Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe

Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe is a playable tribute to the long history of the Nerd and offers a challenging retro experience full of funny moments that will appeal to fans and retro gamers

86%Game Brain Score

music, humor

story, replayability

95% User Score Based on 585 reviews

Critic Score 74%Based on 7 reviews

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Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe is a single player arcade platformer game with comedy, violence and erotic themes. It was developed by FreakZone Games and was released on October 29, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

The Angry Video Game Nerd has been sucked into Game Land! It's up to you to guide him through three terrible and treacherous retro game worlds! Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures and Angry Video Game Nerd II: Assimilation come together for the ultimate Nerd experience! This is the definitive way to play the series... and more! This deluxe collection brings you every stage from both of famously tou…

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Audience ScoreBased on 585 reviews

music58 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

Classic NES-style platforming with tight controls, satisfying challenge, and engaging level design reminiscent of Mega Man and other retro classics.
Rich with references, humor, and character from the Angry Video Game Nerd series, making it a must-play for fans with a great sense of fanservice.
Excellent soundtrack composed by Sam Beddoes, with memorable tracks that enhance the game's atmosphere.
Quality-of-life improvements from the original games including better difficulty scaling, more forgiving respawns, and a unified game engine for both titles.
The remastered first game has improved visuals, lighting, and level balance while retaining the old-school difficulty appeal.
Includes a new final chapter offering additional challenging levels and boss fight, adding value to the collection.

The game is very difficult and can be frustrating, relying heavily on punishment and memorization, which can discourage casual players.
Some sections suffer from inconsistent or punishing design choices, such as off-screen hazards, mandatory waiting on save points, and cheap instant deaths.
Certain graphical and sound bugs, including issues on some platforms and occasional crashes, notably with framerate and controller inputs.
Lack of cloud save functionality, limiting continuity across devices.
Changes to characters and cameos due to licensing (e.g., removal of Nostalgia Critic), which some fans found disappointing.
The humor and crude language may be off-putting to players who are not fans of AVGN or juvenile comedy.

