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"Remote Control" is a video game for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), based on the MTV quiz show of the same name. Released in 1990 and developed by Hi Tech Expressions, the game replicates the TV show's quirky and irreverent style, where players participate in a multi-round quiz game setting, answering questions that revolve around television trivia. The objective is to outscore opponents by correctly answering multiple-choice questions from various television-related categories. The game is formatted much like the TV show, complete with commercial breaks and the distinctive humor that was part of the original show's appeal. Players can compete against the computer or go head-to-head with up to two additional human opponents, making it a fun party game.

The gameplay in "Remote Control" involves selecting categories from a simulated TV set with multiple channels, each representing a different category of questions. This design introduces a layer of strategy as players can choose which categories they feel strongest in. A notable feature of the game is its host, modeled after Ken Ober, the original host of the MTV show, who provides commentary and humor throughout. Periodically, players must face "Think Real Fast" sessions—speed rounds where players need to answer a series of questions rapidly to gain extra points. Despite being somewhat obscure, "Remote Control" captures the essence of a unique era of television history, making it a nostalgic piece for fans of the late 80s and early 90s MTV programming.

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