Arcade Hits: Crazy Climber is a classic arcade game developed by Nichibutsu and released in 1980. It features players controlling a climber as they ascend skyscrapers while avoiding obstacles. The game gained popularity for its innovative climbing mechanics, predating platform games and influencing future titles in the genre. It was later adapted for various home gaming consoles.
Crazy Climber (クレイジークライマー Kureijī Kuraimā) is a coin-operated arcade game produced by Nichibutsu in 1980. It was also released in North America by Taito America Corporation by UA Ltd. in 1982 for the Emerson Arcadia 2001 and other video game consoles. It is one of Nichibutsu's most highly-acclaimed video games in its library. A precursor to the platform game genre, Crazy Climber was the first game revolving around climbing, specifically climbing buildings, before Nintendo's 1981 release Donkey Kong.