There's something about reaching this level in Sonic 2 that makes you feel like you've really dove deep into the game. It has this otherworldly feel to it.
I honestly think Oil Ocean Zone is the most underrated level in Sonic 2, and one of the most underrated levels in Sonic history. The setting is very unique, it's not too easy or too hard, and the music is very different and in my opinion is one of the best pieces of music in the classic Sonic games.
A bit, but more in Sonic and the secret rings, and in Sonic Unleashed > Shamar. There are so many Saudi Arabian element and mainly of Middle East (in Sonic Unleashed)
Robotnik got ancient treasures in Marble Zone Have his own city on Star Light Zone Big Factories in Scrap Brain and Metropolis Zone. A Oil Research machine on Oil Ocean Zone And casinos on Casino Night Zone Robotnik got influenced in Scrooge McDuck
Actually, according to the lore, Chemical Plant, Casino Night and Oil Ocean were left overs from a race on the island that all disappeared one day when they used all 7 emeralds.
For anyone wondering why this sounds middle eastern, that's because it is! This track uses the "Shad 'Araban" maqam (note scale) which is commonly found in middle eastern music.
I think this track is perfectly fitting for the level. Sure, it could fit with a desert zone, but an ocean of oil makes just as much sense. The use of middle eastern note scales is suited for either. IMO it actually works better as oil ocean because of the industrial feel of the track as a whole.
That's a perfect description. I actually saw a painting of somebody combing the foreground of oil ocean with the industrial background of the chemical plant zone. If only somebody could somehow mash those two songs together and make a rock hacked level out of that, I would most likely play nothing but that for the rest of my life and die happy knowing it existed
@@poehunter6375 Bob van den Berg is on it for a week now. he will let you know/hear soon,just a couple of days he say...i'm curious cause these numbers seem all most impossible to harmoniously fuse them cause chemical plant is a hasty fast song and this is a whole different direction so hope he complete that job propperly
Everytime I go to the airport, i had to take a road in France near Marseille where you can see an industrial background, which looks EXACTLY like the one in the game ! And I always have this song in my head when I pass by :) it's been 20 years now !
not swim, not sink like a rock to his death huge difference. he sank slowly allowing you a chance to survive... -_- until that fucking seahorse shot out your rings...
UR86 uh-oh, a butthurt Arab. Ok, chill out dude. This song obviously has a Middle Eastern beat to it, doesn't mean that all Arab music sounds like this. Relax, ok.
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is definitely my favorite game back in the Retro age. I'm not a sonic fan, but I can pick this game up any day and not be bored of it.
What up, Eric. If U ever go back 2 Egypt again, try listening 2 The Sandopolis Zone music from Sonic & Knuckles. That sounds way better than The Oil Ocean music, no doubt.
There is music in Sonic 2006 called "Dusty Desert Quicksand" despite the game being not the best, the music is awesome. I like mostly the part in the OST at about 1:54, it just sounds amazing!
Sound very middle eastern. Fun fact, when you defeat the annoying seahorses and octopuses the innocent animals are, little walruses and jumping penguins (the couple penguins and walruses are originally in the Labyrinth zone when you defeat the enemies in the first game)
Never thought of that! Come to think of it, Sonic is blowing up a lot of shit around this oil. I'd be shaking in my little red white shoes if I were him.
There's always a spot where those jump boosters launch you past, and I see the route to it, but can never get to starting point of that route. The spot had the extra life, star of invincibility, and super speed, I think. I love this stage, though.
As a kid I'd get stuck here or in Metropolis Zone all the time, lol. I remember being so hyped the first time I beat the game one day staying home sick from school at around age 9-10. I had already been playing for years at that point, lol.
My theory is that this was originally going to be used for the scrapped Dust Hill Zone, and one of the two player songs would have been used here instead.
It's not an Egypt vibe. This scale of music originates in Arabia, not Egypt. So, it's an Arabian vibe. It was chosen because of Saudi Arabia being the largest producer of crude oil in the real world.
Chemical Plant will always be my most favorite Sonic theme of all time, but this definitely is the most badass Sonic theme of all time. This song would even fit with Dhalsim from Street Fighter.
You know... for some reason, when I think back to how I experienced this zone as a child... when I played FFXII, the Ogir-Yensa Sandsea gave me nostalgia about this for some reason. Despite the fact that this zone is awesome and that part of aforementioned game is PURE FUCKING TEDIUM. Don't ask.
