A perfect encapsulation of the transitional period between 1.9 and 2.0, a time capsule from nearly a decade prior.

The poppy, candy-coated aesthetic is a pleasure to soak in, but it doesn't salvage the maladroit overindulgence of 2.0 features that, despite being the most recently constructed parts of High Life, aged the poorest by far, even factoring in some charmingly creative visual designs.

High Life by Migueword is a stellar level which I think replicates both the old 1.9 and 2.0 feeling perfectly. It is iconic in every sense of the word. I've never seen a level switch from being 1.9 to 2.0 without looking like a completely different level or like someone threw up on the second half (I'm talking to you Phobos and The Robotic Rush). It genuinely feels like you entered a new area in a game, and it fits so well.

This level just gives off such joy, that's really all I can say about it! It's probably the song which adds so much to it. It's extremely energetic, it's simple and powerful, it's EXTREMELY memorable in every sense of the word, it's just such a good level. Hell, it's even one of the main inspirations in FUTURE FUNK which is currently the 30th most popular demon EVER. To say its influence is unheard of is just wrong.

I wish I could go more into detail about why I love this level so much, but for some reason I just genuinely can't put it into words LOL, it's just a super fun experience and just feels like a party, and maybe that's all it is :)

they ungentrified my shit bro