Capcom World (Japan)

Capcom • 1989

Capcom World (Japan) — Title screen
Title screen
Capcom World (Japan) — Gameplay
Gameplay

Capcom World is a two-player quiz game released in Japan by Capcom in 1989. Players face a series of questions presented entirely in Japanese, testing their knowledge across various topics. The gameplay likely involves selecting answers from multiple choices using the game’s controls to progress through rounds and compete against each other for the highest score. Visually, Capcom World incorporates characters drawn from other popular Capcom titles of the era, including appearances by Red Arremer King (from Ghouls'n Ghosts), Dr. Wily (Mega Man series), and Mobi Chan, a recurring bonus item in several Capcom games. These cameos add a familiar touch for fans of the publisher’s diverse catalog. The game utilizes a Zilog Z80 processor for its main operations and features sound capabilities provided by an OKI6295 and YM2413 chip. A limited-edition soundtrack album was released in Japan shortly after Capcom World's initial debut, demonstrating the game’s immediate popularity.

Details

Manufacturer
Capcom
Year
1989
Players
2
Genre
Quiz / Questions in Japanese
Display
raster
Emulation status
good
MAME ID
cworld

Machine data derived from the MAME project.