Arctic Escape

Nintendo DS · Puzzle

Arctic Escape

Deep cut

SystemNintendo DS
Released2011
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperTeyon
PublisherTeyon
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Developed by Teyon, Arctic Escape arrived on the Nintendo DS in 2011 as a puzzle game.

It landed about 7 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2011 include Ace Attorney Investigations 2: Prosecutor's Gambit, Learn with Pokémon: Typing Adventure and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 – Defiance.

Teyon also made Florist Shop for the DS.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Arctic Escape is like

Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.

Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.

Arctic Escape walkthroughs & guides

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Arctic Escape FAQ

When did Arctic Escape come out on the DS?

Arctic Escape was released for the Nintendo DS in 2011.

Who made Arctic Escape?

It was developed by Teyon.

Is Arctic Escape multiplayer?

No. Arctic Escape is a single-player game.

How long does Arctic Escape take to play?

As a puzzle game, Arctic Escape typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Arctic Escape 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.

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