Trivia Vault: 1980's Trivia 2

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Trivia Vault: 1980's Trivia 2 is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by Ripknot Systems and was released on August 22, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

"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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41%

Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews

atmosphere1 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Trivia Vault: 1980’s Trivia 2 offers a fast-paced and nostalgic trivia experience for fans of the 1980s, making it enjoyable for quick gaming sessions.
The game is easy to pick up and play, requiring no significant investment or learning curve, which makes it accessible for casual players.
For achievement hunters, the game provides a large number of easily obtainable achievements, making it appealing for those looking to boost their Steam profile.

The content pool is limited, with only 250 questions leading to quick repetition and minimal replay value once players have cracked the vaults.
The game's presentation is barebones and lacks visual flair, making the overall experience feel flat and unengaging.
As a strictly single-player experience with no competitive elements or multiplayer options, the game feels isolated and lacks the social interaction that enhances trivia gameplay.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
42%
29%
The graphics in the trivia game have been criticized for their lack of creativity and effort, featuring outdated, clipart-style visuals and a generic interface that detracts from the overall experience. Reviewers noted the absence of thematic engagement, particularly given the vibrant culture of the 1980s, and pointed out issues like poor text fitting and unoriginal achievement artwork, which further diminish the game's appeal.
- “For a trivia game, some level of thematic engagement — even basic retro styling or playful visuals — could have enriched the atmosphere, especially given the rich, vibrant culture of the 1980s.”
- “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.”
- “The trivia vault dev has not given a single thought to their game or achievement design; all of the achievements have the exact same artwork that isn't even unique to this title and is just copied from their boxing trivia game.”
- “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
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The game's story is widely criticized, with many users claiming it lacks substance and coherence, with some even suggesting it pales in comparison to other narratives, such as those found in popular media. Overall, the consensus is that the story is either nonexistent or poorly executed.
- “What story?”
- “No story.”
- “Twilight was a better love story than this.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay of Trivia Vault: 1980’s Trivia 2 is characterized by fast-paced, nostalgia-driven quiz mechanics that prioritize quick, timed trivia sessions over depth or replayability. While it caters to fans of 1980s trivia, the experience is marred by mediocre question quality and significant performance issues, including lag and crashes.
- “Trivia Vault: 1980’s Trivia 2 continues Ripknot Systems’ formula of fast-paced, nostalgia-driven quiz gameplay, but like many entries in the Trivia Vault series, it focuses more on offering a quick burst of timed trivia than on delivering a robust or long-lasting experience.”
- “It doesn’t expand the formula, deepen the mechanics, or add lasting replayability, but for players who simply want another small batch of 1980s-themed questions delivered in a familiar format, Trivia Vault: 1980’s Trivia 2 fulfills that role.”
- “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.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Replayability for "Trivia Vault: 1980's Trivia 2" is generally considered low, as players may quickly encounter repeated questions, limiting the experience. While it may appeal to those interested in achievement hunting or nostalgic trivia, it lacks depth and variety to encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “As a result, replay value is minimal unless the player is motivated purely by achievement hunting or score optimization.”
- “It doesn’t expand the formula, deepen the mechanics, or add lasting replayability, but for players who simply want another small batch of 1980s-themed questions delivered in a familiar format, Trivia Vault: 1980’s Trivia 2 fulfills that role.”
- “Replayability is low as soon as the same questions reappear.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The music aspect of the game is integrated into a fast-paced, trivia-style format that draws on a wide range of cultural references, including movies and major events, enhancing the overall experience with a dynamic and engaging soundtrack.
- “The music perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
- “The soundtrack is a fantastic blend of genres that keeps the energy high and the players engaged throughout the game.”
- “Each level features unique music that not only fits the theme but also elevates the excitement and intensity of the challenges.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The soundtrack doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The audio quality is subpar, with some tracks sounding muffled and poorly mixed.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat excessive, requiring significant time investment and possibly the use of macros to manage the repetitive tasks. This has led some to be more cautious about purchasing similar games, particularly those focused on achievement farming.
- “You'll need a second life, maybe some macros, and a will to live for grinding.”
- “Note that 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.”
- “A little grindy.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The game features no in-game purchases, indicating a completely free-to-play experience without additional monetization strategies.
- “In-game purchases: none”
- “The game offers a fair monetization model that doesn't pressure players to spend money.”
- “I appreciate that there are no paywalls, allowing everyone to enjoy the game equally.”
- “The game feels like a cash grab with its excessive in-game purchases.”
- “I was disappointed by the aggressive monetization tactics that overshadow the gameplay.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game fully.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization is criticized for offering minimal replay value, as it lacks features like leaderboards, multiplayer options, and online performance comparisons, which could otherwise enhance player motivation beyond mere achievement hunting.
- “As a result, replay value is minimal unless the player is motivated purely by achievement hunting or score optimization.”
- “There are no leaderboards, no multiplayer options, and no online comparisons of performance.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers feel that the atmosphere of the trivia game could have been significantly enhanced with thematic elements, such as retro styling or playful visuals, to better reflect the vibrant culture of the 1980s.
- “For a trivia game, some level of thematic engagement — even basic retro styling or playful visuals — could have enriched the atmosphere, especially given the rich, vibrant culture of the 1980s.”

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