Icycle: On Thin Ice
| Icycle: On Thin Ice | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Damp Gnat |
| Publisher(s) | Chillingo |
| Producer(s) | Chris Spencer |
| Designer(s) | Reece Millidge |
| Programmer(s) | Reece Millidge |
| Artist(s) | Reece Millidge |
| Composer(s) | Stilton Studios |
| Platform(s) | Android, iOS, Windows, macOS |
| Release | November 2013 (iOS)
May 2017 (Android) October 25, 2017 (Windows, macOS) |
| Genre(s) | Action-adventure |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Icycle: On Thin Ice is a 2013 indie action-adventure video game developed by Damp Gnat and published by Chillingo. It is the sequel to the original 2009 browser game Icycle. It was originally released for iOS in November 2013.[1] It then got a release for Android in May 2017,[2] and for Steam on October 25, 2017.[3]
Plot
[edit]The game revolves around Dennis, a naked cyclist, going on a journey to unite with the love of his dreams within a frozen post-apocalyptic world.
Gameplay
[edit]Dennis travels through different locations, with the goal to avoid every obstacle on the way as the environment changes.[4] Each level is split into several checkpoints from where the players can continue their attempt.[5] In the iOS version, there are two direction buttons that control the movement, and a button that allows Dennis to perform jumps - holding it for a certain amount of time makes him leap higher.[6]
Unlike the first game, the players can use an umbrella to slow down the fall.[7] Ice cubes collected in various places can be spent in the shop for clothes, accessories, vacuums to suck in ice cubes, umbrellas. vehicles, and more. Completing missions for each location can give you ice cubes as a reward and spend on them to simplify a mission. All 80 missions completed unlocks the option to play the original Icycle game.[8]
Reception
[edit]Icycle: On Thin Ice received "generally favorable" for the iOS version, according to review aggregator website Metacritic.[9]
Awards
[edit]| Year | Award ceremony | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | E3's Into The Pixel | Artwork | Winner | [10] |
| 2014 | Tabby | Best Action-Adventure | Finalist | [11] |
| Develop | Indie Showcase | [12] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Icycle: On Thin Ice". Eurogamer.net. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- ^ Renaudin, Clement (2017-05-19). "[Update] The amazingly weird and unique platformer iCycle: On Thin Ice is finally out on Android". www.pocketgamer.com. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- ^ "Icycle: On Thin Ice". SteamDB. Archived from the original on 2024-12-07. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- ^ Pugliese, Tommaso (16 December 2013). "Nudi e felici". Multiplayer.it (in Italian). Retrieved 8 June 2025.
- ^ Hilliard, Kyle (11 December 2013). "Icycle: On Thin Ice Review". Game Informer. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
- ^ Slater, Harry (28 November 2013). "Icycle: On Thin Ice Review". Pocket Gamer. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
- ^ Zarembsky, Ilya (3 December 2013). "Icycle: On Thin Ice is a helluva game, but it's not the one it thinks it is". Kill Screen. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
- ^ "'Icycle: On Thin Ice' Review – A Strange, Beautiful, Lonely Trip". Touch Arcade. 2 December 2013. Archived from the original on 11 October 2024. Retrieved 9 March 2025.
- ^ "Icycle: On This Ice Reviews". Metacritic. Archived from the original on 2025-06-08. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
- ^ Cowan, Danny (2013-06-04). "Into the Pixel announces winning entries in E3 art exhibition". Yahoo Finance. Retrieved 2025-06-11.
- ^ "2014 Winners, Users' Choice and Finalists - The Tabby Awards /Consumers". The Tabby Awards /Consumers - The Tabby Awards /Consumers. 2014-08-06. Archived from the original on 2014-09-04. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
- ^ Farokhmanesh, Megan (2013-06-24). "Indie Showcase finalists announced, will feature Icycle: On Thin Ice, Tengami and more". Polygon. Retrieved 2024-12-08.