Polygon has published a feature naming ten video games celebrated for having levels that are consistently well-designed from start to finish, arguing that while most games have weaker stretches, a select few maintain near-flawless quality throughout. The piece is an opinion-led retrospective rather than a news report, spanning decades of gaming history and highlighting titles across genres, from action-adventure to skateboarding and platforming.

Among the games discussed are The Legend of Zelda, praised for its atmospheric dungeon design despite technical simplicity; the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater series, noted for its compact, trick-friendly level layouts; Mega Man X, highlighted for its varied and interconnected robot-boss stages; and Super Mario Bros. 3, singled out for its inventive, ever-changing level mechanics. The article also references Capcom's upcoming Mega Man: Dual Override, due in 2027 for Switch, PlayStation 5, PC and Xbox Series X, though the full list of ten games extends beyond the excerpt provided.