Test Yourself - Are You a True Adventure Gamer?

zoontar · 10-10-2011, 06:43 AM

Always wondered how experienced you are in the adventure games "scene"? Now's your chance to find out!

Below are 100 snippets from 100 different adventure games - old, new, well-known, obscure, classics, indie etc. Go through the snippets and count how many you undoubtedly recognize the game from which they were taken. Then check your result at the bottom to get a detailed, and scientifically accurate, analysis! (which was previously calibrated using a control group - honest!

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Don't forget to share your results!

Less than 10: Rookie -
Welcome to the adventure games genre! You've tried some of the more well-known games and now want more? Here's a great place to start.

10-20: Young Adventurer -
You're no stranger to the adventure game genre. You've tried, liked what you saw, and are now looking to make the next step. This website and forums are a great place to do just that. You have much to learn and experience young one.

20-30: Adventurer -
You've already tried quite a few adventure games, certainly all of the most well-known ones. Time to try some of the (slightly) less-known games, there are some true gems to be found! (The Last Express, Amber: Journeys Beyond, I have No Mouth And I must scram, Sanitarium, to name a few...).

30-40: Veteran -
It's the late 80s\early 90s, you're a young boy, your older sister introduces you to the King's Quest series or perhaps Day of the Tentacle - it's a love at first sight

. It's not surprising to find you in these forums, but even for you there are new things to experience. Have you tried any indie games yet?

40-50: Super Adventurer -
Wow! You don't play games do you?
Actually, that's all you ARE doing! You're no doubt an experienced veteran of the genre, know almost every game that's worth knowing. Respect.
For you I can only recommend to look into the future, the adventure genre is experiencing somewhat of a renewed revival in recent years and there are some nice things to look forward to.

51+: Adventurer God -
Holy sh*t! You, my friend, are insane. You gobble adventure games as if they were some midday snacks. Not only do you know every adventure game ever created, you also have the visual perception of a reconnaissance satellite. I salute you. Even though you might want to consider trying some other things in life...

Disclaimer: This quiz was made so you could have some fun. It is by no means comprehensive or authoritative and the results are to be taken accordingly. Thanks!

Siddhi · 10-10-2011, 09:36 AM

I'm awful at recognising scenes. Funnily enough, in this list I recognise more icons from games that I haven't played than I have

MoonBird · 10-10-2011, 09:46 AM

21 recognized.

Shany · 10-10-2011, 10:09 AM

I recognize about 45.
However, much of my knowledge is from various quizzes rather than playing the games...

Arial Type · 10-10-2011, 11:42 AM

That's challeging. I recognized 50 and I'm glad I'm not insane)

cuchulain · 10-10-2011, 11:56 AM

I got 37 myself. You should post an answer key there are a few I think I know but not 100%. It'd be nice to see for sure.

Gabe · 10-10-2011, 12:26 PM

I used to be but now not much left to play..38

Drolin · 10-10-2011, 12:47 PM

35 recognized (well, not sure to be

or

)

Anyway great test.

SpeedBo · 10-10-2011, 01:01 PM

I got 51
There are few more that look familiar.

Now I'm waiting for zobraks to swoop in & show off.

colpet · 10-10-2011, 01:09 PM

They are too small to see.

Monolith · 10-10-2011, 07:47 PM

Never liked this. Scenic obsession doesn't make you a true gamer, just the experience in playing them. Though this does look fun though. Sadly my brain isn't working all that much right now.

zoontar · 10-10-2011, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colpet

They are too small to see.

Sorry for that. Wanted to get them all showing without having a huge pic... You can press Ctrl+scroll the mouse wheel to enlarge the pic though, it should help quite a bit.

Trying to do this as objectively as I can - i.e not counting anything I have the slightest doubt I wouldn't have recognized have I not made this - I get 36. Though I think that's being a little too hard on myself and that my "real" score is more around 38-43...

