Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
2009
- platform
- action
- single player
- multiplayer
- split screen
The story
Based on the computer-animated movie starring the voices of Ray Romano and John Leguizamo, Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs is a 3D platform game that has you controlling multiple prehistoric protagonists across more than 15 levels of lighthearted action. Help Manny, Sid, Diego, Scrat, and friends navigate their way through the lush jungles of a world lurking underneath the ice: a tropical world inhabited by dinosaurs. Master each character's distinct moves while exploring caves, riding a pterodactyl, avoiding a rampaging Tyrannosaurus rex, running atop a ball of ice, and more. Those having difficulty during certain sequences can receive tips from woolly mammoth Ellie as well as possums Crash and Eddie. In addition to the single-player campaign, Ice Age 2 offers eight competitive mini-games supporting up to four players.
What it’s like
Bright, cartoony colour against cold blue-white: snow-dusted tundra gives way to lush green jungle, mud-brown caves and sun-warmed ravines, all rendered in a soft, rounded 3D style that keeps the mood light. The camera trails behind characters or swings wide over hilly terrain, and the view often pushes toward the screen as creatures run at you, which gives the action a playful sense of momentum. Sound leans on bouncy, orchestral-leaning cues, squeaks, roars and slapstick effects, with a constant warm hum of adventure. Movement feels springy and forgiving, switching between mammoth, sloth and sabre-tooth squirrel-style abilities that give each stage a different weight in the hands. Pacing is brisk and episodic, with short platforming sections, a gentle rhythm of challenge and reward, and no real threat beyond the odd chase scene. Vibe: sunny, mischievous, low-stakes fun. It suits a weekend afternoon, a family co-op session, or a comfort play for anyone who wants something gentle with no gore, no sexual content and only cartoon-level peril. Made for younger players, families, and nostalgic fans of the film who want to romp through prehistoric wilderness together.
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