Game #023: Avalancher

Controls: Mouse to build igloo and place eskimo; space to start avalanche.

Objective: Build an igloo out of the allotted amount of ice blocks (or less) to protect the eskimo from the avalanche, keeping him on-screen also. Extra points are awarded for the higher the eskimo's health after the avalanche and the less ice blocks you use.

Difficulty: Easy/Medium

Source: www.freeonlinegames.com/

Creator: FOG

Rating: 3/5 - I'm not usually much of a fan of puzzle games, but Avalancher managed to catch my eye, and had me playing for quite a long time - until I'd completed all of the levels at least. It's possibly not an original idea for an online game (although it's the first time I've ever played this sort of puzzle game), but it's a very good one, that you quickly catch onto, thanks to the helpful in-game explanation of what to do, and how to do it. Then you're left to your own devices, and with a fair few levels, Avalancher can keep you going for a while. It's got an addictiveness to it that keeps you playing until the end - more levels would be very nice. The graphics are excellent, and the music and sounds are nice and at times, funny. So overall, Avalancher is a very good game. Unfortunately, there's just something missing that prevents it from being that little bit more.

Games Master Challenge: Score over 2000 points on all of the mountains.

Game #011: Icescape

(Happy New Year everyone!)

Warning: Game contains Adults Themes, Blood and Gore.



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Controls: Move Mouse to move torch around, Mouseclick to pick up and use items, I to open inventory.

Difficulty: Hard

Objective: Navigate your way around the the area, picking up items to complete puzzles, and hopefully escape, whilst you unravel the mystery of what is going on around you. Be aware of your ever-dropping body temperature, because if you get too cold, you die...

Source: MoFunZone

Creator: Mousebreaker

Rating: 4/5 - Icescape is a brilliant game to play. With a horror storyline, in which you are trapped inside a complex in the middle of a snowy desert, you must escape, but you must survive as well. This game is much more complex than most of the 'escape' games, but is still very easy to play, and thrilling. At times it can feel a little tedious, and this is not the game for the young player, but nonetheless, Icescape is a thriller.

Games Master Challenge: Survive the game.

Game #008: Frost Bite

(Don't expect any more updates on The Game Void until after Christmas!)



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Controls: Arrow keys to move, Mouseclick to use grappling hook, and defeat enemies (see further in-game instructions).

Difficulty: Easy, progressively harder

Objective: You need to advance through all the levels with your character, defeating as many enemies as you can, as well as collecting bonuses, to earn points.

Source: Miniclip

Creator: Nitrome

Rating: 4.5/5 - Frost Bite is a truly great game, even if it doesn't seem to manage to get into that group of elite games, which people always remember. The game has fun, cartoon-like graphics, with several levels to advance through, which are filled with enemies, bonuses, and things to help you climb up the levels. The game has been beautifully-made, with barely any faults, except for the fact that the levels can become a little tedious after a while. Make sure you don't miss out on this great game!

Games Master Challenge: Complete the game.

Game #005: Deep Freeze

Controls: Arrow keys to move, Spacebar to fire gun and kick frozen enemies, Mouseclick to pause and turn sound off (click icons in corner).

Difficulty: Medium, progressively harder

Objective: The game is quite similar to a Super Mario game in some aspects, but with Santa Claus instead. Freeze your enemies with your gun, then kick their frozen-selves and collect the presents for points, as well as power-ups and extra lives. There are bosses to defeat, too.

Source: Miniclip

Creator: Miniclip

Rating: 4/5 - Another Wintery game is Deep Freeze, and it is a game well-worth playing. It is in the form of a Super Mario game, with similar sound effects, and some nice background music. The game is easy enough to play, but addictive, with several levels, and challenging bosses to defeat (it's a shame you defeat all of the bosses in the same way). I'm unsure whether it's meant to look like it does, but I feel like the creators could have tried a little harder with the graphics, as they make the game look a little old. Don't let this deter you, though - Deep Freeze is a fun game to play.

Games Master Challenge: Complete the game.

Game #004: Ice Slide

Controls: Click and hold to fire, and mouseclick to jump over obstacles whilst sliding.

Difficulty: Hard

Objective: Fire your chosen polar animal across the snowy surroundings, as far as you can. Make it jump over obstacles, otherwise it will slow down, and eventually stop.

Source: Miniclip

Creator: Miniclip

Rating: 2/5 - Even though Ice Slide is not a new concept to the world of internet gaming, having been done many times in different formats before, it is still a fun one worth playing, if you have the time. It's not something you should especially make time to play it, though. The game has fairly good graphics, with a choice of three polar animals to hurl - a Walrus, a Seal or a Penguin. However, the penguin is by far the best animal to launch, so it seems pointless even having the other options. To add to this, the game feels quite unfair at times, not seeming to let you jump over the obstacles. You should play Ice Slide, but only if you have some spare time on your hands...

Games Master Challenge: Launch your creature over 500 metres.