Shoot 'Em Up
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100
This game references the use of the G-Diffuser system to ease the force of high speed flights.
What is Star Fox?
100
This series featured Biggs & Wedge, named after Star Wars characters, in over half of the games' installments
What is Final Fantasy?
100
The appearance of this Nintendo favorite in Punch Out! was never actually planned. Even though Nintendo made this game, the creator just drew the character refereeing without confirming he was allowed to do so.
Who is Mario?
100
Nintendo broke onto the video game console scene with this iconic game system.
What is Famicom?
100
"RETURN OF GANON" This game had the antagonist laughing against a red background upon the loss of all your lives.
What is Zelda II
200
The infamous Konami Code was first used in this game. Kazuhisa Hashimoto created the code to aid in testing but forgot to remove it when the game was released.
What is Gradius?
200
There has been a history of trouble launching sequels for this game...the 2nd game took a long 8 years to come out and there wasn't even a title for the N64 despite being a Nintendo franchise.
What is Metroid?
200
This robot was created to trick wary US parents into purchasing the NES console. Once Super Mario Bros caught on though, he was relegated to cameos in Mario Kart and Smash Bros.
Who is ROB?
200
This title did such a great job increasing PSOne sales, it's hard to believe that it was planned to launch on the SNES. In fact, it was announced for release on N64 but needed the increased memory space of CD-ROM for the cut scenes and soundtrack.
What is Final Fantasy VII?
200
"YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS ARE DEAD" Based on a movie, this game had nothing but this message printed when all 6 playable characters died.
What is Friday the 13th
300
It's surprising to learn that the multiplayer mode in this fantastically addictive FPS was an addition made without Nintendo approval mere weeks before it was shipped off. N64 fans would never have been the same without the hours long shoot outs and proximity mines.
What is Goldeneye 007?
300
There have been a number of romances in Star Fox, moreso than any other Nintendo flagship. In fact, if you get one special ending in a later installment, you'll see a wedding where this character marries Amanda.
Who is Slippy Toad?
300
This character in Donkey Kong Country is proved throughout the series to be none other than the arcade original himself, Donkey Kong.
Who is Cranky Kong?
300
This game based on a hit game show has had releases on nearly every console and handheld system Nintendo has made.
What is Family Feud
300
"You've met with a terrible fate, haven't you?" When you fail in this game, your character is burned alive in a shockwave of fire.
What is Majora`s Mask
400
Few fans of Duck Hunt realize that this "shooter" is actually a remake of a popular Nintendo toy from the 1970's.
What is the Zapper?
400
A character in this series named Gulliver travels to distant realms. He references locations and characters from Super Mario Sunshine, Star Fox, Metroid, Majora's Mask, Paper Mario and EarthBound.
What is Animal Crossing?
400
Lucky for this beloved long time character, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata decided just before game launch that the name "Tinkle Popo" would never sell in the US.
Who is Kirby?
400
Despite popular belief, this character's game was actually developed by a European team. Shigeru Miyamoto was only responsible for ushering the game to final release. (Now this character's last name may make sense!)
Who is Fox McLeod
400
"EXTRA EXTRA" Your failure in this game is so important that it makes the paper!
What is Paperboy
500
This is the most popular password that allows you to play as the Armorless Samus in the first Metroid. There are even fan made versions of the game with this title.
What is Justin Bailey?
500
The first game in this franchise was originally planned as a Popeye game. Nintendo held the rights for Popeye (already having made playing cards) but was unable to get the go ahead for a video game... This forced Miyamoto to come up with characters of his own, birthing the beginnings of Nintendo's success!
What is Donkey Kong?
500
Going back to the early days, this character was Mario's very first love interest in the original Donkey Kong. She has made new appearances in the Mario Mini titles but was all but forgotten otherwise.
Who is Pauline?
500
Captain Falcon is the face of this popular racing series.
What is F-Zero
500
"IT'S A SAD THING THAT YOUR ADVENTURES HAVE ENDED HERE." The grim reaper feels sorry for you when you die all the many deaths waiting for you in this game.
What is Shadowgate
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