Finding Ice

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Finding Ice is a single player casual platformer game. It was developed by Daniel Baszczak and was released on August 29, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

In this one-of-a-kind story game, the player must explore vast worlds through a third-person Arctic Wolf, complete puzzles, collect items and re-connect with nature.

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

emotional3 positive mentions

Strong and meaningful environmental message about climate change.
Beautiful and immersive visuals with memorable and soothing soundtrack.
Emotional and inspiring storyline with good voice acting and narration.

Gameplay is limited, passive, and sometimes frustrating due to bugs like falling through the world and broken saving.
The narrative is predictable and the message is delivered in a blunt, ineffective way that may not engage all players.
Technical issues such as camera clipping and unfixed bugs persist long after release.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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24%
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The gameplay is generally described as simplistic and passive, with limited player interaction beyond basic movement and occasional technical issues like falling through the world or lack of saving. While some appreciate the smoothness and level design, many find the gameplay ineffective in engaging players or delivering the climate message compellingly. Overall, it leans more toward a narrative experience than an active gameplay one.
- “The gameplay is smooth, the story is easy to follow, the soundtrack is memorable and soothing, the visuals are crisp, and the level design is remarkable.”
- “In regards to gameplay, I think that the game has a clear message which it effectively delivers.”
- “To summarise, despite some shortcomings in regards to gameplay, Finding Ice is an impressive, quality game designed to deliver an emotive message to its audience.”
- “Ham-fisted climate message with busted gameplay.”
- “Gameplay involves just moving, moving very slightly faster, and jumping; you can also fall through the world or get stuck and have to restart from the beginning because saving doesn't work.”
- “The game feels quite passive, like watching someone else's story instead of telling your own; a more 'hands-on' active gameplay experience would be preferable.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The story is praised for being inspiring, creative, and thought-provoking, with strong writing and narration. However, some find it lacks compelling engagement and would prefer a more interactive, hands-on narrative experience. Overall, the storyline is heartfelt and memorable but could benefit from slight improvements.
- “The storyline is inspiring and creative.”
- “It is a heart-wrenching story that made me stop and think about the effect I was having on the world and the effect this was having on other living creatures.”
- “The game is beautiful and the story is well-written and narrated.”
- “Great message, lacking compelling story and any gameplay at all.”
- “Personally, I would like to see any future games by this developer involve a more "hands-on" active gameplay experience, as I found the game quite passive, in the sense that I was watching someone else's story instead of telling my own.”
- “The story could use a little tweaking here and there.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers a deeply emotional experience through its beautiful environments and poignant storytelling, prompting players to reflect on their impact on the world and other living beings. Many users find it both moving and thought-provoking.
- “If you are looking for an emotional trip in the environment, you will definitely love this game.”
- “I would highly recommend this game because it is so much fun to explore the beautiful landscapes and discover the emotional journey of a single creature in this day and age.”
- “It is a heart-wrenching story that made me stop and think about the effect I was having on the world and the impact this was having on other living creatures.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music is generally well-received, described as pretty good, memorable, and soothing, complementing the smooth gameplay and storytelling.
- “The gameplay is smooth, the story is easy to follow, the soundtrack is memorable and soothing, the visuals are crisp and the level design is remarkable.”
- “Audio: music's pretty good, and the narration's alright”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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The graphics are crisp and simple, complementing the smooth gameplay and remarkable level design effectively. Overall, the visuals are clear and pleasing without being overly complex.
- “The gameplay is smooth, the story is easy to follow, the soundtrack is memorable and soothing, the visuals are crisp and the level design is remarkable.”