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Quiz about Video Game Villains
Quiz about Video Game Villains

The Ultimate Video Game Villains Quiz | Video Games Mixture


Throughout its history, video games have been plagued by villains, both notorious and infamous. Can you correctly answer questions concerning these gaming baddies using the clues provided?

A multiple-choice quiz by Clyde_the_Hobo. Estimated time: 7 mins.
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Time
7 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
360,334
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
4 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. Prepare yourself for this question is legendary... legendary in that it has less to do with Link and more to do with actual legends. Which of the following villains functions much like a monkey's paw? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Aliens are often portrayed as villains in video games and most people spend their time gunning them down without a second's hesitation rather than taking the time to really sit down and learn anything about them. Case in point, how many of you known which villainous alien race's home planet is the third star in the star system Cassandra? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Everyone has an origin story, even villains. Sometimes it's uninteresting and predictable while with others it's about the last thing one would expect. For instance, which famous baddie started out as a hero who journeyed into adventure clad in his pajamas and magic pillow? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. One of the most famous lines even spoken in the mystery genre is 'The butler did it!' That being said, in which obscure RPG did the butler actually do it? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Whenever a series goes on for a while, it's nice to reflect and see just how the series has evolved since its creation. Which final boss, if left alone long enough, will reference events from previous titles in the series? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Transformation is an easy way to increase a boss battle's difficulty without actually having to use another boss altogether. Which final boss had the most individual forms? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Speaking of transformation, Count Dracula from the "Castlevania" franchise has been known to undergo multiple forms throughout the series himself. In which of the following titles in the series did Dracula actually NOT transform? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The human skull has often been used a symbol of death so it is no wonder why individuals of a particularly villainous sort would seek to use it as a method of intimidation. Which of the following villains has NOT utilized skull symbolism? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Video games can be incredibly scary when genuine effort is put into making it so. However, there are times when eerie coincidences happen and a game manages to 'predict' the future. Which "Strike" series antagonist is responsible for a terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in the year 2001? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. While certainly not as stealthy as ninjas, pirates are nonetheless formidable foes. Through a combination of devastating firepower and excellent navigation skills, pirates have had little trouble conquering whatever they saw fit to conquer. Which of these scurvy gaming pirates has conquered the most land? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Prepare yourself for this question is legendary... legendary in that it has less to do with Link and more to do with actual legends. Which of the following villains functions much like a monkey's paw?

Answer: Calypso from "Twisted Metal"

According to legend, the monkey's paw was a hand-shaped relic that granted its owner five wishes with one of its fingers breaking each time a wish was made. However, the wisher often forgot to be specific and think things through, resulting in making a problematic situation for them and often leaving them worse off than when they found it. Similarly, Calypso often takes liberties with the wishes of those who win his tournament and the winner often gets screwed over.
2. Aliens are often portrayed as villains in video games and most people spend their time gunning them down without a second's hesitation rather than taking the time to really sit down and learn anything about them. Case in point, how many of you known which villainous alien race's home planet is the third star in the star system Cassandra?

Answer: The Vortex from "Ecco the Dolphin"

About halfway through "Ecco the Dolphin", players will encounter a level called The Library. It serves little purpose outside of some exposition including the revelation that Atlantis sank beneath the waves after being devastated by an orbital strike from Planet Vortex and that the stars on Ecco's head form the constellation Delphinus. Players are also told that the Vortex feed off of Earth's sea life every 500 years and learn the whereabouts of the Planet Vortex.
3. Everyone has an origin story, even villains. Sometimes it's uninteresting and predictable while with others it's about the last thing one would expect. For instance, which famous baddie started out as a hero who journeyed into adventure clad in his pajamas and magic pillow?

Answer: Dr. Robotnik from "Sonic the Hedgehog"

When Sega was looking for a series to rival Mario and replace Alex Kidd as their mascot, multiple character designs were submitted from within the company. The comically obese Robotnik would later become the villain of said franchise. Another proposed design was that of an anthropomorphic armadillo who would later be introduced into the "Sonic" franchise as Mighty. One of Sonic's earliest concepts was that of a rabbit that stretched out its ears.

