Ice Age 2: The Meltdown (2006). Play online

Summary

Ice Age 2: The Meltdown lands on the DS as the handheld version of the 2006 film tie‑in, often just called Ice Age 2. In this port you flip between Sid, Manny and Diego, guiding each through six compact puzzle levels that riff on the movie’s flood‑scene escapades. The handheld format also adds quirky “Scrat Rush” stages where the frantic squirrel scrambles for acorns, giving the game a light‑hearted break from the core challenges. Vivendi Universal Games handled the publishing, packaging the colorful 2‑D environments and simple controls into a truly portable adventure.

Storyline

Ice Age 2: The Meltdown on Nintendo DS follows the film’s plot, putting players in the hooves of Manny the woolly mammoth. As the valley faces a sudden flood, Manny, his sister‑like friend Sid, the saber‑toothed Diego and their herd must race against rising waters. The game’s levels echo the movie’s icy landscapes, forcing the team to navigate collapsing ice bridges and slippery slopes. Players solve simple puzzles and time jumps to keep the group together and stay ahead of the deluge.

The mischievous Scrat also steals the spotlight, embarking on a slap‑stick quest for his beloved acorn. His side‑scenes are interwoven between main stages, adding comic relief as he tumbles through frozen caverns and dodges falling icicles. Collecting acorns rewards players with extra points and hidden bonuses.