So, the “real” Olympics are slowly wrapping up. Only a few more days until all the bald Chinese taxi drivers can go back to work. And, seriously, I’m not kidding: the Chinese government “asked” all the bald cab drivers in Beijing to stay home during the Olympics. Crazy, huh?
Luckily, taxi drivers ofalltypes can participate in the GreatRetroOlympics! Heck,anyonewith knowledge of random retro trivia can take part! That’s what makes these games so much better. Not only are we universally accepting, you don’t even have to lift a weight or step on a treadmill to prepare.
Today’s event — the second to last of these games — isfencing. Do you have a good memory ofweaponsin retro videogames? Take the quiz to find out! Just leave your answers in the comments and check mycommunity blogtomorrow (8/22) for the dramatic results.
Get your mental epee in ready position and … good luck!
The Great Retro Olympics!Category:FencingNumber of questions:20Difficulty:Normal
Which of the below weapons does Master Higgins throw inAdventure Island?
How many different swords can be equipped inCrystalis?a. 2b. 3c. 4d. 5
According to the originalBionic Commandobox art, which of main character Nathan’s arms equips the famous grappling hook?a. Rightb. Left
Without looking at the letters, which of the following capsules gives you thelaserinArkanoid?
Based on the items used as weapons inChip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers, which of these buildings would supply the most ammo for Chip and Dale?a. A libraryb. A churchc. An armoryd. A warehouse
Do you remember which Contra game introduced the (amazing!) Homing Missiles?a.Contrab.Super Cc.Contra III: The Alien Warsd.Contra 4
Dr. Yang uses all of the following weapons inThe Legend of the Mystical Ninjaexcept:
How many times can Simon Belmont upgrade his whip inCastlevaniafor the NES?a. 0b. 1c. 2d. 3
SomeGauntletcosplayers mixed up their weapons! Help make things right again!9. Eric dressed as the Elf10. Vickidressed asthe Valkyrie11. Winstondressed asthe Warrior12. Wendydressed asthe Wizard
- Karnov decides to give up fighting monsters and return to the circus. Based on his main weapon, what should be the name of Karnov’s freak show?a. Karnov the Master of Knives!b. Karnov and His Boomerang of Doom!c. Karnov and the Magical Orb!d. Karnov the Fire Breather!
One of the below old men offers his hero an arrow, the other a sword. Do you remember which one offers what?14. Arrow15. Sword*Bonus point: Which games are the two old men from?
- Besides your gun, what other weapon can you equip inIkari Warriors?a. Rocket launcherb. Landminec. Grenaded. Sniper rifle
Nerbert the nerd wants to dress like Milon fromMilon’s Secret Castlefor his school’s Halloween party. If Nerbert wants to recreate Milon’s weapon, what children’s toy should he take with him to the party?
True of false: Missile and bombs inR.C. Pro-Amare activated bydifferentbuttons on the NES controller.
Immature laughing alert! Which Genesis game equips its main character with aballgun (hehehe — I just typed “ball”)?a.Earthworm Jimb.James Pondc.Landstalkerd.Vectorman
Which of the following items fromZelda II: The Adventure of Linkis used todestroyan enemy?
Event #1:Opening ceremonyEvent #2:DecathlonEvent #3:GymnasticsEvent #4:200 meter freestyle
