In your honest opinion, which is more embarrassing? The fact that I know every single lyric to every single song in Aladdin or the fact that I owned (and wore, mind you) a t-shirt in high school with a picture of the genie on it that said “You Rubbed?” And, yes, I said high school.
The t-shirt? Yeah, that’s what I thought.
This week’s Great Retro Quiz! is a little different. Instead of focusing on one game, this week’s quiz is all about two: Aladdin for both the Genesis and the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. The first half is about the Genesis version; the latter half focuses on the SNES. Which version do you know better? Are you the master of both? Take the quiz to find out!
Like always, just leave your answers in the comments and check my community blog tomorrow (4/17) to see how many you got right.
I have also added a teensy tiny new feature, starting this week. At the end of each quiz will be one “humble opinion” question. In no way does it count towards your score -- heck, you don’t even have to answer it at all. It is just a way to spark some friendly debate and discussion in the comments (and satiate my compulsive curiosity). Have fun and ... good luck!
The Great Retro Quiz! .28
Category: Aladdin
Number of questions: 25
Difficulty: Normal
1. Who produced Aladdin for the Genesis?
a. Capcom
b. Konami
c. Virgin Interactive
d. Ubisoft
Control scheme alert! Match the action with the button that performs it:
2. Jump
3. Purchase items
4. Slash sword
5. Throw fruit
6. The below song is featured in what level?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?
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?
10. Oh no! Aladdin is about to die! What does his lamp look like?
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
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:
13. Glide
14. Jump
15. Run faster
16. Throw fruit
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?
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
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?
Which version of Aladdin do the following sequences appear in?
22. Aladdin fights a snake with a sword
23. Aladdin outruns a wave of lava on a magic carpet
24. Abu dodges pots and boulders in a bonus stage
25. Aladdin battles Jafar in his final genie form
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In your humble opinion ...
Which version of Aladdin do you like better? The Genesis version or the SNES version?
*Remember, this question does not count towards your final score. It’s just an opinion!
The Great Retro Quiz! Study Materials
.01-.20
.21: King’s Quest
.22: The characters of Super Smash Bros.
.23: Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
.24: Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!
.25: Ninja Gaiden
.26: Dolphin extravaganza!
.27: Secret Den Den Town edition
Contest:
1:30 PM on 04.16.2008
| 
Love is a many splendid thing/
Love lifts up where we belong/
All you need is love.....
Oh shit, I may have a problem.....
Read my lips..and come to GRIPS with reality...
Yes meet a blast from your past...whos lies were too good to last!
Say hello to your PRECIOUS...PRINCE...ALI!!!!
2. F
3. A
4. E
5. D
6. B
7. A
8. C
9. D
10. B
11. C
Only played the Genesis version for any extended amount of time. :( So, I guess that is the answer to the opinion question too. Swordplay FTW!
1-a
2-
3-2-f
3-3-a
4-4-e
5-5-d
6-a
7-a
8-a
9-d
10-b
11-c
12-a
13-b
14-e
15-f
16-c
17-d
18-d
19-b
20-a
21-b
22-a
23-c
24-a
25-d
I love Aladdin..its the best Disney movie..and yes, I share the same horrible knowledge of being able to recite every single one of the songs..
SO ALI, turns out to be merely ALADDIN
Just a PAWN need I go ON? Take it from me!!!!
His personality flaws, give me adequate chores...
to send him packing on a one way trip! So his assests take a terminal dip..his -something- frozen the menu CHOSEN to the ends of the EARTH Ayyiii!!
SO LONG!
Good bye! See ya!
EX PRINCE....AAAAAA LIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAA
Also Samus doesn't have a lower body.
Eek! I didn't notice. Poor, Samus.
2. E
3. A
4. F
5. D
but those last three are tricky b/c i changed that shit up in the options menu.
6. B
7. A is for apple
8. A
9. D
10. B
11. C
12-21: SNES version = teh suck
22. at least A
23. C (i'd imagine)
24. A
25. not A
IMHO: genesis = teh win
1. C
2. F
3. A
4. E
5. D
6. B
7. A
8. A
9. D
10. B
11. C
Actually, Aladdin's "YEAH!" from the Genesis version is my text tone on my phone. I always found it humorous.
Does anyone remember the Micky Mouse ears/extra life trick in The Desert?
