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|title=Ice Climber
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[[Image:Ice Climber title.png|thumb|left|Title screen.]]
'''Ice Climber''' is a later first generation [[Nintendo]] game released for the Famicom. It was the fifth best selling Famicom game released in 1985, selling approximately 1,000,000 copies in its lifetime. It arrived in the U.S. as one of the launch titles for the [[NES]]. In Ice Climber, the player must use his or her hammer to chip away at the ceiling above and rise up to higher and higher levels of the mountain until he or she reaches the bonus round at the top. It isn't actually necessary to clear the bonus round and reach the very top of the mountain, but many bonus points are awarded for the accomplishment.
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'''Ice Climber''' is a later first generation [[Nintendo]] game released for the Famicom. It arrived in the U.S. as one of the launch titles for the [[NES]]. In Ice Climber, the player must use his or her hammer to chip away at the ceiling above and rise up to higher and higher levels of the mountain until he or she reaches the bonus round at the top. It isn't actually necessary to clear the bonus round and reach the very top of the mountain, but many bonus points are awarded for the accomplishment.
 
Ice Climber was altered for release in the United States.  The original Japanese version featured an enemy in the form of a seal.  Since the player's main form of defense is the hammer, Nintendo of America changed the seal to the form of a small abominable snowman in order to avoid appearing to condone animal cruelty and offending parents who were sensitive to the clubbing of seals, which was a controversial topic at the time of the game's release.
 
Ice Climber was brought back out of obscurity when Nintendo included the ice climbing duo in the [[GameCube]] version of [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]].  Long before this, it was released in the arcades as part of Nintendo's ''Vs.'' arcade series, entitled '''Vs. Ice Climber''' where it featured additional elements such as gusts of wind.  Ice Climber was later released on the [[Game Boy Advance]] as part of the [[e-Reader]] card series, and then once again as part of the ''Famicom Mini'' and ''Classic NES'' series.  It is also featured as one of the backdrop themes for the ''Standard'' mode in [[Tetris DS]].
 
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==Story==
Ice Climber was altered for release in the United States. The original Japanese version featured an enemy in the form of a seal. Since the player's main form of defense is the hammer, Nintendo of America changed the seal to the form of a small abominable snowman in order to avoid appearing to condone animal cruelty and offending parents who were sensitive to the clubbing of seals, which was a controversial topic at the time of the game's release.
Ice climbing duo Popo and Nana are attempting to climb an ice covered mountain and recover their stolen vegetables from the giant condor that has stashed them at the peak.  They must use their hammers to create openings in the ice layers over head, and to combat enemies.


==Table of contents==
Ice Climber was brought back out of obscurity when Nintendo included the ice climbing duo in the [[Nintendo GameCube]] version of [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]. Long before this, it was released in the arcades as part of Nintendo's ''Vs.'' arcade series, entitled '''Vs. Ice Climber''' where it featured additional elements such as gusts of wind. This version of Ice Climber was later released for the [[Famicom Disk System]] under the original title (without the Vs.). Ice Climber was later released on the [[Game Boy Advance]] as part of the [[e-Reader]] card series, and then once again as part of the ''Famicom Mini'' and ''Classic NES'' series. It is also featured as one of the backdrop themes for the ''Standard'' mode in [[Tetris DS]].
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==Gameplay summary==
==Gameplay summary==
* You control the player with the control pad. Press A to jump up and smash anything overhead, and press B to slam your hammer on the ground.
* You control the player with the control pad. Press {{nes|A}} to jump up and smash anything overhead, and press {{nes|B}} to slam your hammer on the ground.
* Avoid touching seals (or snowmen), birds, or icicles.
* Avoid touching seals (or snowmen), birds, or icicles.
* You must reach the bonus round in order to advance to the next stage. You do not need to complete the bonus round to advance.
* You must reach the bonus round in order to advance to the next stage. You do not need to complete the bonus round to advance.
* Use your hammer to create openings in the layers of ice above, or to hit enemies away from you.
* Use your hammer to create openings in the layers of ice above, or to hit enemies away from you.
* If a seal (or snowman) encounters a hole in the ice, it will attempt to close the gap with more ice.
* If a seal (or snowman) encounters a hole in the ice, it will attempt to close the gap with more ice.
* Some ice is unbreakable. Other patches of ice force the climber to slide in a particular direction.
* Some ice is unbreakable. Other patches of ice force the climber to slide in a particular direction.
* In the bonus rounds, collect as many vegetables as possible, and reach the top. Jump in to the Condor's claws within 40 seconds to receive a bonus.
* In the bonus rounds, collect as many vegetables as possible, and reach the top. Jump in to the Condor's claws within 40 seconds to receive a bonus.
 
==Story==
Ice climbing duo Popo and Nana are attempting to climb an ice covered mountain and recover their stolen vegetables from the giant condor that has stashed them at the peak. They must use their hammers to create openings in the ice layers over head, and to combat enemies.


