The action never gets stale though, since new abilities are gradually introduced and the level design if often based around the newfound skills. The game was designed well in this sense, since the second world (or map branch) offers a different kind of gameplay on account of the double jump being available then.Įvery now and then you run into fairly easy puzzles (usually involving hitting two or three buttons in the right order or finding a missing object) or a boss fight, breaking up the otherwise fairly formulaic platforming action. It’s not until you find the first crystal nut that you are rewarded with a double jump, which in turn gives you access to places and collectibles that you previously couldn’t quite reach. Part of that is due to the game’s design, which starts you out with the most basic of controls – a jump and an attack button. There is plenty to discover and collect after you complete a level (a branch has about five, and they’re all pretty big), since I rarely finished one without missing one or more of its collectables. As an adult, completing a branch with a bit of exploring will take about 90 minutes, for a total game time of about 6 to 7 hours. The temple is central on the game map, with four main branches/paths all leading to a crystal nut that you need to find. Yes, it’s certainly not the most inspired plot and there’s barely any narrative to speak of in the entire game, but Scrat’s a non-speaking character anyway.

The introduction to the game sees Scrat chasing an acorn (what else?), falling down into a temple and being set on a quest to collect legendary crystal nuts. He became a bit of a star on his own as well, with roles in animated shorts, 4D rides in theme parks and now the lead role in a new video game. Ice Age: Scrat’s Nutty Adventure is geared towards a slightly older audience, targeting 6 to 12 year olds.Īs the title suggests, the game features Scrat, the saber-toothed squirrel with an unhealthy obsession for acorns.

We’ve previously looked at Crayola Scoot and they’ve also published a game based on the Paw Patrol franchise which was essentially a take on 2D platformers for 4 to 7 year olds. Our review is based on the PS4 version.Īnyone familiar with Outright Games knows they specialize in family friendly titles aimed at a younger audience. The game is out now for Playstation 4, Xbox One, PC and Nintendo Switch courtesy of Outright Games. A title we previewed after Gamescom, Ice Age: Scrat’s Nutty Adventure is ready to storm the holiday charts with its family friendly approach to classic 3D platforming.

Ice age scrat's nutty adventure!