The graphics here look so poorly done that it almost seems like that would take MORE effort. This doesn't even look last gen. This is like Playstation ONE graphics. It's the equivalent of the Atari screenshot above actually being for a Genesis game. Crazy Climber 2 looks better than this because it at least has nice 2D sprites.
I've never played Crazy Climber but the concept sounds cool. This probably could be decent but the graphics look so bad that it doesn't look like much effort is being put it. Seems unfair to judge but those shots just look dull. There's a real lack of stuff happening. So why should I assume the gameplay is any good when the game looks boring?
The Atari version doesn't have much going on but it's an ATARI GAME. By Atari standards it looks pretty neat. I mean the guy's sprite is two colours and everything! I'm sure if this was a Saturn launch title I would be somewhat impressive as well but it isn't 1995.