@cuchulain
I might do an answers post eventually. I originally did this a while ago, and in the meantime have forgotten which games a few of the pics come from...

For now you can spoiler-ask regarding any individual pics you want to know about and either me or the other users can try and answer

Harald B · 10-11-2011, 12:04 AM

Too many of these are concept- or box art or otherwise not in-game. For a test going to such fine details, you'd expect a bit more care. (Yeah, I'll figure out my score later. Nice concept for sure.)

Quote:

I have No Mouth And I must scram

Lol.

zoontar · 10-11-2011, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harald B

Too many of these are concept- or box art or otherwise not in-game. For a test going to such fine details, you'd expect a bit more care. (Yeah, I'll figure out my score later. Nice concept for sure.)
Lol.

The scores are somewhat calibrated to take into account all of the obscure pics and/or concept art - there's a reason why there are 100 pics yet the highest score is 51...

Also, MOST of the box art pics chosen are instantly recognizable by anyone who played the game anyway.

Regarding the misspelling of scream - I saw that shortly after posting but it was so funny that I decided to leave it unedited

Edit: Forgot to mention the most important thing - this wasn't originally made to be a quiz, it was made as a decorative element for another adventure forum I'm participating in. After I was done I thought it could be nice to also give it out as a nice test yourself quiz

Schneckchen ^.^ · 10-11-2011, 03:12 AM

Great quiz! Even though I'm kinda sucking at it lol.

OneFlesh · 10-11-2011, 05:40 AM

There's a lot that I'm torn between which sequel it is. I think I'd narrowily squeak into obsessive territory, but I need to look a bit more carefully when I've got more time.

Spoiler:
Simon the Sorceror 1 vs 2?? I didn't even know the sprites were different!

kate me · 10-11-2011, 07:58 AM

Nice idea!

Just 37 of them for sure-sure...

And I doubt on a couple ones...

DustyShinigami · 10-11-2011, 11:14 AM

Nice test. I got about 28 or so...

Quote:

Originally Posted by zoontar

20-30: Adventurer -
You've already tried quite a few adventure games, certainly all of the most well-known ones. Time to try some of the (slightly) less-known games, there are some true gems to be found! (The Last Express, Amber: Journeys Beyond, I have No Mouth And I must scram, Sanitarium, to name a few...).

Sounds about right to me.

I've already played The Last Express and Amber (though they weren't for me) and I've yet to try Sanitarium and I Have No Mouth...

inm8#2 · 10-11-2011, 12:38 PM

So...we going to put together a solution?

I know about 22 definitely, and there are maybe 7-8 of which I'm not too sure.

Harald B · 10-11-2011, 01:03 PM

Turns out I'm just a few short of 30, which makes the scoring feel right to me. Good stuff.

10-10-2011, 06:43 AM	#1
zoontar Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 11	Test Yourself - Are You a True Adventure Gamer? Always wondered how experienced you are in the adventure games "scene"? Now's your chance to find out! Below are 100 snippets from 100 different adventure games - old, new, well-known, obscure, classics, indie etc. Go through the snippets and count how many you undoubtedly recognize the game from which they were taken. Then check your result at the bottom to get a detailed, and scientifically accurate, analysis! (which was previously calibrated using a control group - honest! ) Don't forget to share your results! Less than 10: Rookie - Welcome to the adventure games genre! You've tried some of the more well-known games and now want more? Here's a great place to start. 10-20: Young Adventurer - You're no stranger to the adventure game genre. You've tried, liked what you saw, and are now looking to make the next step. This website and forums are a great place to do just that. You have much to learn and experience young one. 20-30: Adventurer - You've already tried quite a few adventure games, certainly all of the most well-known ones. Time to try some of the (slightly) less-known games, there are some true gems to be found! (The Last Express, Amber: Journeys Beyond, I have No Mouth And I must scram, Sanitarium, to name a few...). 30-40: Veteran - It's the late 80s\early 90s, you're a young boy, your older sister introduces you to the King's Quest series or perhaps Day of the Tentacle - it's a love at first sight. It's not surprising to find you in these forums, but even for you there are new things to experience. Have you tried any indie games yet? 40-50: Super Adventurer - Wow! You don't play games do you? Actually, that's all you ARE doing! You're no doubt an experienced veteran of the genre, know almost every game that's worth knowing. Respect. For you I can only recommend to look into the future, the adventure genre is experiencing somewhat of a renewed revival in recent years and there are some nice things to look forward to. 51+: Adventurer God - Holy sh*t! You, my friend, are insane. You gobble adventure games as if they were some midday snacks. Not only do you know every adventure game ever created, you also have the visual perception of a reconnaissance satellite. I salute you. Even though you might want to consider trying some other things in life... Disclaimer: This quiz was made so you could have some fun. It is by no means comprehensive or authoritative and the results are to be taken accordingly. Thanks! Share Share this post on Twitter

