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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.
 
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.
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[[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.
  
 
==Tropical island theme==
 
==Tropical island theme==
 
<div class="toc shadow" style="float:left;margin-right:15px">[[File:ghz.png|frameless|x100px|link=:Category:Levels with a tropical island theme]][[File:Sunset Hill.png|frameless|x100px|link=:Category:Levels with a tropical island theme]]</div>
 
<div class="toc shadow" style="float:left;margin-right:15px">[[File:ghz.png|frameless|x100px|link=:Category:Levels with a tropical island theme]][[File:Sunset Hill.png|frameless|x100px|link=:Category:Levels with a tropical island theme]]</div>
 
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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]] in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]''.
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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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==Underground/cave theme==
 
==Underground/cave theme==
<div class="toc shadow" style="float:left;margin-right:15px">[[File:Labyrinth.png|frameless|x100px|link=:Category:Levels with an underground/cave theme]][[File:Lavareef.png|frameless|x100px|link=:Category:Levels with an underground/cave theme]]</div>
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<div class="toc shadow" style="float:left;margin-right:15px">[[File:Labyrinth.png|frameless|x100px|link=:Category:Levels with an underground/cave theme]][[File:SatBK CryCv1.jpg|frameless|x100px|link=:Category:Levels with an underground/cave theme]]</div>
 
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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]]''.
 
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">[[File:Sh Mystic Mansion.png|frameless|x100px|link=:Category:Levels with a spooky/supernatural theme]][[File:Mystic Haunt Zone.png|frameless|x100px|link=:Category:Levels with a spooky/supernatural theme]]</div>
 
<div class="toc shadow" style="float:left;margin-right:15px">[[File:Sh Mystic Mansion.png|frameless|x100px|link=:Category:Levels with a spooky/supernatural theme]][[File:Mystic Haunt Zone.png|frameless|x100px|link=:Category:Levels with a spooky/supernatural theme]]</div>
 
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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 [[Dark Castle]] in ''[[Tails' Skypatrol]]''.
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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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<div class="toc shadow" style="float:left;margin-right:15px">[[File:Sandopolis.png|frameless|x100px|link=:Category:Levels with a desert/western theme]][[File:Frontier Canyon Zone.png|frameless|x100px|link=:Category:Levels with a desert/western theme]]</div>
 
<div class="toc shadow" style="float:left;margin-right:15px">[[File:Sandopolis.png|frameless|x100px|link=:Category:Levels with a desert/western theme]][[File:Frontier Canyon Zone.png|frameless|x100px|link=:Category:Levels with a desert/western theme]]</div>
 
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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 Palace Zone]] from ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]''.
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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==
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<div class="toc shadow" style="float:left;margin-right:15px">[[File:Ta pollymt1.png|frameless|x100px|link=:Category:Levels with a mountain/canyon theme]][[File:Sadv2 skycanyon.png|frameless|x100px|link=:Category:Levels with a mountain/canyon theme]]</div>
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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">[[File:Volcanic Tunnel.png|frameless|x100px|link=:Category:Levels with a lava/volcano theme]][[File:Chaotic Inferno Zone 1.PNG|frameless|x100px|link=:Category:Levels with a lava/volcano theme]]</div>
 
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<div class="toc shadow" style="float:left;margin-right:15px">[[File:Segasonic icyisle.png|frameless|x100px|link=:Category:Levels with a winter theme]][[File:Cooledge.png|frameless|x100px|link=:Category:Levels with a winter theme]]</div>
 
<div class="toc shadow" style="float:left;margin-right:15px">[[File:Segasonic icyisle.png|frameless|x100px|link=:Category:Levels with a winter theme]][[File:Cooledge.png|frameless|x100px|link=:Category:Levels with a winter theme]]</div>
 
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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 [[IceCap Zone]] in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]''.
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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==
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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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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)]]''.
 
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==
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<div class="toc shadow" style="float:left;margin-right:15px">[[File:Sadv2 technobase.png|frameless|x100px|link=:Category:Levels with a cyberspace theme]][[File:Shadow mad matrix.png|frameless|x100px|link=:Category:Levels with a cyberspace theme]]</div>
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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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==Outer space theme==
 
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<div class="toc shadow" style="float:left;margin-right:15px">[[File:DoomsdayLevel.PNG|frameless|x100px|link=:Category:Levels with an outer space theme]][[File:Trutharea53.png|frameless|x100px|link=:Category:Levels with an outer space theme]]</div>
 
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==Level Style==
 
All Sonic levels will always have a level style, or the distinct way the level is designed. If the level has a theme, it should have a specific style, but if the level doesn't, the location of the level should tell its style.
 
