i remember this being added in the very last batch of map packs that happened in 2.0 and i knew it by then (i believe, it's been many years.) first time i ever got that feeling of 'oh this is a great pick to be canonized like this', something that only happened a little more in the first wave of gauntlets coz those were rouuuugh, and happens a lot more now in the non-contest gauntlets. really is a perfect pick, a genuine minor challenge to someone just starting out (i know coz i was there once)

obviously tho a large part of it is how atmospheric it is for just being a design level. a pretty simple design level even! the way it uses air deco i don't think has aged the best but i don't really have any complaints other than that. even the subtle 2.0 additions updated into the last third only serve to amplify the feeling, which is pretty damn rare of a feat. i think i ultimately prefer the sequel Dark Sea cuz it cranks the atmosphere and creativity up even higher, but they definitely both hold a very special place in my heart