Classic Video Game Characters Trivia Quiz – 10 Questions And Answers

Get ready to embark on a nostalgic journey through the pixelated realms of gaming history with our exhilarating Classic Video Game Characters Trivia Quiz! Dust off your controllers, prepare to press start, and let’s test your knowledge of the iconic characters that have defined the world of gaming.

From the brave heroes who saved princesses to the dastardly villains we loved to hate, this quiz will challenge your expertise on the most memorable figures in video game lore. With 10 captivating questions and answers, you’ll traverse the virtual landscapes of classic titles, reminisce about epic boss battles, and relive the moments that sparked our gaming obsession.

So, power up your consoles, don your gaming nostalgia, and let the quest for gaming glory begin!

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  1. What is the name of the main character in the Legend of Zelda series?
    • Link
    • Zelda
    • Ganon
    • Navi
    The correct answer is Link.
    Link is the main protagonist in the Legend of Zelda series, while Zelda is the princess he often has to save.
  2. Which classic video game character is known for eating ghosts after consuming power pellets?
    • Pac-Man
    • Q*bert
    • Sonic
    • Mario
    The correct answer is Pac-Man.
    Pac-Man is a classic arcade game where the player controls the titular character to eat pellets and avoid ghosts.
  3. What is the name of the dinosaur-like creature that Mario often rides in the Super Mario series?
    • Wario
    • Luigi
    • Yoshi
    • Bowser
    The correct answer is Yoshi.
    Yoshi is a friendly dinosaur-like creature that Mario can ride and use to eat enemies in various Super Mario games.
  4. Which character is Sonic the Hedgehog’s sidekick and best friend?
    • Knuckles
    • Tails
    • Shadow
    • Amy
    The correct answer is Tails.
    Tails, also known as Miles Prower, is Sonic’s sidekick who can fly using his two tails.


  1. In the game Street Fighter II, which character is known for stretching limbs to attack opponents?
    • Ryu
    • Dhalsim
    • Chun-Li
    • E. Honda
    The correct answer is Dhalsim.
    Dhalsim is a character from the Street Fighter series who can stretch his limbs to attack opponents from a distance.
  2. What is the name of the princess that Donkey Kong kidnaps in the original arcade game?
    • Daisy
    • Rosalina
    • Pauline
    • Peach
    The correct answer is Pauline.
    In the original Donkey Kong arcade game, the character Donkey Kong kidnaps a woman named Pauline, not Princess Peach.
  3. Which character is the main villain in the Metroid series?
    • Dark Samus
    • Kraid
    • Ridley
    • Mother Brain
    The correct answer is Mother Brain.
    Mother Brain is the main antagonist in the Metroid series, a biomechanical lifeform that controls the Space Pirates.
  4. In the game Final Fantasy VII, what is the name of the main character’s iconic sword?
    • Buster Sword
    • Excalibur
    • Masamune
    • Ultima Weapon
    The correct answer is Buster Sword.
    The Buster Sword is the iconic weapon of Cloud Strife, the main character in Final Fantasy VII.
  5. What is the name of the artificial intelligence that assists Master Chief in the Halo series?
    • Guilty Spark
    • Roland
    • Cortana
    • Serina
    The correct answer is Cortana.
    Cortana is an AI character in the Halo series that assists the protagonist, Master Chief, throughout the games.
  6. In the game Mega Man, what is the name of the scientist who created the titular character?
    • Dr. No
    • Dr. Wily
    • Dr. Light
    • Dr. Cossack
    The correct answer is Dr. Light.
    Dr. Light is the scientist who created Mega Man, a robot designed to stop the evil plans of Dr. Wily.
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