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Nintendo Entertainment System · Platformer
Ice Climber
Certified classic Co-op
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1985 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Nintendo |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–2 players (co-op) |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 28 |
Developed by Nintendo, Ice Climber arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1985 as a platformer.
It belongs to the NES's earliest wave of games. Other notable NES releases from 1985 include Super Mario Bros., Excitebike and Battle City. Among the 191 NES platformers in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.
Nintendo also made Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario Bros. 2 for the NES.
Ice Climber supports up to 2 players, including cooperative play, which makes it a strong pick for playing with a friend.
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 want a game to beat together with a friend
- you want to experience one of the NES's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
What playing Ice 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.
Ice Climber cheats & codes
84 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | OKEIPGVS |
|---|---|
| Become Invincible | ATKSALAZ |
| Start With 1 Life | AEXKTGLA |
| Start With 6 Lives | IEXKTGLA |
| Start With 9 Lives | AEXKTGLE |
| Super Jumping Power | GPUKOAZX |
Ice Climber walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Ice Climber.
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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.
Ice Climber FAQ
When did Ice Climber come out on the NES?
Ice Climber was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1985.
Who made Ice Climber?
It was developed by Nintendo.
Is Ice Climber multiplayer?
Yes. Ice Climber supports up to 2 players, including co-op play.
How long does Ice Climber take to play?
As a platformer, Ice 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 Ice 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.