Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe

About

Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe bundles two notoriously tough action-platformers with fresh content and upgrades. You play as the Nerd, navigating brutal retro-style levels filled with instant-death traps and relentless enemies. The collection remixes all stages from both games, adds an entirely new final chapter, and rebuilds the first title using the sequel's improved engine. Players can choose from multiple difficulty settings including easier modes with infinite lives or classic setups that harken back to the original's punishing challenge. Enhanced visuals and smoother mechanics make the 8-bit aesthetic more appealing while keeping the chaotic gameplay intact. The package stands out for balancing old-school difficulty with modern conveniences like faster respawns, multiple save slots, and accessibility options. The games have gained a cult following for their relentless challenge and tongue-in-cheek humor, with speedrun communities praising the refined level design. The added chapter provides closure to the story which blends absurd retro game parodies with the Nerd's signature ranting. At just under four hours of gameplay per title it’s a compact but intense experience that longtime fans and newcomers might appreciate for its unapologetic toughness and nostalgic charm.

Storyline

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!