Spelunky
20 Achievements
400
80-100h
Ice Creamed
Reached the Temple.
20
How to unlock the Ice Creamed achievement in Spelunky - Definitive Guide
There is a very little number of plateform in the ice caves but it's easier than others. Buy the compass before if you can.
To unlock the shortcut to the temple you need to give more things to the Tunnel man : He need 3 bombs , 3 ropes and then the key.
The key is hide on one of the four stage of the mines. You need to carry it through the mines, the jungle and the ice caves. It's the first real challenge.
Since every level is randomized, there is no easy walkthrough possible for the Ice world levels. Some tips:
- the lower third of the level is just an abyss. Don't drop down before looking (hold down to scroll the screen down). On the plus side, the Ice world levels aren't as big as those in the two worlds before it.
- the ice is slippery. If you stop running, you'll slide for a bit before coming to a standstill.
- Yetis are harmless but very strong. They will throw you around, often into a hazard, losing you hearts. If the level feeling mentions 'it smells like wet fur', King Yeti is in the level - he's more dangerous but will drop a special item if he is killed.
- Watch out for mines (small red lights), if you touch them they will explode after about 1 second.
- The flying UFOs shoot a (slow-moving) laser straight down if you pass below them.
This achievement will unlock once you have completed the 4 stages of the 'Ice Caves' level. You can use the shortcut to start at the Ice Caves and this achievement will still unlock.
If you are having trouble clearing the Ice Caves, read these tips:
Basics:
- Picking up a cape or jetpack in a previous level will make the Ice Caves a breeze.
- Always make sure you know what is below you before you drop down.
Monsters:
- Yetis: Do not attempt to whip them, just try to jump on their head or avoid them completely.
- Mammoths: Use their back as a platform. Make sure you don't stand in front of them. If you want to go through the area they're facing, just wait for them to turn around.
Traps:
- Mines: You can run over these and get away quickly to avoid damage. Try to avoid them as much as possible.
To unlock the shortcut to the Temple you will have to complete the Ice Caves level 3 times. See Jungle Jammed for information on the Ice Caves shortcut. The first time you get there you will have to donate 3 bombs. When you get there a second time you will have to donate 3 ropes. Finally, on your third arrival you will have to donate a gold key, which can only be found in the Mines. You'll have to start the game from the mines, pick up the gold key and without using it or dropping it, make it to the end of the Ice Caves. Make sure you're holding the key when you exit each stage.