Ice Climber

The NES has been home to quite a few Nintendo stars that have struggled to see success in later generations. Back in those 8 bit days some managed to meet the parka-wearing duo Popo and Nana. Now more commonly known for their Super Smash Brothers appearances, this duo once starred in their own little game, where they were tasked with scaling frosty peaks while battling against various hazards.

Well, I say frosty peaks, but the mountains you climb don't really look like mountains. Rather, the game screen is made up of a series of platforms that look more like bricks than mountain ledges. It's also really odd how there are slopes seemingly going the wrong way on either side. It's not until you reach the upper quarter of a stage that it starts to actually resemble a mountain. The background, or rather the lack of, is also a major downer. Most of each stage has a plain black background, but even the upper part keeps things pretty basic here.

The sprites aren't that detailed but at least y...