I remember when you did that cheat with the sound test to get 14 continues (19, 65, 09, 17, 01, 01, 02, 04) then you start the game and you get your continues, but you have to listen to this song, with no sound effects, for the entire game.
I really need to replay Sonic 2. I have all the genesis Sonics thanks to Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection for the 360 but I haven't played S2 yet since I'm still in a silly "save the best for last" mood. I swear I had a nerdgasm just listening to the boss music when my baby brother played the game.
agreed! I kept listening to NickelBacks new song and I couldnt get it outa my head. But since I started listen to the OST for Sonic The Hedghog 2 I havent thought of any other music since!
![Sonic 2 Music: Metropolis Zone [extended]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/z4LqtlarVGg/mqdefault.jpg)
![Sonic 2 Music: Metropolis Zone [extended]](/img/tr.png)
![Sonic 2 Music: Aquatic Ruin Zone [extended]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/rIs4whWwTbA/mqdefault.jpg)
I feel like I've used the same elevator 5 times now...
Same lol
JesseRoxII Huh?
JesseRoxII This level was confusing lol I got lost a few times. Or you'd fall off and drown in the oil haha
SennaLegend89 gosh, i thought i was the only one. i met death a many of time through falling in oil, or running out of time
Talented3003 haha exactly
I always wondered where Robotnik gets all the money for his large-scale world takeovers.
I guess the answer's right here. If he owns all this oil...
He also owns Casino Night Zone :)
Sometimes he steals it from banks and mints.
He has lots of robots working for free.... They dont even need power for some reason.... Or oil
dragonvale19
Badniks are powered by live captured animals. That's the reason why they don't need power or oil to work.
kkkkkkkkkk , you deserve a trophy of joke
Take a moment to appreciate how fucking good this theme is
+Epicethan127 I took all 10 minutes.
urite
This and Sky Chase are the best themes. Mystic Cave is 3rd
My favorite theme
@@desmondbrooks9766 Mystic cave 2p is technically hidden palace
There's something about reaching this level in Sonic 2 that makes you feel like you've really dove deep into the game. It has this otherworldly feel to it.
I do agree actually.
It’s gotta be my favorite stage in all of Sonic honestly
this track plays 24/7 at the oil feilds in Saudi Arabia lol
Saddam and Bin Laden are probably dancing to it right now in hell lol
They should the bastards.
@@naturalbornchiller158 what the fuck
@@ButterfreeYummy haha I'm joking
@@m3gAm37aLmAnX LMAO
I honestly think Oil Ocean Zone is the most underrated level in Sonic 2, and one of the most underrated levels in Sonic history. The setting is very unique, it's not too easy or too hard, and the music is very different and in my opinion is one of the best pieces of music in the classic Sonic games.
i totally agree! i was looking for a comment like your under here. haha. also my 3 favs are oil ocean, chemical plant, and mystic cave
Cool my favorite 3 are Aquatic Ruin, Mystic Cave and Oil Ocean :)
TheBubbster123 aquatic is definitely underrated
that's so weird I was also looking for a comment like this. It's a really cool level.
And now Oil Ocean is in Sonic Mania. Yay!
Oil Ocean Zone + Sonic 3 fire shield = Fire Everywhere! #ThanksSonicMania
Not only that, Oil explodes as well and it is very lethal which can destroy a car and kill anyone aboard and/or operating it.
I AM THE GOD OF HELL FIRE!
- Somecallmejohny 2017
Sonic the hedgehog: Saudi Arabia edition
Lmao!!
me too thought it , kkkk
A bit, but more in Sonic and the secret rings, and in Sonic Unleashed > Shamar. There are so many Saudi Arabian element and mainly of Middle East (in Sonic Unleashed)
Too fitting
Ikr
Robotnik got ancient treasures in Marble Zone
Have his own city on Star Light Zone
Big Factories in Scrap Brain and Metropolis Zone.
A Oil Research machine on Oil Ocean Zone
And casinos on Casino Night Zone
Robotnik got influenced in Scrooge McDuck
Own plant in Chemical Plant, Temple in labyrinth, ancient garden in Marble garden
TangoStar
Holy chit true
Don't forget planet destroying Death Egg's and Doomsday vessels. He even has a mining operation in a Lava Reef Zone. And an entire Launch Base!!
ruins in the aquatic zone.... atlantis
Actually, according to the lore, Chemical Plant, Casino Night and Oil Ocean were left overs from a race on the island that all disappeared one day when they used all 7 emeralds.
