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1. With the graphics engine of Sony's Playstation, there came a 3D platformer starring the most unlikely of heroes, an animal. The game was colorful, cheerful, and really showed that Sony meant business and wanted to take Mario down. What game was this?

Answer: Crash Bandicoot

The game was about a Bandicoot named Crash. His mission was to fight an evil Doctor named Cortex, and free his girlfried, Tawna. The game was acknowledged by its creators to be of an experimental nature, including elements from almost every platformer game ever made, but integrating them into a 3D world.

Many critics, such as the 'Electric Playground', 'EGM', and 'Gaming Target', agreed that the game was innovative, funny, and undescribably addictive. Other critics, particularly 'IGN', stated that the game was far too easy, but nonethless an enjoyable gaming experience.

2. A revitalized take on Mario's 1993 racing game was released for the Nintendo 64 in 1996. It featured large 3D race tracks, new characters, and such immense replayability that someone could potentially play hours non-stop. What game is this?

Answer: Mario Kart 64

Like the original, "Mario Kart 64" was criticially acclaimed, by popular magazines, like 'Nintendo Power', as well as internet articles off of sites like 'Gamespot.com', or even 'IGN.com', to be an entertaining and highly addictive game. It featured new 3D levels that broke off of the standard video-game racer stride, and also featured hidden secrets, and full 3D character models.

It was also evidently successful, as it was one of the first Nintendo 64 games to reach the million seller list.

3. In the year of 1996, Capcom made a game that put their company back on the map. The story of the game was simple, a corporation, called Umbrella, releases a virus that turns people into zombies, and it is up to the player to survive the undead using conservation and thought as opposed to sheer firepower to survive. What game was this?

Answer: Resident Evil

The story of the game followed a woman named Jill Valentine as she fought through legions of zombies in a mansion. The zombies had apparently been unleashed by a virus, released by the fictional Umbrella Corporation. There are several aspects of the game that could have possibly contributed to its success. First of all, it could have been the spooky atmosphere created by the developers, it could have been the engaging, albeit over the top at times, story.

It could have also been the depth of gameplay, and its clever mix of puzzle solving and action.

4. Nintendo's favorite plumber made his resurrection in this Nintendo 64 iteration of his adventures. In this adventure, he must go to Peach's castle and save her from the evil Bowser, while making his way through a fully 3D world, aesthetically appealing to the eye. What game is this?

Answer: Super Mario 64

In "Super Mario 64", apart from freeing Peach, Mario's job was to collect all 120 super stars that give him access to different areas of the castle. The success of the game lay mainly in its graphics. Environments were lush, massive, and open for exploration.

The immense length and some hidden surprises pleased the critics, which range from the infamous 'Nintendo Power' magazine, to the web's own 'IGN.com'. Definitely an unforgettable classic.

5. The best game of all time, the most in-depth game of all-time. Many descriptions similar to these are in support of this game released by Square Soft in 1997. Taking advantage of the Playstation's 3D graphics, a new RPG that totally redefined gaming forever was released. It also featured an unforgettable character named Cloud. What legendary game is this?

Answer: Final Fantasy VII

The game centered around a character named Cloud, battling an evil organization, known as the Shin-Ra. Learning of what the corporation has done to his home, the main character developed a greater and greater hate for them. At the time, "Final Fantasy 7" represented the pinnacle of gaming.

It featured a well developed storyline, and some great graphics, for the time. The game, in theory, is just another turn-based RPG game, but the way it was executed contributed to its success in the gaming industry. Few games have had as big an impact as "Final Fantasy 7". Definitely a game worth picking up, even in the modern gaming world. Most, if not all, of the major gaming magazines of the world, especially 'Official Playstation Magazine', gave the game at least a 90% average in every aspect, a trend that has continued for its development company.

6. By 1997, Rareware was a company well known for its "Donkey Kong" games. Its fame was apparently not enough for the company as they went about to release what is known as the greatest movie based game of all time. The game was based on a James Bond movie. The story was true to the movie from which it was named, and it was long, difficult, and featured several hidden codes to unlock. What unforgettable classic is this?

Answer: Goldeneye 007

What contributes to its success is its varied missions, weapons, difficulty levels, and great level design. The other thing that contributed to its revolutionization of console first person shooters was its adaptation of multiplayer mode, which included dozens of characters, levels, and game modes.

7. This game about a fox named McCloud, took the series made popular on the SNES, and put it into a full 3D world on the Nintendo 64. The game featured non-stop action, and non-stop fun as players battled in the skies, on the ground, and underwater, using their most infamous craft, the Arwing. What gravitationally challenged game is this?

Answer: Star Fox 64

"Star Fox 64" was the very first Nintendo 64 game to support the Rumble Pack. The 3D crossover from the Super Nintendo to the Nintendo 64 is almost perfect. Also, to make this game more special, voiceovers, as well as a highly addictive multiplayer mode were included.

8. This game by Acclaim, was an interesting take on the first person shooter. It put the player in the perspective of a native American guardian in a place called the Lost Land. There, the character stops poachers, and hunts dinosaurs. Which unforgettable game is this?

Answer: Turok: Dinosaur Hunter

In "Turok", the player takes the role of a native American named Tal Set. Although a huge lineup of first-person shooters was included for the Nintendo 64, this game truly stands out. Not only does it feature colorful, lush environments, it also includes radical weapons like miniguns, plasma guns, and combat knives.

The game was also uncharacteristically bloody, even for its time. Definitely a first person shooter game worthy of a purchase.

9. Who could forget everyone's favorite heroine: Lara Croft. In 1997, the sequel to her highly regarded game was seen as the ultimate step up in the platforming/shooting/puzzle genre of games. Without a doubt, this game alone contributed to sold copies of the Playstation and PC. What game was this?

Answer: Tomb Raider 2

This iteration of the "Tomb Raider" series once again follows the adventures of Lara Croft. The essence of the game was unchanged but several new features were added to make this game more exciting. Apart from the new locales, such as Venice and Tibet, the game also featured new weapons, moves, large enemies, improved enemy A.I., and even a small amount of vehicles to pilot to your heart's content.

10. This RPG, created by Sony Computer Entertainment, took place on a planet similar to the Wild West, except technology and magic were included. Although the game received little exposure, it managed to receive quite a large fan base, and even released several sequels. There's no tumbleweed when you talk about this game. What game is this?

Answer: Wild Arms

"Wild Arms" was essentially an RPG about three travelers following the same path. Instead of offering a unique experience, the game took elements from other successful RPG franchises, like "Final Fantasy" and made them different. Players could upgrade weapons to get through different areas of the map and claim victory.

Its success is evident when you notice that four sequels have been made to the game.

Source: Author Bruce007

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Top Video Games of 1996/97 Trivia Quiz

1996 and 1997 represented the ultimate rise of the videogame industry. Graphics had been made polygonal, and created a new definition of gaming. Do you know the best games of these years?

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