Christmas time is known as "the most wonderful time of the year" and although winter is so cold, it is also a favorite season for many. Countless video games have tried to capture this holiday spirit and they do a great job of it with snow, icicles, penguins, and even Santa himself or characters dressed in red cladding. Here are 10 games that are some of the best and best winter-themed levels of all time.
10 best winter themed levels
Ship aground, Shovel knight
The name of this level tells you exactly what you will see in this level: a dilapidated and abandoned pirate ship. But the wintry climate made its mark on this ship and its surroundings. Shovel Knight must skate along the icy platforms and knock down drifting snow to cover the deadly peaks. An aurora illuminates the sky in the background. Beyond the ship's hull is Polar Knight, who has waited and watched over the ship relentlessly, until Shovel Knight puts an end to his vigilance.
Slip-Slide Isle, Yoshi's Crafted World
Slip-Slide Isle is the perfect place to swim while on vacation - if you've adapted to the cold, that is. The penguins waddle along the platforms floating in the water and the snow is falling gently. It's an arctic adventure for Yoshi who hops from platform to platform, and he has to watch out for icicles falling from above. He can also ride on cardboard polar bears, slide down a seal-shaped ramp, and get shot through a whale's vent by a jet of water. If you're a lover of aquatic creatures in the tundra, this level of The Crafted World of Yoshi won't disappoint.
Ice Temple, Triforce Heroes
The Ice Temple is the fourth and final stop in the Ice Cave region. At this level, the three links end up in a frozen palace in the sky. Palace floors are icy and slippery, but the Cozy Parka may provide Link with better traction. Not too far away is a room with hexagonal ice tiles that break and fall underfoot. There are also large snowballs that roll over part of the stage and can block gusts of cold air that will freeze Link in place unless he's wearing the comfy parka. The background music is disturbing with a disturbing coldness. The final battle in the Ice Temple is against Blizzagia, an ice-breathing serpent with a tail that freezes any bond too close.
Ice Mountain Zone, Sonic Advance
Ice Mountain Zone is very similar to IceCap Zone in Sonic the Hedgehog 3. In the Ice Mountain Zone stage, Sonic and Tails (or the character chosen by the player) run along a winter mountain, with the snow falling and pine trees covering the background. The mountain has a pinkish-purple hue inside, adding an unexpected color to the whites and blues in this stage. Even the background music sounds peaceful and wintry. And of course, what's the winter-themed level without the penguins attacking with snowballs?
Ice Palace, Mana Secret
In Mana Secret, Randi's ragtag team, Primm, and Popoi travel to the Ice Palace in Ice Country to retrieve an artifact known as the Mana Fire Seed. Before reaching the Ice Palace, Randi and his friends walk through a peaceful snow-covered forest. The palace itself is icy, elegant, and lined with corridors and dead ends. Ultimately, it turns out that Santa himself stole the mana seed, which turned him into a fearsome Frost Gigas. Fortunately, our heroes can restore him to his usual madness after defeating him in battle.
Snowman Planet, Katamari Damacy
The Katamari Damacy series is a series that is not often talked about, but its charm lies in its eccentricity: the objective is to make a ball known as Katamari roll over various objects, animals and even people until that you have reached the level objective; generally, this goal is to make a planet. The Snowman Level appears in various games throughout the series, with the common goal of creating a snowman head proportional to his body in the center of the scene. The challenge of the snowman level is that you have no idea how big the Katamari is, but it's fun to roll all the penguins and skiers into a winter wonderland.
Spinning Star Sky, New Super Mario Bros. U
Spinning Star Sky is simply lovely from snowy platforms to towering trees. It's fun to see Mario hover and float from star to star in his flying squirrel costume, and the sparkle effect when he lands on each star is pretty. Musical note pads also add a mystical aesthetic, and the music blaring from the background gives players the warmth of the fluff.
Sherbet Land, Mario Kart 8
The Sherbet Land course has appeared in several games in the Mario Kart series, but it is especially beautiful in Mario Kart 8. Snow blocks pile up to form towers on the sides of the track, as well as every now and then. a happy snowman. The characters charge through a flurry of snow to get to the finish line, decorated with festive lights. Pine trees stretch out into the sky, illuminated by a colorful dawn and bright fireworks display. In the background, the music arouses admiration and innocence.
Pic gelé, Banjo-Kazooie
Banjo-Kazooie has stood the test of time despite its graphics due to its incredible storytelling and gameplay. Freezeezy Peak, however, is impressively beautiful. The snow and water are both simple and classic, and the huge Christmas tree is stylish for a game of its time. To light up said tree, Banjo and Kazooie play a mole game, crushing Twinkly Munchers so that the Twinklies can fulfill their lifelong goal of making the tree glow. The gift-shaped platforms are also a nice touch. A giant snowman stands in the center of the stage, giving out multiple Jiggies as well as adding even more Christmas cheer to the scene. The background music is cheerful and cheerful, despite the fact that it is accompanied by a cold wind effect.
Comfortable cabin, Kirby's epic thread
Each level in the Snow Land world has its charm, but Cozy Cabin stands out the most. The yarn that makes up Kirby's epic yarn works extremely well, as it makes every detail of the bottom look like a hand-knitted, like a warm winter sweater. Collectible gems decorating Christmas trees bring them to life. Various structures are shaped like mittens and, once again, the artistic style makes them appear. The background music is picturesque and comfortable, sometimes accompanied by the sound of chilly gusts. The flavor text on each item found will entice players to sit in front of the fireplace with a mug of hot chocolate, waiting for Santa Claus.