music
96 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
37%
3%
The music in this game pack is widely praised for its catchy, energetic, and well-composed chiptune and heavy metal fusion soundtrack that perfectly complements the retro platformer gameplay and humorous tone. Fans highlight the talented composition by Sam Beddoes, describing the soundtrack as one of the best, immersive, and an integral part of the overall nostalgic experience. The music's quality, variety, and fitting themes enhance the game's challenge and charm, making it a standout feature consistently lauded by players.
- “The game has one of the best soundtracks I've ever heard, and it is gorgeously composed.”
- “The soundtrack complements this tone perfectly, fusing chiptune melodies with heavy metal riffs that drive the action forward.”
- “Simply an amazing experience, perfect controls, addictive, fair and immersive level design, funny dialogue, orgasmic music.”
- “I've heard games with 5-second music loops before, but... not with lyrics!”
- “Big ass sprites, obnoxious music, garish colours, seizure inducing background animation, insane bosses... and the urge to throw your controller at the wall!”
- “Some sections in a couple of levels were tuned a bit, water doesn't drown out the music too much (so now you can actually hear "croc conundrum" playing in-game) area 52 no longer has any references to the avgn movie (most definitely rights again), nostalgia critic was swapped with fred, final boss was changed visually and made easier.”
humor
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is unapologetically crude, filled with profanity, toilet jokes, and aggressive parody that closely aligns with the Angry Video Game Nerd's signature style. It blends nostalgic references, meta-commentary, and absurdity to create a niche, self-aware comedic experience that strongly resonates with fans of the franchise and retro gaming culture. While the humor may not appeal to everyone, especially newcomers, it enhances the game's challenging platforming with plenty of laughs and memorable moments.
- “There are a lot of hilarious references to the show, and quips only Mike and James could come up with.”
- “What emerges is an unapologetically tough love letter to the golden age of 8-bit and 16-bit gaming, complete with all the pixelated traps, brutal difficulty spikes, and foul-mouthed humor fans have come to expect from the Angry Video Game Nerd persona.”
- “Every death feels like a test of pattern recognition and reflexes, but also a part of the humor; the game mocks your failure just as much as you mock it.”
graphics
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
53%
6%
The graphics are praised for their vibrant, colorful pixel art style with improved lighting and shading that adds polish and detail, enhancing the nostalgic 16-bit aesthetic. The updated visuals, especially in the deluxe edition, feature refined character sprites, backgrounds, and effects that resonate well with fans of the series, though some find certain design choices subjective. Overall, the graphical enhancements complement the gameplay and soundtrack, creating a visually appealing and authentic retro experience.
- “Its a lot like Mega Man; the videos and screenshots on Steam don't do the graphics justice. The game is super colorful, and the lighting/shading adds a polish that makes it more interesting.”
- “It completely rebuilds the first two games with the second game's engine to give beautiful graphics, much better lighting (especially on the level logo for Beat It and Eat It), and the character sprites have much better colors. As a matter of fact, the whole game has better, more vibrant colors.”
- “The pixelated visuals provide plenty of detail due to good shading, with backgrounds supporting the atmosphere of each themed world.”
- “Graphics are ugly.”
- “It's such a waste of otherwise quality visuals.”
- “Graphics have been enhanced, which is a hit and miss.”
gameplay
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
63%
7%
The gameplay is a fast-paced, classic run-and-gun side-scroller reminiscent of retro platformers like Mega Man, featuring tight controls, varied level design, and challenging yet fair difficulty. It combines nostalgic visuals and an engaging soundtrack with quality-of-life improvements and new mechanics, though some find occasional inconsistency and repetitiveness. Fans of the AVGN series appreciate its abundant references, fanservice, and old-school challenge, making it both a fun and faithful homage to classic gaming.
- “The best versions of the AVGN games, with nice quality of life features like difficulty options, screen options, quicker gameplay, a streamlined story, and 3 new levels.”
- “The sequel expands the formula into a broader world map structure, with shorter but more varied levels, new mechanics, and even tighter controls.”
- “Containing classic sprite designs, an addicting soundtrack, nicely constructed levels, and challenging (but fair) gameplay, this is undoubtedly one of the best platformers I have ever played!”
- “Because of the relative simplicity of the controls and mechanics, as well as the sometimes blatantly malicious level design, it was easy for me to compare this game to fangames of I Wanna Be The Guy and determine immediately there were things missing.”
- “Some of the mechanics are inconsistent which can cause frustration with the type of game this is.”
- “As for the cons, I found the difficulty to be sporadic at times, and the gameplay can feel a bit repetitive when moving from level to level, especially in AVGN 1.”
story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
68%
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The story in the AVGN games is generally basic but fitting for a YouTube show tie-in, with notable improvements in the deluxe edition such as a more consistent narrative and the replacement of Nostalgia Critic with Fred, which some players found enhanced the plot. While not complex or deeply developed, the storyline effectively ties the games together and maintains the spirit of the character, complementing the solid gameplay and retro style.
- “With beautifully updated graphics, a story that finally links together, and a very hard final chapter, AVGN Adventures Deluxe brings both games into perspective and gives you the best experience as an AVGN fan you could ever have as a video game.”
- “It's not Shakespeare or anything, but redirecting the 2nd game's story to fit a larger, more consistent narrative was the right choice.”
- “Also nice to see how the removal of the movie references and implementation of Gilbert Gottfried's Fred changed the flow of the storyline between the games for the better.”
- “The storyline is what you would expect for a YouTube show tie-in game.”
- “Some level names were also changed from the original AVGN II, and the story has been changed to remove the Nostalgia Critic and replace him with Fred.”
- “Lastly, this game vaguely has a story, and it is serviceable.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
Reviews of the game's replayability are mixed, with many praising its variety of difficulties and engaging platforming that offer extensive replay value, while some criticize its short length and limited replay potential. Overall, improvements have enhanced playability and balance, contributing to a highly replayable experience for most players.
- “Tons of difficulties to choose from, lots of replayability.”
- “One of the most satisfying and replayable platformers I've ever played.”
- “Limitless replayability.”
- “Major con is how short the game is and how little replayability it has.”
- “Replay value? You want it?”
- “Limited replayability.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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80%
Grinding in the game is described as somewhat tedious but not overly frustrating, offering a nostalgic appeal especially in the second installment with its upgrades and varied stage designs. While some find the need for grinding, such as unlocking extra characters, unnecessary, the overall experience remains playable and enjoyable despite occasional control issues.
- “This is almost as tedious as Castlevania: Symphony of the Night.”
- “It's a great game if you enjoy AVGN videos, but the game is quite generic and tedious, with poorly-made controls causing stupid problems sometimes.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's optimization is lacking, resulting in subpar performance that may not satisfy players seeking a smoothly tuned platformer experience.
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is mixed, with some users experiencing several glitches and bugs, while others find it generally functional despite minor issues.
- “The game is buggy af!”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game evokes a strong sense of nostalgia, particularly through levels reminiscent of classic Super Nintendo and regular Nintendo experiences, creating an emotionally engaging atmosphere for players who cherish those memories.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by detailed pixelated visuals and well-shaded backgrounds that effectively complement the unique themes of each world.
- “The pixelated visuals provide plenty of detail due to good shading, with backgrounds supporting the atmosphere of each themed world.”

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Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe is a arcade platformer game with comedy, violence and erotic themes.

Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS, Steam Deck and others.

On average players spend around 6 hours playing Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe.

Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe was released on October 29, 2020.

Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe was developed by FreakZone Games.

Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its story.

Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe is a single player game.

Similar games include Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures, Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation, 8BitBoy, Shovel Knight, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound and others.

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