Cliffhanger is a side-scrolling beat ’em up and action platformer released for the NES in 1993. Based on the Sylvester Stallone action film, you play as Gabe Walker, battling terrorists across snowy mountain peaks, caves, and forests. The game blends brawling combat with famously demanding platforming sequences over deadly drops.
Your objective is to survive the perilous terrain and defeat the terrorists to rescue your friends. Use the D-pad to move, A to jump, and B to attack. You can pick up and use weapons like knives and guns dropped by enemies. In the browser, the D-pad is mapped to the arrow keys, with A and B on Z and X, and Start on Enter.
Master the jumping mechanics early, as you will need momentum for longer leaps over chasms. Conserve your health by avoiding unnecessary fights, and save any powerful weapons you find for the challenging boss encounters.
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