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| − | + | '''Hydrocity Zone''' is the seventh zone in ''[[Sonic Mania]]'', which is based on [[Hydrocity Zone]] from ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]''. | |
| − | '''Hydrocity''' is | + | |
| + | Unlike most other returning zones in ''Sonic Mania'', Hydrocity is designed in that all the new level designs and ideas are presented in Act 1, with the main gimmick being the water level being controlled by the player by pulling down certain hooks hanging from the ceiling. By adjusting the water level, the player is able to use other features such as boats to cross the water. In underwater areas, there are buttons that will release giant bubbles that the player can ride in, much like in Game Gear titles like ''[[Sonic Triple Trouble]]''. When riding the bubbles, the player can press {{left}} or {{right}} to move, {{up}} to rise faster, and any of the jump buttons to get out. Fans can push the bubble around, which is necessary for getting through certain spots. | ||
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| + | Due to the new ideas being employed in Act 1, Act 2 is more straightforward in design, being based on the original Act 2 while having some level design from the original Act 1. All the features you would come to expect from Act 2 return with the exception of the moving wall, and the addition of underwater currents that pull the player downward. | ||
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| + | Curiously, the backgrounds are swapped between both acts, with Act 2's background now used in Act 1 and vice versa. In Act 2's new background, some of the walls have crumbled, revealing large cathedral windows. | ||
==Enemies== | ==Enemies== | ||
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*[[Turbo Spiker]] — A red-wheeled vehicle with a spike attached to it. From the original [[Hydrocity Zone]]. | *[[Turbo Spiker]] — A red-wheeled vehicle with a spike attached to it. From the original [[Hydrocity Zone]]. | ||
*[[Buggernaut]] — A blue mosquito that usually comes at the player in groups of three. From the original [[Hydrocity Zone]]. | *[[Buggernaut]] — A blue mosquito that usually comes at the player in groups of three. From the original [[Hydrocity Zone]]. | ||
| − | *[[Jellygnite]] - A jellyfish [[Badnik]] which floats in the water. From [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2013)]]'s [[Hidden Palace Zone]]. | + | *[[Jellygnite]] - A jellyfish [[Badnik]] which floats in the water and tries to grab the player much like a [[Grabber]]. From ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2013)]]'''s [[Hidden Palace Zone]]. |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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!Source Level | !Source Level | ||
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| − | |Pop in/pop out spears | + | |Pop in/pop out spears. |
|Act 1, Act 2 | |Act 1, Act 2 | ||
| − | |[[Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)]] | + | |''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)]]'' |
|[[Labyrinth Zone]] | |[[Labyrinth Zone]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | |[[Jellygnite]]'s appearance | + | |[[Jellygnite]]'s appearance. |
|Act 1 | |Act 1 | ||
| − | |[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2013)]] | + | |''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2013)]]'' |
|[[Hidden Palace Zone]] | |[[Hidden Palace Zone]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | |Levers opening new areas | + | |Levers opening new areas. |
|Act 1 | |Act 1 | ||
| − | |[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit)]] | + | |''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit)]]'' |
|[[Mystic Cave Zone]] | |[[Mystic Cave Zone]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | |Water tubes with strong currents | + | |Water tubes with strong currents. |
|Act 1 | |Act 1 | ||
| − | |[[Sonic the Hedgehog CD]] | + | |''[[Sonic the Hedgehog CD]]'' |
|[[Tidal Tempest Zone]] | |[[Tidal Tempest Zone]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | |Rideable giant bubbles | + | |Rideable giant bubbles. |
|Act 1 | |Act 1 | ||
| − | |[[Sonic the Hedgehog Triple Trouble]] | + | |''[[Sonic the Hedgehog Triple Trouble]]'' |
|[[Tidal Plant Zone]] | |[[Tidal Plant Zone]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | |The rising ground segment before the [[Hydrocity Zone Mini-Boss (Sonic Mania)|mini-boss fight]] | + | |The rising ground segment before the [[Hydrocity Zone Mini-Boss (Sonic Mania)|mini-boss fight]]. |
|Act 1 | |Act 1 | ||
| − | |[[Sonic & Knuckles]] | + | |''[[Sonic 3 & Knuckles]]'' |
| − | |[[Flying Battery Zone]] | + | |[[Marble Garden Zone]]/[[Flying Battery Zone]] |
