Rickster8 Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 (edited) [Intellivision HSC Season 18] [Game 5] Ice Trek Ice Trek by Imagic 1983 Vali the Avenger sets out on a perilous ice trek to prevent the advance of a devastating Ice Age. ROM Download Link https://archive.org/details/MattelIntellivision2014ReferenceSet-CompleteTosecRomCollection (Go to zip)(Then scroll down for Ice Trek (1983)(Imagic).zip Don't forget to extract the zip file... Game Manual Link - Click link below then go to 'Games' then 'Manuals' and scroll down for Ice Trek http://www.intellivision.us/intvlibrary/index.htm High Score Club Record SET A NEW RECORD +3 Game Setting PLAYER'S CHOICE - PLAY WHATEVER LEVEL YOU WANT BETWEEN 1 AND 6. IF YOU PLAY LEVEL 1 (BUTTON 1) THEN YOUR SCORE IS AT FACE VALUE. PLAY LEVEL 2 (BUTTON 2) AND YOUR FINAL SCORE IS X2. PLAY LEVEL 3 (BUTTON 3) AND YOUR FINAL SCORE IS X3. PLAY LEVEL 4 (BUTTON 4) AND YOUR FINAL SCORE IS X4. PLAY LEVEL 5 (BUTTON 5) AND YOUR FINAL SCORE IS X5. PLAY LEVEL 6 (BUTTON 6) AND YOUR FINAL SCORE IS X6. PLEASE POST WHAT LEVEL YOU PLAYED AT. Game Objective Hold back another dark and deadly Ice Age a while longer, as you: Guide Vali the Avenger through herds of caribou. Spare their lives to avoid the Wildlife Goddess's wrath. Help Vali cross the arctic strait by building a bridge out of floating icebergs. Don't let passing bergs crash into and break the bridge! Move Vali back and forth to escape the deadly black ice crystals hurled from the Palace. Aim fireballs to hit the frozen armor and fiendish defenders of the stronghold. Melt down the Ice Palace and unlock the Aurora Borealis! Game Scoring +13 [1st place], +12 [2nd place], +11 [3rd place], +9 [4th place] down to +1 pt for participation. +2 Game Winner Incentive. Extra Score Bonus: Get a multiplied score of 11,000 pts or more and earn +1 bonus point; Get a multiplied score of 22,000 pts or more and earn +2 bonus points; Get a multiplied score of 33,000 pts or more and earn +3 bonus points. Max-out Extra Score Bonus points earned is +3. Ice Trek Virtual Patch Bonus Join the "Star Trek Ice RAIDERS"You will receive an Ice Trek Virtual Patch Bonus if you score 7,500 face value points (before the multiplier) or more on Level 3. Collect all the silly patches this season.... Season Theme: Flying / Falling / Floating Objects Contest EndsSUNDAY MARCH 5TH 11:59:59 PM (FINAL SCORES) 35,850 - (L3 = 11,950 x3) - Rickster8 - PATCHED!!! [+13][+2 GAME WINNER INCENTIVE][+3 SET NEW RECORD](+3 BONUS POINTS) 24,570 - (L3 = 8,190 x3) - jimblargh - PATCHED!!! [+12](+2 BONUS POINTS) 13,800 - (L6 = 2,300 x6) - lupovax [+11](+1 BONUS POINT) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13,710 - (L3 = 4,570 x3) - wolfy62 [+9](+1 BONUS POINT) 10,020 - (L2 = 5,010 x2) - wongojack [+8] 9,000 - (L6 = 1,500 x6) - gar0u [+7] 7,560 - (L6 = 1,260 x6) - JacobZu7zu7 [+6] 1,840 - (L1 = 1,840 x1) - fakecortex [+5] Overall Rankings (POINTS) After Popeye 72 - Rickster8 (4 PATCHES) 45 - wongojack (2 PATCHES) 41 - wolfy62 (1 PATCH) 39 - lupovax (1 PATCH) 37 - jimblargh (1 PATCH) 30 - IntyFanMatt (2 PATCHES) 29 - Player One 28 - JacobZu7zu7 21 - Sprazzi (1 PATCH) 21 - gar0u 13 - fakecortex 8 - Northcoastgamer 7 - jblenkle 1 - patbb Games Won 2 - Rickster8 - Blockade Runner / Popeye 1 - Sprazzi - River Raid 1 - IntyFanMatt - TRON: Deadly Discs 1 - Lupovax - TRON: Deadly Dogs Sneak Preview: Demon Attack - SILVER medal winner 1st choice Edited March 6, 2023 by Rickster8 Added in scores 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickster8 Posted February 18, 2023 Author Share Posted February 18, 2023 Guess I will kick this one off.... Pretty tough game. You HAVE to read the manual to fully GET this one..... 👍 PATCHED!!! ICE TREK - MEDIUM LEVEL BUTTON 3 - 8,690 POINTS!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+wongojack Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 Thanks for getting this going. I'm not a big fan of this one, but I probably will kick in a score. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickster8 Posted February 20, 2023 Author Share Posted February 20, 2023 2 hours ago, wongojack said: Thanks for getting this going. I'm not a big fan of this one, but I probably will kick in a score. It's a pretty cool game once you know what's going on, but you HAVE to read the manual, otherwise you'll be lost especially on the 2nd stage (building the dreaded ice berg bridge).... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfy62 Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 This game is super frustrating and hard for me so far,I cant get past the ice river stage.And I believe I know all there is to know on how to play it.Makes no difference! Posting this paltry score in case I never play that game again: 1,200 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickster8 Posted February 21, 2023 Author Share Posted February 21, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, wolfy62 said: This game is super frustrating and hard for me so far,I cant get past the ice river stage.And I believe I know all there is to know on how to play it.Makes no difference! Posting this paltry score in case I never play that game again: 1,200 Okay well since it's just me and you so far I will change the game settings to players choice..... play level 1 score = face value, play level 2 score x 2, play level 3 score x 3, etc..... 