I'll start this off by saying that the first ICY was not a game I enjoyed very much. It was needlessly difficult, clunky, and obtuse and I gave up on it after a bit.

Frostbite Edition fixes literally everything. Bugged dialogue, broken or wonky features, an adequate difficulty range, interface fixes that are so massive it makes the game feel like a proper sequel. The combat system is really great, too, different but it services the game well. I never once felt unsatisfied whereas in the first iteration of ICY I absolutely hated combat, I avoided it at all costs and ended up uninstalling due to how user unfriendly it was. In the Frostbite Edition, I was actually sad that I didn't get more game to play. Between the exploration of... icy landscapes, the characters and their stories, the quests - not a single cylinder isn't firing on quality here.

The only thing I could think about being added is a genuine system dedicated to companions. Romances, friendships, rivalries. The individual bits and bobs about the characters are great, though the randomized nature of the game at times makes it seem like you can miss things before the final battle and, potentially, lose a companion you have kitted out with valuable gear.

It's an indie title with a lot of heart, and it's clear a great deal of effort and care went into its creation. I recommend it if the premise looks even vaguely interesting.

I'll start this off by saying that the first ICY was not a game I enjoyed very much. It was needlessly difficult, clunky, and obtuse and I gave up on it after a bit. Frostbite Edition fixes literally everything. Bugged dialogue, broken or wonky features, an adequate difficulty range, interface fixes that are so massive it makes the game feel like a proper sequel. The combat system is really great, too, different but it services the game well. I never once felt unsatisfied whereas in the first iteration of ICY I absolutely hated combat, I avoided it at all costs and ended up uninstalling due to how user unfriendly it was. In the Frostbite Edition, I was actually sad that I didn't get more game to play. Between the exploration of... icy landscapes, the characters and their stories, the quests - not a single cylinder isn't firing on quality here. The only thing I could think about being added is a genuine system dedicated to companions. Romances, friendships, rivalries. The individual bits and bobs about the characters are great, though the randomized nature of the game at times makes it seem like you can miss things before the final battle and, potentially, lose a companion you have kitted out with valuable gear. It's an indie title with a lot of heart, and it's clear a great deal of effort and care went into its creation. I recommend it if the premise looks even vaguely interesting.