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The '''Ice Climbers''' ({{ja|アイスクライマー|Aisu Kuraimā}}, ''Ice Climber'') are the titular protagonists of the game ''{{B|Ice Climber|game}}''. Individually, they are known as '''Popo''' ({{ja|ポポ|Popo}}, ''Popo'') and '''Nana''' ({{ja|ナナ|Nana}}, ''Nana''), and are differentiated from each other primarily | The '''Ice Climbers''' ({{ja|アイスクライマー|Aisu Kuraimā}}, ''Ice Climber'') are the titular protagonists of the game ''{{B|Ice Climber|game}}''. Individually, they are known as '''Popo''' ({{ja|ポポ|Popo}}, ''Popo'') and '''Nana''' ({{ja|ナナ|Nana}}, ''Nana''), and are differentiated from each other primarily by the color of their parkas. Fittingly, the Ice Climbers seek to scale various mountains, yet must also avoid various obstacles and enemies en route to each summit. In order to successfully accomplish each level, they must catch a [[Vegetables (Ice Climber)|vegetable]]-stealing [[condor]]. | ||
The Ice Climbers made their ''{{b|Super Smash Bros.|series}}'' series debut in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. Although they returned in that | The Ice Climbers made their ''{{b|Super Smash Bros.|series}}'' series debut in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. Although they returned in that role in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', they made a cameo as a [[trophy]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' before returning to a playable role in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. | ||
==Origin== | ==Origin== | ||
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{{Main|Ice Climbers (SSBU)}} | {{Main|Ice Climbers (SSBU)}} | ||
[[File:Ice Climbers SSBU.png|thumb|The Ice Climbers, as they appear in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.]] | [[File:Ice Climbers SSBU.png|thumb|The Ice Climbers, as they appear in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.]] | ||
The Ice Climbers return as playable characters in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. They were formally announced alongside the rest of the cast | The Ice Climbers return as playable characters in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. They were formally announced alongside the rest of the cast within ''Ultimate''{{'}}s E3 2018 trailer on June 12th, 2018.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L93H7YC-83o Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - E3 2018 - Nintendo Switch]</ref> Unlike their previous appearances, they are [[unlockable character]]s. | ||
Although the Ice Climbers are still capable of [[desyncing]], the technique itself is more difficult to perform because of changes to the partner climber's [[artificial intelligence]] brought about at launch and via game updates. This is further compounded by the loss of [[chain grab]]bing as of ''SSB4'' and the partner climber no longer being capable of attacking when the leader has or is grabbed. As a result, more creative techniques are required in order to fully utilize their | Although the Ice Climbers are still capable of [[desyncing]], the technique itself is more difficult to perform because of changes to the partner climber's [[artificial intelligence]] brought about at launch and via game updates. This is further compounded by the loss of [[chain grab]]bing as of ''SSB4'' and the partner climber no longer being capable of attacking when the leader has or is grabbed. As a result, more creative techniques are required in order to fully utilize their gameplay. | ||
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*The Ice Climbers' [[Target Smash!|Target Test]] in ''Melee'' is heavily based on the gameplay of ''Ice Climber''.<ref name=NinPower/> | *The Ice Climbers' [[Target Smash!|Target Test]] in ''Melee'' is heavily based on the gameplay of ''Ice Climber''.<ref name=NinPower/> | ||
*In the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, the Ice Climbers are unaffected by icy [[terrain]]. However, in ''Ice Climber'', they are affected by ice. | *In the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, the Ice Climbers are unaffected by icy [[terrain]]. However, in ''Ice Climber'', they are affected by ice. | ||
**This is likely due to them gaining {{s|wikipedia|ice cleat}}s | **This is likely due to them gaining {{s|wikipedia|ice cleat}}s from their redesigns in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series. | ||
*In both ''Melee'' and ''Brawl'', the Ice Climbers appear to be left-handed, as they wield their hammers using their left hands. Although they appear to be left-handed in their ''Ultimate'' artwork, they are actually ambidextrous during gameplay in ''Ultimate''. | *In both ''Melee'' and ''Brawl'', the Ice Climbers appear to be left-handed, as they wield their hammers using their left hands. Although they appear to be left-handed in their ''Ultimate'' artwork, they are actually ambidextrous during regular gameplay in ''Ultimate''. | ||
*The Ice Climbers are the only characters to appear in multiple ''Super Smash Bros.'' | *The Ice Climbers are the only characters to appear in multiple ''Super Smash Bros.'' installments before being cut. | ||
**The Ice Climbers, [[Lucas]] and [[Pokémon Trainer]] are the only starter characters to be cut in any game, although Lucas would return in ''Smash 4'' through DLC. The three of them are also the only cut veterans who have trophies in ''SSB4'' that use their models from ''Brawl''. | **The Ice Climbers, [[Lucas]], and [[Pokémon Trainer]] are the only starter characters to be cut in any game, although Lucas would return in ''Smash 4'' through DLC. The three of them are also the only cut veterans who have trophies in ''SSB4'' that use their models from ''Brawl''. | ||
** | **The Ice Climbers and [[Solid Snake]] are the only characters from single character universes to be absent for a game before returning to the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||