supernatural theme}}</div> |
− | {{ | + | {{mainArticle|:Category:Levels with a spooky/supernatural theme|l1=Levels with a spooky/supernatural theme}} |
− | The ''' | + | The '''[[:Category:Levels with a spooky/supernatural theme|spooky/supernatural theme]]''' is uncommon. Levels may take place in haunted castles and graveyards. This theme first appeared in [[Mystic Cave Zone]] in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]''. |
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==Desert/western theme== | ==Desert/western theme== | ||
− | <div class="toc shadow" style="float:left;margin-right:15px"> | + | <div class="toc shadow" style="float:left;margin-right:15px">{{Bobscreen|Sandopolis.png|height=100|link=:Category:Levels with a desert/western theme}}{{Bobscreen|Frontier Canyon Zone.png|height=100|link=:Category:Levels with a desert/western theme}}</div> |
− | {{ | + | {{mainArticle|:Category:Levels with a desert/western theme|l1=Levels with a desert/western theme}} |
− | + | Levels with the '''[[:Category:Levels with a desert/western theme|desert/western theme]]''' feature sand, the hot sun, quicksand, and spikes. This theme first appeared in [[Desert Dodge]] from ''[[SegaSonic the Hedgehog]]''. | |
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+ | ==Mountain/canyon theme== | ||
+ | <div class="toc shadow" style="float:left;margin-right:15px">{{Bobscreen|Ta pollymt1.png|height=100|link=:Category:Levels with a mountain/canyon theme}}{{Bobscreen|Sadv2 skycanyon.png|height=100|link=:Category:Levels with a mountain/canyon theme}}</div> | ||
+ | {{mainArticle|:Category:Levels with a mountain/canyon theme|l1=Levels with a mountain/canyon theme}} | ||
+ | Levels with the '''[[:Category:Levels with a mountain/canyon theme|mountain/canyon]]''' theme take place in rocky and rugid areas, often with plenty of mountains. This theme first appeared in [[Hill Top Zone]] in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]''. | ||
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==Lava/volcano theme== | ==Lava/volcano theme== | ||
− | <div class="toc shadow" style="float:left;margin-right:15px"> | + | <div class="toc shadow" style="float:left;margin-right:15px">{{Bobscreen|Volcanic Tunnel.png|height=100|link=:Category:Levels with a lava/volcano theme}}{{Bobscreen|Chaotic Inferno Zone 1.PNG|height=100|link=:Category:Levels with a lava/volcano theme}}</div> |
− | {{ | + | {{mainArticle|:Category:Levels with a lava/volcano theme|l1=Levels with a lava/volcano theme}} |
− | + | The '''[[:Category:Levels with a lava/volcano theme|lava/volcano theme]]''' represents gameplay where the player must avoid bubbling lava, difficult traps, and fire-based badniks. This theme first appeared in [[Marble Zone]] in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]''. | |
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==Winter theme== | ==Winter theme== | ||
− | <div class="toc shadow" style="float:left;margin-right:15px"> | + | <div class="toc shadow" style="float:left;margin-right:15px">{{Bobscreen|Segasonic icyisle.png|height=100|link=:Category:Levels with a winter theme}}{{Bobscreen|Cooledge.png|height=100|link=:Category:Levels with a winter theme}}</div> |
− | {{ | + | {{mainArticle|:Category:Levels with a winter theme|l1=Levels with a winter theme}} |
− | + | Levels with the '''[[:Category:Levels with a winter theme|winter theme]]''' are characterized by cold environments with snow and ice. This theme first appeared in [[Icy Isle]] in ''[[SegaSonic the Hedgehog]]''. | |
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+ | ==East Asian theme== | ||
+ | <div class="toc shadow" style="float:left;margin-right:15px">{{Bobscreen|Dragonroad.png|height=100|link=:Category:Levels with an East Asian theme}}{{Bobscreen|ManiaPGZ2clean.png|height=100|link=:Category:Levels with an East Asian theme}}</div> | ||
+ | {{mainArticle|:Category:Levels with an East Asian theme|l1=Levels with an East Asian theme}} | ||
+ | The '''[[:Category:Levels with an East Asian theme|East Asian theme]]''' is a relatively new type of theme seen in more recent games that features East Asian elements. This theme first appeared in [[Gigan Rocks]] in ''[[Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity]]''. | ||
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==Sky theme== | ==Sky theme== | ||
− | <div class="toc shadow" style="float:left;margin-right:15px"> | + | <div class="toc shadow" style="float:left;margin-right:15px">{{Bobscreen|Skychase.png|height=100|link=:Category:Levels with a sky theme}}{{Bobscreen|Skychaseact2.png|height=100|link=:Category:Levels with a sky theme}}</div> |
− | {{ | + | {{mainArticle|:Category:Levels with a sky theme|l1=Levels with a sky theme}} |
− | The '''Sky | + | The '''[[:Category:Levels with a sky theme|sky theme]]''' occurs in the clouds, with Sonic often riding the [[Tornado]]. This theme first appeared in [[Sky Base Zone]] in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit)]]''. |
