ICEY

 PC
Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. PC PowerPlay
    Jan 1, 2017
    90
    A clever and accessible combat system masks a brilliant meta commentary. [Issue#258, p.63]
  2. Eurogamer Poland
    Dec 20, 2016
    90
    Icey is a fantastic combination of a great slasher and intriguing story, with original narration. It could seem strange at first glance, but it's a great game, unique and engaging.
  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Mar 1, 2017
    85
    ICEY is as normal of a platformer as The Stanley Parable is a normal adventure game; and though it will take just a few hours to find all hidden endings, Easter eggs and achievements, the experience is more than worth it. [Issue#217, p.84]
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  5. GameGrin
    Feb 7, 2017
    85
    Brilliant art design, lovely script, and great production values make ICEY one of the best indie titles I have ever reviewed.
  6. Multiplayer.it
    Dec 27, 2016
    85
    A brilliant and unpredictable 2D action game, that demonstrates how interesting and mature the chinese indie scene can be. It's not a perfect game, but it's still highly recommended to anyone who loves experimental narrative and tight gameplay.
  7. CGMagazine
    Dec 15, 2016
    85
    Icey is a fun action packed little indie game that isn’t afraid to get weird.
  8. GameStar
    Feb 8, 2017
    83
    Groovy, sarcastic and pleasantly crazy. Icey is basically an action-filled spiritual successor to The Stanley Parade.
  9. PLAY! Zine
    Apr 26, 2017
    80
    IInteresting philosophical spin on your typical 2d platformer.
  10. God is a Geek
    Mar 8, 2017
    80
    If you’re looking for something challenging and a little different to lose yourself in for a few hours, ICEY is super cool. Puns absolutely intended.
  11. Ragequit.gr
    Mar 5, 2017
    80
    Combining solid hack 'n' slash gameplay mechanisms and unique metagaming elements, Icey is one of the most remarkable indie action games out there.
  12. BaziCenter
    Feb 10, 2017
    80
    Icey is kind of weird and extremely difficult. At the same time it’s also fast-paced, action-packed, unique and full of surprises, which along with a fantastic story will keep you engaged for a long time.
  13. GameCritics
    Aug 9, 2017
    70
    I’m pretty fond of ICEY. The combat could (and should) be better but I enjoyed my time with it, and appreciated its willingness to whip out the sort of unexpected, bizarre narrative twists that most games don’t even consider.

Awards & Rankings

37
#37 Best PC Game of 2016

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 52 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 52
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 52
  3. Negative: 7 out of 52
  1. aligaduo
    Dec 21, 2016
    10
    A very solid 2D side scrolling action adventure game that's challenging, fast paced, with great boss battles, and light RPG elements thatA very solid 2D side scrolling action adventure game that's challenging, fast paced, with great boss battles, and light RPG elements that remind me of devil may cry. Visuals and Artstyle are beautifully done and the soundtrack is really amazing.… Full Review »
  2. raorian
    Jul 29, 2017
    8
    2D DmC.
    Good soundtrack and combat.
    unique storytelling. not very good, but unique is appreciated these days. Narrator is annoying Your    2D DmC.
    Good soundtrack and combat.
    unique storytelling. not very good, but unique is appreciated these days.
    Narrator is annoying
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  3. Pucks
    Jan 26, 2017
    7
    Hat auf jeden Fall gute Elemente im Spiel, die Gegner sind Kreativ Gestaltet und ergänzen sich gut im Spiel und die Kämpfe genial gemacht.Hat auf jeden Fall gute Elemente im Spiel, die Gegner sind Kreativ Gestaltet und ergänzen sich gut im Spiel und die Kämpfe genial gemacht. Jedoch ist die Story des Spiels nicht besonders mitfühlbar und die Musik wiederholt sich. Das Upgrade Menü ist auch eher Mager, aber wer das Genre mag für den ist dieses Spiel gut geeignet.… Full Review »
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