A 1980 arcade classic ported to NES: climb buildings while avoiding obstacles. Minimalist concept but still addictive. Nostalgic and fun for short sessions.
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Puzzle1 player3+
Description
Climbing game in which a climber scales skyscrapers while avoiding falling obstacles. Published by Nichibutsu, released in Japan in 1986. Climber in front-view scaling buildings, arms to extend to advance and obstacles to dodge. Famicom port of the Crazy Climber arcade.
Crazy Climber review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
Climbing a skyscraper bare-handed while dodging flowerpots, slamming windows and zany obstacles: the concept is as simple as it is irresistible. The twin controls, one hand after the other, create a unique, thrilling physical tension. Every floor scaled is a small victory. Zany and snappy, a test of dexterity you restart out of sheer challenge.
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
Q1 damagedQ6 completeQ10 new
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Collector interest
Japan only Famicom port of Nichibutsu's climbing classic, released in late 1986. Its interest rests on the cult status of the original arcade machine and on a conversion confined to the Japanese market, never sold in the West. The value, moderate but steady, comes from that exclusivity and the recognition of the Crazy Climber name, making it a natural pick for collections centered on classic Japanese arcade ports on the Famicom.
