Nintendo NES Facts, Trivia Questions and Answers

In South Korea, the NES was distributed by Hyundai Electronics under the name of Hyundai Comboy because of a ban on Japanese cultural imports. The Super Nintendo was then called Super Comboy, followed by the Comboy 64.

Only a few people read the game manuals, but sometimes it’s worth it. On page two of the instruction booklet of Super Mario Bros. for the NES, it tells the story of the Mushroom Kingdom. The kingdom was invaded by the Koopa, a tribe of turtles known for their back magic and the Mushroom People were turned into stones and bricks. Mario has to free Princess Toadstool, the daughter of the Mushroom King, who is the only one that can undo the magic spell on the Mushroom People.

According to the story, until 1981, the character was called Jumpman. Mario was the name of the landlord of a warehouse that was used by Nintendo as its American headquarters. Apparently, at that time, Nintendo had some issues with paying the rent. The landlord accepted the promise the rent would be paid soon. After that, for some reason, the character was named after him.

In Japan, the NES Zapper was known as the Video Shooting Series light gun. The light gun didn’t look futuristic at all. Instead, it looked like a real revolver made of plastic.

"Korobeiniki", the Russian word for peddlers, is a folk song widely known worldwide because of Tetris. In 1989, Hirokazu Tanaka made a version of the song for the Nintendo Game Boy version of Tetris known as the "Type A" theme. Some sources claim the Type A version was much inspired by Itsuro Hattori's version of the song that was composed in 1962.

In Super Mario Bros 3 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, there are eight original worlds: Grass Land, Desert Land, Water Land, Giant Land, Sky Land, Ice Land, Pipe Land, and Dark Land. The ninth world is the “Warp Zone”, which the player can use to travel to any other world in the game.

The 'Metal Blade' weapon obtained from defeating Metal Man is one of the most versatile weapons in the game, as it can be aimed in eight different directions, allowing the player to hit enemies in a wide range of angles.

The eight Robot Masters in Mega Man 2 for NES are: Metal Man, Air Man, Bubble Man, Quick Man, Crash Man, Flash Man, Heat Man, and Wood Man. Each robot master is weak to a specific weapon obtained from defeating another robot master, creating a unique weapon-based and exploration-based gameplay experience.

Energy tanks in Mega Man 2 for NES can be found hidden in various stages and can be used to increase the player's maximum health. They can be found in Bubble Man, Air Man, Metal Man and Quick Man stages, and once collected, can be used at any time during the game.

The Crash Bomber weapon obtained from defeating Crash Man in Mega Man 2 for NES, allows Mega Man to shoot explosive bombs that will damage enemies and destroy certain obstacles in stages. The bombs will also damage Mega Man if he's too close when they explode, so players must use this weapon wisely.

Wily Castle is the final stage in Mega Man 2 for NES, featuring four levels in total, where the player will face off against several re-imagined versions of the previous Robot Masters, as well as a number of new, challenging enemies and obstacles before finally confronting Dr. Wily himself in the final battle.

The Wood Man stage in Mega Man 2 for NES is set in a dense forest environment with many obstacles such as falling leaves, thorny bushes and branches that can damage Mega Man. It also features a unique enemy called the Metool, which can hide in the ground and surprise Mega Man with surprise attacks.

The Heat Man stage in Mega Man 2 for NES takes place in a factory-like environment with many hazards such as conveyor belts, fire jets and pools of molten metal. The stage also features enemies like the Fire-Wheel which roll around and can be used as platforms to reach higher areas. The Heat Man is weak to the weapon called 'Bubble Lead' obtained from Bubble Man.

Dr. Wily in his second form in Mega Man 2 for NES, has 8 hit points. This form is fought in his flying saucer, which is equipped with a variety of attacks such as shooting energy blasts and dropping bombs. Dr. Wily also has a third form with 4 hit points, which is fought on a platform similar to the one in the first form, but with a more advanced AI and more aggressive attacks.

The protagonist of the Metroid series, Samus Aran, is a female bounty hunter, known for her iconic powered suit and a wide variety of weapons and abilities.

The original 'Metroid' game for the NES, features a non-linear open-world design where the player must acquire power-ups such as the ability to shoot beams, jump higher and roll into a ball, but Samus does not acquire the ability to fly

The original 'Metroid' game for the NES features a climactic final battle against the primary antagonist of the game, an advanced artificial intelligence known as Mother Brain, which is responsible for controlling the dangerous creatures and Space Pirates on the planet Zebes.

In the original 'Metroid' game for the NES, Samus can collect a maximum of 8 energy tanks throughout the game, which increases her maximum energy level and allow her to survive longer against enemies and hazards.

The original 'Metroid' game for the NES takes place on the planet Zebes, a planet filled with dangerous creatures and home to the technologically advanced alien species known as the Chozo. The player controls Samus Aran as she explores the planet and battles the Space Pirates who have infiltrated the planet.

In the original 'Metroid' game for the NES, Samus faced 3 bosses: Kraid, Ridley and the final boss, Mother Brain. These bosses are powerful enemies that guard important items and areas that Samus needs to progress through the game.

In the original 'Metroid' game for the NES, Samus can acquire the Screw Attack after defeating a specific boss. This item allows her to perform a spinning jump that damages enemies and allows her to reach high ledges and platforms that are otherwise inaccessible.

Each level is based on a different location from the cartoon series and the player must collect treasures and defeat bosses to progress.

The game features Scrooge McDuck as the only playable character, who uses his cane to pogo jump and defeat enemies throughout the game.

Each level of the game has a unique boss, which includes Dracula Duck, Gizmoduck, Magica De Spell, and more. Players must defeat these bosses to progress through the game.

The cane serves as both a tool for jumping and a weapon, as Scrooge McDuck can use it to whack enemies and break objects in the game. The cane also has a special move called the 'Pogo Jump' which is useful for defeating enemies and reaching high platforms.

Glass Joe is known for his weak stamina, and he is considered the easiest opponent in the game.