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"Cliffhanger" for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), released in 1993, is an action-adventure game based on the film of the same name starring Sylvester Stallone. In the game, players assume the role of Gabe Walker, a mountain climber who becomes embroiled in a dangerous quest against a group of criminals who have lost their stolen money in the rocky wilderness. The gameplay mainly features side-scrolling action, interspersed with climbing and brawling segments, challenging players with a variety of physical tasks and combat scenarios reflective of the film's high-stakes mountainous setting.

Developed by Spidersoft and published by Sony Imagesoft and Malibu Interactive in North America and Europe respectively, "Cliffhanger" aimed to capitalize on the popularity of the film. The game mechanics involve navigating through perilous terrains, combating enemies using a range of moves, and surviving environmental hazards prevalent in a mountain landscape. Reception of the game was mixed, with criticisms often directed at its repetitive gameplay and occasional deviation from intuitive controls. Nonetheless, the game has remained a noteworthy example of film-to-video-game adaptations from that era, reflecting the early 90s trend of leveraging popular movie franchises in the gaming industry.

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