Ice Age (2002 video game)
| Industry | Video game development |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Canada |
| Products | Ice Age (2002 video game) |
Ice Age is a 2002 platform game inspired by the movie of the same title, created by Artificial Mind and Movement, published by Ubi Soft, and made available exclusively on the Game Boy Advance. A follow-up, Ice Age 2: The Meltdown, was released in 2006 across various platforms, coinciding with the film's launch.
This title was featured as a secondary prize in Cartoon Network's Frozen Fantasy Sweepstakes, which required online registration; the main reward was a four-person cruise to Alaskan glaciers.
Gameplay
In Ice Age, players navigate a 2D platform environment controlling either Sid or Manny, accompanied by Roshan. Over the course of 10 stages, the objective is to gather acorns and safely complete each level.
Reception
The game garnered mixed feedback, holding an average score of 46% on GameRankings and 47 out of 100 on Metacritic. Tim Tracy from GameSpot criticized its monotonous soundtrack and dependence on trial-and-error mechanics, describing it as a "joyless experience." Similarly, Craig Harris of IGN pointed out aggravating level layouts that involved blind jumps, although he commended the game's impressive utilization of the GBA's sound capabilities.