New Ice York

About

In "New Ice York," a Nintendo Switch and Steam game, the city has frozen over and the player, as the top agent, is tasked with discovering who is responsible and eliminating them. The game features a soundtrack available on multiple platforms and won the 2019 Freeplay Award. Note that the itch.io files are not integrated with Steam.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

music8 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features ever-changing dialogue that keeps interactions fresh and engaging, with characters offering interesting and humorous commentary.
The gameplay includes fun mechanics, such as unique minigames and enjoyable platforming sections, contributing to a bizarre yet captivating experience.
The soundtrack is highly praised, enhancing the atmosphere and providing a memorable auditory experience that complements the game's quirky aesthetic.

The visual design and color choices may be off-putting for some players, described as aggressively unpleasant and messy.
The game can feel disjointed and lacks substantial replayability, with some players finding the fetch-quest structure tedious and uninteresting.
There are reports of game-breaking bugs and a lack of developer support, leading to frustration among players who encounter technical issues.

music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
29%
14%
The music in the game is generally praised for its catchy and atmospheric qualities, enhancing the overall charm and humor. However, some players find it becomes repetitive and grating after a while. Overall, while the soundtrack is appreciated for its initial appeal and nostalgic vibes, its longevity in maintaining interest is questioned.
- “Make sure to check out the soundtrack, too - it's really catchy!”
- “The soundtrack is fantastic, it's what gives the game so much atmosphere.”
- “I've only played for a few minutes as of now, and I'm really digging the soundtracks, reminds me of old school RuneScape.”
- “The soundtrack sounds a lot cleaner outside the game; it's not really an issue, but I felt it was worth mentioning.”
- “I've only played for a few minutes as of now, and I'm really digging the soundtracks; it reminds me of old-school RuneScape.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by clever and quirky dialogue, with characters often delivering funny and interesting lines that encourage exploration. While the story is described as hilariously crude and random, some players found it less cohesive compared to other titles in the series. Overall, the writing is praised for its charm and ability to evoke genuine laughter, enhanced by a fitting soundtrack.
- “Every character always had interesting and funny things to say, so I found myself just wandering around talking to everyone most of the time.”
- “The randomness is never left aside, which gives an interesting and funny turn to what the plot is about.”
- “The writing is great, it's got tons of charm and great humor, and thanks to the soundtrack, the mood can get a bit more interesting when it needs to.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
30%
30%
The game's story is a mix of hilariously crude humor and cryptic detective elements, drawing comparisons to cult classic media. While some players find it entertaining and appreciate its randomness, others criticize it for being clichéd and overly reliant on fetch quests, leading to a sense of boredom. Overall, the narrative offers a blend of fun and frustration, appealing to fans of quirky storytelling.
- “The game has an entertaining story that resembles detective movies.”
- “The randomness is never left aside, which gives an interesting and funny turn to what the plot is about.”
- “The story is hilariously crude and lends towards the cryptic detective media that is often referred to as 'cult classic'.”
- “The story is utterly cliche.”
- “The whole thing is a fetch quest that had me bored.”
- “The story is hilariously crude and leans towards the cryptic detective media often referred to as 'cult classic', but I personally found it less endearing than the other entries of 'magicdweedoo'.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
The gameplay features a mix of engaging mechanics, including fun platforming sections and a unique bug minigame, alongside puzzle-solving elements typical of a 2D top-down detective adventure. However, some players feel that the game lacks depth and innovation, suggesting that it could benefit from more development to enhance its mechanics. Overall, while there are enjoyable moments, the gameplay may not offer significant surprises beyond initial impressions.
- “Gameplay has some fun mechanics later on; the bug minigame was neat, the platforming sections were fun, and the hell section was a cool change of pace.”
- “"New Ice York" is, from a sober perspective, a 2D top-down detective adventure game with overmap location switching, puzzle solving, and some coarse 2D platforming and punch-out-like fist-fight gameplay.”
- “If I'm missing some major shift in gameplay, by all means let me know and I'll revisit, but I think this is a case of what you see is what you get.”
- “If I'm missing some major shift in gameplay - by all means let me know and I'll revisit - but I think this is a case of what you see is what you get.”
- “Well, 'New Ice York' is, from a sober perspective, a 2D top-down detective adventure game with overmap location switching, puzzle solving, and some coarse 2D platforming and punch-out-like fist-fight gameplay.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
The graphics of the game evoke a unique aesthetic that some find appealing despite its perceived ugliness and confusion, offering depth that resonates with certain artistic sensibilities. However, many reviewers criticize the artwork for being repetitive and haphazard, lacking the deliberate variation seen in other titles. Overall, the art style draws comparisons to the work of Jack Stauber, highlighting its quirky charm amidst its flaws.
- “The art style reminds me a bit of Jack Stauber; it's got a similar vibe to it.”
- “The artwork is almost too sloppy in this one; with 'Ticket' it felt deliberate and made up for any shortcomings with tons of variation.”
- “There's a genuine, irreplaceable aesthetic value to something this ugly and confusing with this kind of depth.”
- “The artwork is all samey (and dare I say haphazard).”
- “The artwork is almost too sloppy in this one; with Ticket it felt deliberate and made up for any shortcomings with tons of variation.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game can be completed in under two hours, offering limited replayability primarily for players who wish to explore missed elements.
- “It takes under 2 hours to beat, but there are aspects you may have missed that encourage replayability.”
- “It takes under 2 hours to beat with minor replayability on some aspects that you may have missed.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's atmosphere is significantly enhanced by its fantastic soundtrack, which users consistently praise as a key element in creating an immersive experience.
- “The soundtrack is fantastic; it's what gives the game so much atmosphere.”