Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit

Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit is a must-play title for fans of the series, or for 2D action platforming fans who don’t mind a bit of colourful language and shenanigans.

Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit is both a charming love letter to the AVGN series and a challenging retro sidescroller that is immensely fun.

The Angry Video Game Nerd dates back over 20 years now, since he first released a few video game reviews on his website, which he then put on YouTube a couple of years later in 2006.

I loved Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit. I was worried the gameplay might be a bit simple at first, but the level choice and non-stop gags kept things fresh. Fans of NES games and the Angry Video Game Nerd YouTube series will have a much more rich experience than newcomers, but the game is so well made that modern players will be able to play it with ease. Any AVGN fans who might be hesitant about buying the game, rest assured that it’s a fantastic experience. I’m going to get myself one of the physical NES cartridges.

The Nerd is back and this time, he's going further back in the past with The Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit and it's a heck of a lot of fun.

It’s no exaggeration to state that the Angry Video Game Nerd, the internet persona of one James Rolfe, is one of the most important figures in 21st century pop culture. You may think I’m just being dramatic, but just think about it: his Youtube show, which has been going on since (gasp) 2006, laid the foundations for internet retro gaming appreciation, for how gaming Youtubers and streamers behaved in front of a camera. Hell, he was basically the first Youtube superstar, and the fact his ...