This idea would later be reworked into "Ristar".
4. One of the most famous lines even spoken in the mystery genre is 'The butler did it!' That being said, in which obscure RPG did the butler actually do it?

Answer: "Okage: Shadow King"

In "Okage: Shadow King", the evil king Stanley Hihat Trinidad XIV forces a young boy into a world of adventure in an attempt to steal his powers back from 'phony, fake evil kings'. After reaching the port town of Rashelo, the player is introduced to Princess Marlene and her butler Beiloune. Towards the end of the game, Beiloune reveals the entire world the game takes place in is one of his own creation. Unsatisfied with how it turned out, he threatens to destroy it thus forcing the player's party into action.
5. Whenever a series goes on for a while, it's nice to reflect and see just how the series has evolved since its creation. Which final boss, if left alone long enough, will reference events from previous titles in the series?

Answer: Singularity from "Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror"

As the battle with Singularity unfolds, he will talk about protagonist Gabriel Logan's past. Particular events mentioned include the unintentional murder of viral testing victims in "Syphon Filter", the betrayal of Jason Chance in "Syphon Filter 2" and Logan's repeated failure to subdue Mara Aramov throughout the series.
6. Transformation is an easy way to increase a boss battle's difficulty without actually having to use another boss altogether. Which final boss had the most individual forms?

Answer: Sigma from "Megaman X4"

In "Megaman X4", after revealing to Zero that they once fought before Zero became a Maverick Hunter and Sigma a Maverick, he proceeds to change appearance three times throughout the battle resulting in four different forms ranging from a simplistic grim reaper-esque design to an odd robotic gunman.

Both Dauragon and Specter had two forms in their listed games and while Seven Force does in fact have seven forms, it isn't actually a final boss.
7. Speaking of transformation, Count Dracula from the "Castlevania" franchise has been known to undergo multiple forms throughout the series himself. In which of the following titles in the series did Dracula actually NOT transform?

Answer: "Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia"

Over the course of the game, the protagonist Shanoa is tasked with rescuing kidnapped townsfolk. Shortly after rescuing the final citizen, Dracula's castle rises again foreboding an inevitable confrontation with him. After defeating his first form however, Dracula simply throws his cape behind him and begins attacking more ferociously. At no point during the battle does he transform.
8. The human skull has often been used a symbol of death so it is no wonder why individuals of a particularly villainous sort would seek to use it as a method of intimidation. Which of the following villains has NOT utilized skull symbolism?

Answer: Dr. Wily from "Megaman"

While Dr. Wily has most certainly utilized skull symbolism--most notably in the "Megaman Megamix" series of manga--he didn't actually use his trademark skull-shaped creations in the original "Megaman". Instead, he piloted an odd UFO-like machine that launched fireballs in a curving arch.
9. Video games can be incredibly scary when genuine effort is put into making it so. However, there are times when eerie coincidences happen and a game manages to 'predict' the future. Which "Strike" series antagonist is responsible for a terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in the year 2001?

Answer: H. R. Malone from "Urban Strike"

Having been defeated at the end of "Jungle Strike", Carlos Ortega undergoes surgery and remakes himself as H.R. Malone, a much-beloved politician. It is soon revealed however that he plans on attacking the American government with a powerful laser cannon. Towards the end of the game, Malone shoots the Twin Towers with the completed super-weapon, leaving a gaping hole in the side of the buildings which bears an eerie resemblance to the tragedy of September 11th.
10. While certainly not as stealthy as ninjas, pirates are nonetheless formidable foes. Through a combination of devastating firepower and excellent navigation skills, pirates have had little trouble conquering whatever they saw fit to conquer. Which of these scurvy gaming pirates has conquered the most land?

Answer: Greedy from "Ristar"

Conquering far more than the other three pirates combined, Greedy once held control over the seven planets that made up the Valdi system. At one point, he even manages to capture the once-great hero of the galaxy only to be eventually done in by the hero's son, Ristar.

Hey, just because he lacks a boat doesn't mean he can't make one nasty pirate.
Source: Author Clyde_the_Hobo

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