|- | |- | ||
| − | |The reverse [[Hydrocity Zone Mini-Boss (Sonic Mania)|mini-boss fight]] to the original [[Hydrocity Zone]]'s [[Screw Mobile|boss fight]] featuring attacking [[Dr. Eggman]] with his own vehicle | + | |The reverse [[Hydrocity Zone Mini-Boss (Sonic Mania)|mini-boss fight]] to the original [[Hydrocity Zone]]'s [[Screw Mobile|boss fight]] featuring attacking [[Dr. Eggman]] with his own vehicle. |
|Act 1 | |Act 1 | ||
| − | |[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]] | + | |''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]'' |
|[[Hydrocity Zone]] | |[[Hydrocity Zone]] | ||
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| − | |[[Hydrocity Zone Boss (Sonic Mania)|Main boss]]'s design based on the original [[Hydrocity Zone]]'s [[Big Shaker]] along with the identical boss fight's second phase | + | |[[Hydrocity Zone Boss (Sonic Mania)|Main boss]]'s design based on the original [[Hydrocity Zone]]'s [[Big Shaker]] along with the identical boss fight's second phase. |
|Act 2 | |Act 2 | ||
| − | |[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]] | + | |''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]'' |
|[[Hydrocity Zone]] | |[[Hydrocity Zone]] | ||
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| Seventh Zone, Sonic Mania |
| Number of Acts: 2 |
| Level themes: underwater, underground/cave |
| Sub-boss: Hydrocity Zone Mini-Boss (Sonic Mania) |
| Boss: Hydrocity Zone Boss (Sonic Mania) |
Hydrocity Zone is the seventh zone in Sonic Mania, which is based on Hydrocity Zone from Sonic the Hedgehog 3.
Unlike most other returning zones in Sonic Mania, Hydrocity is designed in that all the new level designs and ideas are presented in Act 1, with the main gimmick being the water level being controlled by the player by pulling down certain hooks hanging from the ceiling. By adjusting the water level, the player is able to use other features such as boats to cross the water. In underwater areas, there are buttons that will release giant bubbles that the player can ride in, much like in Game Gear titles like Sonic Triple Trouble. When riding the bubbles, the player can press 
or 
to move, 
to rise faster, and any of the jump buttons to get out. Fans can push the bubble around, which is necessary for getting through certain spots.
Due to the new ideas being employed in Act 1, Act 2 is more straightforward in design, being based on the original Act 2 while having some level design from the original Act 1. All the features you would come to expect from Act 2 return with the exception of the moving wall, and the addition of underwater currents that pull the player downward.
Curiously, the backgrounds are swapped between both acts, with Act 2's background now used in Act 1 and vice versa. In Act 2's new background, some of the walls have crumbled, revealing large cathedral windows.
Enemies
- Pointdexter — A spiked pufferfish. From the original Hydrocity Zone.
- Jawz — A blue, flying shark robot. From the original Hydrocity Zone.
- Mega Chopper — Red piranha that bites the player. From the original Hydrocity Zone.
- Blastoid — Your standard cannon... Sonic style. From the original Hydrocity Zone.
- Turbo Spiker — A red-wheeled vehicle with a spike attached to it. From the original Hydrocity Zone.
- Buggernaut — A blue mosquito that usually comes at the player in groups of three. From the original Hydrocity Zone.
- Jellygnite - A jellyfish Badnik which floats in the water and tries to grab the player much like a Grabber. From Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2013)'s Hidden Palace Zone.
References
| Reference | Appears in | Source Game | Source Level |
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| Pop in/pop out spears. | Act 1, Act 2 | Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit) | Labyrinth Zone |
| Jellygnite's appearance. | Act 1 | Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2013) | Hidden Palace Zone |
| Levers opening new areas. | Act 1 | Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit) | Mystic Cave Zone |
| Water tubes with strong currents. | Act 1 | Sonic the Hedgehog CD | Tidal Tempest Zone |
| Rideable giant bubbles. | Act 1 | Sonic the Hedgehog Triple Trouble | Tidal Plant Zone |
| The rising ground segment before the mini-boss fight. | Act 1 | Sonic 3 & Knuckles | Marble Garden Zone/Flying Battery Zone |
| The reverse mini-boss fight to the original Hydrocity Zone's boss fight featuring attacking Dr. Eggman with his own vehicle. | Act 1 | Sonic the Hedgehog 3 | Hydrocity Zone |
| Main boss's design based on the original Hydrocity Zone's Big Shaker along with the identical boss fight's second phase. | Act 2 | Sonic the Hedgehog 3 | Hydrocity Zone |
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