Arctic Thunder , the fourth installment in Midway's Thunder racing series, is an extreme, action-packed snowmobile racing game that plays like a mix of Hydro Thunder and Mario Kart on ice. The main objective is to upgrade available snowmobiles and unlock additional racers, sleds, and tracks by earning points or gold medals, both of which are done by winning races.
The arcade-style gameplay involves attacking opponents through armed and hand-to-hand combat, collecting power-ups, and performing stunts. Exclusive to the Xbox console is a Battle Mode that emphasizes the game's frantic combat, making for an intense experience.