Oh I come from a land, from a faraway place
Where the caravan camels roam
Where they cut off your ear
If they don't like your face
It's barbaric, but hey, it's home
God, I love Aladdin.
I remember a day when not all licensed games were terrible. In fact, all of the Disney games from back in the day were actually pretty excellent, with both versions of Aladdin being no exceptions.
Most of you seem to know the games pretty well, as evidenced by your performance in yesterday’s dual console quiz. Although, to be honest, the majority of you guys didn't even bother with the SNES section. Which makes me sad. It's a great game. Go out and find it! You'll love it!
So, let's see how you did, shall we? You can check all the correct answers below (in bold).
GENESIS VERSION
1. Who produced Aladdin for the Genesis?
a. Capcom
b. Konami
c. Virgin Interactive
d. Ubisoft
Strange, but true.
Control scheme alert! Match the action with the button that performs it:
[picture of Genesis controller]
2. Jump (f.)
3. Purchase items (a.)
4. Slash sword (e.)
5. Throw fruit (d.)
6. The below song is featured in what level?
["One Jump Ahead" YouTube]
a. Agrabah Market
b. Agrabah Rooftops
c. Sultan’s Dungeon
d. The Escape
7. What kind of fruit can Aladdin throw at enemies in both versions of the game?
a. [picture of apple]
b. [picture of orange]
c. [picture of pineapple]
d. [picture of mango]
8. Four items sit before you. Only one will clear the screen of all enemies. Which one is it?
a. A black lamp
b. A golden scarab
c. A genie token
d. A flute
9. While visiting the zoo, you decide to jump on top of an animal and use it as a platform to cross the water (just as Aladdin does in the Sultan’s Palace). What animal did you just stomp on?
a. [picture of camel]
b. [picture of elephant]
c. [picture of hippo]
d. [picture of flamingo]
10. Oh no! Aladdin is about to die! What does his lamp look like?
a. [picture of lamp with a lot of smoke]
b. [picture of lamp with a little smoke]
The black smoke serves as Aladdin’s energy in the game.
11. How detailed (and slightly perverted) is your memory? What kind of pattern adorns the guards’ underwear?
a. Stripes
b. Plaid
c. Polka dots
d. No pattern at all
Yup, I remembered this.
SUPER NINTENDO VERSION
12. Who published Aladdin for the Super Nintendo?
a. Capcom
b. Konami
c. Virgin Interactive
d. Ubisoft
Control scheme alert! Match the action with the button that performs it:
[picture of Super NES controller]
13. Glide (b.)
14. Jump (e.)
15. Run faster (c.)
16. Throw fruit (f.)
17. What item needs to be collected to activate the genie bonus stage at the end of every level?
a. A magic carpet
b. A lamp
c. A red diamond
d. A golden scarab
18. The magic lamp containing the genie can be found in what mystical cave?
a. Cave of Secrets
b. Cave of Mystery
c. Cave of Riches
d. Cave of Wonders
19. What character is not featured at all in the amazing “A Whole New World” stage?
a. [picture of Aladdin]
b. [picture of Abu]
c. [picture of magic carpet]
d. [picture of genie]
The genie shows up for a second at the beginning, being sassy as usual.
20. Which of these real-life athletes would possess the skills most advantageous for the battle with Jafar’s first form?
a. Derek Jeter
b. Michael Phelps
c. Kerri Strug
d. Wayne Gretzky
Fighting the first form of Jafar involves jumping and flipping off of the evil vizier’s staff, just as Kerri Strug would do on the vault.
21. A shady desert merchant wants to offer you one of two colored diamonds from the game, no questions asked. The only catch is, the one worth less will instantly turn you to stone upon touching it. Which jewel do you grab?
a. [picture of green jewel]
b. [picture of red jewel]
Which version of Aladdin do the following sequences appear in?
a. [picture of Super Nintendo version]
b. [picture of Genesis version]
c. [picture of both]
d. [picture of none of the above]
22. Aladdin fights a snake with a sword (b.)
23. Aladdin outruns a wave of lava on a magic carpet (c.)
24. Abu dodges pots and boulders in a bonus stage (b.)
25. Aladdin battles Jafar in his final genie form (d.)
In your humble opinion ...
Which version of Aladdin do you like better?
a. Genesis
b. SNES
This is a tough call. I played them both religiously as a child. If I have to choose, though, I will go with the Genesis version ... but just barely.
Check back next week for quiz #32.
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(# 0) on 04/17/2008 13:09
(# 1) on 04/17/2008 13:43
(# 2) on 04/17/2008 14:04
and apparently i got the bonus wrong tooo, darn you chad!!!
(# 3) on 04/17/2008 14:09
No, no, the bonus isn't really a "bonus" at all. Just an opinion. You can't get it right or wrong. :)
20 is a nice score. Good job! :)
(# 4) on 04/17/2008 14:26
haha j/k
i know you can't get the bonus wrong :)
(# 5) on 04/17/2008 14:34
(# 6) on 04/17/2008 15:09
(# 7) on 04/17/2008 15:26
(# 8) on 04/17/2008 16:03
(# 9) on 04/17/2008 16:40
(# 10) on 04/17/2008 16:53
Curse you question 21 (and everything else I got wrong).