We've already explored other levels this year with our top 10 secrets of 2019 - but these levels are anything but secrets. You'll have to complete these steps to get to the end, and they're all so memorable, so special, and exciting, they couldn't get me out of my head all year round. There is nothing better than an awesome level in a video game, and these are the best of the bunch.
The Ashtray Maze (Control)
Mother of Mind-Blowing All Levels, The Maze Ashtray is a transformative, exciting action-packed music video clip marked with the right hype-inducing music to push Jesse into his final showdown with the apocalyptic forces at the center of the Oldest. . House. It's one of the happiest and most visually interested levels of the year - and it's all made from a few repeated strengths. It is a kaleidoscope of cascading corridors. The walls of the maze shrink or grow rapidly as you break through, fighting enemy armies.
In a game full of trippy visuals, the Ashtray Maze might be the outermost of all. Hilariously, the music itself is the "key" to solving the maze. Instead of navigating the maze, Jesse hits him directly, forcing the endless structure to find its way. is one of the most unique games of the year, and sequences like the Ashtray Maze elevate the game into one of the real greats of the decade.
The Last Resort (Hitman 2)
Two DLC maps removed in 2019 for - and the sprawling Maldives resort has been one of my favorite levels for years. Set in a high-class getaway for the rich and famous looking to reform their dirty images, the resort is chock full of detail. There are special hotel rooms, restaurants, spas, and training rooms populating the complex filled with unique characters and quests. This includes a hidden treasure map that you can piece together for a special bonus reward.
But the best parts of the map are hidden from the world. The large mansion on the outskirts is heavily guarded, and a massive underwater server farm is the piece de resistance. Double story windows with a great view of the ocean floor and more armed guards than you can count. It all adds up to an amazing menu that is chock full of all the delicious surprises we've come to expect from.
