The Video Game Game! ['80s Throwback]

[NorthernChaosGod]

How many installments? There will be an overall winner?

[Vyk]

Dang it. The text adventure got me. I could only remember the letter the name started with and knew it was short. But I remembered the wrong short game name that started with that letter. An episode of Big Bang Theory reminded me of the correct title. Oh well

[Jiro]

Feel free to submit another guess Vyk, it's not over until tomorrow!

NCG there will be an overall winner. Instalments are going to be every month until December, unless I get super keen to do two a month. So you're running out of chances for points, comrades!

[NorthernChaosGod]

Son I am excite.

[G13]

Shouldn't this game be done by now?

[Bunny]

He has until tomorrow.

[Depression Moon]

Am I too late for this?

[Yeargdribble]

Dang it. The text adventure got me. I could only remember the letter the name started with and knew it was short. But I remembered the wrong short game name that started with that letter. An episode of Big Bang Theory reminded me of the correct title. Oh well

Man, that game is awesome. I introduced my wife to it about a year ago. We'd play semi-co-op in bed. I'd do the typing and let her give the directions and we'd discuss things to do. It was dark in the bedroom... it was like that we'd be eaten by a grue.

[Jiro]

Yeah yeah hold yer damn horses. When I've had an 18 hour day, the last thing I want to do is stay up another two hours revealing the winners of this! Entries are now closed (well done Vivi22 on sneaking in) and the revelations will be here momentarily.

Unfortunately don't expect anything fun or interesting this time because my internet speed is approx 4kb/s

[Jiro]

First up, the numero uno game is the very very well known Metal Gear. I was impressed with the number of correct answers on this, by far the most well known the entire line up! Apparently receiving a re-release soon, so keep an eye out!

Second was a little known game called Jump Bug. Personally never heard of it before, and it apparently entailed using your VW to jump and collect/kill stuff. Oh the golden age where you didn't really need a watertight premise to make games!

Our last place recipient, who scored a decent 7 out of 25, is Rantzien. HOWEVER, because of his sheer determination and courage, I have deemed him the official '80s Throwback Bestman. If you have a problem, beat it. Rantzien is a hero.

[Jiro]

Game Number Three is one called Commando. I imagine it was somehow related to Rambo. Guns, guns, dead guys, guns, guns. You know how it goes!

Game Number Four is Castlevania II: Simon's Quest. Some people tripped up and said the original Castlevania, and I can't remember whether I gave them points or not, but I was consistent at least. That's what you get with a whimsical judge

Game FIVE ALIVE was Metroid. You all know Metroid, right? It's the one with that guy Samus. Wait, what do you mean it's a chick? Bull.

[Jiro]

I interrupt my own broadcast to tell you that the official soundtrack of this competition is In Our Heads - the MAYDAYS because it is my smurfing favourite song right now I mean it's made by an EoFFer and everything. Check it out, links up in Relm's Studio! You will now be returned to your regular viewing schedule.

[Jiro]

Game Six is arguably one of the most recognisable games OF ALL TIME. Donkey Kong. With everybody's favourite Mario playing the lead role before he was great, Donkey Kong is probably the game with the most sought-after high score thing. You know. Everyone wants to be the best like no-one ever was.

Game Number Seven is another classic in Pac-Man. Did you know he was originally going to be called Puck-man? Of course you did. You've all watched Scott Pilgrim and knew it before then anyway. smurf-man would've been a clever name also, but not very p-c.

Our next runner up is DMKA with 11 points. Not a bad effort at all, and every point goes towards becoming GRAND CHAMPION. Although with some of these other competitors, it's going to be a challenge!

[Jiro]

Game 8. It had an axe. An axe of gold. It was also the answer to one of the brain teaser boxes in Levian's Video Game brainteasers thread! Check it out and try your luck at an even more difficult game! Oh yeah, it was Golden Axe.

Game Nine was Yie Ar Kung Fu! What a stupid title. Seriously. But I guess punching the crap out of people is fun no matter what!

NUMBER TEN. Phantasy Star! I didn't even know it existed back then. But there you go! It wasn't a very helpful image, but some people got it! :3

[Jiro]

Number 11 was a good one. It has a long title, and I made NorthernChaosGod give me the whole and complete title or risk losing points. Payback for apparently cheating But 11 was none other than Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei! No MegaTen moment for NCG unfortunately

Number 12 was, well, it was Final Fantasy. If you missed this, you're silly! But we all remember it, the beginning of a legacy which has brought with it many pros, cons, arguments, and of course, this very forum. Pay your respects!

Next in line was theundeadhero! He scored 14/25 which was just over half way, a great effort. He owned a lot of these games too, so if you want some retro action, be real nice to him!