Ep 2. Kid Kool

The Angry Video Game Nerd is back with another episode, this time taking a look at the classic Nintendo game Kid Kool. The episode opens with the Nerd discussing his memories of the game, which he admits he had never played before. He notes that it was released late in the life of the NES, and was probably overshadowed by more popular games at the time.

The Nerd begins his playthrough of Kid Kool, and it immediately becomes clear that this game is going to be a challenge. The controls are slippery and imprecise, and the level design is frustratingly difficult. The Nerd struggles to make it through the game, dying repeatedly and cursing at the screen.

As he progresses, the Nerd comments on various aspects of the game, such as the odd power-ups and the bizarre enemies. He also notes that the game seems to be a knock-off of Sonic the Hedgehog, with its emphasis on speed and platforming. He points out that Kid Kool has a lot in common with Sonic's sidekick Tails, in that he can fly for short distances.

Despite his frustrations, the Nerd manages to make it through several levels of Kid Kool. He expresses amazement at the difficulty of the game, noting that it seems to be far more challenging than it should be. He compares it to other platformers of the time, such as Super Mario Bros. and Mega Man, which were tough but fair.

As the Nerd approaches the end of the game, he begins to lose his patience. He notes that the enemies are getting more numerous and more difficult, and that the power-ups are becoming less and less helpful. He also complains about the game's lack of checkpoints, which forces him to restart from the beginning every time he dies.

Finally, after many attempts, the Nerd manages to make it to the end of the game. He defeats the final boss and watches the ending sequence, which he finds to be underwhelming. He expresses relief that the game is over, but also a sense of accomplishment that he was able to beat it.

After finishing his playthrough of Kid Kool, the Nerd sits down to give his final thoughts on the game. He notes that while it was a frustrating experience, it was also strangely addictive. He comments on the game's unusual graphics and sound design, which he finds to be both charming and weird. He also acknowledges that the game may have been more enjoyable if he had played it as a child, when he had a higher tolerance for difficult games.

Overall, the Nerd gives Kid Kool a mixed review. He notes that it is a flawed game, with frustrating controls and level design. At the same time, he acknowledges that it has a certain charm and uniqueness that make it worth playing. He encourages his viewers to give it a try, but warns them that it may test their patience.