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Top Video Games of the 1970s

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Introduction:
"Although the 1980s truly revolutionized the gaming industry, it would still be nothing, had it not been for the original and entertaining games released in its early years: the 1970s. Hopefully the quiz takes you back to the golden days."


1. This game requires absolutely no introduction anywhere in the civilized world. The premise of this 1972 game, was to control a table-tennis paddle and hit a ball while playing with a CPU character who tries to hit it back to you. First man to eleven points won. What was the name of this bouncy game?
    Pong
    Computer Space
    Tron
    Pitfall


2. Another one of the classic games, released in the 70s, was this game about a triangular shaped space-craft, trying to navigate through space, inhabited by a multitude of floating rocks. What blast of a game was this?
    Meteoroids
    Space Blast
    Meteorites
    Asteroids


3. This 'smash' of a game was released in 1976 and bared several similarities to a table tennis game released in the same decade. The idea was similar, except it didn't include an opponent to play against. The purpose of this game, was to destroy colored blocks, by bouncing a ball at them, using a paddle. What game was this?
    Block Destroy
    Break-Down
    Tetris
    Breakout


4. Yet another game, made by Atari, was this game, where the premise was to land a lunar module onto a flat surface on a rocky planet. What gravitationally challenged game was this?
    Gravitar
    Jupitar
    Moon Walker
    Lunar Lander


5. Another space game, popular of the decade, was released by the Taito corporation in 1978. The premise of it was to shoot aliens that were slowly scrolling down the screen to the player. What extra-terrestrial game was this?
    Computer Space
    Space Zone
    Circular Fighter
    Space Invaders


6. This game, released in 1979 in Japan, was about a circular creature that had to traverse a symmetrical maze while eating pellets. Four ghosts also threatened the progress of the player. What game was this?
    Ghost Runner
    Maze Trap
    Pack Dude
    Pac-Man


7. Back in 1976, a programmer named Will Crowthet decided to make a video game that didn't include anything about sports or space. Little did he know that he created the first ever console adventure game. The player controlled a cross-shaped character that had to traverse through a series of caves while looking for a secret chalice. What game was this?
    Suspense
    Drama
    Action
    Adventure


8. This game, happened to become one of the first ever dungeon RPG's ever made. Featuring fictional monsters like dragons, magic, and the ability to interact with other characters, the game required the player to earn experience and embark on a large quest. Which 1974 game is this?
    Mystics and Mortals
    Swords and Sorcerers
    Might and Magic
    Dungeons and Dragons


9. As one of the few clones to Taito's 1978 hit game this game, by Namco, forced the player to shoot aliens in space. Several aspects that seperate the Namco game apart from the Taito one include dive-bombing enemies and a space environment. What game was this?
    Galaxian
    An Alien Or Two
    Space Invaders
    Pool o' Aliens


10. Another one of the top games of the 1970s, was this racing game, released in 1973. The purpose of it was to race another person, while avoiding asteroids and other space obstacles. What racing game is this?
    Racing in Spacing
    Outrun
    Asteroids
    Space Race


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