The Last Ninja (NES) - Angry Video Game Nerd (AVGN)

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    This is episode 201 of the Angry Video Game Nerd (AVGN), which starts off Season 16. The Nerd promised himself in 2006 to review The Last Ninja on NES one day, and today's the day! The Nerd learned during Episode 200 that bad games aren't really made to be bad, that developers probably have decent excuses and issues... but, will he cut The Last Ninja any slack?? -- The Last Ninja is an action-adventure game originally developed and published by System 3 in 1987 for the Commodore 64. But The Last Ninja on the Nintendo Entertainment System is actually the second game in the series Last Ninja 2: Back with a Vengeance.
    Written and Directed by James Rolfe:
    / cinemassacre
    Help from Mike Matei, Kieeeeern, and Justin Silverman
    Check out their streams on Twitch and links:
    / mikemateilive
    / kieeeeern
    justysilverman...
    Ernie Puppet provided by Erin Plays
    / @erinplays
    For everything else Cinemassacre:
    cinemassacre.com/
    #AngryVideoGameNerd #NES #AVGN201 #Cinemassacre

КОМЕНТАРІ • 8 тис.

  • @project_boredom2940
    @project_boredom2940 2 роки тому +7491

    This episode brings a whole new meaning to “Take you back to the past”.

    • @SandwichGlitch
      @SandwichGlitch 2 роки тому +53

      @Don't read my profile photo aw shut up

    • @riffrider_
      @riffrider_ 2 роки тому +109

      @@coolnerdlll6053 Really?? You don't say?

    • @nesmandan1037
      @nesmandan1037 2 роки тому +38

      Best episode in about 3 years!

    • @STICKOMEDIA
      @STICKOMEDIA 2 роки тому +6

      i know right

    • @PhoenIXPhantasies
      @PhoenIXPhantasies 2 роки тому +68

      It's just missing the intro song. Please bring back the intro song ♡

  • @Kiernan5
    @Kiernan5 2 роки тому +3988

    This really felt like a classic Nerd video. I haven't laughed this hard at an episode in some time. Glad to see a return to form from James.

    • @STICKOMEDIA
      @STICKOMEDIA 2 роки тому +83

      same, its been a while, so glad to have the nerd back

    • @mr.incognitoyt2235
      @mr.incognitoyt2235 2 роки тому +36

      So glad to have him back

    • @danielv.9188
      @danielv.9188 2 роки тому +17

      Likewise! Definitely one of my favorites

    • @MichaelDermotMusic
      @MichaelDermotMusic 2 роки тому +4

      @UCEpEavYOh-FuXUBaUkWMTmA you know that’s a joke, right?

    • @EvanBlax
      @EvanBlax 2 роки тому +48

      @UCEpEavYOh-FuXUBaUkWMTmA It's not unreleased footage. Though very well done (amateur high temp lighting, wearing his old glasses, VHS game capture, etc), the shots of the Nerd were clearly chroma keyed with a noise filer applied in post.

  • @GSVRemix
    @GSVRemix 2 роки тому +1032

    That fake lost episode at the beginning was actually pretty convincing lol, especially with the Mike Matei drawing in the thumbnail. I wouldn't mind seeing some new episodes in this style.
    As for the rest, I feel like this might be a fresh start. James seems to be trying to bring back some of the classic elements, with wilder tangents, more anger and more chaos, not to mention that the lines feel more natural than the ones he did with a teleprompter, and that Mike's back. Here's hoping to more content like this.

    • @smyk3ns
      @smyk3ns 2 роки тому +18

      exactly !

    • @demonswordofficalchannel777
      @demonswordofficalchannel777 2 роки тому +14

      Heres to more!

    • @stormerbuzz352
      @stormerbuzz352 2 роки тому +31

      I miss those thumbnails....

    • @marcosgin777
      @marcosgin777 2 роки тому +6

      Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @carlsaveus1735
      @carlsaveus1735 2 роки тому +33

      .. and the return of earlier fun aspects that have been missing: the visit from video game or pop culture characters to f**k around with the nerd. This season promises a lot..

  • @jamesinciardi5099
    @jamesinciardi5099 2 роки тому +611

    9:56- I love how one of the Ninja’s main attacks is to repeatedly kick his opponent in the nuts, sending his opponent to the ground in the fetal position. Probably one of the most realistic things about this game.

    • @electrictroy2010
      @electrictroy2010 2 роки тому +23

      LAST NINJA was originally designed for the Commodore 64, Amiga and MSDOS. It was meant to use a joystick for those difficult diagonal moves (not a joypad)
      .