==Images==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Ice Climber NES box.jpg|American box artwork.
File:Ice Climber NES box.jpg|American box artwork.
Image:Ice Climber GBA box.jpg|Game Boy Advance Classic NES.
File:Vs. Ice Climber ARC flyer.jpg|Arcade promotional flyer.
Image:Ice Climber GBA JP box.jpg|Game Boy Advance Famicom Mini.
File:Vs. Ice Climber ARC instructions.jpg|Arcade instruction panel.
Image:Ice Climber ERD box.jpg|Game Boy Advance e-Reader.
File:Ice Climber GBA box.jpg|Game Boy Advance Classic NES.
File:Ice Climber GBA JP box.jpg|Game Boy Advance Famicom Mini.
File:Ice Climber ERD box.jpg|Game Boy Advance e-Reader.
File:Ice Climber title.png|Title screen
</gallery>
</gallery>


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[[Category:January 30]]
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Latest revision as of 04:30, 12 November 2021

Table of Contents

  • Gameplay
  • Walkthrough
    • Box artwork for Ice Climber.
    Box artwork for Ice Climber.
    Ice Climber
    Developer(s)Nintendo
    Publisher(s)Nintendo
    Year released1985
    System(s)NES, NEC PC-8801, Sharp X1, Game Boy Advance, e-Reader, Wii, Nintendo 3DS, Wii U, Nintendo Switch
    SeriesArcade Archives
    Japanese titleアイスクライマー
    Genre(s)Action
    Players1-2
    ModesMultiplayer, Single player
    Rating(s)CERO All agesESRB EveryonePEGI Ages 3+OFLC General
    Vs. Ice Climber
    Developer(s)Nintendo
    Publisher(s)Nintendo
    Year released1985
    System(s)Arcade, Family Computer Disk System
    Arcade Archives Vs. Ice Climber
    Developer(s)Nintendo
    Publisher(s)Hamster Corporation
    Year released2019
    System(s)Nintendo Switch
    Neoseeker Related Pages
    LinksIce Climber at Switcher.gg
    Ice Climber ChannelSearchSearch

    Ice Climber is a later first generation Nintendo game released for the Famicom. It was the fifth best selling Famicom game released in 1985, selling approximately 1,000,000 copies in its lifetime. It arrived in the U.S. as one of the launch titles for the NES. In Ice Climber, the player must use his or her hammer to chip away at the ceiling above and rise up to higher and higher levels of the mountain until he or she reaches the bonus round at the top. It isn't actually necessary to clear the bonus round and reach the very top of the mountain, but many bonus points are awarded for the accomplishment.

    Ice Climber was altered for release in the United States. The original Japanese version featured an enemy in the form of a seal. Since the player's main form of defense is the hammer, Nintendo of America changed the seal to the form of a small abominable snowman in order to avoid appearing to condone animal cruelty and offending parents who were sensitive to the clubbing of seals, which was a controversial topic at the time of the game's release.

    Ice Climber was brought back out of obscurity when Nintendo included the ice climbing duo in the Nintendo GameCube version of Super Smash Bros. Melee. Long before this, it was released in the arcades as part of Nintendo's Vs. arcade series, entitled Vs. Ice Climber where it featured additional elements such as gusts of wind. This version of Ice Climber was later released for the Famicom Disk System under the original title (without the Vs.). Ice Climber was later released on the Game Boy Advance as part of the e-Reader card series, and then once again as part of the Famicom Mini and Classic NES series. It is also featured as one of the backdrop themes for the Standard mode in Tetris DS.

    Gameplay summary[edit]

    • You control the player with the control pad. Press A button to jump up and smash anything overhead, and press B button to slam your hammer on the ground.
    • Avoid touching seals (or snowmen), birds, or icicles.
    • You must reach the bonus round in order to advance to the next stage. You do not need to complete the bonus round to advance.
    • Use your hammer to create openings in the layers of ice above, or to hit enemies away from you.
    • If a seal (or snowman) encounters a hole in the ice, it will attempt to close the gap with more ice.
    • Some ice is unbreakable. Other patches of ice force the climber to slide in a particular direction.
    • In the bonus rounds, collect as many vegetables as possible, and reach the top. Jump in to the Condor's claws within 40 seconds to receive a bonus.

    Story[edit]

    Ice climbing duo Popo and Nana are attempting to climb an ice covered mountain and recover their stolen vegetables from the giant condor that has stashed them at the peak. They must use their hammers to create openings in the ice layers over head, and to combat enemies.

    Images[edit]

    • American box artwork.

      American box artwork.

    • Arcade promotional flyer.

      Arcade promotional flyer.

    • Arcade instruction panel.

      Arcade instruction panel.

    • Game Boy Advance Classic NES.

      Game Boy Advance Classic NES.

    • Game Boy Advance Famicom Mini.

      Game Boy Advance Famicom Mini.

    • Game Boy Advance e-Reader.

      Game Boy Advance e-Reader.

    • Title screen

      Title screen

    Table of Contents

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