Synopsis

The Nerd found the front cover of the *Die Hard* game somewhat provocative, noting its depiction of an exploding skyscraper – a visual cue he felt resonated with a certain, unpleasant memory. Dismissing this concern, however, he proceeded to play the game on his NES. While the game's terrorists could inflict significant damage to John McClane’s health, the Nerd’s primary grievance lay in the game's pervasive darkness. Areas illuminated only upon entry created an inconvenient vulnerability; a lur