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Secret Level has 15 animated stories, and the strongest starting points depend on what you want from a short game-inspired episode. In Aaron Gillingham’s season-one ranking for Get Your Comic On, published December 22, 2024, the top four are “Warhammer 40,000: And They Shall Know No Fear,” “Concord: Tale of the Implacable,” “The Outer Worlds: The Company We Keep,” and “Sifu: It Takes a Life.” For a darker arcade reimagining or a mech adventure, GamesRadar separately recommends “PAC-MAN: The World Beyond” and “Armored Core: Asset Management.”
These are critical recommendations, not an objective or audience-wide consensus. Here’s what each pick offers, followed by Gillingham’s full ranking of the first season.
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Which Secret Level episodes should you watch first?
Start with the episode that best matches your taste. The first four below follow Gillingham’s ranking; “Armored Core” and “PAC-MAN” are additional picks recommended by GamesRadar, not extensions of his top-four order.
| Episode | Why it may suit you |
|---|---|
| “Warhammer 40,000: And They Shall Know No Fear” | Gillingham’s number-one pick, praised for oppressive atmosphere, forceful action, detailed animation and a compact thematic arc. Try it first for grim military science fiction. |
| “Concord: Tale of the Implacable” | Ranked second by Gillingham for its playful tone, vivid animation and entertaining space-adventure feel. |
| “The Outer Worlds: The Company We Keep” | Gillingham’s third-place choice, distinguished by humor mixed with character drama. |
| “Sifu: It Takes a Life” | Ranked fourth for an efficient revenge story, visceral action and a compact use of the game’s premise. Gillingham notes that Sifu is a 2022 beat ’em up. |
| “Armored Core: Asset Management” | Gillingham ranked it sixth, highlighting its animation, Keanu Reeves’s lead performance and an unexpectedly emotional conclusion. GamesRadar also recommends it as a quick pick. |
| “PAC-MAN: The World Beyond” | Gillingham ranked it seventh and praised its gritty reinterpretation and handling of respawning. GamesRadar also includes it among its short-list recommendations. |
The anthology’s tone and approach vary, so a high placement in one critic’s ranking is a useful guide rather than a guarantee that the episode will suit every viewer.
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How Aaron Gillingham ranked all 15 first-season episodes
The following is Gillingham’s complete season-one ranking, from lowest to highest. The order and descriptions represent his critical judgment, not an audience poll or measured consensus.
| Rank | Episode | Gillingham’s emphasis |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | “New World: The Once and Future King” | Good animation and some humor, but repetitive pacing and a vocal performance that distracted this reviewer. |
| 14 | “Exodus: Odyssey” | Attractive animation and a functional, familiar story. |
| 13 | “Dungeons & Dragons: The Queen’s Cradle” | A compelling short fantasy story and animation, though rushed and somewhat predictable. |
| 12 | “Crossfire: Good Conflict” | High-energy action and car chases, with less lasting story impact. |
| 11 | “Mega Man: Start” | An enjoyable introduction that feels as though it ends just as it gets going. |
| 10 | “Playtime: Fulfilment” | A fun delivery premise and PlayStation franchise references, though weaker on story. |
| 9 | “Spelunky: Tally” | Playful humor and a mix of 2D and 3D animation. |
| 8 | “Honor of Kings: The Way of All Things” | Cerebral conflict and striking, evolving visuals. |
| 7 | “PAC-MAN: The World Beyond” | A compelling, gritty take on the familiar franchise and the idea of respawning. |
| 6 | “Armored Core: Asset Management” | Animation, Keanu Reeves’s performance and an emotional turn. |
| 5 | “Unreal Tournament: Xan” | A robot-rebellion story involving repression and arena battles, with strong animation. |
| 4 | “Sifu: It Takes a Life” | A brisk revenge story, visceral action and a strong connection to the game’s premise. |
| 3 | “The Outer Worlds: The Company We Keep” | Humor and character drama set it apart from recurring themes elsewhere in the anthology. |
| 2 | “Concord: Tale of the Implacable” | Playful tone, vivid animation and entertaining space adventure. |
| 1 | “Warhammer 40,000: And They Shall Know No Fear” | Oppressive atmosphere, action, detailed animation and a compact thematic arc. |
Read Aaron Gillingham’s full Secret Level episode ranking at Get Your Comic On for his episode-by-episode discussion.
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How to choose based on what you enjoy
- For grim military science fiction: try “Warhammer 40,000: And They Shall Know No Fear.”
- For a playful space adventure: start with “Concord: Tale of the Implacable.”
- For humor alongside character drama: choose “The Outer Worlds: The Company We Keep.”
- For concentrated martial-arts revenge: watch “Sifu: It Takes a Life.”
- For mech animation and an emotional performance: consider “Armored Core: Asset Management.”
- For a darker reinvention of a familiar arcade character: try “PAC-MAN: The World Beyond.”
GamesRadar characterizes the anthology as uneven but fascinating and points viewers with time for only a couple of episodes toward “Armored Core: Asset Management” and “PAC-MAN: The World Beyond.” Its shortlist differs from Gillingham’s top four because it offers separate recommendations, not a shared ranking. See GamesRadar’s Secret Level guide for its perspective.
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Prime Video describes Secret Level as an adult animated anthology of original stories based on video games. Its catalog lists 15 first-season episodes, with December 2024 release dates, along with episode synopses and runtimes. The catalog page reviewed is localized, so its displayed titles may not all appear in English. Check the local Prime Video catalog for current availability; the cited catalog does not establish worldwide access or regional subscription terms.
See Prime Video’s Secret Level catalog for the official season and episode information.
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