America Oudan Ultra Quiz (1992)
America Oudan Ultra Quiz (literally "Trans-America Ultra Quiz") is a quiz game developed and published by Tommy for the Super Famicom, released on October 30, 1992. The game is based on the popular Japanese television quiz show America Oudan Ultra Quiz, where contestants travel across the United States, answering trivia questions to win prizes. The game simulates the excitement of the show, with players answering questions from a variety of categories, including general knowledge, geography, history, and pop culture. Tommy, known for their toys and entertainment products, brought this quiz show experience to home consoles.
Gameplay and Quiz Mechanics
America Oudan Ultra Quiz is a multiple-choice quiz game where players are presented with a question and four possible answers, with a limited time to choose the correct one. The game features a "road trip" system, where players progress across a map of the United States, moving to different cities and regions as they answer questions correctly. The game also features a "lifeline" system, where players can use tools like "50/50" (eliminate two wrong answers), "hint" (get a clue about the answer), and "skip" (pass the question without penalty).
The game includes multiple modes, including a standard quiz mode, a tournament mode where players compete against CPU opponents, and a two-player mode for competitive quiz battles. The game's visual style is colorful and cartoonish, with animated character sprites and lively backgrounds. The soundtrack features upbeat and cheerful music that keeps the mood light and fun.
America Oudan Ultra Quiz received positive reviews for its fun gameplay and accessible design, becoming a popular title among casual gamers and quiz enthusiasts in Japan. It remains a nostalgic classic for fans of quiz shows and Tommy's entertainment products.