The Entire History of Climbing Mechanics in Games

Can a video game capture the true essence of rock climbing? The skin on your fingers tearing against a 2-millimeter crimp, a smearing foothold right on the verge of slipping, or the heavy breathing after a bad fall? That’s exactly what I’ve been asking myself since I started climbing. Join me in this documentary video essay as we discover how, over the last half-century, sport climbing evolved in parallel with the technology that tried to imitate it. The brands featured in this video DO NOT sponsor it, they HAVE NOT paid me to talk about them, nor have they asked me to recommend any of their products. They have only helped by providing visual resources, locations, or gear needed for the recording. Become a channel member for less than the price of a crappy frozen pizza! https://www.youtube.com/@alexpolybius... CHAPTERS 00:00 Prologue 03:02 Origins 17:10 A New Legend Is Born 32:13 The Indie Rebellion 44:56 Pushing the Limits 54:59 45 Years Later, Cairn 1:09:18 What Does Cairn Tell Us? (Spoilers)