Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)

Remote Control

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Remote Control is a NES trivia game developed and published by Hi-Tech Expressions, based on MTV’s hit game show of the same name. It focuses on fast-paced questions about television, music, and pop culture, with digitized host voice clips and a presentation that tries to capture the feel of the show. As a licensed adaptation, it is remembered mainly for its strong tie to the TV format.
Series
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Release Date
1990-01-01
Plays
4

Players answer multiple-choice trivia questions across themed categories in a single-player format. Gameplay centers on selecting answers quickly, dealing with timed rounds, and moving through show-style segments that reward both knowledge and reaction speed. The game uses simple controller inputs for navigation and confirmation, while progression is driven by correct answers and overall performance. Later rounds generally become tougher and demand broader pop-culture familiarity.

Ken Ober

The original MTV game show host, represented through digitized voice clips and presentation cues.

Play conservatively in categories you know well and avoid rushing on uncertain questions. In timed segments, eliminate obviously wrong answers first, then lock in the most likely choice. A good grasp of 1980s and early 1990s music, TV, and entertainment trivia helps a lot.

No cheats or unlockables available

Tips

Build momentum by securing points in your strongest categories first.

Tips

Watch for category shifts so you can adjust your pace and expectations.

Tips

Pop music and TV trivia knowledge is especially valuable here.

User Reviews

It has a lively game-show pace that suits trivia fans.

User Reviews

The digitized host voice gives it a bit more personality than many NES quiz games.

User Reviews

The questions lean heavily on the pop culture of its era, which gives it a strong time-capsule feel.

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