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Quiz about Video Games by the Decades 1980s

Video Games by the Decades (1980s) Quiz

The 1980s were a big decade for the video game industry with many highs and also many lows. See if you can guess the franchises being described in this radical quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by tommycd. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
tommycd

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
374,889

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. In this Russian puzzle game, follow the colored blocks and slide them into the right place. Form four complete lines and you get what? Hint

Gauntlet

Tetris

TRON

Connect Four

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Question 2 of 10

2. As this famous space bounty hunter you must collect upgrades and explore your way through the planet Zebes in order to save the galaxy. What is the name of this franchise and its titular enemy? Hint

Bobba Fett

Metroid

Castlevania

Space Invaders

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Question 3 of 10

3. Science fiction and fantasy combine in this RPG series. What series is known for popularizing this genre as a whole outside of Japan? Hint

Kingdom Hearts

Final Fantasy

Phantasy Star

Dungeons and Dragons

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Question 4 of 10

4. As the hero of Hyrule you must rescue the princess in this adventure and puzzle-solving game. In which series do you collect items and hearts? Hint

Prince of Persia

Super Mario Bros.

The Legend of Zelda

Adventure

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Question 5 of 10

5. Take a look at the scenery below you and master the complex controls. What is this long running PC series by Microsoft? Hint

Wolfenstein

Chess

Excel

Flight Simulator

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Question 6 of 10

6. Rescue the princess and defeat evil minions in this classic 2D platforming journey across the kingdom. What is the name of this best selling NES game? Hint

Sonic the Hedgehog

Super Mario Bros.

Pokemon

The Legend of Zelda

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Question 7 of 10

7. With a total of 6 games on the NES, what series of platformers has you saving the world from evil robots? Hint

Crash Bandicoot

Wolfenstein

Excitebike

Mega Man

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which franchise has you on a quest to kill Dracula with your whip and chicken from the wall? Hint

Indiana Jones and Dracula's Quest

Castlevania

Kid Icarus

Contra

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Question 9 of 10

9. On the verge of a new decade this character munched into arcades. In what game do you have to collect pellets and watch out for ghosts? Hint

Pac-Man

Donkey Kong

Dig Dug

Luigi's Mansion

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Question 10 of 10

10. In this arcade platformer you jump over barrels and swing your hammer. Which game has you trying to reach the top of a set of girders? Hint

Super Smash Bros.

Donkey Kong

Bomberman

Centipede

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In this Russian puzzle game, follow the colored blocks and slide them into the right place. Form four complete lines and you get what?

Answer: Tetris

First released in 1984, this game is available on almost every console known to man. However, it is the 1989 Game Boy version that launched the game into the mainstream.

Answer: Metroid

This 1986 Nintendo franchise is known for its final twist in which its main protagonist turns out to be a woman. It's also well known for its combination of both platforming and exploration.

3. Science fiction and fantasy combine in this RPG series. What series is known for popularizing this genre as a whole outside of Japan?

Answer: Final Fantasy

It was considered a last ditch effort in the game industry for the developer. Ironically the main series consists of many games with even more spin-offs and sequels.

4. As the hero of Hyrule you must rescue the princess in this adventure and puzzle-solving game. In which series do you collect items and hearts?

Answer: The Legend of Zelda

One of Nintendo's flagship franchises, it is actually named after the princess and not the hero, Link. It's also known as one of the first open world games.

5. Take a look at the scenery below you and master the complex controls. What is this long running PC series by Microsoft?

Answer: Flight Simulator

It's actually Microsoft's longest running software product line beating Windows by 3 years. It ran from 1982 to 2006 before being discontinued, and it was then relaunched in 2014.

6. Rescue the princess and defeat evil minions in this classic 2D platforming journey across the kingdom. What is the name of this best selling NES game?

Answer: Super Mario Bros.

With over 262 million copies of games in the series sold it is the biggest of all time. The success of the original game is still shown today as it has been ported over to almost every other Nintendo console.

7. With a total of 6 games on the NES, what series of platformers has you saving the world from evil robots?

Answer: Mega Man

Dr. Wily's robot masters are your enemies in this Capcom series for the NES. This game is known as "Rockman" in its native Japan.

8. Which franchise has you on a quest to kill Dracula with your whip and chicken from the wall?

Answer: Castlevania

The Belmont clan work to keep Dracula at bay in this Konami franchise from 1986. Its enemies draw much inspiration from classic horror films from the 1920s to 1960s.

9. On the verge of a new decade this character munched into arcades. In what game do you have to collect pellets and watch out for ghosts?

Answer: Pac-Man

You face off against Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and Clyde in this Namco classic. It's also the highest grossing arcade machine of all time.

10. In this arcade platformer you jump over barrels and swing your hammer. Which game has you trying to reach the top of a set of girders?

Answer: Donkey Kong

Originally meant to be a "Popeye" game, it was reskinned into the classic we know today. In it, Mario's original occupation was carpenter instead of plumber and he's trying to save his girlfriend, Paulina, instead of the well-known princess.

Source: Author tommycd

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