I’m surprised George W Bush never invaded this level
Little too late with that joke lol
@@videogameguy101 just a bit, still wouldn’t put it past him 😬
@@Instasamps Mannn back in ‘06 you woulda got a thousand likes bro lmfaooo
@@videogameguy101 I could have retired and had untold wealth, oh well 😬
@@Instasamps Lol it was still funny, my dude. 👊🏾💯
The tune gives off perfectly that "oily" sensation, like a thick liquid slowly dripping. Love it. =3
thick sticky liquid ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
For anyone wondering why this sounds middle eastern, that's because it is! This track uses the "Shad 'Araban" maqam (note scale) which is commonly found in middle eastern music.
heyheyitsjoeway kewl!
Also known as phrygian dominant
I am not well versed in music theory, but this seems just a Harmonic A minor case to me (aside the bass)
I think this track is perfectly fitting for the level. Sure, it could fit with a desert zone, but an ocean of oil makes just as much sense. The use of middle eastern note scales is suited for either. IMO it actually works better as oil ocean because of the industrial feel of the track as a whole.
That's a perfect description. I actually saw a painting of somebody combing the foreground of oil ocean with the industrial background of the chemical plant zone. If only somebody could somehow mash those two songs together and make a rock hacked level out of that, I would most likely play nothing but that for the rest of my life and die happy knowing it existed
Poe Hunter I dunno, mate-- wait, YOU CAN MAKE CUSTOM LEVELS IN GENERATIONS!? I'm on it! (Once I learn how to do so, of course)
but anayway it has sense because the most numbers of Oil are in Arabia
@@Allanricardo17 spot on! this arabic beat is on purposely chosen by the programers cause of they're nr1 export product....raw oil that is!!!
@@poehunter6375 Bob van den Berg is on it for a week now. he will let you know/hear soon,just a couple of days he say...i'm curious cause these numbers seem all most impossible to harmoniously fuse them cause chemical plant is a hasty fast song and this is a whole different direction so hope he complete that job propperly
Everytime I go to the airport, i had to take a road in France near Marseille where you can see an industrial background, which looks EXACTLY like the one in the game !
And I always have this song in my head when I pass by :) it's been 20 years now !
"You know that oil and water don't mix"
and then the beat drops
You should tell bp that
parabés voce é o melhor games do mundo todo vc é legal como isso 1202000000
Sonic 2 definitely had the most unique stage ideas.
The only ocean in which Sonic is capable to swim in .__.
not swim, not sink like a rock to his death huge difference. he sank slowly allowing you a chance to survive... -_- until that fucking seahorse shot out your rings...
Johnette Williams they were probably pretty annoyed getting oil in their eyes! : )
Hakudoushi Numbernine *3 years later* for me I just sank to the near bottom of the oil then went under one of those walls. P.S #OilMania
If I ever visit the Middle East, I'll be listening to this on my phone all day long.
+jsphat81 because this what the Middle East sounds like, what a close minded idiot.
UR86 uh-oh, a butthurt Arab. Ok, chill out dude. This song obviously has a Middle Eastern beat to it, doesn't mean that all Arab music sounds like this. Relax, ok.
You probably think we ride camels to work and people dress like Aladdin or something.
lmao u got that right
TheReviewerBoy01
go nuke a country or some shit. see? that sounded stupid as well. like you.
Fun fact: the scrapped level that this music was meant for was a desert zone.
One of the best songs in Sonic 2, and it's pretty hard to say that since the entire Sonic 2 soundtrack was amazing.
It really was! but I'd still say all sonic 1 through 3 have amazing OST for games that were made in the 90s.
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is definitely my favorite game back in the Retro age. I'm not a sonic fan, but I can pick this game up any day and not be bored of it.
USA: *Looks like this stage needs freedom and democracy*
The only stage Obama couldn't beat
lol
OPEC controls oil not Obama don't blame everything on the president
People blame others in confusion or irresponsible-ness.
I've never seen a president been blamed for so much, I think it might be racism.
064razor Well it is what got him into office
Oil Ocean: The zone with a fan that can stop a hedgehog even with 7 of these ancient stones
Those fucking seahorses...
