Ice Age 2: The Meltdown (video game)

Ice Age 2: The Meltdown is a platform adventure video game based on the 2006 animated film of the same name. It was released in 2006 for various platforms, including the Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, GameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox, and PC.

The game primarily follows the character of Scrat, the saber-toothed squirrel, as he chases after acorns through various levels inspired by the movie. The gameplay typically involves navigating platforming challenges, solving puzzles, and collecting items. While Scrat is the central playable character, certain versions of the game also allow players to control Manny, Sid, and Diego in specific mini-games or sections.

The plot loosely follows the narrative of the film, focusing on the impending meltdown of glacial ice and the animals' desperate attempt to escape the flooded valley. Scrat's antics, driven by his obsession with acorns, often inadvertently trigger events or obstacles that the other characters must overcome.

The game received mixed reviews upon release. Criticism was often directed at the repetitiveness of the gameplay and the lack of innovation compared to other platformer titles. However, the game was generally considered suitable for younger audiences due to its simple controls and faithfulness to the source material's humor and characters. Different versions of the game across platforms offered slightly varied gameplay and graphical fidelity.