👍 Edited February 21, 2023 by Rickster8 Added emoji..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickster8 Posted February 21, 2023 Author Share Posted February 21, 2023 2 hours ago, wolfy62 said: This game is super frustrating and hard for me so far,I cant get past the ice river stage.And I believe I know all there is to know on how to play it.Makes no difference! Posting this paltry score in case I never play that game again: 1,200 With the amended rules this score now = 3,600 points. 1,200 x3 = 3,600 points..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickster8 Posted February 21, 2023 Author Share Posted February 21, 2023 On 2/17/2023 at 10:52 PM, Rickster8 said: Guess I will kick this one off.... Pretty tough game. You HAVE to read the manual to fully GET this one..... 👍 PATCHED!!! ICE TREK - MEDIUM LEVEL BUTTON 3 - 8,690 POINTS!!! With the amended rules this score now = 8,690 x3 = 26,070 points.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfy62 Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 Thanks Rick for adjusting the scoring for this game because level 3 was impossible for me. I got through all 3 levels on Level 1 twice,so I will try level 2 next. Level 1: 6,790 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+wongojack Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 Building that ice bridge just sucks. A lot of the frustration could be removed if you were prevented from moving forward after throwing the hook. The controls are just too complicated. Push the button, push a direction, release a direction, release the button. Too many things to do and there's not enough control over the hook or the fireballs. 95% of all gameplay occurs on that screen and more than half of it is replaying after ice takes out a long stretch of bridge - not fun. Game 2 - 5,010 Link for @Rickster8 https://1drv.ms/u/s!AiKfPh2o0XvsjNRuJwFRsqHTogrEDg?e=nMApyw (does that one work?) I don't think I can bring myself to play again on game 3. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickster8 Posted February 24, 2023 Author Share Posted February 24, 2023 1 hour ago, wongojack said: Building that ice bridge just sucks. A lot of the frustration could be removed if you were prevented from moving forward after throwing the hook. The controls are just too complicated. Push the button, push a direction, release a direction, release the button. Too many things to do and there's not enough control over the hook or the fireballs. 95% of all gameplay occurs on that screen and more than half of it is replaying after ice takes out a long stretch of bridge - not fun. Game 2 - 5,101 https://photos.onedrive.com/photo/EC7BD1A81D3E9F22!207470?view=all I don't think I can bring myself to play again on game 3. Sorry man, only so many games in the Inty library. Gotta play some that aren't favorites... Going forward can you post the pics and not link them, I can't read the link, need some security key.... 🥺 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickster8 Posted February 24, 2023 Author Share Posted February 24, 2023 (edited) Here's a tip for this game. On the Ice Bridge Level when you hook a berg, but it's not reachable to drag in sometimes the hook will stay in and you cannot do anything else. Press up on the disc and it will release the berg that is stuck. Also on the 3rd stage (the Ice Castle), pressing up on the disc is very important because it will make Vali stop, otherwise he will flail back and forth on the ice which is very hard to control getting good shots off. So remember to press UP on the disc both of these times. It should help.... 👍 Also on the 3rd stage if you have one piece left to melt don't wait underneath it. Wait to the side and when all 4 black ice crystals shoot out towards you then move in for the final fire strike... It's kind of like a cat and mouse tactic.... Edited February 24, 2023 by Rickster8 Added a little more text. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickster8 Posted February 24, 2023 Author Share Posted February 24, 2023 (edited) My Ice Trek Update: Played again on Level 3 - Did better than the first time. I think I'm gonna start axing the caribou because they are troublesome and the She Goddess is a terrible shot, lol.... EDIT: I'm going to try Level 1 next. My PB on that Level is 17,220, but I think I can beat that now. Shooting for 20k. ICE TREK - MEDIUM LEVEL BUTTON 3 - 11,950 x 3 = 35,850 POINTS!!! Edited February 24, 2023 by Rickster8 Added a little more text. