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Quiz about Video Game Weaponry
Quiz about Video Game Weaponry

Video Game Weaponry Trivia Quiz


Video game weapons are some of the most creative in history with some guns that never need to be reloaded to guns that shoot lightning. Can you attain a perfect score answering these questions about video game weaponry or are you just shooting blanks?

A multiple-choice quiz by Clyde_the_Hobo. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
360,375
Updated
Jul 17 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
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145
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Question 1 of 10
1. "Fallout 3" was an incredibly expansive title that birthed a new fanbase out of the once-obscure franchise. With a plethora of weapons both standard and bizarre, it was easy to lose track of just how many were actually in the game. Which of the following weapons was NOT part of the Lone Wanderer's arsenal in the Capital Wasteland? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. "Vectorman" was a Sega Genesis title about a shape-shifting 'orbot' out to save humanity. In addition to his standard burst shot attack, he can also obtain alternate firing modes. Which of these was NOT available in the original game. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. "Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia" introduced gamers to Shanoa, a beautiful woman whose body has been imprinted with glyphs which she utilizes in battle. When she reappeared in "Castlevania: Harmony of Despair", several of her magic glyphs were reused as well. Which "Harmony of Despair" magic glyph is different than its "Order of Ecclesia" counterpart? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Rick Taylor is the protagonist of the "Splatterhouse" franchise, a gory bloodbath of the game that rustled the jimmies of many a parent in the pre-"Mortal Kombat" days. Over the course of the series, players are given multiple weapons to use against the dark hordes. In which game are players given the only chainsaw in the series prior to the remake? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In "Armed & Dangerous", main character Roman is given a standard armament of assault rifles and and rocket launchers but is also given a few bizarre weapons. One weapon is a grenade that turns enemies against themselves. Which famous revolutionary is the weapon named after? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The "Soul" series is often revered as the best example of 3D weapon-based fighters done right. With a wide selection of characters, some of the weapons featured in the series bear either an interesting design or name. One character in particular once wielded the Phlegethon and Styx. Who was it? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. When Zero was introduced as a playable character in "Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars", he brought many weapons from the "Megaman X " series with him. In "Marvel vs. Capcom 3", he brought a few more back. Which weapon was NOT used in either of these games? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Sometimes, a weapon is used multiple times throughout many different games of many different franchises. What weapon have Jack from "Bioshock", Frank West from "Marvel vs. Capcom 3" and Miku Hinasaki from "Fatal Frame" all utilized? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. While we're on the topic of reused weapons, let's talk about shotguns. One of the most useful gaming weapons ever created, it's hard to find a game with guns that doesn't feature a shotgun or some variant of one. Which of these shotguns had the best range? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. "Gadget Twins" is a cutesy game for the Sega Genesis in which two planes named Bop and Bump head off in pursuit of Thump who has stolen the royal jewel. Money obtained throughout the game can be used to purchase new gadgets at shops. Which gadget was NOT available for purchase? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "Fallout 3" was an incredibly expansive title that birthed a new fanbase out of the once-obscure franchise. With a plethora of weapons both standard and bizarre, it was easy to lose track of just how many were actually in the game. Which of the following weapons was NOT part of the Lone Wanderer's arsenal in the Capital Wasteland?

Answer: N90 Hurricane

The Heavy Incinerator was a flamethrower, the Tesla Cannon was a powerful electrical cannon obtained at the end of the "Broken Steel" DLC campaign and the Shishkabob was a flaming knife created through schematics located throughout the game. The N90 Hurricane however is the fully upgraded version of the N60 Storm, Ratchet's starting weapon in "Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal"
2. "Vectorman" was a Sega Genesis title about a shape-shifting 'orbot' out to save humanity. In addition to his standard burst shot attack, he can also obtain alternate firing modes. Which of these was NOT available in the original game.

Answer: Laser Beam

The rapid fire, wave shot, bolo shot and Overkill smart bomb were all weapons from the original "Vectorman". The laser beam didn't appear until the sequel. Other weapons from "Vectorman 2" included a slow-moving pulse shot, the powerful energy shot and the super shot which bounded off walls.
3. "Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia" introduced gamers to Shanoa, a beautiful woman whose body has been imprinted with glyphs which she utilizes in battle. When she reappeared in "Castlevania: Harmony of Despair", several of her magic glyphs were reused as well. Which "Harmony of Despair" magic glyph is different than its "Order of Ecclesia" counterpart?

Answer: Fulgur

In "Castlevania: Harmony of Despair", Fulgur allows Shanoa to shoot a bolt of lightning from her hand. However, this ability was in "Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia" under the name Vol Fulgur and was a stronger version of the standard Fulgur glyph. Other glyphs that were reused in "Harmony of Despair" are Grando which launched an icy projectile, Ignes which launched three fireballs in different directions and Luminatio which causes to orbs of light to circle Shanoa's body.
4. Rick Taylor is the protagonist of the "Splatterhouse" franchise, a gory bloodbath of the game that rustled the jimmies of many a parent in the pre-"Mortal Kombat" days. Over the course of the series, players are given multiple weapons to use against the dark hordes. In which game are players given the only chainsaw in the series prior to the remake?

