Angry Video Game Nerd Season 12 Episode 2 Dirty Harry

The show Angry Video Game Nerd has been entertaining video game fans for well over a decade now. Season 12 episode 2 titled Dirty Harry sees the Nerd tackling a game based on the iconic 1970s movie of the same name.

The episode begins with the Nerd introducing the game, which was released in 1990 on the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). He starts the game, and we see him controlling Inspector Harry Callahan walking around the city. The game's premise is that Harry has to stop various criminal organizations that are terrorizing the city.

As the Nerd plays the game, he focuses on the graphics and how they hold up to today's standards. He notes that the game's visuals are relatively impressive compared to other games on the NES, and the sound effects are realistic, especially the gunshots. He also investigates the game's controls and how they feel.

One thing the Nerd comments on is the game's difficulty. He admits that he sucks at the game and has trouble even getting through the first level. The game doesn't give you much direction on where you're supposed to go, and it's easy to get lost. Nevertheless, the Nerd powers through and tries to uncover some of the game's hidden mechanics.

As he progresses, we see the Nerd battling against various enemies from the movie, including Scorpio, the infamous killer whom Harry hunted down in the original film. Scorpio serves as the final boss of the game, and it takes the Nerd over ten attempts to defeat him.

Throughout the episode, the Nerd keeps the viewers entertained with his witty commentary and unique style. He discusses many of the game's shortcomings, such as the repetitive gameplay, lack of stamina or lives in the game, and the absence of any checkpoints. He also critiques the game's confusing maze-like levels, which make it difficult to navigate.

In terms of the game's replay value, the Nerd suggests that it's not worth revisiting. He concludes that Dirty Harry is not a good game, but not necessarily bad either. He elaborates on the game's list of pros and cons, and how it can be somewhat enjoyable if you're a die-hard fan of the movie. The Nerd also claims that the game's reputation was saved by the fact that it was released at such a pivotal point in the NES's lifespan, where any new game would receive some attention.

Overall, season 12 episode 2 of Angry Video Game Nerd titled Dirty Harry is an entertaining and engaging episode. The Nerd does a great job of evaluating the game and highlighting its pros and cons. If you're a fan of the series, or just a video game enthusiast in general, this episode is worth checking out.