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickster8 Posted February 24, 2023 Author Share Posted February 24, 2023 (edited) Quick Ice Trek Scoring Update: 35,850 - (L3 = 11,950 x3) - Rickster8 - PATCHED!!! (+3 BONUS POINTS) 10,020 - (L2 = 5,010 x2) - wongojack 6,790 - (L1 = 6,790 x1) - wolfy62 Edited February 24, 2023 by Rickster8 Formatting 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfy62 Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 Level 2- 5,370 x2 =10,740 It felt like it took me 15 minutes each time I built an Ice bridge. I really struggle at this game. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickster8 Posted February 25, 2023 Author Share Posted February 25, 2023 15 minutes ago, wolfy62 said: Level 2- 5,370 x2 =10,740 It felt like it took me 15 minutes each time I built an Ice bridge. I really struggle at this game. Yeah that part was made kinda too difficult.... I think it's an underrated game though.... 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfy62 Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 37 minutes ago, Rickster8 said: Yeah that part was made kinda too difficult.... I think it's an underrated game though.... 👍 It's very unique in many ways for sure. I don't dislike the game at all,the graphics and gameplay are both nice. I just struggle with it because-I don't know why!😄 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfy62 Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 Finally made and crossed an Ice bridge 🌉 on Level 3! This game and the Ice bridge level are all about persistence. You don't lose lives if an iceberg takes your bridge out,it's just frustrating when it happens over and over again. Stay strong,keep rebuilding IF you have the patience to do so! 4,570 x 3=13,710 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gar0u Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 This used to be one of my favorite games as a kid. Spent at least half an hour on the ice bridge stage and could never get the last berg I needed to get across. So frustrating. Level 6: 1,500 x 6 = 9,000 I know I can do better if I can just keep it together on the second stage. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfy62 Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 3 minutes ago, gar0u said: This used to be one of my favorite games as a kid. Spent at least half an hour on the ice bridge stage and could never get the last berg I needed to get across. So frustrating. Level 6: 1,500 x 6 = 9,000 I know I can do better if I can just keep it together on the second stage. You are now an inspiration to me! I did clear an Ice bridge on Level 4,but my score was so low it wasn't worth posting. Back to the bridge drawing board for me!👍 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickster8 Posted February 25, 2023 Author Share Posted February 25, 2023 1 hour ago, gar0u said: This used to be one of my favorite games as a kid. Spent at least half an hour on the ice bridge stage and could never get the last berg I needed to get across. So frustrating. Level 6: 1,500 x 6 = 9,000 I know I can do better if I can just keep it together on the second stage. Nice, now I will have to try and complete the ice bridge on Level 6.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickster8 Posted February 25, 2023 Author Share Posted February 25, 2023 Ice Trek Level 6: I managed to complete the ice bridge and had all my guys left then I got completely obliterated on the Ice Palace stage.... 😱 2,540 x 6 = 15,240 POINTS 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickster8 Posted February 25, 2023 Author Share Posted February 25, 2023 Got this score last night on Level 1... Had a great game going and then fell apart on the Ice Palace stage. Those damn ice crystals come out way too fast.... Ice Trek - Level 1 - 17,640 POINTS 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfy62 Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Rickster8 said: Ice Trek Level 6: I managed to complete the ice bridge and had all my guys left then I got completely obliterated on the Ice Palace stage.... 😱 2,540 x 6 = 15,240 POINTS It seems the Ice bridge doesn't get much tougher after level 3,but the Ice palace level gets way harder.🤔 Edited February 25, 2023 by wolfy62 Added content 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickster8 Posted February 27, 2023 Author Share Posted February 27, 2023 Overall Rankings (POINTS) After Popeye 72 - Rickster8 (4 PATCHES) 45 - wongojack (2 PATCHES) 41 - wolfy62 (1 PATCH) 39 - lupovax (1 PATCH) 37 - jimblargh (1 PATCH) 30 - IntyFanMatt (2 PATCHES) 29 - Player One 28 - JacobZu7zu7 21 - Sprazzi (1 PATCH) 21 - gar0u 13 - fakecortex 8 - Northcoastgamer 7 - jblenkle 1 - patbb Games Won 2 - Rickster8 - Blockade Runner / Popeye 1 - Sprazzi - River Raid 1 - IntyFanMatt - TRON: Deadly Discs 1 - Lupovax - TRON: Deadly Dogs 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Like us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter
AtariAge on Instagram
Watch us on YouTube
Chat on Discord
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.