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Legendary RPGs - Genre Classics

Fifteen questions for true RPG fans: silent protagonists, cult studios, iconic creatures, combat systems and open worlds that defined the genre since 1995. JRPGs, action-RPGs and the great Western sagas.

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The 15 quiz questions

Question 1 : In which RPG do you play as Cloud Strife, a former SOLDIER?

Possible answers:

  • Chrono Trigger
  • Kingdom Hearts
  • Final Fantasy X
  • Final Fantasy VII

Explanation: Cloud Strife is the protagonist of Final Fantasy VII (1997), one of the most influential RPGs in history.

Question 2 : Which Polish studio developed The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt?

Possible answers:

  • 11 bit studios
  • CD Projekt Red
  • Flying Wild Hog
  • Techland

Explanation: CD Projekt Red, a Polish studio, created The Witcher 3 in 2015, considered one of the best RPGs of all time.

Question 3 : What is the name of the silent hero in Chrono Trigger?

Possible answers:

  • Frog
  • Crono
  • Robo
  • Magus

Explanation: Crono (or Chrono) is the silent protagonist of Square's cult classic released in 1995 on Super Nintendo.

Question 4 : In which RPG do you explore the region of Skyrim?

Possible answers:

  • The Elder Scrolls V
  • Dragon Age
  • Oblivion
  • Dark Souls

Explanation: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011) takes place in the northern province of Skyrim, known for its dragons.

Question 5 : What is the name of Kingdom Hearts' real-time combat system?

Possible answers:

  • Real-time action combat
  • Turn-based combat
  • Tactical combat
  • Menu-based combat

Explanation: Kingdom Hearts uses a real-time action-RPG combat system, combining magic and Keyblade attacks.

Question 6 : Which FromSoftware RPG is known for its extreme difficulty and interconnected world?

Possible answers:

  • Dark Souls
  • Elden Ring
  • Sekiro
  • Bloodborne

Explanation: Dark Souls (2011) popularized the "souls-like" genre with its punishing difficulty and interconnected level design.

Question 7 : In Pokémon Red/Blue, how many Pokémon were there to catch?

Possible answers:

  • 100
  • 120
  • 151
  • 200

Explanation: The first generation of Pokémon (1996) had 151 creatures, from Bulbasaur to Mew.

Question 8 : What is the name of the main heroine of Final Fantasy VI?

Possible answers:

  • Celes
  • Terra
  • Aerith
  • Tifa

Explanation: Terra Branford is the protagonist of FF6, a young woman with magical powers manipulated by the Empire.

Question 9 : In which BioWare RPG do you command the Normandy spaceship?

Possible answers:

  • Jade Empire
  • Star Wars: KOTOR
  • Dragon Age
  • Mass Effect

Explanation: Mass Effect (2007) puts the player in control of Commander Shepard and their ship, the SSV Normandy.

Question 10 : Which indie RPG popularized the concept of "killing no one" with its Mercy system?

Possible answers:

  • Deltarune
  • Earthbound
  • Undertale
  • OneShot

Explanation: Undertale (2015) by Toby Fox allows completing the game without killing any enemy thanks to the Mercy system.

Question 11 : What is the name of the protagonist of Persona 5 according to official adaptations?

Possible answers:

  • Yu Narukami
  • Ren Amamiya
  • Makoto Yuki
  • Goro Akechi

Explanation: The protagonist of Persona 5 is officially named Ren Amamiya in the anime and other media.

Question 12 : In Dragon Quest, what are the blue water droplet-shaped creatures called?

Possible answers:

  • Goo
  • Pudding
  • Blob
  • Slime

Explanation: Slimes are the iconic mascot of the Dragon Quest series, present since the first game in 1986.

Question 13 : Which open-world RPG of 2023 won Game of the Year at The Game Awards?

Possible answers:

  • Final Fantasy XVI
  • Starfield
  • Baldur's Gate 3
  • Diablo IV

Explanation: Baldur's Gate 3 by Larian Studios won GOTY 2023, praised for its freedom and writing.

Question 14 : Which RPG combines Disney characters with Final Fantasy heroes in an adventure led by the hero Sora?

Possible answers:

  • Kingdom Hearts
  • Final Fantasy XV
  • Tales of Symphonia
  • Ni no Kuni

Explanation: Kingdom Hearts (Square Enix, 2002) is a cult RPG saga blending Disney universes (Mickey, Donald, Goofy) and Final Fantasy characters. Sora, its protagonist, travels Disney worlds with his Keyblade to fight the Heartless.

Question 15 : What item allows time travel in Chrono Trigger?

Possible answers:

  • The Chrono Crystal
  • The Time Pendulum
  • The Epoch
  • The Gate of Time

Explanation: The Epoch (or Wings of Time) is the time machine that allows free travel between eras in Chrono Trigger.

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