Summary
- Release Year: 1992
- Genres: Sport
- Platforms: Family Computer
Crash ‘n the Boys: Ice Challenge (1992)
Released in 1992 for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), Crash ‘n the Boys: Ice Challenge is a top-down racing game developed by Rare and published by Nintendo. It is the sequel to the 1991 game Crash ‘n the Boys: Street Challenge, and features many of the same characters and gameplay elements.
Ice Challenge introduces several new features to the series, including the ability to race on ice and snow, and the addition of new vehicles and tracks. The game also features a new story mode, in which the player must race against Crash and the Boys to win the Ice Challenge trophy.
Gameplay
Crash ‘n the Boys: Ice Challenge is a top-down racing game in which the player controls one of four different characters: Crash, Dizzy, Eddie, or P.T. Polar. Each character has their own unique vehicle, and the player can choose from a variety of different tracks to race on.
The game’s tracks are set in a variety of different locations, including icy roads, snow-covered mountains, and frozen lakes. The player must race against the other characters to reach the finish line first, while avoiding obstacles and hazards such as snowdrifts, ice patches, and other racers.
Ice Challenge introduces several new features to the series, including the ability to race on ice and snow. The ice and snow surfaces affect the handling of the vehicles, making them more difficult to control. The player must be careful not to spin out or crash into the walls.
The game also features a new story mode, in which the player must race against Crash and the Boys to win the Ice Challenge trophy. The story mode consists of a series of races, each of which takes place on a different track. The player must win each race in order to progress to the next one.
Characters
There are four playable characters in Crash ‘n the Boys: Ice Challenge:
- Crash is the main protagonist of the series. He is a reckless and impulsive driver, but he is also a skilled racer.
- Dizzy is Crash’s best friend. He is a more cautious driver than Crash, but he is also very competitive.
- Eddie is the leader of the Boys. He is a skilled driver and a fierce competitor.
- P.T. Polar is a polar bear who is new to the series. He is a powerful driver, but he is also very slow.
Tracks
There are eight different tracks in Crash ‘n the Boys: Ice Challenge:
- Icy Road is a simple track with few obstacles.
- Snow-Covered Mountain is a more challenging track with many turns and hills.
- Frozen Lake is a large track with a lot of open space.
- Ice Cave is a dark and narrow track with many obstacles.
- Blizzard is a track with a constant blizzard, which makes it difficult to see.
- Avalanche is a track with a large avalanche that can knock the player off the track.
- Ice Challenge is the final track in the game. It is a long and difficult track with many obstacles.
Reception
Crash ‘n the Boys: Ice Challenge was a critical and commercial success. It was praised for its fun and challenging gameplay, its variety of tracks and characters, and its innovative use of ice and snow physics. The game was also a commercial success, selling over one million copies worldwide.
Ice Challenge is considered to be one of the best racing games on the NES. It is a fun and challenging game that can be enjoyed by players of all ages.
Legacy
Crash ‘n the Boys: Ice Challenge has had a lasting legacy in the video game industry. It is considered to be one of the best racing games on the NES, and it has been cited as an inspiration for many other racing games. The game’s innovative use of ice and snow physics has also been praised by critics.
Ice Challenge has been re-released on several different platforms, including the Wii Virtual Console, the Nintendo Switch Online service, and the NES Classic Edition. The game is still enjoyed by many fans today, and it remains a classic example of a well-made racing game.
Review Score
7.5/10
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