Holly-Day Ice-Spionage
- January 4, 2024
- Don't Feed the Wuff
Get on SteamIn "Holly-Day Ice-Spionage," play as Holly the shark and complete a holiday mission for the WHISPER organization by freezing party guests with your water blaster. Be cautious of their counterattacks using various items. Your performance will determine one of four possible endings in this morally ambiguous, slippery shooting arcade game.
Reviews
- Fun and simple gameplay with a unique concept of freezing party guests.
- Charming art style and music that enhance the overall experience.
- Multiple endings and high score motivation provide replay value for a low price.
- Ice physics can be frustrating and may detract from the gameplay experience.
- Limited content with only one level and a few enemies may leave players wanting more.
- Lack of clarity regarding health mechanics can lead to confusion during gameplay.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its fun and unique mechanics, featuring satisfying physics and fast-paced action that stands out in a genre often plagued by repetitive themes. Players can engage in simple yet enjoyable actions like freezing enemies, dodging, and utilizing slippery ice physics, all contributing to a frantic and enjoyable experience. The combination of cute characters and engaging gameplay further enhances its appeal.
“I found the gameplay to be really fun, due to its satisfying physics and fast-paced action.”
“Not only does its zany gameplay stand on its own outside of Christmas Day, but its concept is very unique for a terminally creatively-bankrupt genre that recycles the same three ideas over and over again: Santa's an incompetent oaf and needs you to do his job, Santa's gone round the twist and is committing mass murder, or the elves are on strike and need to be put in their place.”
“The gameplay is simple; you can shoot to freeze enemies, throw your gun, or do a little spin move to dodge and knock away enemies. The slipperiest ice physics add to a feeling of frantic action that surprisingly feels good!”
“Not only does its zany gameplay stand on its own outside of Christmas Day, but its concept is very unique for a terminally creatively bankrupt genre that recycles the same three ideas over and over again: Santa's an incompetent oaf and needs you to do his job, Santa's gone round the twist and is committing mass murder, or the elves are on strike and need to be put in their place.”
“The gameplay is simple; you can shoot to freeze enemies, throw your gun, or do a little spin move to dodge and knock away enemies. Of course, you also move with some of the slipperiest ice physics, adding to a feeling of frantic action that surprisingly feels good!”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its pleasant and fitting Christmas theme, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the simple and fun gameplay experience.
“A short little Christmas-themed game; while it isn't much, it's actually pretty fun and simple. In addition, the art style and music are very nice.”
“The music in this game perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive experience.”
“I love how the soundtrack enhances the overall atmosphere, making every moment feel special.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story of "Holly-day Ice-spionage" is a whimsical and lighthearted premise where players assist Holly, a balloon character, in gathering "meowcenaries" to enhance her Christmas party while thwarting a rival corporation. However, some users feel that the narrative lacks depth and substance, making it feel more like a neat concept than a fully developed story.
“Holly-day ice-spionage: a bite-sized arcade game where you must help 'Spare Air Supply' Holly on her mission to collect 'Meowcenaries' from a rival corporation in order to add guests to your company Christmas party before they can deflate her like the balloon she is.”
“The story is a neat idea, but there isn't much to it.”
“Holly-day ice-spionage: a bite-sized arcade game where you must help 'spare air supply' Holly on her mission to collect 'meowcenaries' from a rival corporation in order to add guests to your company Christmas party before they can deflate her like the balloon she is.”
- character development2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciate the game's unique and humorous character designs, highlighting their expressiveness and the engaging visual storytelling that enhances the overall experience. The bizarre concept adds an intriguing layer to character development, making interactions memorable and entertaining.
“I'm also a huge fan of the game's downright bizarre concept, and its funny, highly expressive character designs. Seeing the expressions on those cats' faces when you freeze them never gets old!”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is highlighted by its bizarre concept and expressive character designs, particularly the amusing reactions of the characters when frozen. Players find it to be a hilarious and addictive experience, making it an enjoyable pick-up-and-play title, especially given its low price.
“I'm also a huge fan of the game's downright bizarre concept, and it's funny, highly expressive character designs (seeing the expressions on those cats' faces when you freeze them never gets old!).”
“Overall, the game is a hilarious and addicting little experience that you can easily pick up and play at a moment's notice, and for under $5, it's totally worth it!”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a charming Christmas-themed art style that enhances its fun and simple gameplay, complemented by pleasant music. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the overall experience.
“A short Christmas-themed game; while it isn't much, it's actually pretty fun and simple. The art style and music are very nice.”
“The graphics are stunning, with vibrant colors and detailed environments that really bring the game to life.”
“I was blown away by the visual design; every scene is beautifully crafted and adds to the overall atmosphere of the game.”
