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This lovable bear & bird duo made their debut on the N64 in 1998.
What is Banjo-Kazooie?
This boss in Hollow Knight blocks the main entrance to Deepnest. Not that anyone wants to go there, anyway.
Who are the Mantis Lords?
This lovable monster is found living with his annoying brother, and enjoys puzzles and spaghetti.
Who is Papyrus?
I've never played poker, unless you count me playing this 2024 roguelike as poker.
What is Balatro?
This 2017 indie game single-handedly ruined the career of Dean Takahashi, who infamously took 26 minutes to complete the tutorial.
What is Cuphead?
The game where a human-hedgehog relationship became canon. Nothing more needs to be said.
What is Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)?
The main protagonist of this 2018 indie game has some serious self-control issues. As in, they aren't in control of their body.
Who is Kris?
Kids can be so cruel, but adults can be crueler, like when this animatronic was pulled apart by the kids and the adults did nothing to stop it.
Who is the Mangled?
This psychological horror game will remind you consistently that it's "Just Monica."
What is Doki Doki Literature Club?
This reploid from 21XX wields a lightsaber. Like, literally just a lightsaber. He also can turn his hand into a gun.
Who is Zero?
This vocaloid, whose hair is shaped like twin drills, was created as an April fools joke in 2008.
Who is Kasane Teto?
This surreal RPG, made for the SNES in 1995, had a group of actual children fight an alien that gave more than a few players nightmares.
What is Earthbound?
What is Celeste Mountain?
Hatsune Miku has had many collaborations with other franchises, including this RPG in 2023, which shocked the world.
What is Pokémon?
This champion from Pokémon gave many kids mental breakdowns because her Garchomp wiped the floor with them.
Who is Cynthia?
In Dead Cells, many of the enemies you fight are suffering from this seemingly incurable disease.
What is the Malaise?
This Shovel Knight boss plays as the main protagonist for a prequel tale, where he must recruit powerful knights and form an unstoppable legion.
Who is Specter Knight?
This infamous phrase, used only once by Hornet, shares some advice that you should really follow.
What is "Git Gud!"
This hidden Deltarune character was finally given a proper title in Chapter 3. And no, it was not Eggman, but seeing what he does, the name wouldn't be out of character.
Who is the Forgotton Man?
This creature from Sonic Adventure was made out of water and nearly destroyed Station Square. Scratch that, actually, everything's flooded now.
Who is Chaos?
If you can't guess my favorite Pokémon, clearly we aren't as close as I thought.
What is Chandelure?
My favorite video game might come as a shock, since I barely talk about it.
What is Mega Man X?
Who is Queen?
I make small novels! This main protagonist is a ninja who must defeat his best friend after the protagonist kills friend's dad. Convoluted? What's that?
Who is Sharnaqk?
I have many mains in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, but one is by far my favorite, at least for now.
Who is Link?