Angry Video Game Nerd Season 3 Episode 18 CD-i Part I

The Angry Video Game Nerd is back with a vengeance in Season 3, Episode 18 titled "CD-i Part I". In this episode, the Nerd delves into the murky world of the Philips CD-i, a gaming console that was released in the early '90s to lukewarm success.

The Nerd starts off by taking us on a brief history of the Philips CD-i, explaining how it came to be and the technologies it used. However, as he delves deeper into the device, it becomes clear that the CD-i was a flawed console that fell far short of expectations.

The episode then takes a turn into the various games that were released for the CD-i. The Nerd picks apart some of the worst titles for the console, highlighting their shoddy graphics, terrible gameplay, and terrible controls. In fact, the Nerd appears visibly angry at times as he struggles to play through some of the more frustrating games.

Despite the issues with the CD-i, the Nerd does find a few hidden gems, including a Zelda game that was released for the console. However, even in the case of that game, it's clear that the CD-i was simply not the best platform for the game as its slow speed and sub-par graphics leave much to be desired.

As the episode progresses, the Nerd takes us deeper into the technical issues inherent in the CD-i, such as its significant load times, laggy performance, and poor software design. In fact, his analysis of the console is so thorough that it becomes clear that Philips should have never tried to enter the home console market with such a flawed device.

The episode concludes with the Nerd playing through one of the most infamous games for the CD-i, Hotel Mario. It's a game that is widely considered one of the worst ever made, and the Nerd doesn't hold back in parsing out the various flaws of the game. His frustration is palpable as he struggles to play through the game, which he calls an "unforgivable mess".

Overall, Angry Video Game Nerd Season 3, Episode 18 - CD-i Part I is a great watch for anyone interested in gaming history or classic consoles. The Nerd's passionate and detailed review of the CD-i sheds light on a console that many may not be familiar with, and his witty commentary and hilarious reactions to the games make this episode a must-watch.