Answer: "Splatterhouse 2"

The only pre-remake chainsaw in the series in given to players during the third boss battle of "Splatterhouse 2". Other weapons given to players in the original games include a cleaver, a harpoon, a cinder block and the ever-popular plank.

By the way, "Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti" was a Japanese exclusive spinoff on the Nintendo Famicom. The 'Be Garbage of Cesspool' achievement/ trophy in the remake derives its name from an Engrish quote in "Wanpaku Graffiti".
5. In "Armed & Dangerous", main character Roman is given a standard armament of assault rifles and and rocket launchers but is also given a few bizarre weapons. One weapon is a grenade that turns enemies against themselves. Which famous revolutionary is the weapon named after?

Answer: Guy Fawkes

Despite what events of the film "V For Vendetta" may imply, Guy Fawkes was actually attempting to install a corrupt theocracy, not destroy one. This sinister plot was known as the Gunpowder Plot and its failure has been celebrated every year since November 8, 1605.

Other weapons in the game include a mine that temporarily flips the world upside down, a pocket-sized black hole and the Land Shark which fires Land Sharks that 'swim' through the ground then erupt from the earth, dragging its victims to their earthy graves.
6. The "Soul" series is often revered as the best example of 3D weapon-based fighters done right. With a wide selection of characters, some of the weapons featured in the series bear either an interesting design or name. One character in particular once wielded the Phlegethon and Styx. Who was it?

Answer: Cervantes de Leon

Cervantes wields two swords at once and two separate pairs of swords in "Soul Calibur III" feature the Styx and the Phlegethon, both of which were named after the rivers of Hell. At the end of "Soul Edge", Cervantes is consumed by the power of Soul Edge and becomes immortal. From that point on, he sought a way to re-obtain the sword and return it to its full power.

By the way, the third and final river in Hell is Acheron across which Charon ferried the dead to meet their fate at the hands of Minos.
7. When Zero was introduced as a playable character in "Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars", he brought many weapons from the "Megaman X " series with him. In "Marvel vs. Capcom 3", he brought a few more back. Which weapon was NOT used in either of these games?

Answer: Hyouretsuzan

Raikousen was a lightning dash Zero obtained in "Megaman X8", Sentsuizan was a steep angled attack from "Megaman X6" and Dark Hold froze time in "Megaman X5". Hyouretsuzan from "Megaman X4" however is a downward ice attack that wasn't featured in either of Zero's appearances in the "Vs. Capcom" series.

Attacks that Zero did use included Hienkyaku and Ryuenjin from "Megaman X4" and Sogenmu from "Megaman X5" which is also known as Twin Dream, a carbon copy of his Soul Body ability from the previous game.
8. Sometimes, a weapon is used multiple times throughout many different games of many different franchises. What weapon have Jack from "Bioshock", Frank West from "Marvel vs. Capcom 3" and Miku Hinasaki from "Fatal Frame" all utilized?

Answer: A camera

In "Bioshock", the research camera was classified as a weapon. Using it to take pictures of enemies would grant bonus effects such as increased damage to that particular enemy and even tonics which could be equipped at a Gene Bank. In "Fatal Frame", Miku can deal damage against ghosts by taking pictures of them with the Camera Obscura.

In "Marvel vs. Capcom 3", Frank West uses his camera as a weapon, usually at the end of a combo.
9. While we're on the topic of reused weapons, let's talk about shotguns. One of the most useful gaming weapons ever created, it's hard to find a game with guns that doesn't feature a shotgun or some variant of one. Which of these shotguns had the best range?

Answer: The "Doom" shotgun

A shotgun fires a shell filled with pellets that disperse after being expelled from the firing chamber. Completely throwing logic out the window, the pellets fired from the "Doom" shotgun never dispersed allowing players to inflict massive damage on enemies far on the horizon. While not as iconic as the BFG-3000, the "Doom" shotgun is likely the most utilized weapon in the game.
10. "Gadget Twins" is a cutesy game for the Sega Genesis in which two planes named Bop and Bump head off in pursuit of Thump who has stolen the royal jewel. Money obtained throughout the game can be used to purchase new gadgets at shops. Which gadget was NOT available for purchase?

Answer: A sawblade

Bop and Bump can equip four gadgets, one to be fired in each direction. They start the game with four boxing gloves but can equip new gadgets for certain directions over the course of the game. These gadgets include yo-yos, weights which can only be equipped as a 'down' gadget, hovering bombs that can only be 'left' or 'right' weapons and a claw that deals multiple hits per use.

The only character game to use a sawblade in the game is Thump and he's the bad guy so he doesn't count.
Source: Author Clyde_the_Hobo

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