+xZippy38 Them oil slides......
Oil slides can't fuck with Super Sonic tho
Hahaha
Last boss is probably hardest in any Sonic game
This and the Aquatic Ruin Zone were my most favorite stages in this game.
This is easily the zone I suck at the most. The enemies themselves aren't the main hazards, it's the place itself.
turns out oil is no joke for wild animals
I love this and metropolis zone. You run left just as much as you do right.
Well
This aged badly
Sonic 2’s level design is immaculate.
I played this with my headphones on when I visited Egypt 🇪🇬 ...it was awesome!
What up, Eric. If U ever go back 2 Egypt again, try listening 2 The Sandopolis Zone music from Sonic & Knuckles. That sounds way better than The Oil Ocean music, no doubt.
@@t-bonelewis9477 I mean. he can listen to the theme without being in egypt right? its still good
There is music in Sonic 2006 called "Dusty Desert Quicksand" despite the game being not the best, the music is awesome. I like mostly the part in the OST at about 1:54, it just sounds amazing!
Sound very middle eastern.
Fun fact, when you defeat the annoying seahorses and octopuses the innocent animals are, little walruses and jumping penguins (the couple penguins and walruses are originally in the Labyrinth zone when you defeat the enemies in the first game)
Tails: Whoever struck this oil must be filthy rich.
Sonic: (Fell in) Meanwhile, I'm just filthy. Great.
careful not to drop a match here otherwise bye bye world
That makes me think of american dad... That show is 🎵GARBAGE NOW🎵
Never thought of that! Come to think of it, Sonic is blowing up a lot of shit around this oil. I'd be shaking in my little red white shoes if I were him.
RENZ He does that in Mania or as I call this #OilMania
who the hell just has an entire ocean of oil laying around?
"Looks like it's time to oil up!"
legorulez49 where's the lenny face?
Super master was going to fight Sailor Mars in The Oil Ocean Zone,but he decided NOT to do it because he didn't want to destroy the planet.
That fucking SEAHORSE!!!! >
There's always a spot where those jump boosters launch you past, and I see the route to it, but can never get to starting point of that route. The spot had the extra life, star of invincibility, and super speed, I think. I love this stage, though.
This level is so much easier with talis
The hitbox really makes that big of a difference?
Arek Rękas
F l y i n g
You can’t fly in the original Sonic 2 on the Mega Drive
As a kid I'd get stuck here or in Metropolis Zone all the time, lol. I remember being so hyped the first time I beat the game one day staying home sick from school at around age 9-10. I had already been playing for years at that point, lol.
Other Country: Has Oil
America: is for me?
I always thought of Saudi Arabia when playing this level.
It's just amusing to me that Mario feels like the music never got better after the first where as Sonic got AMAZING with the sequel.
Well theres smg.......
New Super Mario Bros Wii (overworld) ... or just the whole Mario 64 soundtrack ^^
+M RO sonic always had the best soundtracks Sonic Adventure 1 on dreamcast is the answer to Mario 64 and Mario sunshine
Otto T Never?
You are clearly stuck on SMB, unless your definition of good soundtracks is pretty shitty.
the perfect song for the perfect zone
The sound of pure nostalgia.
And pure Rage lol
The Middle East called. They want their oil back
Oil ocean is like aquatic ruin you drown in water but this time you drown in oil
I always loved this board, and I always loved this music.
Need this on endless repeat at every gas station.
That’s crazy💀💀💀 shame I prolly won’t be seeing hilarious shit like this in a few years.
Sounds more like a desert than an ocean.
On behalf of BP Mobius, I'd like to say: We're sorry :(
The Fucking BASS.
OOOOOOOOOO
In my mind this melody oddly resembles to the verse of Azzurro by Adriano Celentano
Why is there an Egypt vibe to this song?
***** Ah. That's kinda cool.
My theory is that this was originally going to be used for the scrapped Dust Hill Zone, and one of the two player songs would have been used here instead.
Trevor Maxwell it was originally for the cut zone Dust Hill Zone.
It's not an Egypt vibe. This scale of music originates in Arabia, not Egypt. So, it's an Arabian vibe. It was chosen because of Saudi Arabia being the largest producer of crude oil in the real world.
