The Angry Video Game Nerd — Season 1

For the first time, the Nerd attempts a game review, tackling Konami's *Castlevania II: Simon's Quest* on the NES. He exposes the numerous shortcomings and problems inherent within the game. This marks the debut of *Angry Video Game Nerd*, …

The Nerd tackles the notoriously challenging NES adaptation of *Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde*, a game where even the initial stages present a near insurmountable obstacle.

With earnest effort, he attempts the game's most impressive maneuvers, eager to determine if *The Karate Kid* for the NES holds up to the legacy of its cinematic inspiration.

A nagging suspicion settled upon him: had he been set up? The thought occurred as he prepared to play the notoriously flawed NES adaptation of *Who Framed Roger Rabbit*.

With a surge of anticipation, the enthusiast prepares to delve into the world of *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles* on the NES, ready to embrace the game's energetic spirit.

The enthusiast journeys into nostalgia, revisiting two lackluster NES titles inspired by the *Back to the Future* films.

The Nerd finds little to cherish in poor video games, and his latest assessment takes aim at *M.C. Kids*, an NES title inspired by a well-known fast-food empire.

The player discovers the troubling aspects of *Wally Bear and the NO! Gang*, an NES game designed to educate children about the dangers of drug use.

A discerning eye examines the deficiencies in the NES titles crafted by Game Master Chu and Drunkard Hu. This installment also marks the debut of "guest reviewer" Shit Pickle, a cartoon pickle distinguished by its unusual hairstyle of… well…

The Nerd turns his attention to two more flawed NES titles, this time adaptations of the film *Top Gun*, and discovers limitations in their very design, rendering certain gameplay mechanics quite unattainable.

The enthusiast delves into the shortcomings of the third installment in the Double Dragon video game series: Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones, played on the Nintendo Entertainment System.

As Halloween approaches, the enthusiast delves into the unsettling world of the NES game inspired by *Friday the 13th*, examining why its experience leans more towards frustration than genuine fright.

The air holds the scent of autumn, and it's Halloween. Yet, the reviewer, known for his fondness for all things geeky, feels little apprehension as he examines the Nintendo Entertainment System game adapted from the film *A Nightmare on Elm…

Intrigued by the promise of enhanced gameplay, the enthusiast investigates the capabilities of Nintendo's Power Glove, subjecting it to a rigorous test across a range of titles on the NES.

The writer considers the titles given to sequels across a range of film and video game series, reflecting on their effectiveness and the patterns they reveal.

A nervous energy coursed through him as he prepared. He needed to steel himself, to gather his focus before tackling the review of the Sega Master System game inspired by Rocky.

The Christmas season often prompts reflection for the discerning enthusiast, and this year the Nerd observes the lamentable state of many unauthorized religious games that plagued the NES and SNES. Among these, Super 3D Noah’s Ark stands ou…

