Crazy Climber NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Platformer

Crazy Climber

Deep cut

SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1986 (originally 1980)
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperNichibutsu
PublisherNichibutsu
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 5

Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1986, Crazy Climber is a platformer developed by Nichibutsu. This NES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1980.

It came out in the NES's second year on the market. Other notable NES releases from 1986 include Arkanoid, Metroid and Dragon Quest.

Nichibutsu also made Terra Cresta, Booby Kids and Seicross for the NES.

Crazy Climber is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to run, jump and explore
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Crazy Climber is like

Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.

Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.

Crazy Climber gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Crazy Climber cheats & codes

3 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:

Infinite Lives0701:02
Invincible0706:34
Infinite Time0739:09

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Crazy Climber walkthroughs & guides

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Playing NES games today

NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.

Crazy Climber FAQ

When did Crazy Climber come out on the NES?

Crazy Climber was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1986; the original game dates back to 1980.

Who made Crazy Climber?

It was developed by Nichibutsu.

Is Crazy Climber multiplayer?

No. Crazy Climber is a single-player game.

How long does Crazy Climber take to play?

As a platformer, Crazy Climber typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Crazy Climber on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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