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Blinky, Pac-Man, Kazuya Mishima, Heihachi Mishima

What is Bandai Namco?

1100

This Genre refers to Turn by Turn video games originating from Japanese design traditions, typically featuring predetermined stories, anime‑influenced art, and party‑based gameplay. An example could be Pokemon or Persona 3 Reload.

What is a Japanese Role‑Playing Game, AKA JRPG?

1100

The current top performer in the provided leaderboard is this man, holding a world‑leading time of 6m 49s 349ms. This category is one of the most competitive in modern speedrunning, with thousands of submissions and constant optimization.

Bonus Points: That Game

Who is skycrab1?

Bonus Points: What is Minecraft?

1100

This Game follows Aloy, a young outcast, as she uncovers the truth about her origins and the post-apocalyptic world dominated by robotic creatures.

What is Horizon Zero Dawn?

1100

One of gaming’s most iconic couples, their relationship is light, familiar, and a staple of the franchise’s tone. After Saving Her Way too many times, They have both Fallen In Love.

Bonus Points: The Two Characters

What is Mario Bros?

Bonus Points: Who are Mario and Peach?

1200

Aegis, Shadow The Hedgehog, GlaDOS, Klonoa

What are Some Human Made Characters?

1200

This Genre is a type of action video game where two or more characters engage in direct, one‑on‑one (or small‑team) combat in a fixed arena. The focus is on hand‑to‑hand combat — often martial arts — with mechanics like punching, kicking, blocking, grappling, counter‑attacking, and chaining attacks into combos. Examples could be Street Fighter 4 or Tekken 6.

What is a Fighting Game?

1200

An American speedrunner best known for her 2014 world record run 18 minutes 10 seconds on the iQue Player, a record that stood for six months

Bonus Points: That Game

Who is Narcissa Wright?

Bonus Points: What is The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time?

1200

Set in 1947 Los Angeles, This Game follows LAPD detective Cole Phelps as he rises through the police ranks while solving a series of crimes that lead to a major conspiracy involving powerful city figures

What is L.A. Noire?

1200

Their relationship is defined by fate and destiny, where their roles are intertwined with the goddess Hylia and the curse of Demise, ensuring they are reborn across generations to face evil together. While they are often depicted as hero and princess, their dynamic varies: sometimes as a damsel in distress, other times she is a guiding or fighting partner.

Bonus Points: The Two Characters

What is Legend of Zelda?

Bonus Points: Who are Link and Zelda?

1300

Mileena, Lucina, Kitana, Malenia

Who are Video Game Princesses?

1300

This Genre is a type of video game that gives players broad freedom to explore, experiment, and pursue self‑chosen goals within an interactive environment. Unlike linear games that tell you exactly what to do next, these games provide tools, systems, and a world for you to shape however you like. Examples could be Untitled Goose Game or The Sims 4.

What is a Sandbox Game?

1300

The current world record for this game is held by ___, with a fastest listed time of 7:44:08.

Bonus Points: That Game

Who is Sprayz?

Bonus Points: What is Person 3 Reload?

1300

The Game's plot centers on Yharnam, a Victorian-inspired city famed for its miraculous blood healing. The Hunter, suffering from an unspecified illness, signs a contract to receive this treatment. Upon awakening, they discover the city overrun by beasts due to the corrupted “Old Blood” distributed by the Healing Church.

What is Bloodborne?

1300

Their bond is a mix of mutual care, emotional healing, and tragic loss — Her love for hin is clear, while his feelings evolve from projection to genuine connection, culminating in a profound, bittersweet bond.

Bonus Points: The Two Characters

What is Final Fantasy 7?

Bonus Points: Who are Cloud Strife and Aerith Gainsborough?

1400

Meta Knight, Shovel Knight, Hollow Knight, Revolver Ocelot

Who Are Characters that Use A Hand Held Weapon?

1400

This Genre is known for combining fast-paced combat, shooting, and driving with exploration and mission-based objectives. Players engage in a variety of activities, including completing story-driven missions, side quests, and interactive challenges. An example could be Grand Theft Auto or Legend Of Zelda.

What is an action-adventure game?

1400

Speedrun.com shows Him with a 0m 25s run in a fantastic game. This time appears in the leaderboard as one of the early top runs from about ten years ago, though it is no longer the fastest time — the current top entry is 0m 23s by Cancyr.

Bonus Points: That Game

Who is Alpharad?

Bonus Points: What is Sesame Street Fighter?

1400

The game takes place in a near‑future Earth plagued by overpopulation (over 100 billion people), resource shortages, and global instability. In this context, the Order of the Russian Star — a militant regime that seized control of the Russian government through a coup — moves to exploit the world’s dwindling energy resources.

What is Vanquish?

1400

The two are married lovers in the series, bound by shared origins in the Gear Project, a tragic marriage, and a recurring pattern of death and resurrection that shapes their dynamic in the series’ story. This cycle of “wife fight back, kill wife” is a running comedic and tragic motif in fan discussions.

Bonus Points: The Two Characters

What is Guilty Gear?

Bonus Points: Who are Sol Badguy and Jack-O Valentine?

1500

Professor Oak, Albert Wesker, Casper Darling, Cave Johnson

What Are Video Game Scientists?

1500

This Genre allow developers to explore creative gameplay mechanics beyond the limitations of the real-world. These games often feature futuristic arenas or robot athletes that combine elements from multiple traditional sports, offering unique and memorable experiences for players. Examples could be Deathrow or Cyberball.

What is A Fictional Sport Game?

1500

My Lord Above, _____, holds the official world record for completing the game blindfolded in 15 minutes 57 seconds 760 milliseconds

Bonus Points: That Game

Who is Summoning Salt?

Bonus Points: What is Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!?

1500

In the year 2027, the corporate giant FizzCo launches its latest product, the ultra‑popular energy drink Overcharge Delirium XT. Unknown to the public, the drink is contaminated and causes anyone who consumes it to transform into violent, hungry mutants known as OverCharge Drinkers (OD) The outbreak spreads rapidly through Sunset City, a fictional metropolis built and owned by FizzCo.

What is Sunset Overdrive?

1500

In this game, it is revealed that the main character is the mother of her daughter Viola from an alternative Dimension. This is a major plot point, showing her balancing her violent, action-packed life with motherhood. 

Bonus Points: The Two Characters Who Had Viola

What is Bayonetta 3/Origins

Bonus Points: Who are Bayonetta and Luke Redgrave?