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Arctic Adventure
By Apogee Software, released 1 Jan 1991
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
- DOS
What it is
Arctic Adventure is a platformer from Apogee Software, released in 1991. It follows Nevada on a hunt for a Viking treasure cave in the Arctic, where freezing water, slippery ice, traps, falling stalactites, runaway snowballs and abominable snowmen stand between him and success. The game contains 80 levels and focuses on arcade action and treasure gathering. Players can find bonus items to increase their wealth, while a high-score table tracks treasure-hunting results. Its FAST animation system supports flicker-free movement, and the game offers keyboard and joystick controls. Listed features include single-player play, partial controller support and Family Sharing. The game is listed for DOS, Windows and macOS; the Steam platform listing specifies Windows and macOS. Steam's listed release date is May 5, 2014.
What players like, and what they don't
- 80 levels of Arctic hazards
- Bonus items add treasure-hunting goals
- High-score table records results
- Keyboard and joystick controls are listed
- Controller support is partial
- Steam lists Windows and macOS
Who it suits
It suits players looking for a single-player platformer built around arcade obstacles, treasure collection and high scores. Players should note that controller support is partial.
Arctic Adventure centers on navigating 80 hazardous levels while collecting treasure as Nevada. Its listed features include single-player play and a high-score table, with only partial controller support.