This soundtrack was orginal made for dust hill zone
Es wär so geil wenn das zu einer wüstenzone kommen würde aber öl zone ist auch geil
Jo ich kann auch deutsch.
No-Fly Zone
This zone was the furthest I could go when i was a kid. I really dont know why I couldnt get past it...
It was a maze of random
me either
Catchy.
You thought you hated robotnik......but now he's polluting the ocean with metric tons of oil. Poor move, Ivo.
Chemical Plant will always be my most favorite Sonic theme of all time, but this definitely is the most badass Sonic theme of all time. This song would even fit with Dhalsim from Street Fighter.
Me while I’m in the desert:
Thanks for posting these!!
This is one of the eight returning levels in Sonic Mania.
its so good i listen to all 10 minutes of it
Does anybody know what instrument makes this noise? It sounds so amazing. I’m thinking a flute?
Good Zone.
All the music in this game is just gold
That really does happen to me too.If I here a song for a long time i cant get it out my head for about 3 days.
Catchy!
You nailed it
You know... for some reason, when I think back to how I experienced this zone as a child... when I played FFXII, the Ogir-Yensa Sandsea gave me nostalgia about this for some reason. Despite the fact that this zone is awesome and that part of aforementioned game is PURE FUCKING TEDIUM. Don't ask.
So haunting.
I remember when you did that cheat with the sound test to get 14 continues (19, 65, 09, 17, 01, 01, 02, 04) then you start the game and you get your continues, but you have to listen to this song, with no sound effects, for the entire game.
Emos when the first note of this song plays: emo flashbacks
The bassline is great with the middle eastern tones. Its like a techno Kuwait
The official theme music for BP
This music is soo Arabic/Desert-ish because this is actually a music from one deleted level of Sonic 2 called Sand Shower Zone.
best song ever
Anyone else ever get stuck on those oil slides for an hour straight? Frustration on a whole new level.
Just keep spindashing in the oil water. You'll reach the end alot faster when you do this.
Welcome to the desert !
Welcome to Egypt!
وأعتقد أن هذا كان أفضل الموسيقى من اللعبة.
MY FAVE ZONE AND SONG OH MY GOD
The riff at 0:45 reminds me of this old PC game I used to play called Flinty Flush
With all of that oil at his command,Super master added it to his already vast fortune.......making him The Omni Richest Man IN THE UNIVERSE.
The only stage with elements from Sega Technical Institute to make it to the final game, that's pretty sad.
When you listen to this music in the oilsands of Alberta.
This music sounds very Middle Eastern. Fitting, since that's where we get most of our oil...
Easily the most racist and perhaps greatest fitting Sonic song in the whole franchise.
How is it racist...
OminousWind97 Abrabic, oil, get the connection?
Ahh yea. And also I saw a pictured of the placed renamed as Gulf of Mexico lol.
What's most racist is the fact that you find it racist.
WhiteVII Maybe so.... but maybe Sega wanted to aid George Bush during the Iraq War and went back in time and created this zone.
Yes it is just a massive oil rig. Complete with robot jumping octopus and flying robot seahorses. FLYING ROBOT SEAHORSES?!
1 of my fav stages of all time
Wait. Nobody agrees with you... Roight?
can't even go into a sonic soundtrack video without cunts in the comments.
+Max Faux i thought everyone hated it is all
That's fair enough, I retract what I said, I apologise.
+RavageTheJaguar ...... Can we trade places please?... Max?.... Plz?
I really need to replay Sonic 2. I have all the genesis Sonics thanks to Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection for the 360 but I haven't played S2 yet since I'm still in a silly "save the best for last" mood. I swear I had a nerdgasm just listening to the boss music when my baby brother played the game.
How kill Sonic :
1-Bring him here
2-Split some fire
*FINISH FOR SONIC*
Aladdin meets Sonic
agreed! I kept listening to NickelBacks new song and I couldnt get it outa my head. But since I started listen to the OST for Sonic The Hedghog 2 I havent thought of any other music since!
I love this music. XD
This and Hill Top zone are my favorite areas, in terms of music and level design. SEGA did well with this game.
they always kil it with these sound tracks
I always forget how this song goes. :( Personally, I think Oil Ocean should've been placed earlier in the game.
That fucking time when you get stuck in the oil ocean and have to wait until time is over...
Metal band needs to cover this
This theme immediately comes on when I walk into a 7 eleven :P