Angry Video Game Nerd Season 6 Episode 5 Bible Games III
- December 7, 2011
- 14 min
The show Angry Video Game Nerd has garnered a cult following thanks to its humorous take on old classic video games. Season 6 episode 5, named Bible Games III, is no exception. As the title suggests, this episode focuses on some of the worst games based on biblical stories.
The episode opens with the Nerd (played by James Rolfe) introducing the subject matter. He explains that he has covered bible games in the past, and they have always been some of his most popular episodes. However, he knows that there are more out there that he has not yet explored.
The first game he features is Noah's Ark 3D, a game released for the PC in 1995. The Nerd wastes no time in pointing out how terrible the game is. The graphics are horrendous, and the gameplay is frustrating. He quickly becomes bored with the game and moves on to the next one.
The next game he showcases is Super 3D Noah's Ark, which was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994. This game is essentially a reskin of the popular game Wolfenstein 3D, with a biblical twist. Instead of fighting Nazis, you play as Noah, trying to save animals from evil goats and sheep. The Nerd spends a lot of time highlighting the absurdity of the game, and he cannot believe it ever got made.
The third game he covers is King of Kings: The Early Years, released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991. This game tells the story of Jesus' childhood, but it is done in such a bizarre way that it is hard to take seriously. The graphics are so bad that it is hard to tell what is going on, and the gameplay is clunky and frustrating.
The Nerd then moves on to a game called Bible Adventures, which was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991. This game is a collection of three mini-games, all based on stories from the bible. The Nerd spends a lot of time complaining about the different mechanics of each mini-game, all of which make no sense and have no relation to the stories they are based on.
After showcasing each of these terrible games, the Nerd takes a step back and reflects on why there are so many bad bible games. He speculates that it might have something to do with the fact that religious groups were not as critical of their media as they are today. He also notes that there were not a lot of video games being made specifically for children back then, and so developers tried to fill that gap with bible games.
Overall, Angry Video Game Nerd season 6 episode 5 is an entertaining and informative look at some of the worst games based on biblical stories. The Nerd's humor and attention to detail make the episode both entertaining and informative, and anyone who is a fan of classic video games will find something to enjoy.