I can’t throw a javelin.
Well, I guess I technicallycan. But I can’t throw a javelin very well. Not even close to the level of one of the incredible athletes in the Olympic Games. In fact, I can’t do anything as well as those amazingly fit and impressive human specimens.
But one thing I can do: I can play the sh*t out of some retro games. I am pretty darn good at that. One of my proudest accomplishments is making it through the originalContrawithout dying. LET’S SEE YOU DO THAT, RYAN LOCHTE!
With the Olympics starting tonight, I thought it would be fun to host a competition for people that are experts at retro games. People like me! Welcome to the Destructoid Retrolympics! This is a trivia challenge based on your knowledge of all things retro games. Do you have what it takes to win a Retrolympic medal (the best medal of all!)? Let the games begin!
Here is how this is going to work. This quiz covers 25 questions about retro games, each falling under a different category, or “event,” based on the Olympics. Once you reach the end of the quiz, add up all the correct answers and see if you have a high enough score for a life-changing .JPG medal! Go for the gold!
You can clickherefor all the answers and just leave the window open as you progress through the challenge.
Now, it is obviously very possible to look up all these answers on this magical thing called the Internet … but try not to do that. Just take the quiz and see how well you do based off your memory of these classic retro games. You could look everything up, but where is the fun in that?
Easy warm-up question! What button do you hold down to run in the originalSuper Mario Bros.?
You are competing in the High Jump in the upcoming Olympics. (Congrats!) To give yourself the best shot at winning a medal, which of the below playable characters fromSuper Mario Bros. 2should you select to be your coach?Clickherefor the correct answer.
Which of theseFinal Fantasy IVcharacters would easily win in a “let’s see who can jump the highest and attack with a badass spear” contest?
Which robot master is most vulnerable to Mega Man’s Knight Crush?a. Blizzard Manb. Flame Manc. Centaur Mand. Tomahawk ManClickherefor the correct answer.
Oh no! Donkey Kong has created three fake hammers to confuse Mario! Help Mario find the real one by locating which hammer is in the correct place!
Choose wisely! InGhosts ‘n Goblins, which has the quicker rate of fire?
When E.T. extends his neck in the infamous Atari gameE.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, what happens?a. He regains his energyb. He levitates in the airc. He sends out a radar signald. The game buries itself in the desertClickherefor the correct answer.
Which of the below creatures teaches Samus how to wall jump inSuper Metroid?Clickherefor the correct answer.
Which business donates the bicycle to Ness in legendary Super Nintendo RPGEarthBound?a. Mach Pizzab. Fourside Department Storec. Punk-Sured. Onett DrugstoreClickherefor the correct answer.
Which of the followingFire Emblemcharacters is the most vulnerable to an attack by arrows?
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In which dungeon does Link find the bow in the originalLegend of Zelda(first quest)?a. 1st dungeonb. 2nd dungeonc. 3rd dungeond. 4th dungeonClickherefor the correct answer.
Classic arcade game720°is based on what popular,extreeeeemesport?a. Freestyle BMXb. Skateboardingc. Surfingd. SnowboardingClickherefor the correct answer.
What weapon does the scuba diving main character use to attack the lethal jellyfish and stingrays in NES gameJaws?
What mystical creature is discovered after diving to the bottom of the well in the originalKing’s Quest?a. Trollb. Unicornc. Mermaidd. DragonClickherefor the correct answer.
Which of the following political figures isnota playable character in arcade basketball gameNBA Jam?
How many minutes can Guybrush Threepwood hold his breath underwater inThe Secret of Monkey Island?a. Oneb. Fivec. Tend. FifteenClickherefor the correct answer.
On their way to Narshe, whichFinal Fantasy VIparty member jumps off the raft at the end of their wild river adventure?
Which of the following items can younotlift up and throw inChip n’ Dale Rescue Rangers?Clickherefor the correct answer.
Mike Haggar wants to teach a class on fighting. Based on his available moves inFinal Fight, which of these wrestling techniques could henotteach?a. Suplexb. Headbuttc. Piledriverd. ClotheslineClickherefor the correct answer.
Which version ofAladdinequips main character Aladdin with a sword?
Analogy fun! Excalibur : King Arthur :: Masamune : __________
You really want a homing gun. (Who doesn’t?!) Which of theseContragames will help make your wish come true?a.Contrab.Super Contrac.Contra III: The Alien Warsd.Contra ForceClickherefor the correct answer.
Arkanoidalert! Which of the below capsules rewards players with the laser upgrade?
How many maximum carrots appear above Link when riding Epona inThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time?a. 4b. 5c. 6d. 7Clickherefor the correct answer.
The below horse racing minigame is featured in what Super Nintendo videogame?
a.Pocky & Rockyb.Vegas Stakesc.Harvest Moond.The Legend of the Mystical NinjaClickherefor the correct answer.
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Now that you are finished, add up all your correct answers and see how you did!
Here is the scoring guide:
Did you earn a medal? If you won a gold, congratulations, you are now officially a gold medal winner in the Retrolympics. When you tell people this exciting news, just mumble the “Retr” part and say the rest really loud. People will think you said “Olympics” and be really impressed. Trust me on this one.
