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Classic & Retro Games Quiz

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Classic and retro games are the foundation of modern gaming, introducing iconic characters, groundbreaking gameplay, and unforgettable adventures. Even decades after their release,...

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All 20 questions in this Classic & Retro Games quiz
  1. What colour is the ghost Blinky in the original Pac-Man arcade game?

    • A. Pink
    • B. Blue
    • C. Orange
    • D. Red
  2. Which 1978 Taito arcade game is credited with saving the Japanese arcade industry and creating global demand for arcade machines?

    • A. Galaxian
    • B. Centipede
    • C. Space Invaders
    • D. Astro Fighter
  3. Which 1981 arcade game by Nintendo featured Mario's brother Luigi making his first appearance and introduced simultaneous two - player co - op?

    • A. Wrecking Crew
    • B. Donkey Kong Jr.
    • C. Mario Bros.
    • D. Popeye
  4. Which 1984 puzzle game by Broderbund, programmed by Alexey Pajitnov's colleague, challenged players to move blocks through mazes?

    • A. Lode Runner
    • B. Sokoban
    • C. Boxxle
    • D. Adventures of Lolo
  5. Which classic 1980 Atari arcade game had players defending cities from ballistic missiles using anti - missile batteries?

    • A. Centipede
    • B. Defender
    • C. Tempest
    • D. Missile Command
  6. Which iconic 1980 Activision game for the Atari 2600, designed by Alan Miller, challenged players to guide a man across a busy road and river?

    • A. Keystone Kapers
    • B. Freeway
    • C. River Raid
    • D. Kaboom!
  7. Which classic 1980 Atari game had players controlling a tank through a maze to destroy enemy tanks?

    • A. Battlezone
    • B. Combat
    • C. Tank!
    • D. Armor Attack
  8. Which 1988 Tecmo arcade game is widely credited as the first sports video game to feature real NFL player names and teams?

    • A. Tecmo Bowl
    • B. John Madden Football
    • C. NFL Football
    • D. Super Tecmo Bowl
  9. Which 1986 Sega arcade game put players on motorcycles racing across a scenic highway and pioneered the pseudo - 3D sprite - scaling racing genre?

    • A. Out Run
    • B. Hang - On
    • C. Power Drift
    • D. Turbo
  10. In the classic arcade game Space Invaders (1978), what happens to the speed of the aliens as they are destroyed?

    • A. They slow down
    • B. They stay the same speed
    • C. They speed up
    • D. They split into two
  11. What was the name of the hero in the classic 1986 Konami NES game Castlevania who battles Dracula using a whip?

    • A. Alucard
    • B. Trevor Belmont
    • C. Simon Belmont
    • D. Richter Belmont
  12. Which classic Atari 2600 game, released in 1979, had players shooting asteroids in space and is one of the best - selling Atari games ever?

    • A. Missile Command
    • B. Asteroids
    • C. Defender
    • D. Centipede
  13. Which classic 1985 Famicom game by Enix starred a hero named Erdrick and founded the Japanese RPG genre?

    • A. Final Fantasy
    • B. Wizardry
    • C. Ultima
    • D. Dragon Quest
  14. Which classic 1982 arcade game by Gottlieb had players digging tunnels and dropping rocks on enemies called Pookas and Fygars?

    • A. Dig Dug
    • B. Bubble Bobble
    • C. Mr. Do!
    • D. Boulder Dash
  15. Which beloved 1994 SNES game by Rare featured pre - rendered 3D graphics that were revolutionary for the era?

    • A. Battletoads
    • B. Killer Instinct
    • C. Yoshi's Island
    • D. Donkey Kong Country
  16. What item did players collect in the classic 1986 NES game Kid Icarus to power up protagonist Pit's abilities?

    • A. Hearts
    • B. Stars
    • C. Coins
    • D. Gems
  17. Which groundbreaking 1991 SNES launch title by Nintendo demonstrated the console's Mode 7 graphical capabilities through racing gameplay?

    • A. Super Mario Kart
    • B. F - Zero
    • C. Pilotwings
    • D. Top Gear
  18. What was the name of the first game in the Sonic the Hedgehog series, released for Sega Genesis in 1991?

    • A. Sonic CD
    • B. Sonic the Hedgehog 2
    • C. Sonic Spinball
    • D. Sonic the Hedgehog
  19. What is the name of the final boss in the original The Legend of Zelda (1986) on the NES?

    • A. Agahnim
    • B. Ganon
    • C. Vaati
    • D. Majora
  20. Which 1986 Famicom Disk System game by Nintendo pioneered the Metroidvania genre alongside Castlevania?

    • A. Kid Icarus
    • B. Metroid
    • C. Zelda II
    • D. Bionic Commando