Damn that was a great episode. A lot of fun with that one and makes me want to check so many games out
Chronic Crossing
Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back- In some ways this is better than Warped. More platforming levels is a huge bonus, but the locations repeated themselves more and there's no time trial mode like Warped. Also, to bring up your point on MGS cutscenes this episode, go watch 2's. There's fewer and in a less complex story but you can't deny Naughty Dog understood cutscenes before everyone else.
Stage Select
3. Pokemon Firered/Leafgreen: Lavender Town- This town has four different remixes across four games but this was by far my favorite of them. I love how creepy the theme is, contrasting with the friendly nature of every other town theme which fits well because of the Pokemon cemetery in it. This theme always pops into my head whenever I see or play anything scary, it's just that good.
2. Wind Waker: Dragon Roost Island- Zelda games always had great tracks and WW has by far my favorite of them. It's track was a huge source of the games charm and I feel this island/town had the most upbeat and fun tune to it. That said, the title screen theme still dominated any other track
1. Jade Empire: Metropolis 1 and 2- Made simply roaming a city feel epic. I enjoy towns in other games, but I haven't been pumped exploring one like JE made me.