Ice Age Village is the latest videogame that has spawned from the popular movie franchise going by the same name. Read on for an extensive guide into how to get the most out of Ice Age Village!
Ice Age is an animated film from 20th Century Fox that has been extremely popular over the years. It has spawned three films since the first in 2002, with a fourth installment set for release in mid-2012. The movie has also produced a series of short films, some great merchandise, and even a live ice show. Ice Age does not lack in exposure from videogames, as well, and Ice Age Village is only the latest in games based on this very popular series.
Ice Age Village is a building and breeding game that features several beloved and extremely popular characters from the series. Players will get to see Manny and Ellie the Mammoth, Sid the Sloth, Diego the Smilodon build a new village for their friends due to one of Scrat the Sabre-toothed Squirrel’s acorn based misadventures.
Game Concept
Ice Age Village involves building new homes and breeding different types of animals. Different types of animals cost different amounts of coins, but the higher the cost, the greater the amount of coins that they would be generating in return. By breeding animals, you can then purchase eggs which would then hatch after a specific amount of time. The bigger the family, the greater the chance of getting more coins. You can design your village whichever way you want, and there are a lot of mini-games and other features that can be accessed and unlocked within Ice Age Village.
Currency
Coins are the primary currency in Ice Age Village. It is used to purchase everything from animals, to eggs, as well as habitats and other buildings. Coins can be earned by collecting from built habitats and buildings. The bigger the family that is contained in a habitat, the more coins would be earned. Collect coins as soon as you can , however, so that you can maximize your money in order to purchase newer items and more animals.
Acorns are, in turn, the prime currency in the game. Acorns can be used to purchase animals, or speed up eggs hatching. You can also use acorns for other special purposes such as playing games. However, acorns cost real-life currency to acquire, but it can greatly improve your gaming experience.
Animals
There are a variety of animals that can be purchased in the game, ranging from sloths, piranhas, beavers, trunkless starts, and many more. Other species will be unlocked as you level up.
You can place animals anywhere on the map. As the purpose of the game is to find new homes for your animal friends, players must therefore build a habitat for his purchased animals to live in, as well as breed in, in order to generate vast amounts of coin.
Breeding
Once a solitary animal is in a habitat, you can find him a companion. They could now be bred together to produce an egg. Both processes of finding a companion and laying an egg requires a certain amount of coin, but the rewards of such acts will be great, as a sizeable number of coins would be generated once the egg has been hatched. You can also spend acorns to have the egg hatched instantly. Collect babbies once they have hatched from their eggs, however, as unattended babies tend to get lost.
There is also a mini-game where you have to rub and swipe at the egg. If done correctly, it will earn you a good number of coins to spend on other animals and items.
A maximum of two babies per habitat is allowed in the game. If you want to create more babies, then you have to purchase more animals and habitats to do just that.
Kung Fu Scrat
Kung Fu Scrat is a mini-game that will be made available once you purchase the Kung Fu Scrat building. Once it has been built, you can play the game once a day in order to win a special prize. You can also have free unlimited play, but no prizes would be won. If you would like to play Kung Fu Scrat for another shot at the daily prize, you would have to spend an acorn for the opportunity.
Movie Theater
The movie theater is another special building that can be built in Ice Age Village. Here you can watch the short film “Scrat’s Continental Crack-Up” which would surely interest Ice Age fans and casual gamers alike. It will also be a great teaser for the upcoming fourth installment in the series entitled “Ice Age: Continental Drift”.
Buildings and Designs
Other buildings and decorations can also be bought to enhance the look of your village and make it truly unique. Some buildings also generate coins, so it would be wise to build these in order to gain more money as well as beautify your environment.
Social Gameplay
Players can invite friends via Gameloft Live and Facebook to view and like each other’s villages. You can also help other people’s villages and earn a reward in return.
Conclusion
Ice Age Village is a great building game that will entice both Ice Age and non-Ice Age Fans. It is full of cute and loveable characters and nicely designed buildings and structures. There are also a variety of mini-games and exclusive content that can be accessed with extended gameplay. Further updates to the game would also include new animals and buildings, as well as sneak peeks to “Ice Age: Continental Drift”. While some might find the game too monotonous, the addition of mini-games would make it seem like having more than one game, further adding to its playability and value.
If you are a true blue Ice Age fan, then download and play Ice Age Village now. Help your prehistoric friends find a new life in a new environment, and make it feel like they have a home again. Help them breed and be rewarded in this very fun and interesting game based on the beloved animated series.
Ice Age Village was developed by Fox Digital Entertainment and Gameloft. It was released on April 5, 2012 for the iPhone, iPad, and various Android devices.
