''Fire and Ice: The Daring Adventures of Cool Coyote'' is a

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created by

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for the

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and the Atari ST, released in 1992 by

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and

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versions were developed by Graftgold for Virgin Games. The CD32 version was enhanced to include detailed background scenery, 256 on-screen colors and several layers of

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Gameplay

The player takes control of "Cool Coyote". The goal of each level is to find the exit door and unlock it. To do so, a key is required, which consists of several pieces. Monsters will drop pieces of the key when killed, which requires the player to find and kill the monsters in the level. Attacking a monster works by shooting projectiles at it - this causes no damage though, but only will freeze it for a short time after having received enough hits. The player then has to touch the frozen monster while it is frozen to kill it.

Development

Braybrook stated that a

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conversion was completed but not released. Likewise, a

version was also planned but not released.

Reception

Critics regarded the game as an exceptionally well-done platformer. For example, it was "game of the month" in the August 1992 issue of ''Amiga Mania'' magazine with a rating of 92%, received an "Amiga Action Super League Accolade" in the June 1992 issue of ''Amiga Action'' magazine with a rating of 91% and was awarded a "CU Screen Star" in the May 1992 issue of ''

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'' magazine with a rating of 90%. Spanish magazine ''Super Juegos'' gave the Amiga CD32 version 90.

References

External links

''Fire and Ice''
at Amiga Hall of Light

at Atari Mania *
CD32 version
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