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Welcome to WatchMojo.com and today we're counting down the Top 10 Video Game Water Levels.
"We've only got one shot. Take out that ship!"
For this list, we've chosen the most unforgettable levels that take place in or around water,
focusing the aquatic elements they have to offer.
"BioShock" is, unfortunately, out, since, even though you're in an underwater city, you're still dry for the majority of the game.
"Here we go!"
Number 10: "The Iron Whale", "Shovel Knight"
We're starting things off with a more recent game that looks like a retro game.
In a partially sunken submarine, the titular hero has to dig into the depths of the ship, as well as venture onto the ocean floor.
Along the way, you have to deal with hermit crabs that have the bounciest shells ever and pogo jump off the backs of electric eels to take on the harpoon happy treasure knight.
"Oh, and hey, there's a treasure chest at the bottom of the ocean. I'll just help myself to that."
"Oh, God!! It's an anglerfish!! Oh, God, it's horrible!!"
Number 9: "Into the Deep", "Call of Duty: Ghosts"
"In position."
"And remember, bullet aren't as effective underwater. It'll take two or three before they're out."
This is not the first time that the call of duty has led you underwater, but this the most extensive outing for sure.
The player's deployed into the Atlantic Ocean where they must sink a vessel guarding a weapons factory.
"Nice! You got it!"
In scuba gear, you'll have to swim through coral reefs and around sealife as you kill enemies with high-tech underwater guns.
Be careful, as other guys with guns are the least of your problems down here. Stay sharp or you might end up as shark food.
"Damn it! Get the hell out of-- Logan?!!"
Number 8: "Wet Dry World", "Super Mario 64"
The main feature here is that the water level in this world changes depending on either how high you jumped into the world's painting or by touching several crystal taps scattered throughout the course.
Guide Mario through those aquatic ups and downs as he gathers stars, by visiting every inch and corner of the level,
finding secrets hidden in objects, taking elevators and topping off your trip by blasting through a cannon to visit the underwater city.
"Yahoo!"
(screaming, laughs)
Number 7: "Sink or Swim", "Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception"
"Oh, no. Oh, shit."
Taking place on the luxury-turned-pirate ship, the "Seaward", Nathan Drake searches for his buddy, Sully.
Upon realizing that he was never there, Drake shoots the pirate leader and blows a hole the ship, which he quickly regrets.
"Oh, that's not good."
What follows is a shootout in a capsizing ship with water pouring in from all sides.
(screams)
This is all followed by a spectacularly desperate escape in true "Uncharted" fashion, while the ship is on it's side and water keeps pouring in. Better hold your breath, Nate.
(gasps)
Number 6: "Aquas", "Star Fox 64"
"I'm going to check out the bioweapon."
Out of the Arwing and into the water as Fox McCloud hits the waves in this oceanic world, known as Aquas, in the Blue-Marine, a submarine designed by Slippy.
"How the Blue-Marine, Fox?"
You'll navigate through the murky waters in search of Andross' bioweapon, shooting your way through various forms of mutated sealife and ending up in pitch-black polluted waters after also coming across the ruins of an ancient civilization.
Just watch out for those exploding starfish. Those things can really mess up your ride.
Number 5: "The Water Temple", "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time"
This aggravating, yet awesome, temple from "Ocarina of Time" serves as the source of the curse that has frozen Zora's Domain.
With multiple floors to explore, you'll gain access to each by raising and lowering the water levels.
With the Zora Tunic equipped allowing for underwater breathing, Link must use the iron boots which enable him to walk along the bottom of the water.
It's admittedly a tedious venture, but it has the most memorable boss fight in the game against Dark Link, the hero's evil doppelganger.
(Link and Dark Link shouting)
Number 4: "Jolly Roger's Lagoon", "Banjo-Tooie"
It's fun for the whole family. Jolly Roger's Lagoon is a quaint little seaside village overlooking a lagoon, run by mere Jolly Roger, a quirky and flamboyant frog.
But the real star of this stage are the mysteries in the little water hole that turns out to be a giant underwater labyrinth,
where you'll find Jolly Roger's partner in the big fish's mouth.
(gibberish)
a crashed UFO that runs on ice, and fight the giant anglerfish who resides in Davy Jones' locker.
(gibberish)
Number 3: "Bubble Man's Stage", "Mega Man 2"
This dynamic water-themed stage sees the player control Mega Man as he jumps across platforms with waterfalls in the background as mechanical frogs bombard him with their attacks.
Make sure you dodge those robotic crabs as you head underwater, where you'll meet,
and this is becoming a pattern,
anglerfish spewing forth mechanical shrimp to hinder your progress.
Navigate through the rest of the level by avoid the spikes on the ceiling,
which is a pain in the ass since they can kill you with one hit and are everywhere. Still, a fun stage, nonetheless.
Number 2: "The Seventh Colossus", "Shadow of the Colossus"
This is a game that features a series of epic boss battles. Each is awe-inducing as the next.
And this aquatic encounter is no exception.
Grab your horse and make your way to a murky lake, where you'll spot some shining lights in the water.
A massive electric eel-like creature awaits.
Dive in and swim up to the Colossus to commence this rigorus battle, where you'll have to grab onto its hairy bits while avoiding its electric spikes.
Better hold on tight as it dives deep into the depths of the lake.
Before we reveal our top pick, here's a look at some honorable mentions.
(Kirby shouts)
Ouch!
Son, that ain't going to last if those crazy fish bust a hole in us.
Look out! They're attacking from above!
Number 1: "Coral Capers", "Donkey Kong Country"
As soon as that beautiful atmospheric music hits and you're swimming as Kong, you'll know that you've dove into something special.
Coral Capers is the first underwater level in the game and it might just be the best, with a ton of vicious sealife out to get your poor monkey pals.
You'll encounter the piranha-like bite-sizes, the sharks, known as Chomps, and, of course, the scary croctopuses.
You'll also meet your swordfish friend, Enguarde, here, as he pierces his way through enemies, helping our duo fight back and make this trip a memorable experience.
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(gasping)