How well do youreallyknow your retro games? Sure, you may know that Mario needs to collect100coins for a 1UP and Link wields theMaster Sword, but sometimes even the most basic of game-related trivia questions may be harder to answer than you think.
Enter, The Great Retro Quiz!: a result of my love of the old school combined with a strange obsession with pointless trivia games. Hey, this kind of stuff makes me happy, okay?
Each week the topic will be different (from broad to game-specific). This being the first quiz, things are going to be a little on the easy side. Not only are all the questions multiple choice, but every game referenced was released on the originalNintendo Entertainment Systemand is currently available on the Wii’sVirtual Console. So if you have been a good retro student and downloaded all the games, this should be a piece of cake, right?
Check mycommunity blogtomorrow (9/13) for the answers and scoring info. And try to be honest. Remember, Jesus is watching.
Put on those pixellated thinking caps and … good luck!
[Thanks toTopherfor the amazing main image andRetroforceGO!for just being awesome]
Category:The Virtual Console (NES)
Questions:25Level of Difficulty:Easy________________________________________________________
- You want to go on an adventure while visitingAdventure Island, but are unsure of how to use one of the game’s most popular power-ups. Who should you bring along to assist you?
a. Dale Earnhardtb. Shaun Whitec. Tony Hawkd.
Simon Belmont is stuck on a deserted island. Which of these classic weapons would help him start a fire?
What is the name of the woman Donkey Kong kidnaps in the originalDonkey Kong?
a. Daisyb. Peachc. Paulined. Kammy4. “Otto” decides he can’t take it anymore and jumps off the top of theElevator Actionbuilding. How many floors would he fall?
a. 20b. 25c. 30d. 355. How many lanes are on the track inExcitebike?
a. 3b. 4c. 5d. 66. InGalaga, which of the following alien bugs has the ability to capture your ship?
- After entering the classic “Contra” code inGradius, what does the player receive?
a. 30 livesb. Unlimited continuesc. The ability to warp to any leveld. All the power-ups8. What are the names of theIce Climbers?
a. Popo & Nanab. Lolo & Lalac. Dada & Momod. Samsam & Kiki9. I am an annoying wizard inKid Icarusand also a tasty vegetable. What am I?
- Kirby decides he wants to receive the power to burrow under the ground. Who should he suck up?
a. A ripper fromMetroidb. A goomba fromSuper Mario Bros.c. A leever fromThe Legend of Zeldad. A Shy Guy fromSuper Mario Bros. 211. Although not intentional, what scandalous symbol does the map of the 3rd dungeon inThe Legend of Zeldaresemble?
a. An upside-down crossb. A swastikac. A confederate flagd. A pair of women’s breasts12. Who is Error?
- While hanging out inMach Rider’s apartment he shows you the content of his TIVO. What show would most likely be first on hisSeasonPass?
a.Pimp My Rideb.Airlinec.Thomas the Tank Engined.American Chopper14. What phrase’s acronym matches the letters on the block in the middle of each and everyMario Bros.stage?
a. Bay Area Musicb. Post Office Protocolc.World of Warcraftd. Prisoner of War15. Justin Timberlake is all about the feminist movement; when he gets married he wants to change hisownlast name to please his woman. Who would he have to marry to have his new name match the famousMetroidpassword that lets you play the game as Samus without her suit?
a. Bonnie Baileyb. Dee Dalyc. Patricia Parkleyd. Rowena Ridley16. InMilon’s Secret Castle, what kind of item do you need to collect to warp to the bonus stages?
a. An umbrellab. A honeycombc. A music boxd. A bubble17. The bonus stage inPinballfor the NES closely resembles which of the following classic arcade games?
a.Pac-Manb.Froggerc.Missile Commandd.Arkanoid18. What is the name of Little Mac’s trainer inPunch-Out!!?
a. Doc Louisb. Pepper Joec. Curtis “Corner Man” Danted. Buster Armstrong19. If David Beckham were turned into a sprite and plastered on the cover of one of the first games released for the NES, who would he most likely replace?
- Some producers inHollywoodrandomly decide to makeSolomon’s Keyinto a mainstream comedy. Which of the following lead actors wouldnothave to change his first name if cast as the main character?
a. Chevy Chaseb. Martin Shortc. Robin Williamsd. Dana Carvey21. The originalStar Soldierfor the NES spawned numerous sequels and spin-offs, including all of the following,except:
a.Blazing Lazersb.Super Star Soldierc.Soldier Bladed.Galaxy Soldier22. Analogy fun!Mario Bros.: Mario and Luigi : :Super C:
a. Bill and Foxb. Bill and Lancec. John and Dutchd. Sam and Ray23. To get fireworks at the end of eachSuper Mario Bros.level you have to hit the flagpole when the last digit of your timer is at any of the followingexcept:
a. 1b. 3c. 6d. 924.Allthe playable characters fromSuper Mario Bros. 2have aspirations to win a gold medal in the high jump. Who would have the best chance at success?
- What do you try to push your opponent into to win inUrban Champion?
a. A restaurant windowb. A manholec. A construction zoned. A group of gang members
