The Astronomy Quiz is a straightforward educational title aimed at players who enjoy looking toward the stars and then discovering how little they actually know about them. Released in 1988, it presents questions about astronomy, planets, stars, space exploration, and other celestial subjects. The format is simple, making it easy to pick up and play without learning complicated controls or systems. Its real challenge lies in remembering facts, recognizing objects, and resisting the temptation to confidently choose an answer based entirely on how scientific it sounds. The game reflects an era when computers were frequently used as educational tools without sacrificing all of the fun. The Astronomy Quiz may not deliver spectacular space battles or let you pilot a starship, but it does offer something more dangerous: questions that expose gaps in your general knowledge. A good score feels satisfying; a bad one gives you an excellent excuse to blame the educational software.
How to play -
Game modes: single-player
To slow down the game emulation press CTRL+F11, to speed up the game press CTRL+F12. Press Escape (ESC) to exit fullscreen mode.
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More about -
Status: abandonware
Genre: puzzle
Released in: 1988
Publisher: Softdisk Publishing
Developer: Softdisk Publishing
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