Name
"Green Hill Zone"
Sonic The Headghog
Mario’s name was not inspired by a fictional character, but by the real-life landlord of a warehouse used by Nintendo of America.
Who is Mario Segale?
This 1996 Capcom title trapped players in the Spencer Mansion and coined the term "Survival Horror."
What is Resident Evil (Biohazard)?
This 1991 entry revolutionized the genre and introduced the world to Chun-Li and the "Hadouken."
Street Fighter II
Mario made his debut in the 1981 game Donkey Kong, where he was known by this name and worked as a carpenter rather than a plumber.
What is Jumpman?
This 2001 Japanese horror game requires players to use the "Camera Obscura" to fight off vengeful ghosts.
What is Fatal Frame (Project Zero)?
This long-standing rival of the Bogard brothers fights with a bo staff.
Billy Kane
In The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, the Princess uses this alter ego to hide from Ganondorf while guiding Link through the future.
Who is Sheik?
This surreal RPG Maker horror game follows a girl named Madotsuki as she explores her disturbing and abstract dreams.
What is Yume Nikki?
This 1978 Taito release, often credited with starting the "Golden Age" of arcades, features rows of descending aliens.
Space Invaders
In Skyrim, these animals are not specifically programmed to lead players to treasure; instead, their AI pathfinding unintentionally guides them toward high-polygon count areas.
What are Foxes?
Based on a 1996 PC-98 game, this "cursed" title follows students trapped in Heavenly Host Elementary School.
What is Corpse Party?
"Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Start" is the famous cheat code associated with this 1987 Konami run-and-gun shooter.
Contra
In Art of Fighting, Ryo Sakazaki’s sister is kidnapped, sparking the events of the game. This is her name.
Who is Yuri Sakazaki?
In this series, the "Cicadas" cry signals a time-looping tragedy in the village of Hinamizawa.
What is Higurashi When They Cry?