350
rate

The WORST Water Levels In Gaming

October 08, 2009 in Blog comments 29

It's no secret that water levels in games usually suck. But what are the absolute worst of the worst water levels? Go to the source to find out....

You know that friend nobody likes? The one that keeps showing up because no one’s told him to buzz off? That’s what water levels are to videogames. Upon arrival, they kill the mood and alienate anyone who was on the fence about staying or leaving. In short, they tend to ruin the entire flow of a game that’s otherwise just fine, and very few titles have been able to do liquid environments right.

This sure as hell isn’t news. “Water levels suck” is right up there with “hey did you know most games based on movies suck?” - but somehow we’ve never given our two cents on the matter. So, here’s our take on the most offensive examples, and along the way we’ll discover (together!) exactly why they suck so very much.
Miss Razz via gamesradar.com »
Favourite this article Add source
| More
Report!
Latest comment:
Most recently commented on by on Oct 9, 2009

Comments

Register as a member to subscribe comments.
  • 0
    Bale Fire* Oct 8, 09
    I'd have to disagree with Uncharted, I found the jetski a welcome change of pace personally, not to mention you can actually fire while moving, despite what this guy says.
  • 0
    Shadow of Death Oct 8, 09
    Friggen Earthworm Jim! I forgot how I LOATHED the water levels in that game >_<

    What about Ecco the dolphin? The entire game, pretty much, was one big frustrating water level >_<

    Ehhh, the Starfox 64 one, I don't remember it being bad...

    Everybody hates Ocarina's water level...

    Oh damn, the Kingdom hearts one >_< I still cringe at the "Finny Fun" crap >_
    • 0
      Miss Razz Oct 8, 09
      A MUSICAL FOR EVERYONE. TO HAVE A LOT OF FINNY FUN!
      • 0
        Shadow of Death Oct 9, 09
        *cracks*

        DIE NOW *cackles maniacally* SEE IF ARIEL CAN HAVE ANY 'FINNY FUN', WITHOUT FINS MUAHAHAHA @_@

        *twitches*
  • 0
    pooOBKp Oct 8, 09
    Personally, I think that I've never enjoyed a water level. They never feel right for me when playing through them.
  • 0
    Zero and X Oct 8, 09
    I have to agree with Kingdom Hearts 1 and 2 both having terrible water levels.
    • 0
      Gamesta100 Oct 9, 09
      The water level in KH1 is actually my favourite level of the game
      • 0
        Zero and X Oct 9, 09
        To each his own, but I hated it.
  • 0
    Burkedawg Oct 8, 09
    Water levels are the bane on my life...Since I was a wee tyke yelling at my NES..Hit me up for lockerz invites!!!
  • 0
    chautemoc* Oct 8, 09
    Water Temple is my favourite.
  • 0
    RaidenXS Oct 8, 09
    the starfox level really isn't that bad. sector Z is WAAAAY harder. its the only level i don't have a medal on
  • 2
    FinalFantasyFanaticc Oct 8, 09
    The water temple isn't even that bad tbh, everyone just over exaggerates it.

    Sonic's however were goddamn annoying.
    • 1
      Insanity Prevails Oct 8, 09
      quote FinalFantasyFanaticc
      The water temple isn't even that bad tbh, everyone just over exaggerates it.
      Constantly going into the pause subscreen to change footwear is not my idea of fun.
    • 0
      Aussie Legend Oct 8, 09
      I agree with you good sir, its called a 'challenge', something I enjoy (and it wasn't even that togh).
      • 1
        Onvacation Oct 9, 09
        No, it would have been a challenge if there was a quick button to change gear instead, that was just a huge annoyence
  • 0
    Theory of Chaos Oct 8, 09
    How about a fantastic water level list? Everyone knows most of them are trash, but what about the fantastic ones? Donkey Kong, Banjo-Tooie... I'm sure there are others.

    The lack of rescuing Emma in MGS2: Sons of Liberty was disappointing. Damn that damn level, dammit.
  • 0
    SebKus Oct 8, 09
    You can just turn down the volume in Atlantica and skip all the scenes. Besides, who doesn't have at least a little mermaid fetish?
  • 0
    phowell23 Oct 8, 09
    Im gonna be honest, i found Atlantica in KH1 to be wayyyy worst than the one in KH2. If you mute the sing a long in 2 and just play through it its just a dumb mini game. The never ending labyrinth in the first one on the other hand annoyed the *bleep* outta me.
  • 0
    Insanity Prevails Oct 8, 09
    Aquas hard? It's probably one of the easiest levels in Starfox 64. The fact it moves along so slowly kinda helps with this. Article writer needs to spend more time playing Venom 1 or Katina on expert.

    OOT Water Temple is an insult to the rest of the game. Too much switching.

    Skies of Arcadia? You spend very little time actually in water I really don't think it qualifies.

    TMNT was a pretty shit game overall so, meh, a crappy water level can't make it much worse.
  • 0
    pyramidreaper Oct 8, 09
    this article is bullshit. more like 'most people suck at water levels'. I can as well say bosses are usually annoying because I can't fight them properly.
    • 0
      Seproth Oct 9, 09
      Is the boss a grammar boss?
      • 0
        pyramidreaper Oct 9, 09
        yeah, the grammer guys. I beat them all, but the final one is too cheap.
        • 0
          Seproth Oct 10, 09
          Yeah, I gotta agree with you on that.
  • 0
    RabidChinaGirl Oct 8, 09
    I laughed at the Kingdom Hearts entry.
  • 0
    Dragoshi1 Oct 8, 09
    I lol at the few people who are all "lol u guize suk h2water lvls R EZ". For some yes, but not for everyone.
  • 0
    King X2 Oct 9, 09
    Haha, I totally wasn't surprised to see the Water Temple on there. Horrible place.

    I'm not really too fond of any water levels. They all suck.
  • 0
    BANDITO ATTACK Oct 9, 09
    every water level sucks. i wish game devs would just realize nobody likes them.
  • 0
    Seproth Oct 9, 09
    Oh god, the music on Sonic when you about to drown. Talk about pressure man, Tom Brady would have trouble with that shit.

    I think they should add Assassins Creed, the dock mission. I fell my ass into the water so *bleep*ing many times ...hooray for swimming.
  • 0
    conel3 Oct 9, 09
    I hate water levels. especially the one in Marvel Ultimate Alliance.

This news story is archived and is closed to comments now.