2.D
3.C
4.E
5.F
6.B
7.A
8.C
9.A
10.B
11.C
12.A
13.D
14.E
15.B
16.F
17.A
18.D
19.B
20.A
21.B
22.C
23.A
24.D
25.B
*Wouldn't know, only played the genesis version a couple of times and I hardly even remember things from the game as you'll notice from my answers :P
For anyone interested in some history, here's some Aladdin-related stuff I have found over the years in my Disney nerdness.
Demo audio + storyboards for early Aladdin song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kV3D1ASN7Xc
Finished audio + storyboards for early Jafar song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AU6AfCWuZKI
Live footage of take 1 of "A Whole New World" recording: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pi_Ocd9IALc
genesis
1.c
2.f
3.a
4.e
5.d
6.b - but the music of "Prince Ali" kinda sounds similar to "One Jump Ahead"
7.a
8.a
9.a
10.b
11.c
snes
12.a
13.b
14.e
15.c
16.f
17.d
18.d
19.b
20.c (stupid Michael Phelps with no body fat!!!)
21.b
22.a
23.c
24.a
25.c
Opinion: I only had a Genesis, so I got to play that one first. I enjoyed it lots! I liked the sword swingin' action. Luckily I was able to play the Snes one at my cousin's house, and I liked it as well. Although, graphically and audibly the Snes trumped the Gen version.
Also, when is Disney going to capitalize on their cartoon soundtracks via Rockband/Singstar'ish games?
Also, Also, Chad did you go to The Little Mermaid Sing-a-long that is at the El Capitan...it is there till May 11...
12.A 13.B 14.E 15.C 16.F 17.D 18.D 19.B 20.A 21.B 22.A 23.B 24.A 25.D
SNES version FTW
2. e
3. c
4. d
5. f
6. b
7. b
8. b
9. c
10. b
11. c
12. a
13. d
14. e
15. c
16. f
17. d
18. a
19. d
20. a
21. a
22. a
23. c
24. b
25. c
I did truly awful. To be fair, I never played the Genesis verison, and I think I only ever rented the SNES one.
And I had this game.
Wait, WHAT?! I live walking distance from the El Capitan. I think I need to go to that, like, right now.
1.c
2.e
3.a
4.f
5.d
6.b
7.a
8.c
9.b
10.b
11.c
12.d
13.b
14.d
15.f
16.e
17.b
18.c
19.d
20.b (I have no idea who they are)
21.a
22.b
23.a
24.a
25.d
I always have a soft spot for the genesis
1. c - those crazy Virgins!
2. F
3. A
4. E
5. D
6. B
7. D
8. c
9. D - the zoo folks don't seem to like it when you cross the barrier
10. B - I saw this a lot
11. C
12. A - Jaffar may be a playable character in Marvel vs Capcom 5
13. B
14. E
15. D
16. F
17. D - they make a cream for that
18. D - not to be confused with the Cave of Tasty Delight
19. B - is this a trick question? Technically, that wasn't Aladdin, but Prince Ali of Ababwah
20. C - that little midget always makes me smile
21. B
22. C
23. D
24. A
25. B
Bonus - SNES was created by Satan himself. One of these days I plan to elaborate in a blog...
anybody??
1. C
2. F
3. A
4. E
5. D
6. B
7. A
8. A
9. C
10. B
11. A
12. A
13. B
14. E
15. C
16. F
17. D
18. D
19. D
20. C
21. B
22. D
23. C
24. C
25. C
Gosh I hardly remember anything about the SNES version, but I tried! I guess my answer for the opinion would be I liked the Genesis version more, as that's what I usually played. Well done on the quiz as always!
2. d
3. f
4. e
5. c
6. a
7. a
8. d
9. c
10. b
11. c
12. a
13. c
14. e
15. b
16. f
17. c
18. d
19. b
20. a
21. b
22. a
23. b
24. b
25. c
SNES
2. E
3. A
4. D
5. F
6. D
7. A
8. A
9. C
10. B
11. C
12. B
13. C
14. D
15. E
16. F
17. A
18. D
19. B
20. A
21. A
22. C
23. C
24. A
25. C
Never played snes and i constantly abused abba abba
I win, I'm a block and 1/2 away! ^.^
2. F
3. A
4. E
5. D
6. B
7. A
8. C
9. D
10. B
11. C
12. A
13. B
14. E
15. C
16. F
17. D
18. D
19. B
20. C
21. B
22. A
23. C
24. A
25. D
2.D
3.C
4.E
5.F
6.B
7.A
8.C
9.A
10.B
11.C
12.A
13.D
14.E
15.B
16.F
17.A
18.D
19.B
20.A
21.B
22.C
23.A
24.D
25.B