The Capcom Collection (The Early Years) Quiz

Answer: 1942

"1942" was a vertically scrolling shoot-em-up game and the setting was the Pacific ocean during WW2. A number of sequels were released in the 19xx series. Titles include "1943: The Battle for Midway" andthe 2008 release of "1942: Joint Strike" on the Xbox Live network.

Answer: Bionic Commando

In the game, "Bionic Commando" you took control of a solider of fortune who had a bionic attachment on his arm. The attachment allowed you to fire a grappling hook which you could use to reach platforms too far away to jump to. You also had a gun and lots of enemies to kill. Aside from that, this 1987 Capcom release had a limited appeal.

In 2009, Capcom released, on the PS3, another title of the same name.

Answer: Cabal

This game was one of the earliest examples of a FPS. You could only move the character from one side of the screen to the other but you did have a protective wall to hide behind. Unfortunately, this wall could be damaged by enemy fire and would gradually be destroyed.

However, on the plus side, you did have limitless ammunition. This game was somewhat innovative due to its use of isometric views as opposed to a top down view like comparable games of its era (eg. "Ikari Warriors" and "Commando").

Answer: Final Fight

Released by Capcom in 1989, "Final Fight" was a one on one side scrolling fighting game. Similar to "Double Dragon" and "Golden Axe". The game allowed the player to choose from three fighters; Hagar, Cody and Guy. The game spawned two sequels; "Final Fight 2" and "Final Fight 3".

The main characters along with some of the unplayable enemy characters featured in other well known titles of the 1990s. For example, the characters Cody and Guy both appeared in "Street Fighter Alpha" series along with other characters from "Final Fight" such as Sodom and Rolento.

Answer: Black Tiger

In Japan, the title was known as "Black Dragon". The gameplay was a mixture of side-scrolling and vertical-scrolling action as well as mixing adventure with shoot-em-up action.

Answer: Gun Smoke

The basic plot behind "Gun Smoke" was set around a bounty hunter named Billy Bob, whom the player controlled. The objective was for Billy Bob to make his way through each level in order to defeat the end of level boss and collect the bounty on their head. There were ten bosses in total as well as common enemies throughout each level.

Answer: Tiger Road

"Tiger Road" was released by Capcom in 1987. The game is a martial arts platform/beat-em-up style of game. The main character in the game has had it hard, his powers have been stolen along with his children and his secret scrolls. So, with all of this to motivate him he must use his martial arts skills to retrieve the scrolls, regain his powers and defeat the Dragon God in order to save his children. Phew, all that and he still finds time to wax his head.

Answer: Street Fighter II

"Street Fighter II" was released in 1991 and was a sequel to the 1987 release "Street Fighter". However, the comparisons between the two games begins and ends with the characters Ken and Ryu. "Street Fighter II" had eight playable characters to choose from and there were 4 computer controlled bosses also present in the game.

The "Street Figher II" series contains six distinct titles and as the series evolved more new characters appeared.

Answer: Dynasty Wars

The Japanese release of "Dynasty Wars" was known as "Tenchi wo Kurau". The gameplay is set during the Han Dynasty and the objective in each level is to free a province that has been taken over by rebel hordes. The game is a one or two player side scrolling beat-em-up/RPG. Capcom followed up with a sequel in 1992 called "Warriors of Fate".

Answer: Ghosts 'n Goblins

"Ghosts 'n Goblins" was a very popular platform game from the Capcom stable. The objective was to defeat a wide variety of zombies, ghouls, ghosts, ogres, demons etc in order to save the beautiful Princess Prin Prin. The game was so successful that Capcom brought out a sequel in 1988 called "Ghouls 'n Ghosts".

The titles were very similar in gameplay, the only difference being the plot and the types of baddies Sir Arthur faced. Both games had spin-offs in the years to come with titles such as "Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts" and "Ultimate Ghosts 'n Goblins".