Compare to Gemini Pro 2.5:

https://g.co/gemini/share/c8fb1c9795e4

Of note, the final step in the CoT is:

> Formulate Conclusion: Since a definitive list or count isn't readily available through standard web searches, the best approach is to: state that an exact count is difficult to ascertain from readily available online sources without direct analysis of game files ... avoid giving a specific number, as none was reliably found across multiple sources.

and then the response is in line with that.

I like this answer. It does mention the correct, definitive way of getting the information I want (extracting the char.lgp data file) and so even though it gave up it pushes you in the right direction, whereas o3/o4 just make up stuff.