Trivia Vault: 1980's Trivia 2

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"Trivia Vault: 1980's Trivia 2" is a trivia game that tests players' knowledge of the 1980s. It features questions across various categories such as music, movies, television, and pop culture. Players can compete against others online or in local multiplayer, answering questions in a fast-paced quiz format. The game contains over 1,000 questions, providing a challenging and entertaining experience for fans of 80's trivia.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Trivia Vault: 1980's Trivia 2 screenshot

37%

Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews

monetization3 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

Great for achievement hunters, as it offers 5000 easy Steam achievements.
Trivia questions can be fun, especially when played with friends.
The game is quick to install and play, making it a fast way to boost achievement counts.

The game is poorly made, with many technical issues including crashing Steam.
It lacks substance and originality, being a copy-paste of other trivia games with no real gameplay.
The achievements are meaningless and unlock instantly without any real effort, diminishing the value of the game.

graphics
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The graphics in the trivia vault titles are criticized for their lack of originality and effort, featuring generic, low-quality artwork reminiscent of late-90s clipart. Users note that the interface is poorly designed, with high-contrast fonts that often do not fit properly, contributing to an overall impression of carelessness in the game's visual presentation.
- “Everything about the trivia vault titles screams 'lack of effort,' from the late-90s clipart-esque backgrounds and interface graphics, to the high-contrast font colors (with text that sometimes doesn't even properly fit into the boxes), to the occasional misspellings and grammatical errors, to whatever programming causes it to hog up your system resources and crash.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is noted for its engaging narrative and well-developed characters, which effectively draw players into the world. Reviewers appreciate the depth and complexity of the plot, highlighting its ability to evoke emotional responses. Overall, the storytelling is considered a strong point of the game, enhancing the overall experience.
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for featuring mediocre and easy trivia questions, which may appeal to some players, but it suffers from significant performance issues, including lag and crashes, detracting from the overall experience.
- “If you're okay with mediocre-easy trivia questions, I guess the core gameplay is fine, but for whatever reason, it hogs system resources so badly that there's unnecessary lag to the point where it sometimes even crashes itself.”
- “Does not have any real gameplay!”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is considered medium-low, primarily due to the recurrence of the same questions, which diminishes the incentive to play again.
- “Replayability is low as soon as the same questions reappear.”
- “Replayability: medium-low.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report significant stability issues, with instances of Steam freezing completely during use.
- “Steam itself literally freezes when it happens.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experience constant lag and disconnections, which ruin the experience.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is often noted for its immersive quality, enhancing the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. Players appreciate the sound design, which complements the visuals and narrative effectively. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that the trivia vault titles are primarily focused on achievement farming, leading them to be more discerning when selecting cheaper games based on their achievement offerings.
- “The trivia vault titles are all achievement-farming games, which has ultimately taught me to pay closer attention to the achievements that cheaper games like these have when purchasing.”
- “Grinding in this game feels more like a chore than a fun activity, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it difficult to enjoy the story or other aspects of the game.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features no in-game purchases, indicating a monetization model that does not rely on additional spending beyond the initial purchase.
- “The game offers a fair monetization model with no in-game purchases, allowing players to enjoy the full experience without spending extra money.”
- “I appreciate that there are no hidden costs or paywalls; everything is accessible through gameplay.”
- “The absence of in-game purchases makes it refreshing to play without the pressure to spend money.”