Ice Age 2: The Meltdown Deep cut
Game Boy Advance · Platformer
Ice Age
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2002 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Artificial Mind & Movement |
| Publisher | Ubisoft |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Ice Age |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 11 |
Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2002, Ice Age is a platformer developed by Artificial Mind & Movement and published by Ubisoft.
It came out in the GBA's second year on the market. Other notable GBA releases from 2002 include Sonic Advance 2, Metroid Fusion and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Four Swords. Among the 170 GBA platformers in our database, it ranks #10 by legacy score.
It is part of the Ice Age series; on the GBA you can also try Ice Age 2: The Meltdown. Artificial Mind & Movement also made The Sims 2: Pets, Drake & Josh and Ed, Edd n Eddy: The Mis-Edventures for the GBA.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you want to experience one of the GBA's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Ice Age is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
Ice Age cheats & codes
7 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Invincible | 8300507C
FFFF |
|---|---|
| Infinite Hazelnuts | 330029F4
0063 |
| Have All Golden Hazelnuts | 83002A08
FFFF |
| Unlock All Levels | 83004D84
FFFF |
| Have Rock | 33004D88
0001 |
| Have Walnut | 83004D8C
0001 |
Ice Age walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Ice Age.
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Playing GBA games today
The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.
Ice Age FAQ
When did Ice Age come out on the GBA?
Ice Age was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2002.
Who made Ice Age?
It was developed by Artificial Mind & Movement and published by Ubisoft.
Is Ice Age multiplayer?
No. Ice Age is a single-player game.
How long does Ice Age take to play?
As a platformer, Ice Age typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Ice Age on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.