Product Description
Wowie! Time to dive into the Ice Age with
Ice Age 2: The Meltdown for the
Nintendo DS! This Fantastic game takes you on an exciting adventure with your favorite characters from the iconic Ice Age movies. You play as Scrat, the hilarious saber-toothed squirrel, and experience all sorts of adventures while trying to save his beloved acorn. The game is packed with puzzles, platform elements, and various mini-games that offer hours of fun. Developed by Vivendi Universal Games, this game perfectly captures the humor and charm of the film series on the DS's small screens. Haha, I can already feel the adventure!
Historical Context
Ice Age 2: The Meltdown was released in 2006, around the same time as the film of the same name. The game was one of the many cross-media projects that stemmed from the success of the Ice Age franchise. Over the years, the popularity of the film series has continued to grow, with multiple sequels and spin-offs. This game managed to perfectly capitalize on the hype and brought the beloved characters and their icy world to life on the Nintendo DS.
Expert Reviews
The reviews for Ice Age 2: The Meltdown were mixed. IGN gave the game a score of 6.5 and stated: "The game captures the spirit of the movie, but the gameplay can feel repetitive at times." GameSpot gave a score of 6.0 and wrote: "A decent game for fans of the film, but it lacks depth and variety."
Is It For You?
This game is ideal for younger players and fans of the Ice Age movies. If you enjoy adventurous platform games with a touch of humor, then this is the game for you! But collectors who like to have a piece of film history in their collection will also surely appreciate this game. Fantastic for anyone who loves laughter and adventure!
Similar Games
If you love Ice Age 2: The Meltdown, I also recommend taking a look at
Madagascar for the Nintendo DS. Both games are based on popular animated films and offer a mix of platform action and puzzles. Also,
Finding Nemo: Escape to the Big Blue is a similar game that you might enjoy. Fantastic!
When I'm Not Working...
Haha! If I were in Ice Age 2 with Yoshi and Luma, it would be a riot! Yoshi would gather acorns for Scrat with his long tongue, while Luma helps us by illuminating the dark ice caves with his star power. And me? I would run around and jump with joy because this adventure is just too Fantastic to miss! In my free time, I enjoy playing these kinds of adventure games because they always make me super happy! Wowie!