Summary
- Release Year: 2002
- Genres: Platform
- Platforms: Game Boy Advance
- Developers: A2M
Ice Age (2002) Review
Released in 2002 for the Game Boy Advance, Ice Age is a platformer game based on the popular animated film of the same name. The game follows the adventures of Manny the Mammoth and Sid the Sloth as they journey through a prehistoric world filled with danger and excitement.
Players control Manny or Sid as they traverse a variety of levels, each with its own unique challenges. Manny can hurl nuts at enemies, while Sid can use his claws to climb walls and glide through the air. Players must use their skills to overcome obstacles, solve puzzles, and defeat enemies in order to progress through the game.
Ice Age features a total of 10 levels, each of which is based on a different location from the film. Players will travel through icy caves, lush jungles, and treacherous swamps, all while encountering a variety of enemies, including saber-tooth tigers, hedgehogs, and bees.
The game also features a number of bonus levels that can be unlocked by collecting hidden items. These bonus levels offer additional challenges and rewards, and they can help players to improve their skills.
Ice Age is a fun and challenging platformer that is sure to appeal to fans of the film and casual gamers alike. The game’s charming characters, varied environments, and challenging gameplay make it a great choice for anyone looking for a fun and rewarding gaming experience.
Gameplay
Ice Age is a side-scrolling platformer game in which players control either Manny the Mammoth or Sid the Sloth. The game is played from a 2D perspective, and players must use their character’s unique abilities to overcome obstacles and defeat enemies.
Manny can hurl nuts at enemies, while Sid can use his claws to climb walls and glide through the air. Players must use their skills to solve puzzles, overcome obstacles, and defeat enemies in order to progress through the game.
The game features a total of 10 levels, each of which is based on a different location from the film. Players will travel through icy caves, lush jungles, and treacherous swamps, all while encountering a variety of enemies, including saber-tooth tigers, hedgehogs, and bees.
In addition to the main story mode, Ice Age also features a number of bonus levels that can be unlocked by collecting hidden items. These bonus levels offer additional challenges and rewards, and they can help players to improve their skills.
Graphics
Ice Age’s graphics are colorful and detailed, and they do a great job of recreating the look and feel of the film. The game’s characters are well-animated, and the environments are lush and varied.
The game’s graphics are not as impressive as some other Game Boy Advance games, but they are still very good. The game’s art style is charming, and the characters and environments are all very well-designed.
Sound
Ice Age’s sound effects and music are both well-done. The sound effects are realistic and immersive, and the music is catchy and memorable.
The game’s voice acting is also very good. The voice actors all do a great job of bringing the characters to life, and their performances help to make the game more engaging.
Overall
Ice Age is a fun and challenging platformer that is sure to appeal to fans of the film and casual gamers alike. The game’s charming characters, varied environments, and challenging gameplay make it a great choice for anyone looking for a fun and rewarding gaming experience.
Score
8/10
Review Score
7.5/10
