Codename: ICEMAN

This page details one or more prototype versions of Codename: ICEMAN.

This particular prototype is notable for being restored from Ken Williams' work IBM PCjr by Lazy Game Reviews on July 2019. It's close to the final build, but it lacks some refinements.

General Differences#

Debug options are available immediately and the controls for it are given in a drop-down option from the Sierra menu.

Gameplay Differences#

• Even fewer alternative inputs are accepted by the game (e.g. press button is not recognized as an alternative to push button to call the elevators in the Pentagon lobby).
• The rum bottle cannot alternatively be found underwater if you did not win it from playing Boss Dice.

Version 1.009	Version 1.022

The volleyball players first ask you to return their ball and then ask if you wish to join their game. No points are awarded for playing. If you leave the screen they will disappear... forever. Leaving the screen while the girl is drowning will not trigger a death sequence and watching her drown will not deduct any points.

Version 1.009	Version 1.022

It is possible to walk behind the reception desk at the Pentagon.

Version 1.009	Version 1.022

The final action sequence is unskippable.

Graphical Differences#

• The animation for climbing the ladder in the hatch tube of the USS Blackhawk is not implemented. A walk cycle (loop 3 of view.232) is instead reused.

Version 1.009	Version 1.022

Stacy is not shown wearing an earring.

Version 1.009	Version 1.022

There's no firework display after sexy times with Stacy.

Version 1.009	Version 1.022

The Pentagon briefing photo of the 'mystery' female agent is shown without an earring.

Version 1.009	Version 1.022

General Braxton and Agent Collins exit the Pentagon briefing room by walking offscreen rather than through the door.

Version 1.009	Version 1.022

There are 5 hatch indicator lights instead of 3 and the map alignment is shifted horizontally. The position of the USS Blackhawk is also not shown on the map.

Version 1.009	Version 1.022

A set of steps are present in the engine room.

Version 1.009	Version 1.022

The equipment locker door in the USS Blackhawk storage room looks rather odd.

Version 1.009	Version 1.022

Stacy's apartment has no street number.

Version 1.009	Version 1.022

The camel-mounted Tunisian guard more closely resembles Johnny wearing his caterer disguise.

Unused Graphics#

A green fish and a mallet which appear to have been inventory items at some stage.

Text Differences#

Most of the differences in the prototype are small typo fixes and rewords. There are no credits for Quality Assurance.

Giving up already?

"See you later, Commander."

Every spy needs a 10-7 (break) now and then.

Okay.
Mission on standby.

The exit and pause messages are less humorous in the final game.

Because of your slow reaction,
the guard fires his automatic weapon at
you and fills you full of holes.

Due to of your slow reaction-time,
the guard fires his automatic
weapon at you and fills you full of
holes.

Wasting too much time listening to
the Ambassador has cost you your
life.

While you were wasting time, one
of the guards revived and took your
life.

Some different death messages.

"I was foolish to go into the water after just eating! It
was fortunate for me that you were here and that you're
a strong swimmer."

In a mild state of confusion she says,
"I just don't know how to thank you, sir."

Continuing she says,
"I'm so grateful for your skills in performing cpr."

"I'm a lucky lady you were around
when I fell into my dilemma."

In her excitement she says,
"You will always be my hero."

"It was fortunate for me that you were here and that
you're a strong swimmer."

In a mild state of confusion she says,
"I just feel so stupid and embarrassed!"

She stammers her thanks,
"I'm so grateful for your skills in performing cpr."

"I feel kinda sick, I'm going home."

The drowning lady gives you a much more enthusiastic thanks before walking off.

Being the second in command, the fate
of the USS Blackhawk rests on 
your shoulders.

As second in command, the fate
of the USS Blackhawk rests on
your shoulders.

A dive vehicle with an inertial navigation 
system that allows the user to enter the 
coordinates of two targets.

A DV-3X dive vehicle with an inertial navigation
system that allows the user to enter the
coordinates of two targets.

A note from stacy.
Read it for more information.

A note from Stacy.
Read it for more information.

Inside you see
a piece of microfilm.

Inside the earring is
a tiny roll of microfilm.

After removing the hook, you notice
something attached to the line
just above the hook.

After removing the line and hook, you notice
something attached to the line
just above the hook.

Removed Text#

Try stating that a different way.

Generic message for when the text interpreter can't understand a sentence.

You were going too fast for the scope.
Although you are able to bring the scope back down,
it is now inoperable.