At its core, "Special Thx" is an incredibly beautiful and earnest tribute level. Even if you're not explicitly present or named within the obscenely large sea of usernames this wondrous level is dedicated to, it's hard to deny the emotional impact that level this genuine and from the heart is able to have. I have to admit this is one of the only GD levels that I would say has emotionally moved me to some extent. It's an extremely heartwarming and sentimental level that doesn't ever get too treacly in spite of the inherent cheesiness that tribute levels often seem to contain. It's a cathartic level that at times has this daunting sense of finality. It almost feels like viewing the credits after attaining a 'True Ending'. It's a grand and passionate farewell to the longest era in GD History and a hopeful glimpse forwards into the next.

In my humble opinion, I think BrainETR just has to be one of the most talented creators still working. Levels like "JAUNT" are a masterclass in gameplay. Levels like "Oahu" or "Storm Searching" are a masterclass in atmosphere. Levels like "HideOut" are a tour de force with regard to song representation (and all aforementioned categories). And levels like "Special Thx" and "Get Your Wish" just give you the feels. It's outstanding just how versatile BrainETR is.