    • @runnersdialzero1244
      @runnersdialzero1244 11 місяців тому +11

      Repeatedly kicking people in the nuts until they fall to the ground in the fetal position. _That_ is the grace of a ninja.

    • @claudiasolomon1123
      @claudiasolomon1123 10 місяців тому +1

      ​@@runnersdialzero1244doesn't look graceful to me🧐

    • @stefanspelt3578
      @stefanspelt3578 5 місяців тому

      @@claudiasolomon1123 this is a remake of a sequel.

  • @BareBandSubscription
    @BareBandSubscription 2 роки тому +437

    2:40
    I LOVE this little detail of AVGN saying “all over again” at the end of two sentences back-to-back. That’s an insane callback to the early days of these videos.

    • @AccelSternritter
      @AccelSternritter 2 роки тому +3

      There's also more references, like the Superman video.

    • @primalgreyy
      @primalgreyy 2 роки тому +19

      I love how this is supposed directly after the ninja turtles review and that’s where he did the “all over again” mess up

    • @jordanlandry6298
      @jordanlandry6298 2 роки тому +19

      Only a real AVGN “old head” would notice this small detail. Cheers mate!

    • @RatKing-i2n
      @RatKing-i2n 5 днів тому

      @@jordanlandry6298 Oi

  • @fantasmike
    @fantasmike 2 роки тому +930

    I won't lie, the thumbnail made me think it was a legit old episode that I had somehow missed in the past 15 years! Glad to see 201 starting with a classic nerd feeling! Hope it continues!

    • @UberMicroRepairs
      @UberMicroRepairs 2 роки тому +14

      "classic nerd feeling" is loooooong gone!!!

    • @crimsonmaverick8237
      @crimsonmaverick8237 2 роки тому +25

      @@UberMicroRepairs So you’d rather he ends the series.

    • @ragingfred
      @ragingfred 2 роки тому +31

      For real I love the thumbnail. It really is like the ones from before. I love the hand drawn style

    • @manueltapia1859
      @manueltapia1859 2 роки тому +5

      The most amazing is how almost acurate put the decoration ab furniture!!!

    • @wokzilla
      @wokzilla 2 роки тому +10

      @@UberMicroRepairs why do you say that

  • @alainwolf146
    @alainwolf146 2 роки тому +3869

    I love the thumbnail. Such a nice homage to the older thumbnails before getting changed into generic UA-cam ones.

    • @aaronsanislo860
      @aaronsanislo860 2 роки тому +153

      It is an old thumbnail. This is an old lost episode

    • @ianfarnsworth6309
      @ianfarnsworth6309 2 роки тому +223

      @@aaronsanislo860 no it isn't lmao

    • @nicosimioni7363
      @nicosimioni7363 2 роки тому +189

      In the description it says "help from Mike Matei" so that's definitely his.

    • @Krushak8888
      @Krushak8888 2 роки тому +89

      As much as I like the older thumbnails, some of the new ones are better. It doesn't look like a child did it in MSPaint while snorting cheeto dust.

    • @kakazi2170
      @kakazi2170 2 роки тому +126

      Take a look at his face. It's definitely something he made recently, he's just using old lighting and maybe the old cameras to recreate how he used to make Nerd videos

  • @GoBzi
    @GoBzi Рік тому +38

    - Mum can we get Ninja Gaiden?
    - No, we have Ninja Gaiden at home
    Ninja Gaiden at home..

  • @toxicpersonalityincorporat3137
    @toxicpersonalityincorporat3137 2 роки тому +1055

    It’s 2022 and James releases a video that makes a strong argument of being the standard of a great AVGN episode. Love this and I hope it’s a sign of what’s to come.
    Thank you James.

  • @TapChap
    @TapChap 2 роки тому +1626

    This video, has re-sparked that old feeling from the classic nerd era, EVERYTHING felt like an oldschool episode, the writing, the editing, the acting even having a random ass character popping up and beating the shit out of James, even hearing Mike's voice in an episode again really brought everything back, it hit EVERY beat of a classic episode and I really hope this wasn't just a once off because of the opening 5 minutes. James, if you can, PLEASE try and keep this up because this episode was GOLD and i loved every minute of it! More of this please! You Legend!

    • @8bitakvids
      @8bitakvids 2 роки тому +14

      Yes! 100%

    • @PC_Simo
      @PC_Simo 2 роки тому +6

      Absolutely.

