№015 ❄️ Ice Climber (NES, 1985)

🎮 Backlogeddon: The Completioning™ — a complete archive of retro game completions. 🕹️ Vol. 1: The 80s [1980–1989] | No commentary. No cheats. Just gameplay. If you’re enjoying the journey, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe — every bit helps keep the backlog rolling! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ℹ️ Metadata: Game: Ice Climber Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System Release Year: 1985 Playthrough Type: Solo · No Commentary · Archival Footage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ✒️ Game Synopsis: Nintendo’s Ice Climber challenges players to ascend vertical mountains one layer at a time, breaking through icy ledges with a mallet while dodging falling icicles, polar bears, and other hazards. Featuring Popo and Nana—the Ice Climbers—the game stood out for its cooperative two-player mode, where teamwork often clashed with accidental sabotage. Each mountain ended with a bonus stage chasing vegetables and a condor, adding a whimsical touch to the climb. Though limited in variety, its simple yet demanding design gave it a cult following, and the characters later resurfaced decades later in Super Smash Bros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 - START 00:28 - MOUNTAIN 01-08 08:50 - MOUNTAIN 09-16 17:26 - MOUNTAIN 17-24 25:53 - MOUNTAIN 25-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Captured and archived as part of an ongoing preservation project documenting gameplay, milestones, and context across video game history. "Because the backlog isn't a burden — it's a legacy." #RetroGaming #GamePreservation #BacklogChallenge #GamingHistory #Backlogeddon #GamingArchive