Description

"Bakushō!! All Yoshimoto Quiz-Ou Ketteisen" is a Japanese-exclusive video game released for the Panasonic 3DO in 1994. It is a quiz game rooted deeply in Japanese popular culture, specifically focusing on comedy and comedians from the Yoshimoto Kogyo, a major Japanese entertainment conglomerate renowned for managing a vast number of Japanese comedians and entertainers. The game features a variety of quiz formats and challenging trivia questions about Japanese comedy, television, and film, appealing mainly to fans familiar with the mid-90s Japanese entertainment scene. Players navigate through multiple choice questions presented by actual comedians, enhancing the authentic feel and entertainment value of the game.

The gameplay of "Bakushō!! All Yoshimoto Quiz-Ou Ketteisen" is straightforward yet engaging, capturing the essence of classic Japanese quiz shows. Players select their avatar from real-life comedians, each potentially offering hints or humorous distractions. The game includes both single-player and multiplayer modes, allowing for up to four players to compete, adding a lively competitive element. As an early title in the quiz game genre on the 3DO platform, its integration of video clips and high-quality audio clips of comedians contributes to its unique standing. Although it catered to a niche market, the game represents a memorable example of how video games can merge television culture and interactive entertainment, particularly within a specific regional context.