VideoGame Genres Quiz

1) What type of gamer uses the button masher style of gaming?
A. A gamer that flies into a rage every time they see a button and must destroy or press it no matter the in-game consequence.
B. A player of fighting games that always knows the exact series of buttons to press to perform their character's special combo.
C. A fighting game aficionado who's primary style involves slamming down on the buttons of their controller frantically in a desire to crush, destroy, and kill their opponents through brute force alone.

2) What currently still actively popular fighting game franchise began its life in the arcades of 1987 and changed the face of video gaming forever?
A. The long time series of fighting games that originated with the game Fatal Fury.
B. Street Fighter, the game that chronicled a special worldwide tournament with the main character of Ryu.
C. A game series set in a dark world of demons and monsters known as Dark Stalkers.

3) Which of these video game title series is an example of a first-person shooter?
A. Halo, a game involving a war between humanity and the alien covenant.
B. Medal of Honor, a series of games that take place in different war-torn time periods.
C. Lumines, a game series that tests your eye-hand coordination in frantic and interesting ways.

4) What first-person shooter franchise began development in 1992 and continues to be popular even today for its superior gore, violence, and satanic imagery?
A. Barbie Horse adventures, wherein a blond bimbo rides horses and makes friends.
B. Fatal Fury, wherein the characters must destroy all opponents within a set time limit.
C. Doom, wherein a marine must battle through many levels of monstrous enemies.

5) Which of these game titles or series involves the use of a vehicle in a bid to outrun other vehicles?
A. God of War, a game wherein a character recklessly mows down his enemies in a bid to become a god or keep his title as one.
B. F1 2010, a game based on the F1 2010 racing season.
C. Command and conquer, a game wherein vehicles and other resources can help rule the world.

6) What is the action and typical term used for gaining an incredible boost of speed in a game geared towards racing?
A. A button pressed at the right time so the vehicle receives a nitro boost.
B. Crashing the vehicle into another car to slow it down by sending it off the track, thereby leaving the player free to move as fast as they want.
C. Hitting a series of buttons or only one button at a proper time to activate the after burner.

7) What sci-fi pen and paper strategy war game franchise turned to video games decades ago and continues to release hot new titles?
A. Warhammer 40k, a game filled with combat between space marines, chaos creatures, and the Eldar.
B. Oblivion, a game set in a world of invading demons.
C. Civilizations, a real time strategy game that involves conquering the world.

8) What is a war game?
A. A strategy based game designed around resource management and conquering your foes.
B. A game set in a war torn period of history or in some fictional setting.
C. A game that allows the character to become stronger by gaining experience.

9) What hot American football based franchise is purchased by millions every year?
A. 10 yard fight, a game that is truly old school football.
B. Madden, a football simulation game series that features John Madden providing commentary.
C. NBA Jam, a game wherein the characters can truly be on fire.

10) What type of game features Tiger Woods?
A. A track and field game played on the Wii.
B. Manhunt, a game where everyone is out to get you.
C. A golfing simulation game that may or may not be played on the Wii.

11) What is an example of an educational video game for children?
A. Medal of Honor, a game set in a historical war-torn era.
B. Big Brain Academy, a mental and memory game for the Wii.
C. Jeopardy, a game where you receive the answer and must think up the question.

12) What is the true definition of educational game?
A. A video game designed solely to help children learn.
B. A game that can aid people of all ages in developing greater memory skills.
C. A video game designed to teach, train, or improve skills, memory, and knowledge.

Answers to VideoGame Genres Quiz. What was your final game score?
1) C. A fighting game aficionado who's primary style involves slamming down on the buttons of their controller frantically in a desire to crush, destroy, and kill their opponents through brute force alone.

2) B. Street Fighter, the game that chronicled a special worldwide tournament with the main character of Ryu.

3) B. Medal of Honor, a series of games that take place in different war-torn time periods.

4) C. Doom, wherein a marine must battle through many levels of monstrous enemies.

5) B. F1 2010, a game based on the F1 2010 racing season.

6) A. A button pressed at the right time so the vehicle receives a nitro boost.

7) A. Warhammer 40k, a game filled with combat between space marines, chaos creatures, and the Eldar.

8) A. A strategy based game designed around resource management and conquering your foes.

9) B. Madden, a football simulation game that features John Madden providing commentary.

10) C. A golfing simulation game that may or may not be played on the Wii.

11) B. Big Brain Academy, a mental and memory game for the Wii.

12) C. A video game designed to teach, train, or improve skills, memory, and knowledge.