The 1980s proved to be a truly iconic period in history when it came to video games. It was the decade that saw the debut of Mario, Donkey Kong and Street Fighter.
It was a time when Pac-Man dominated the arcades and Out-Run devoured all of your coins. However, while everyone can name that famous Italian plumber who shouts ‘yahoo’ - only a true gamer will be able to recall the classics from the decade.
To see if you pass the test and can claim your gaming credit, we’ve put together a trip down memory lane through the 1980s. See if you can remember all of the games featured in our gallery.
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9. SimCity - 1989
The decade ended incredibly strong with the launch of SimCity, the granddaddy of the Sims. Its addictive blend of city building, time-limits and the looming threat of disasters, proved to be a huge hit. Its launch was rather long awaited because it lacked features that could have seen it run in arcades. Photo: EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP via Getty Images | EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP via Getty Images Photo: EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP via Getty Images