Icy Escort
Family
Ratings
Age
4+
Category
Family
Languages
English
Sat Apr 25 2020
This old gem just got an update, 11 years after its iOS release! :)
- Support for the latest iOS
Hope you enjoy! And thanks to all fans who've stood by Donut Games all these years.
Icy Escort challenges your logic and creativity across numerous levels of physics-based fun. Your goal is simple: get the ice to the goal. However, the path is treacherous. You must strategically place fans, bouncy pads, and gravity-defying tools to navigate hazards and reach the exit. It's a game of trial, error, and ultimate satisfaction.
Dinsun Expert Review
Our Expert Score
Icy Escort is a charming physics-based puzzle game that feels like a forgotten gem from the early App Store era. The core loop involves placing various objects—like fans, springs, and platforms—to guide a block of ice safely to the exit. It’s a classic 'Rube Goldberg' style setup that rewards patience and a bit of 'mad scientist' experimentation.
What really stands out is the escalating complexity. While the early levels are breezy, the later stages require precise timing and a deep understanding of how the different gadgets interact. The visuals are simple but clean, making it easy to parse the screen during chaotic moments. If you enjoy games like Enigmo or The Incredible Machine, this offers a focused, portable version of that experience that still holds up as a solid mental workout.
Features
Diverse physics-based gadgets
Increasingly complex level design
Clean, minimalist aesthetic
Unlimited retries for experimentation
Tips & Walkthrough
Start by placing basic fans to see how they affect the ice's trajectory. Don't be afraid to fail; the restart is instant. Pay attention to the angle of the bouncy pads, as a few degrees can be the difference between a win and a reset.
Gameplays
Drag and drop items from your inventory onto the stage. Once you press 'Play', physics take over. You can rotate items to fine-tune the path of the ice block.
Screenshot
Q&A
The block remains consistent, but the environment introduces new friction surfaces and hazards.
Ratings & Reviews
A really good casual game. Not the one to miss at 99cents :)
Fri Sep 11 2009 stk8rLoved this game. At 99cents its an easy decision to get this of you are looking for a casual game. Extremely simple controls are well suited for iPhone. No need for an on screen d-pad, accelerometer controls or anything. All you need to do is touch the screen to make the penguin turn left or right and thats it. Its an interesting puzzler with some unique charm. The only gripe with this game is that its a bit short and one might be able to easily finish it within a couple of hours of casual gameplay. But its good fun for those 2 hours and easily worth the price. Hopefully more levels will be added in the future :)
A cute platformer that shouldn't be overlooked
Wed Aug 12 2009 Strangest life I'd ever knownThe game controls like it advertised are very easy and simple as you just tap to jump and thats it. The graphics are also cute and simple(love penguins). The direction is chosen for you as there are small signs with arrows that one you hit, you move that direction. Now the objective is to get to you little penguins before the time runs out while also getting icecream cones. There are 30 levels with stars as ratings(not really sure what all that means). After playing quite a few levels I find the gameplay a little shallow as all you do is jump to get just penguins and ice cream cones. Though it is not easy as it gets pretty difficult if you want to get everything and the platforms do change so it doesnt get boring. But I would love like some enemies maybe (panda bears lol) that you jump over would be nice. I love platformers and nonetheless I recommed this as it is easily worth your buck. The short levels make it quick and easy for on-the-go. After finishing it, it seems that there is not much replay value as other platformers. Overall a 4/5 -skyye06
review #1
Fri Mar 05 2010 YellowsayshelloI never take time to write reviews, but since my favorite iPhone games are from donut games..... I decided to express my two cents. I check frequently to see if there are any newly released games from DG. I admire ur game design and some what art quality. keep up the good work!!! hope you guys don't get bought out by EA..or other major players..... unless yhats what you want.... and get showered with load of cash.... but then there wont be any good, quality games coming out from DG.....then all kittens will committ suicide. cheers mate
Another homerun - Way to go Donut Games
Thu Mar 04 2010 pchacker1848I've loved ALMOST all games made by Donut Games thus far, enjoying not only the ability to get through the levels but also (as an added challenge) the ability to try and max out (3 stars) the various levels as well. This one (so far) is just as fun. At first I was apprehensive because it wasn't as fast-passed as some of the previous games, but have really enjoyed it so far. I will continue to look forward to further games by an amazing company - great work!
An extra ordinary sense rarely seen in western action games
Mon Mar 01 2010 EMRK/RSSThis game contain the esscense of action game uncommon in the western game culture. The design is simple enough to be understood by anyone, but the balance is multi-layered to cater the beginners and the adepts. If the graphical design had been more special and have more character, this would a hit in Japan. But they would ask for at least fifty levels. Happy to see developers who understand.
Lame!
Sun Feb 28 2010 ProfGrizzI bought this game just for the fact that i loved traffic rush so much, but this game is nothing like traffic rush at all, this game is slow paced, repititious and it is incredibly lame. The mother penquin moves by herself and the only control you have over her is jumping, literally that is the only thing you can do is make her jump by tapping the screen, granted the designers did put some twists into this incredibly simple game, but it is just so lame you walk around and pick up baby penguins and get ice cream cones for extra points, traffic rush is fun because it is intense and simple this game is simple and lame, but 2 stars for responsive control (singular there is only one control, thats jump) and its free
Harrible
Tue Jan 25 2011 Girligirl23Dounut games what are you thinking we kids 9 and up need something more intersting! my favorite game of yours is traffic rush my high score is 109! I really personally would not rate it at all but you don't have the choice! I want something new,free, and exiting that everyone will rate all five stars! And don't forget I want it very very very very very very very very very sssssssooooooonnnnnnnn!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fairly hard, but still fun. I guess...
Wed Mar 03 2010 hawksrock100Okay... Its either I'M really stupid or this game is extremely hard. It is extremely hard, and it gets annoying. I cant even pass level 3. I guess i recommend (i think i spelled that wrong) this game, if you like games that are fairly hard. To reviews after mine, please (I BEG YOU!) do not call me stupid because i cant pass level 3. It is hard. Thanks!
