Play Classic NES Series – Ice Climber Online


Classic NES Series: Ice Climber is a port of the 1985 NES game to the Game Boy Advance, developed and published by Nintendo. Popo and Nana smash through ice blocks with wooden mallets to climb 32 vertical mountain stages, dodging seals, birds, and yetis, then jump for the condor at the summit for bonus points.

How To Play Classic NES Series: Ice Climber

ControlAction
D-PadWalk left and right along each ice layer; move through the title screen options
AJump; hold a direction while jumping to move sideways through a broken gap
BSwing the mallet, breaking ice blocks overhead and striking enemies
SelectSwitch between one-player and two-player play on the title screen
StartStart the game and pause during play

About Classic NES Series: Ice Climber

Release dateJP: February 14, 2004; NA: June 7, 2004; PAL: July 9, 2004
DeveloperNintendo R&D1
PublisherNintendo
PlatformGame Boy Advance
GenrePlatformer, vertical scrolling
SeriesIce Climber; part of the Classic NES Series, released as Famicom Mini number 3 in Japan. Also available on GBA through Animal Crossing and e-Reader cards
ModesSingle-player; two-player simultaneous play
Also known asFamicom Mini: Ice Climber (JP); NES Classics: Ice Climber (EU, AU)

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Sheldon has spent over a decade immersed in retro gaming, from NES classics to arcade gems. He's deeply passionate about preserving gaming history and helping others rediscover these timeless titles. When he's not gaming, Shaun writes about the evolution of video games and their cultural impact.