In a prophecy uttered eleven years prior, the Angry Video Game Nerd declared his intention to review *Raid 2020* in the year 2020 – and that moment has arrived. *Raid 2020* is a cyberpunk action game developed and published by Color Dreams,…

In episode 177, the Angry Video Game Nerd tackles the various ports of Mortal Kombat, the quintessential arcade fighter originally created by Midway in 1992. A year later, Acclaim released four official versions for North American consoles …

The release of Mortal Kombat marked a pivotal shift in the landscape of fighting games. Its popularity spawned a multitude of sequels, and an even greater wave of imitators eager to capitalize on its success. In this episode, the Nerd exami…

Angry Video Game Nerd episode 179: Dennis the Menace. "Hey! Mr. Wilson!" The Nerd is tackling *Dennis the Menace*, a 1993 Super Nintendo game. This is a licensed title, adapted from the film which itself originated in the 1950s and 60s tele…

In episode 180 of the Angry Video Game Nerd, the titular host tackles *The Incredible Crash Dummies*—or, as he insists, "Crash Test Dummies" (not the nineties band). Published by LJN for the NES, the game draws its inspiration from a cartoo…

In episode 181, the Angry Video Game Nerd tackles the disappointing entries in the *Final Fight* series. Yes, even the beloved *Final Fight* franchise has its missteps. He examines *Final Fight Revenge*, released for the Sega Saturn, and *F…

In episode 182 of the Angry Video Game Nerd, the titular host tackles *Mission: Impossible*, an action-adventure shooter crafted by Infogrames. The game draws inspiration from the 1996 film of the same name, starring Tom Cruise, though it o…

Ecco the Dolphin, the 183rd episode of Angry Video Game Nerd, details an action-adventure game first conceived by Ed Annunziata and Novotrade International for the Sega Genesis. Sega released the title in 1992, casting players as Ecco, a yo…

The eighteenth episode of Angry Video Game Nerd features *Countdown Vampires* for the PlayStation 1. Developed by K2 LLC and released by Bandai, the game presents a familiar survival horror formula, substituting vampires for the usual zombi…

In episode 185, the Angry Video Game Nerd tackles *The Legend of Kage*, an action game released by Taito in 1985 for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Players assume the role of Kage, a young ninja from the Iga clan, tasked with a perilous…

The Angry Video Game Nerd’s episode 186 focuses on Taito Legends, a PlayStation 2 compilation encompassing a staggering sixty-eight games. The collection is divided into two volumes; the first offering twenty-nine titles, and the second add…

In episode 187, the Angry Video Game Nerd revisits a forgotten corner of gaming history: *The Simpsons: Bartman Meets Radioactive Man*. Thirteen years prior, he offered his critique of the first two Simpsons titles. Now, the Nerd returns to…