Can you guess the video game characters from these block colours?

Retro game characters block images
(Image credit: Computer Disposals Limite)

Video game characters are among some of the most recognisable in the world, from the moustachioed Super Mario to the blue blur that is, of course, Sonic the Hedgehog. But could you identify your favourites in a line-up of block images, made up only of the character's core colours?

Tech-recycling specialist Computer Disposals Ltd has put together a quiz featuring a number of retro video game characters reduced to their primary colours. The best examples of character design are instantly-recognisable – but how familiar are they without any of their identifying details such as clothes or accessories?

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Daniel John
Design Editor

Daniel John is Design Editor at Creative Bloq. He reports on the worlds of design, branding and lifestyle tech, and has covered several industry events including Milan Design Week, OFFF Barcelona and Adobe Max in Los Angeles.

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