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+ | ==Flying fortress theme== | ||
+ | <div class="toc shadow" style="float:left;margin-right:15px">{{Bobscreen|Wingfortress.png|height=100|link=:Category:Levels with a flying fortress theme}}{{Bobscreen|Sh Egg Fleet.png|height=100|link=:Category:Levels with a flying fortress theme}}</div> | ||
+ | {{mainArticle|:Category:Levels with a flying fortress theme|l1=Levels with a flying fortress theme}} | ||
+ | The '''[[:Category:Levels with a flying fortress theme|flying fortress theme]]''' represents gameplay that takes place on Eggman's fleet of airships. This theme first appeared in [[Sky Base Zone]] in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit)]]''. | ||
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− | == | + | ==Cyberspace theme== |
− | <div class="toc shadow" style="float:left;margin-right:15px"> | + | <div class="toc shadow" style="float:left;margin-right:15px">{{Bobscreen|Sadv2 technobase.png|height=100|link=:Category:Levels with a cyberspace theme}}{{Bobscreen|Shadow mad matrix.png|height=100|link=:Category:Levels with a cyberspace theme}}</div> |
− | {{ | + | {{mainArticle|:Category:Levels with a cyberspace theme|l1=Levels with a cyberspace theme}} |
− | + | Levels with the '''[[:Category:Levels with a cyberspace theme|cyberspace theme]]''' are seldom-seen throughout the series and incorporate digital environments and high-tech structures. This theme first appeared in [[Electric Egg Zone]] in ''[[Sonic Chaos]]''. | |
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− | == | + | ==Space station theme== |
− | <div class="toc shadow" style="float:left;margin-right:15px"> | + | <div class="toc shadow" style="float:left;margin-right:15px">{{Bobscreen|Silversonic.png|height=100|link=:Category:Levels with a Death Egg theme}}{{Bobscreen|Sonic Advance Zone Cosmic Angel.png|height=100|link=:Category:Levels with a space station theme}}</div> |
− | {{ | + | {{mainArticle|:Category:Levels with a space station theme|l1=Levels with a space station theme}} |
− | + | Levels with the '''[[:Category:Levels with a space station theme|space station theme]]''' are set in outer space fortresses and occur near the end of games in the ''Sonic'' series. This theme first appeared in [[Death Egg Zone]] in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]''. | |
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==Outer space theme== | ==Outer space theme== | ||
− | <div class="toc shadow" style="float:left;margin-right:15px"> | + | <div class="toc shadow" style="float:left;margin-right:15px">{{Bobscreen|DoomsdayLevel.PNG|height=100|link=:Category:Levels with an outer space theme}}{{Bobscreen|Trutharea53.png|height=100|link=:Category:Levels with an outer space theme}}</div> |
− | {{ | + | {{mainArticle|:Category:Levels with an outer space theme|l1=Levels with an outer space theme}} |
− | The | + | The '''[[:Category:Levels with an outer space theme|outer space theme]]''' represents gameplay that takes place in outer space. This environment is often the stage for a final encounter at the end of the game. This theme first appeared in [[The Doomsday Zone]] in ''[[Sonic & Knuckles]]''. |
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Latest revision as of 21:33, 8 May 2024
All levels in the Sonic series exhibit a theme of some form. A level's art and any level gimmicks often contribute to this theme. Sometimes level themes correlate with the game's storyline; other times, they are used to simply incorporate a variety of settings into the game. A number of themes are visible across the Sonic series.
RyogaMasaki's now-defunct website "The Shadow Zone" initially categorized levels in this way. Recent games have introduced new themes, which have also been added to this list.
Contents
- 1 Tropical island theme
- 2 Ancient ruins theme
- 3 Carnival/casino theme
- 4 Underwater theme
- 5 Ocean theme
- 6 Jungle theme
- 7 Industrial theme
- 8 Urban theme
- 9 Underground/cave theme
- 10 Spooky/supernatural theme
- 11 Desert/western theme
- 12 Mountain/canyon theme
- 13 Lava/volcano theme
- 14 Winter theme
- 15 East Asian theme
- 16 Sky theme
- 17 Flying fortress theme
- 18 Cyberspace theme
- 19 Space station theme
- 20 Outer space theme
Tropical island theme
Main page: Levels with a tropical island theme |
The tropical island theme often occurs in the first levels of a game and has become very iconic of the Sonic series. This theme first appeared in Green Hill Zone in Sonic the Hedgehog.
Ancient ruins theme
Main page: Levels with an ancient ruins theme |
Levels with the ancient ruins theme often look as if they were once occupied by another civilization. This theme first appeared in Marble Zone and Labyrinth Zone in Sonic the Hedgehog.
