How to play
Bad Ice Cream is a winter-themed arcade game from Y8 that the developer compares to Bomberman in arcade feel and gameplay. You move around the screen and pick up bananas, and in two-player mode you can shoot walls of ice to block the other player’s path. The developer says the graphics are uniquely bright and fun. Your goal is to collect the bananas while using ice walls to control the space around you. The game is simple to start and quick to understand.
Controls explained
Player 1 has keys to move and keys to shoot. Player 2 has the same setup for moving and shooting. The other controls are listed separately. If you play alone, you only need the first player’s keys. In two-player mode, each player uses their own set of keys, so agree on your sides before the round starts. Learn your movement keys first, then add shooting once you are comfortable. The shooting action creates ice walls, which is the main way to affect the other player.
Tips
- Pick up bananas as your first priority, since they are the main thing to collect.
- In two-player mode, use ice walls to block your opponent’s path rather than shooting at random.
- Watch where you place walls so you do not trap yourself in a corner.
- Keep moving after you shoot, because a wall can change the open routes quickly.
- Play the first round with one player to learn the movement keys before adding a second player.
FAQ
What is the goal in Bad Ice Cream? You move around the winter-themed screen and pick up bananas. In two-player mode you can also shoot ice walls to block the other player’s path.
Can two people play together? Yes. The controls give Player 1 and Player 2 separate keys, each with move and shoot.
Is Bad Ice Cream like Bomberman? The developer says it is similar to Bomberman in arcade feel and gameplay, with bright and fun graphics. The game also lets you shoot walls of ice.