====Suburban====
 
This style is when the area looks tightly packed or the area looks homy. One example is [[City Escape]], from [[Sonic Adventure 2]].
 
 
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====Ancient Ruins====
 
This style usually follows the Ancient ruins level theme. The area was built from a far-ancient civilization, filled with ancient relics and sacred monuments. One example is [[Dusty Desert]] from [[Sonic the Hedgehog '06]].
 
 
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====Cyberspace/Dimensional====
 
This style is when the area is within' a computer program or uses a form of technology. Around here you should find security enemies and such, protecting the new realm. Two examples, from [[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)]] is [[Digital Circuit]] and [[Mad Matrix]], which follows this level style.
 
 
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====Rainforest====
 
The Rainforest level style is usually a jungle themed level with constant rain. So far, [[Sonic Adventure 2]]'s [[White Jungle]] stage is the only level with this style.
 
 
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====Forest/Vegetation====
 
The Forest/Vegetation level style is a unique level style, where the jungle themed level has wild plants of beauiful sights and swampy waters usually cover the base of the dense jungles. A couple of levels can be named: [[Green Forest]], [[Tropical Jungle]], [[Botanical Kingdom]], [[Death Ruins]].
 
 
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====Plains====
 
This style is usually a flatland, or hilly, range of grassy grounds, where hardly anything, but some stones, a few buildings, and some to many trees, collect on the peaceful landscape. One level from [[Sonic and the Black Knight]], [[Titanic Plain]], shows this level style.
 
 
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====Spooky/Supernatural====
 
This style uses ghosts, haunted locations (like mansions, castles, and abandoned sites), skeletons, zombies, Eggman, and some other elements. All spooky/supernatural themed levels have this level style, as that if not, it wouldn't be spooky/supernatural at all. [[Hang Castle]], [[Mystic Mansion]], and [[Cryptic Castle]] are three that have this level theme and style, but one example with this style, but not the theme is [[Asteroid Coaster]], from [[Sonic Colors]].
 
 
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====Futuristic/Sci-Fi====
 
The Futuristic/Sci-Fi level style is when the level looks like it has a distinct [[Future City]] look. Some levels do have this, while others may have fancy, sci-fi technology that looks newer than 60 years of work. A couple of examples of this level style are: [[Metal City]], [[Night Chase]], [[Megalo Station]], [[Nightside Rush]].
 
 
  
 
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Revision as of 12:42, 23 March 2020

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.

Tropical island theme

Ghz.pngSunset Hill.png
Sonic Retro emblem.svg 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

Aquaticruin.pngLostworld.png
Sonic Retro emblem.svg 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

SpringStadium.pngSh Bingo Highway.png
Sonic Retro emblem.svg 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

Hydrocity.pngAquaticmine.png
Sonic Retro emblem.svg 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.

Jungle theme

Meta Junglira.pngMysticruins.png
Sonic Retro emblem.svg 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

Scrap Brain SMS.pngSADX Hot Shelter.jpg
Sonic Retro emblem.svg 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

Stationsquare.pngSonic battle emerald town.png
Sonic Retro emblem.svg 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

Labyrinth.pngSatBK CryCv1.jpg
Sonic Retro emblem.svg 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

Sh Mystic Mansion.pngMystic Haunt Zone.png
Sonic Retro emblem.svg 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

Sandopolis.pngFrontier Canyon Zone.png
Sonic Retro emblem.svg 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

Ta pollymt1.pngSadv2 skycanyon.png
Sonic Retro emblem.svg 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

Volcanic Tunnel.pngChaotic Inferno Zone 1.PNG
Sonic Retro emblem.svg 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

Segasonic icyisle.pngCooledge.png
Sonic Retro emblem.svg 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

Dragonroad.pngManiaPGZ2clean.png
Sonic Retro emblem.svg 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

Skychase.pngSkychaseact2.png
Sonic Retro emblem.svg 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 Chase Zone in Sonic the Hedgehog 2.

Flying fortress theme

Wingfortress.pngSh Egg Fleet.png
Sonic Retro emblem.svg 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

Sadv2 technobase.pngShadow mad matrix.png
Sonic Retro emblem.svg 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.

Death Egg theme

Silversonic.pngSonic Advance Zone Cosmic Angel.png
Sonic Retro emblem.svg Main page: Levels with a Death Egg theme

Levels with the Death Egg 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

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Sonic Retro emblem.svg 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.