Ice Age 2: The Meltdown

 Wii
Metascore
66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. AceGamez
    60
    Unlike Open Season, which kept me thoroughly entertained from start to finish, I found "Ice Age 2" to be something of a repetitive chore at times.
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  2. eToychest
    70
    The Meltdown is fun, and it makes good use of the Wii’s motion-sensitive controller. If you’re an Ice Age fan or a platformer fan that doesn’t mind a short game versus an engrossing epic, then it’s hard to go wrong.
  3. GameSpot
    70
    The motion controls don't fundamentally change this movie-licensed platformer, but they don't get in the way either, and the adventure is still a breezily fun one.
  5. GameSpy
    50
    Given that Ice Age 2 is intended for a younger audience, it's not a terribly long or challenging game. Don't be surprised if the adventure is finished after about four or five hours.
  6. GameZone
    76
    Ice Age 2: The Meltdown is a really fun game, but it is held back by one major flaw: its length. It takes only a couple of hours to beat this game if you have any gameplay experience.
  7. IGN
    75
    Control is tight, especially on Wii. Eurocom has added new gesture-based actions that feel very natural. For instance, you simply motion downward with the Wii remote to make Scrat butt-stomp. Or, you shake it side to side to get him kickin' at enemies.
  8. Nintendo Gamer
    70
    A decent, simple platform game that will probably keep any younger fans of the film quiet for a good few hours. [Feb 2007, p.63]
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  9. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    50
    Looks fantastic but it plays like too many average games of movies. [Feb 2007, p.74]
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  10. Worth Playing
    67
    It may not strive to reinvent the genre, or do anything especially new, but it makes good use of the Wiimote and is a pleasant experience overall.

Awards & Rankings

17
#17 Best Wii Game of 2006
26
#26 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2006
23
#23 Most Shared Wii Game of 2006

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. ilovegamedemos8
    May 22, 2023
    7
    actually alright! for a kids licensed game it controls well, it has horror elements, the platforming is solid, and it is just a fun time!
  2. David_Kappa
    May 28, 2017
    10
    I really love this game! Scrat is my favourite character and I really appreciate that they made a game only for him :) . I recommend this gameI really love this game! Scrat is my favourite character and I really appreciate that they made a game only for him :) . I recommend this game for everyone. Good job!!!… Full Review »
  3. HectorInTheMorn
    Jul 20, 2016
    10
    This was my childhood game that I play 100 times possibly and still have lots of fun playing it with my cousins! I would recommend this game to anyone
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