Three-Character Restrictions Are Nothing to Famicom Fans! "Famicom National Poll" Vol. 33 "What Game Comes to Mind With a Three-Character Title?" Results Announced!

Time flies, and we have entered March 2024.
With the first gale of spring blowing in Kanto back in February, I thought it would get warmer, but the cold days have continued for quite a while.
On top of that, pollen is starting to kick into gear, so I am in a situation where I don't want to go outside if I don't have to.
If you are staying home for a long time, the best companion is definitely games!
Lately, there has been a rush of releases for super-popular new games, and new information for upcoming titles is being announced one after another, so many people are probably playing something right now.
As for the author, I have been climbing a tower as an octopus and climbing a tower for a student club activity; I've been doing nothing but climbing towers.
Of course, the latest titles are incredibly fun, but because there is so much information, you can get a little tired after playing for a long time. In times like that, simple retro games are perfect!
And speaking of retro games, it has to be the Famicom 40th Anniversary, which has seen various projects implemented since July 2023!
Recently, on Sunday, March 3, 2024, the 8th Famicom National Simultaneous Quiz was held, and many people took on the challenge, but the weekly favorite has to be the Famicom National Poll!
The voting results for Vol. 33 "What Game Comes to Mind With a Three-Character Title?" have been announced!

色んな猫タイトルが集結！「ファミコン国民投票」第32回「猫」といえば？結果発表！

A Rich Variety Even With a Three-Character Restriction! Vol. 33 Results Announced!

Famicom 40th Anniversary X

The results for the Famicom National Poll Vol. 33 "What Game Comes to Mind With a Three-Character Title?" have been announced.
The top 20 rankings are now public on the Famicom 40th Anniversary Campaign Site!

Since it is the 33rd volume in March with three-character titles, it is a set of threes. While I thought a three-character restriction might be quite difficult, it seems to be a lineup rich in variety.
Among them, the runaway top choice was Ikki, which earned 25.7% of the votes, accounting for more than a quarter of the total!
As Sunsoft's legendary kusoge (used affectionately), it is a masterpiece (or "mess-piece") title that serves as a synonym for the kusoge world, so it is understandable that it shone in 1st place for many.
The latest entry, Ikki Unite, which was revived in the Reiwa era and allows for cooperation between a large group of 16 people, is scheduled for release on Nintendo Switch on Thursday, April 18, 2024. Whether you played Ikki back then or have never played it before, let's experience the latest Ikki!

Although it was for "Three-Character Titles," the lineup featured various interpretations of three characters, such as three characters in writing or three characters in reading.
The 8th place Kineko: KINETIC CONNECTION is commonly known as Kineko, and the 16th place Hototogisu: THE FINAL SIMULATION is commonly known as Hototogisu, so three characters should be fine!
By the way, Athena, which the author voted for, was in 7th place! FIRE! FIRE! PSYCHO SOLDIER!

For Titles That Established a "Legend"! "What Game Do You Associate With 'Legend'?" Voting Starts!

Famicom 40th Anniversary X

The end of Vol. 33 means that Vol. 34 has begun.
Voting for the 33rd Famicom National Poll has started as of Thursday, March 7, 2024! The theme this time is "What Game Do You Associate With 'Legend'?"!

Even though many latest titles continue to be released in the gaming world today, the Famicom era was a time that served as the early stage, a transition period, and a period of revolution for the gaming industry.
Because of that, many titles that are "Legends" in various senses have been released, so it looks like it will be a very interesting result!

Titles with Legend in the name are obvious, but Ikki, which took 1st place in Vol. 33 "What Game Comes to Mind With a Three-Character Title?", is also called a "Legendary Kusoge," so it could be called a "Legend."
If you expand your interpretation like that, the possibilities are infinite! Cast your rightful vote for the title you think is a "Legend"!

This time as well, you can vote from the Famicom National Poll page on the campaign site after logging into your Nintendo Account.
Even if you forget the title, don't worry, as suggestions will appear if you enter part of the name.
The voting period for the 34th Famicom National Poll is until 11:59 AM on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, and the results are scheduled to be announced on Thursday, March 14, 2024!
The author debated whether to choose a more clever title, but as a fan of the series, I couldn't lie to myself, so I voted for The Legend of Zelda!