Angry Video Game Nerd Season 1 Episode 1

Angry Video Game Nerd Season 1 Episode 1 Castlevania 2: Simon's Quest

  • May 25, 2004
  • 9 min

The show Angry Video Game Nerd follows a sarcastic and foul-mouthed video game enthusiast, known as the Angry Video Game Nerd, as he reviews and critiques some of the most infamous and frustrating video games from the past.

Season 1, episode 1, titled "Castlevania 2: Simon's Quest," begins with the Angry Video Game Nerd introducing himself and his mission to delve into the world of terrible video games. He then proceeds to explain the premise behind Castlevania 2: Simon's Quest, a side-scrolling adventure game where the player controls Simon Belmont on a mission to defeat Dracula once and for all.

As the Angry Video Game Nerd begins to play Castlevania 2, he quickly becomes frustrated with the game's overly cryptic instructions and confusing gameplay mechanics. He highlights the game's lack of direction, leading players to wander aimlessly through a world filled with dead ends and hidden secrets.

Throughout the episode, the Angry Video Game Nerd vents his frustration with Castlevania 2, pointing out the numerous flaws and design choices that make the game nearly unplayable. He criticizes the game's confusing dialogue, which requires players to collect and decipher various items to progress, and the overreliance on backtracking, which forces players to retrace their steps through levels they have already completed.

The Angry Video Game Nerd also highlights the game's glaring technical issues, such as glitchy graphics and a confusing day and night cycle that affects both gameplay and the game's non-linear storyline. He expresses his annoyance with the game's tedious combat system, which requires players to grind for points to upgrade their weapons and abilities.

As the episode comes to a close, the Angry Video Game Nerd sums up his thoughts on Castlevania 2 by calling it one of the worst video games he has ever played. He encourages his viewers to avoid the game at all costs, but also acknowledges the game's legacy as a cult classic and part of gaming history.

Overall, season 1, episode 1 of Angry Video Game Nerd provides viewers with a hilarious and informative look at the frustrating world of bad video games. The episode serves as the perfect introduction to the series, showcasing the Angry Video Game Nerd's unique and entertaining brand of video game criticism.

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Description
  • First Aired
    May 25, 2004
  • Runtime
    9 min
  • Language
    English