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Codename: ICEMAN

From Jim Walls, designer of two of the most exciting and realistic graphics adventure games ever written, comes a story as chillingly authentic as tomorrow's headlines. Action and intrigue combine with the latest in simulation technology to create a thrilling adventure. The scenario: a kidnapped U.S. ambassador and the only man who can save him - Codename: ICEMAN. Oil shortages, international politics and radical terrorists from the backdrop for a powerful story of world crisis, superpower conflict and high-tech escapades. Use authentic Naval intelligence charts to pilot a nuclear submarine in

Release date
April 13, 2017
Platforms
Windows
Developer
Sierra
Publisher
Activision
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From Jim Walls, designer of two of the most exciting and realistic graphics adventure games ever written, comes a story as chillingly authentic as tomorrow's headlines. Action and intrigue combine with the latest in simulation technology to create a thrilling adventure. The scenario: a kidnapped U.S. ambassador and the only man who can save him - Codename: ICEMAN. Oil shortages, international politics and radical terrorists from the backdrop for a powerful story of world crisis, superpower conflict and high-tech escapades.

Use authentic Naval intelligence charts to pilot a nuclear submarine into enemy territory in a race against time. Sierra's 3-D Adventure Game Format, enhanced graphics and sound capabilities add to your gaming enjoyment. Exciting original soundtrack and realistic sound effects bring new life to your gaming experience. Contains a realistic submarine simulator - the newest in simulation technology for a new kind of computer entertainment. Use authentic Naval intelligence charts to pilot a nuclear submarine into enemy territory in a race against time.

Sierra's 3-D Adventure Game Format, enhanced graphics and sound capabilities add to your gaming enjoyment. Exciting original soundtrack and realistic sound effects bring new life to your gaming experience. Contains a realistic submarine simulator - the newest in simulation technology for a new kind of computer entertainment.

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★ 6.2/10GOG · 68 ratings
GOGLast checked November 4, 2026

Most helpful8

★ 1 / 5
Most of us know that those old-school Sierra games have a reputation for being sadistic and unforgiving - So you know what you're signing up…
★ 2 / 5
Codename ICEMAN is very hard to recommend. It is a "serious protocol" game, similar to the early Police Quests, that is: in order to succeed,…
★ 4 / 5
Not going to lie, this game is tough. I could see where it wouldn't appeal to someone looking to unwind and relax for a few…
★ 1 / 5
I grew up on Sierra games. I loved the challenge and even found comedy in the frankly sadistic ways that they tricked you. I always…
★ 3 / 5
This game is one of the top hardest, most procedural games Sierra ever published, with the help of Jim from Police Quest. Don't worry: Manual…
★ 4 / 5
Let's make no mistake. There is no game from Sierra - that even comes CLOSE to how difficult this game is. As an avid Sierra…
★ 1 / 5
I remember this game. Unfortunately. Because this game is not fun, and perhaps it doesn't want to be. But what DOES this game want to…
★ 1 / 5
Good graphics and music cannot save an insipid, unintuitive, soulless game that actively hates you and wants you to fail at every turn. Avoid like…

Most recent8

★ 1 / 5
There's a glitch that sinks the submarine while you're gawking at the enemy ships. This game sucks!
★ 4 / 5
Please, PLEASE do not tell me that the character that we must get into the mind of to succeed, the "hero" of the game...is NOT…
★ 4 / 5
I remember playing Codename: Iceman back when it came out in 1990, but I do not remember this game being as frustrating as it is…
★ 5 / 5
Codename: ICEMAN was remarkably ambitious. You plan an American James Bond like character as you rescue a kidnapped diplomat from terrorists who are being bankrolled…
★ 5 / 5
First off i get it, this game is one trap after another, but that was the idea behind a lot of sierra games. Is there…
★ 3 / 5
I'm basing this on my memories of playing this as a kid, but I don't remember being as mortally offended by its existence as others.…
★ 1 / 5
If you really, really hate this game, make a parody called Codename:Arseman(about Jim Walls). I know it'd make me feel better ;)
★ 5 / 5
I played this game when it was new back in the day. Needless to say it was simply Impossible. From the in game enabled copy…

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