Test Your Retro Gaming Knowledge

Which classic console game features a plumber who must rescue a princess from a villainous turtle-like creature?

• Sonic the Hedgehog

• Super Mario Bros.

• Pac-Man

• Space Invaders

What is the primary characteristic of 8-bit graphics in retro gaming?

• High-definition textures

• Limited colour palette and pixelated images

• Realistic 3D models

• Virtual reality integration

Which arcade game, released in 1980, involves navigating a maze while eating dots and avoiding ghosts?

• Donkey Kong

• Space Invaders

• Pac-Man

• Frogger

Who is the famous blue hedgehog character known for his speed in retro gaming?

• Mega Man

• Sonic

• Link

• Kirby

Which home computer, released in the 1980s, was known for its role in popularising gaming in the UK?

• Commodore 64

• ZX Spectrum

• Apple II

• IBM PC

In which classic console game do players control a character named Link to rescue Princess Zelda?

• Metroid

• The Legend of Zelda

• Final Fantasy

• Castlevania

What was the primary storage medium for games on the ZX Spectrum?

• Floppy disks

• Cartridges

• Cassette tapes

• CDs

Which arcade game, released in 1978, is credited with starting the golden age of arcade video games?

• Pong

• Space Invaders

• Asteroids

• Galaga

Which retro gaming character is known for his ability to inhale enemies and gain their powers?

• Mario

• Sonic

• Kirby

• Donkey Kong

What was the name of the first commercially successful home video game console, released in 1972?

• Atari 2600

• Magnavox Odyssey

• Nintendo Entertainment System

• Sega Genesis