Carnival/casino theme
Main page: Levels with a carnival/casino theme |
Levels with the carnival/casino theme feature bright lights, carnival rides, and casino games. This theme first appeared in Spring Yard Zone in Sonic the Hedgehog.
Underwater theme
Main page: Levels with an underwater theme |
The underwater theme represents levels that primarily take place underwater. This theme first appeared in Labyrinth Zone in Sonic the Hedgehog and later in Sonic the Hedgehog CD’s Tidal Tempest.
Ocean theme
Main page: Levels with an ocean theme |
The ocean theme represents levels that are set by or on the surface of an ocean. This theme first appeared in Oil Ocean Zone in Sonic the Hedgehog 2.
Jungle theme
Main page: Levels with a jungle theme |
Levels with the jungle theme feature swamps, trees, and vines. This theme first appeared in Jungle Zone in Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit).
Industrial theme
Main page: Levels with an industrial theme |
The industrial theme represents gameplay that takes place in factories or other industrial areas. This theme first appeared in Scrap Brain Zone in Sonic the Hedgehog.
Urban theme
Main page: Levels with an urban theme |
Levels with the urban theme feature buildings, roads, and cars. This theme first appeared in Star Light Zone in Sonic the Hedgehog.
Underground/cave theme
Main page: Levels with an underground/cave theme |
Levels with the underground/cave theme often take place in underground caverns, with lava, sewage, and sometimes Chaos Emeralds. This theme first appeared in Marble Zone and Labyrinth Zone in Sonic the Hedgehog.
Spooky/supernatural theme
Main page: Levels with a spooky/supernatural theme |
The spooky/supernatural theme is uncommon. Levels may take place in haunted castles and graveyards. This theme first appeared in Mystic Cave Zone in Sonic the Hedgehog 2.
Desert/western theme
Main page: Levels with a desert/western theme |
Levels with the desert/western theme feature sand, the hot sun, quicksand, and spikes. This theme first appeared in Desert Dodge from SegaSonic the Hedgehog.
Mountain/canyon theme
Main page: Levels with a mountain/canyon theme |
Levels with the mountain/canyon theme take place in rocky and rugid areas, often with plenty of mountains. This theme first appeared in Hill Top Zone in Sonic the Hedgehog 2.
Lava/volcano theme
Main page: Levels with a lava/volcano theme |
The lava/volcano theme represents gameplay where the player must avoid bubbling lava, difficult traps, and fire-based badniks. This theme first appeared in Marble Zone in Sonic the Hedgehog.
Winter theme
Main page: Levels with a winter theme |
Levels with the winter theme are characterized by cold environments with snow and ice. This theme first appeared in Icy Isle in SegaSonic the Hedgehog.
East Asian theme
Main page: Levels with an East Asian theme |
The East Asian theme is a relatively new type of theme seen in more recent games that features East Asian elements. This theme first appeared in Gigan Rocks in Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity.
Sky theme
Main page: Levels with a sky theme |
The sky theme occurs in the clouds, with Sonic often riding the Tornado. This theme first appeared in Sky Base Zone in Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit).
Flying fortress theme
Main page: Levels with a flying fortress theme |
The flying fortress theme represents gameplay that takes place on Eggman's fleet of airships. This theme first appeared in Sky Base Zone in Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit).
Cyberspace theme
Main page: Levels with a cyberspace theme |
Levels with the cyberspace theme are seldom-seen throughout the series and incorporate digital environments and high-tech structures. This theme first appeared in Electric Egg Zone in Sonic Chaos.
Space station theme
Main page: Levels with a space station theme |
Levels with the space station theme are set in outer space fortresses and occur near the end of games in the Sonic series. This theme first appeared in Death Egg Zone in Sonic the Hedgehog 2.
Outer space theme
Main page: Levels with an outer space theme |
The outer space theme represents gameplay that takes place in outer space. This environment is often the stage for a final encounter at the end of the game. This theme first appeared in The Doomsday Zone in Sonic & Knuckles.
Subcategories
This category has the following 20 subcategories, out of 20 total.
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- Levels with a carnival/casino theme
- Levels with a cyberspace theme
- Levels with a desert/western theme
- Levels with a flying fortress theme
- Levels with a jungle theme
- Levels with a lava/volcano theme
- Levels with a mountain/canyon theme
- Levels with a sky theme
- Levels with a space station theme
- Levels with a spooky/supernatural theme
- Levels with a tropical island theme
- Levels with a winter theme
- Levels with an ancient ruins theme
- Levels with an East Asian theme
- Levels with an industrial theme
- Levels with an ocean theme
- Levels with an outer space theme
- Levels with an underground/cave theme
- Levels with an underwater theme
- Levels with an urban theme