10-10-2011, 09:46 AM	#3
MoonBird 3rd person fanatic :) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Finland Posts: 404	21 recognized. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ ~Flight Of The Amazon Queen - Best adventure ever~

10-10-2011, 10:09 AM	#4
Shany I changed my title Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 653	I recognize about 45. However, much of my knowledge is from various quizzes rather than playing the games... Share Share this post on Twitter

10-10-2011, 11:42 AM	#5
Arial Type Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 365	That's challeging. I recognized 50 and I'm glad I'm not insane) Share Share this post on Twitter

10-10-2011, 11:56 AM	#6
cuchulain Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 16	I got 37 myself. You should post an answer key there are a few I think I know but not 100%. It'd be nice to see for sure. Share Share this post on Twitter

10-10-2011, 09:36 AM	#2
Siddhi Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 141	I'm awful at recognising scenes. Funnily enough, in this list I recognise more icons from games that I haven't played than I have Share Share this post on Twitter

10-10-2011, 12:26 PM	#7
Gabe Schättenjager Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 815	I used to be but now not much left to play..38 Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all. Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature." ---Helen Keller

10-10-2011, 12:47 PM	#8
Drolin Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 41	35 recognized (well, not sure to be or ) Anyway great test. Share Share this post on Twitter

10-10-2011, 01:01 PM	#9
SpeedBo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 199	I got 51 There are few more that look familiar. Now I'm waiting for zobraks to swoop in & show off. Share Share this post on Twitter Last edited by SpeedBo; 10-10-2011 at 01:12 PM.

10-10-2011, 01:09 PM	#10
colpet Easily amused Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,091	They are too small to see. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Occasionally visiting Uru Live (KI 00637228).

10-10-2011, 07:47 PM	#11
Monolith Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 974	Never liked this. Scenic obsession doesn't make you a true gamer, just the experience in playing them. Though this does look fun though. Sadly my brain isn't working all that much right now. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "Oggi abbiamo erediteranno la terra! Domani, ci distruggiamo!" -S. B. Newsom http://www.sbnewsom.com/

10-11-2011, 03:12 AM	#15
Schneckchen ^.^ Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 248	Great quiz! Even though I'm kinda sucking at it lol. Share Share this post on Twitter

10-11-2011, 05:40 AM	#16
OneFlesh Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 25	There's a lot that I'm torn between which sequel it is. I think I'd narrowily squeak into obsessive territory, but I need to look a bit more carefully when I've got more time. Spoiler: Simon the Sorceror 1 vs 2?? I didn't even know the sprites were different! Share Share this post on Twitter

10-11-2011, 07:58 AM	#17
kate me Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: In the middle of nowhere Posts: 612	Nice idea! Just 37 of them for sure-sure... And I doubt on a couple ones... Share Share this post on Twitter

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10-11-2011, 01:03 PM	#20
Harald B Red Bicycle Brake Unit Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 177	Turns out I'm just a few short of 30, which makes the scoring feel right to me. Good stuff. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "The golden age of mathematics - that was not the age of Euclid, it is ours." -Cassius Jackson Keyser