ICEY

 Switch
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. IGN Japan
    Jun 26, 2018
    70
    If you’re looking for an exciting 2D action game, ICEY is not it. However, if disobeying orders sounds fun, ICEY is all about that. In the end, it’s a game that actively wants you to break its rules.
  2. Cubed3
    Jun 11, 2018
    70
    ICEY has a lot going for it; the combat is fun, the story and writing smart, plus it has some great designs and animations. It's definitely an enjoyable little addition to the libraries of Switch players, but its flaws are evident to see. If only it was a little longer, or had a bit more of a replayability factor, and if only the voice acting was better... Still, more than just a good game, and well worth checking out.
  3. Nintendo Enthusiast
    Jun 27, 2018
    65
    This Switch port is non-offensive, but several of the coding and error window effects were definitely intended for PC. Still, ICEY is fine. If you are seeking a short, functional, and fundamentally different experience, then you will find a lot to love. If you want a traditional story, a long adventure, or lots of action-packed gameplay, then search elsewhere.
  5. NintendoWorldReport
    Jun 8, 2018
    60
    If you like meta-commentary in your video games, ICEY might be right up your alley, but I found the narration to be overdone, overlong, and overly aggressive. I appreciate ICEY’s attempt to differentiate itself but…not like this. Not like this.

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 17
  3. Negative: 2 out of 17
  1. Homak-derest
    Mar 22, 2022
    9
    Игра хорошо оптимизирована имеет интересных боссов много врагов и не имеет ошибок мне нравиться как автор сам общается с игроком тем самымИгра хорошо оптимизирована имеет интересных боссов много врагов и не имеет ошибок мне нравиться как автор сам общается с игроком тем самым ломая 3 стену 9 из 10 только потому-что игра короткая.… Full Review »
  2. Robomania
    Dec 22, 2020
    8
    This review is very late but I wanted to comment on the game as I thoroughly enjoyed it. The combat is fun (can get a little frustrating atThis review is very late but I wanted to comment on the game as I thoroughly enjoyed it. The combat is fun (can get a little frustrating at times), art design is great, and thought the story was pretty cool. Reading some reviews, I see people didn't like the narrator. I'm on the complete opposite fence. I believe the narrator was what made this game as enjoyable as it was. Finding easter eggs throughout the world and pissing him off was very enjoyable.( I have played through the game with Chinese and Japanese voices, so I can't comment on the English narrator.) Definitely a must-buy for Switch owners.… Full Review »
  3. Oswald77
    Sep 10, 2019
    8
    Icey is a great game to get lost in with great combat and skills you can level up. The games play time is very short compared to most games,Icey is a great game to get lost in with great combat and skills you can level up. The games play time is very short compared to most games, combat is great, enemies are challenging, art design is very good. My few gripes are this the whole narrator saying things like As Icey descends down to find nothing or Icey comes up on upon a abandoned area, etc this narration takes away momentum from the game and to me slows down the game, overall it's a great sci-fi hack n slash to get lost in and preform some fun and tantalizing combos with your scythe. If your in the market for a cheap hack n slash game put icey on your must plays the game will keep egging you on to keep going knowing that the next boss is around the corner. This game isn't super polished but this game is a must play for switch owners like myself… Full Review »
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