Mar 2021
What do you get when you mix passion for retro gaming, a sprinkle of childhood trauma, and a whole barrel of profanity? You get 'The Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe', the game that combines our beloved Nerd’s rants into an action-packed adventure! Featuring all the 8-bit and pixelated goodness you did (and didn’t) realize you missed, this collection revives bad games with a jolt of nostalgia and a hefty dose of humor.
In 'Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe', you’ll be jumping, running, and... well, generally being very angry as you navigate through various levels filled with all sorts of quirky and often bizarre enemies that look like they just crawled out from under a bad game cartridge. You'll dive into two fully realized adventures, featuring flashy graphics—by retro standards—and gameplay that feels like it was lovingly crafted by both nostalgic developers and a team of caffeinated squirrels. As the Nerd himself, your main quest revolves around rescuing lost friends while destroying as many gaming atrocities as possible. That’s right; this is no ordinary platformer! Get ready to unleash your inner rage against ninjas, evil scientists, and other retro gaming mainstays who totally deserve it for their questionable design choices. The controls are tighter than your grandma’s hugs, and you’ll be given an arsenal of... well, let’s just say ‘varying effectiveness’ weapons to get the job done. But don’t worry, if you hit a roadblock, you’ve got access to enough power-ups and special abilities to make you feel like a video game god—at least until you meet your next inevitable death. As you bask in the glory of pixel destruction, you’ll find secrets, Easter eggs, and references to the Nerd’s original review episodes lurking in the shadows, just begging to be discovered. So keep your eyes peeled for those gems—it’s like a scavenger hunt that’s heavily laced with rage and sarcasm!
Let’s talk visuals! The graphics are a delightful throwback to the golden age of gaming where pixel art was king (and the only thing that could be displayed). Think NES meets modern game systems; the colorful sprites pop refreshingly on the screen while reminiscent of the games that made you mildly depressed as a child (thanks, battletoads!). That's right, combine modern vibrancy with nostalgic pixel art, and you're left with a visually stunning presentation that feels brisk yet familiar. But let’s be honest, some of these character designs might give you nightmares, and not in the good 'I had too much pizza before bed' way.
In the end, 'The Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe' offers fans of the franchise a solid combo plate of nostalgia that calls forth those long-hidden gamer rage issues. Whether you’ve been a fan since the very first nerdy rant or are just discovering the charm of bad gaming, there’s enough here to satisfy and entertain. If you’re not a fan of the Nerd—shame on you—but this game could still win you over with its quirkiness. So grab a bag of chips, a can of soda, and brace yourself for some mildly infuriating and highly entertaining platforming fun as you join the Nerd on his quest of nostalgia and redemption. Just remember: it’s all fun and games until someone yells, ‘What were they thinking?!’ If you can handle the chaos, you’ll find a game bursting at the seams with character, humor, and good old-fashioned anger. So go forth and experience this nostalgic explosion—you won’t regret it... probably!
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