In the sequel to the critically acclaimed game Ice Age, players take on the role of a young Ice Age hunter, Joe, as he battles the evil Meltdown clan. The Meltdown clan is made up of powerful, ice-based creatures that have frozen the world and are seeking to take over the world. To stop the Meltdown clan, Joe must venture through the frozen landscape, battling the creatures and solving puzzles to prevent them from achieving their goals. In addition to the exciting action and adventure, Ice Age 2 The Meltdown offers players the opportunity to create their own characters and customize their appearances to fit their own style.