Ice Cream Surfer

 Wii U
Metascore
53

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 7
  3. Negative: 2 out of 7
  1. NintendoWorldReport
    Jul 31, 2014
    70
    It is sad that online leaderboards were not included as it would have rounded out the experience nicely. Bugs aside, the creativity of the title does shine through.
  2. FNintendo
    Aug 18, 2014
    60
    With fond memories of 16-bit era arcade shooters, Ice Cream Surfer brings forth a comical plot which is bound to keep some segments of the audience amused for a while. It is its lifespan and rather irregular frame rate which end up tainting the experience, though.
  3. IGN Italia
    Sep 14, 2014
    58
    Bad collisions, frustrating gameplay and a very short lifespan. Ice Cream Surfer does not work.
  5. Cubed3
    Sep 10, 2014
    50
    Ice Cream Surfer is a reasonably fun little timewaster, and at a time where shoot 'em ups are fewer and further between, some diehard shooter fans might feel like this is worth a punt.
  6. God is a Geek
    Jul 31, 2014
    50
    Ice Cream Surfer tells the story of a maniacal vegetable hell bent on destroying the sugary world of the flying gelato-influenced heroes, but just as fast food and candy treats are light on essential nutrients and likely to do you more harm than good, this is a game that is probably best left on the shelf, with other far more healthy options available to the discerning shooter fan.
  7. Digitally Downloaded
    Oct 10, 2014
    40
    Ice Cream Surfer deserves full credit for offering a taste the Wii U could use more of. I just wish the developers focused less on decking their digital sundae with chocolate sauce and realised that the ice cream beneath it was past its prime.
  8. Nintendo Life
    Aug 2, 2014
    40
    Ice Cream Surfer gets some of the basics right and offers players a crazy, wacky world, with colourful locales and varied, interesting enemies. Unfortunately, the game built around that world is just not particularly fun to play, with little challenge, poor presentation, some annoying gameplay quirks and almost no replay value.

Awards & Rankings

43
#43 Best Wii U Game of 2014
27
#27 Most Discussed Wii U Game of 2014

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. Not_Mikuru
    Feb 2, 2016
    8
    I bought it on a whim and thought the game was fine. For three dollars, I'm not expecting an AMAZING game, but it's good. I enjoyed my twoI bought it on a whim and thought the game was fine. For three dollars, I'm not expecting an AMAZING game, but it's good. I enjoyed my two hours playtime.… Full Review »
  2. DANIEL_X2Paladi
    Nov 19, 2015
    9
    Este juego es sumante adictivo y nos recuerda ampliamante a las arcades noventeras como Snow Bros, Bust a move, etc. Sin duda un juego muyEste juego es sumante adictivo y nos recuerda ampliamante a las arcades noventeras como Snow Bros, Bust a move, etc. Sin duda un juego muy divertdo: Ademas la opción de dos jugadores es super genial. Sin duda una maravilla de juego… Full Review »
  3. Daniel_x2
    Feb 22, 2015
    8
    Un juego que tiene todo el aroma de las arcades de los 90tas como buster bros o snow Bros.
    Es un juego excelente para des estresarse. El    Un juego que tiene todo el aroma de las arcades de los 90tas como buster bros o snow Bros.
    Es un juego excelente para des estresarse. El juego cuentaas con 5 personajes a elegir. La dificultad es media y es posible acabar el juego en una sentada aunque por los 5 personajes y la posibilidad de jugar dos jugadores ala vez lo hace una experiencia altamente re jugable
    Me encato el diseño de los escenarios llenos de enemigos comicos y con mucho movimiento
    No es el juego mas impresionnate que pueda haber definitvamente, pero siendo honestos es una gran experiencia por un muy bajo cosro    … Full Review »
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