29 Video Game Trivia Questions

Video games have become an integral part of modern entertainment, captivating players with immersive experiences, compelling stories, and challenging gameplay. 

Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or just someone who enjoys occasional gaming sessions, testing your knowledge with some video game trivia can be a fun and engaging way to explore the gaming world. 

In this blog post, we’ve compiled a list of exciting video game trivia questions to challenge your gaming expertise. 

Feel free to use these questions for your next gaming-themed quiz night or simply to expand your knowledge about the gaming industry!

Video Game Trivia Questions

1. In the original “Legend of Zelda” for the NES, what unique feature does the second quest offer in terms of the game world?
   
   
2. Which video game, released in 1993, was the first to be rated by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB)?
   
   
3. What is the name of the AI character in “Portal” who guides the player at the beginning, but becomes an antagonist as the game progresses?
   
   
4. In “World of Warcraft,” what is the name of the final boss in the Naxxramas raid dungeon, originally introduced in the game’s “Wrath of the Lich King” expansion?
   
   
5. Which real-world historical event is “Assassin’s Creed: Unity” set against?
   
   
6. In “Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater,” what unique method can the player use to defeat the elderly sniper boss, The End, without a traditional battle?
   
   
7. In the “Mass Effect” series, what alien race does the character Garrus Vakarian belong to?
   
   
8. What is the maximum score a player can achieve in the original “Pac-Man” arcade game before experiencing the famous ‘kill screen’?
   
   
9. In “Final Fantasy VII,” what is the name of Cloud Strife’s childhood friend, whose death is a pivotal moment in the game?
   
   
10. What is the name of the first planet players visit in the original “Mass Effect” game after leaving the Citadel?
    
    
11. In “The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim,” which dragon shout is used to clear skies and is essential to progress through certain parts of the main storyline?
    
    
12. What is the fictional language spoken by the Sims in “The Sims” video game series?
    
    
13. In “BioShock Infinite,” what is the name of the floating city where the game predominantly takes place?
    
    
14. What was the first commercially successful video game, released in 1972?
    
    
15. In “Dark Souls,” players often encounter a recurring character known for his distinct laughter and ambiguous motives. What is his name?
    
    
16. Which video game, first released in 2004, is known for introducing the gameplay mechanic of “bullet time” in its action sequences?
    
    
17. In “The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time,” what is the name of Link’s horse?
    
    
18. In “Street Fighter II,” what is the name of Guile’s special move that involves a quick forward somersault with a trailing sonic boom?
    
    
19. Which game, developed by Rare and released in 1997, was one of the first to feature a sniper rifle with a zoomable scope in a first-person shooter?
    
    
20. In the game “Chrono Trigger,” what is the name of the kingdom where Crono and his friends live?
    
    
21. In the “Half-Life” series, what is the name of the research facility where the game begins?
    
    
22. Which classic arcade game was the first to introduce a level progression system rather than repeating a single screen?
    
    
23. In “The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt,” what is the name of Geralt’s main horse?
    
    
24. What is the default player name used in the high score table of the original “Doom”?
    
    
25. In “Final Fantasy IX,” what is the name of the main character who is a member of the Tantalus Theater Troupe?
    
    
26. What is the name of the artificial island city in the game “Deus Ex: Human Revolution”?
    
    
27. In “Red Dead Redemption 2,” who is the leader of the Van der Linde gang?
    
    
28. What is the name of the silent protagonist in the original “Half-Life” game?
    
    
29. In “Resident Evil 4,” what is the name of the president’s daughter whom Leon S. Kennedy is sent to rescue?

Answers

1. In the second quest of the original “Legend of Zelda,” the dungeons are completely rearranged, offering a new layout and a higher difficulty level.
   
   
2. “Mortal Kombat” was the first game to be rated by the ESRB. Its release and the controversy surrounding its violent content were key reasons for the establishment of the ESRB.
   
   
3. The AI character in “Portal” is named GLaDOS (Genetic Lifeform and Disk Operating System).
   
   
4. The final boss in the Naxxramas raid in “World of Warcraft” is Kel’Thuzad.
   
   
5. “Assassin’s Creed: Unity” is set during the French Revolution.
   
   
6. In “Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater,” the player can defeat The End by saving the game during the battle and then not playing for a week or by advancing the system clock. The End will die of old age.
   
   
7. In the “Mass Effect” series, Garrus Vakarian is a Turian.
   
   
8. The maximum score in the original “Pac-Man” is 3,333,360 points. This is achieved by clearing 256 boards, each with the maximum possible score, before encountering the kill screen.
   
   
9. Cloud Strife’s childhood friend in “Final Fantasy VII” is Tifa Lockhart.
   
   
10.  In “Mass Effect,” the first planet players visit after leaving the Citadel is Eden Prime.
    
    
11. In “Skyrim,” the dragon shout to clear skies is called “Clear Skies” or “Lok Vah Koor” in the dragon language.
    
    
12. The fictional language spoken by Sims is called “Simlish.”
    
    
13. The floating city in “BioShock Infinite” is named Columbia.
    
    
14. The first commercially successful video game was “Pong.”
    
    
15. The character in “Dark Souls” known for his distinct laughter is Patches, often referred to as “Trusty Patches.”
    
    
16. “Max Payne,” released in 2001, is known for popularizing the “bullet time” gameplay mechanic, not a game from 2004.
    
    
17. In “The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time,” Link’s horse is named Epona.
    
    
18. In “Street Fighter II,” Guile’s special move is called “Flash Kick.”
    
    
19. The game developed by Rare that featured a sniper rifle with a zoomable scope was “GoldenEye 007.”
    
    
20. In “Chrono Trigger,” the kingdom where Crono lives is called Guardia, specifically in the year 1000 A.D.
    
    
21. The research facility in the “Half-Life” series is called the Black Mesa Research Facility.
    
    
22. “Donkey Kong,” released in 1981, was the first arcade game to feature multiple unique levels.
    
    
23. In “The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt,” Geralt’s horse is named Roach.
    
    
24. The default player name in the original “Doom” is “Flynn Taggart.”
    
    
25. In “Final Fantasy IX,” the main character from Tantalus Theater Troupe is named Zidane Tribal.
    
    
26. The artificial island city in “Deus Ex: Human Revolution” is called Hengsha.
    
    
27. In “Red Dead Redemption 2,” the leader of the Van der Linde gang is Dutch van der Linde.
    
    
28. The silent protagonist in the original “Half-Life” is Gordon Freeman.
    
    
29. In “Resident Evil 4,” the president’s daughter’s name is Ashley Graham.