    • @baldbro3693
      @baldbro3693 2 роки тому +27

      Absolutely. The Ernie skit was killing me haha

    • @MattygFTW
      @MattygFTW 2 роки тому +6

      This is a blessed episode! AVGN forever!

    • @zacharycollins9485
      @zacharycollins9485 2 роки тому +8

      Let's go, Mr. James! A very well written, acted and produced masterpiece of an episode. He's still got it! P.S. Please do The Batman review for us fans. 💪😎

  • @victorjimenez7213
    @victorjimenez7213 2 роки тому +485

    Glad to see Mike helping write the episode. Definitely can see his influence. I haven’t seen James have a genuine rage moment in years. Give me 3 episodes a year this well made and I can’t complain

    • @Femaiden
      @Femaiden 2 роки тому +7

      i was thinking, that ending could only have come from the mind of Mutha Frigger Mike Matei

    • @keycadearcadecontrollers467
      @keycadearcadecontrollers467 2 роки тому +7

      Agreed - James and Mike need each other. Mike has the gaming skills and knowledge, while James has the creativity to script it and direct it into a medium that is funny and relatable. They don’t work well without each other.

    • @toukkero
      @toukkero 2 роки тому +3

      Agreed! I miss Mike! Haven't seen him in awhile!

    • @cvtdesign82
      @cvtdesign82 2 роки тому +4

      Am i missing something. It says written by James. I can tell Mike did the title card, but write the ep?

    •  2 роки тому +7

      Yes, huge improvement over the previous episode (even though, they were good). This feels like a classic AVGN. Mike added a lot to it for sure.

  • @RobbieLugos
    @RobbieLugos 2 роки тому +385

    I can’t believe The Last Ninja called itself “Game of the Year”. Clearly, The Rocketeer on SNES was the best game of 1991.

    • @electrictroy2010
      @electrictroy2010 2 роки тому +39

      It was GOTY in 1987 when originally released. LAST NINJA was originally designed for the Commodore 64, Amiga and MSDOS. It was meant to use a joystick for those difficult diagonal moves (not a joypad)
      .

    • @HiNRGboy
      @HiNRGboy Рік тому +4

      @@electrictroy2010 exactly, 2nd and 3rd in the series are my favorites :)

  • @countrystud1986
    @countrystud1986 2 роки тому +266

    I love how he repeats himself in the 'nostalgic' review, referencing his old habits in old episodes like Ninja turtles where he'd end his sentences with the same words repeatedly. That's some awesome nerdy reference power. Great episode James!

  • @jt1319
    @jt1319 2 роки тому +734

    This made me realize how much I missed the “real” AVGN. Outstanding episode James. The formula still works.

    • @JBO3022
      @JBO3022 2 роки тому +28

      This. Exactly.

    • @ryuno2097
      @ryuno2097 2 роки тому +5

      @@JBO3022 Yeap. Exactly.

    • @majidskinnerkhan6960
      @majidskinnerkhan6960 2 роки тому +8

      The ending is just amazing 😂😂😂

    • @Alianger
      @Alianger 2 роки тому +9

      This is more "James does the AVGN character" besides maybe the ending, which is fine by me

    • @Ryusuta
      @Ryusuta 2 роки тому +29

      To be honest, I kinda like how the show has grown to be more self-aware. It gives a little more depth and fun to an age-old formula.

  • @Chishannicon
    @Chishannicon 2 роки тому +693

    Oh man, this episode really felt like it had EVERYTHING. Hats off, Nerd. You've still got that classic style we all love.

  • @roarkthehalf-orc6598
    @roarkthehalf-orc6598 Рік тому +80

    26:17 is one of the most simple but pure rage explosions and it’s beautiful.

  • @frozenaorta
    @frozenaorta 2 роки тому +142

    So nice to see an episode that feels like a classic one. From the choice of an NES game to the Mike Matei title card to the fight with Ernie at the end. Very well done. This is the Nerd that started a genre and captured a massive audience. He has been missed.

  • @HeadmasterAutobot
    @HeadmasterAutobot 2 роки тому +92

    It's amazing how just a few minor adjustments here and there really make this feel like such a wholesome retool. Towards the end I was thinking "all this needs to feel complete is a fight scene with a beloved childhood character," and wouldn't you know it...

  • @KevinFrasard
    @KevinFrasard 2 роки тому +1189

    The last ninja game anybody should ever play. I was 8 years old when it came out and it was the absolute worst video game rental of my childhood. Great episode right here for such a Grade A POS nes game!

    • @intrinzikritik
      @intrinzikritik 2 роки тому +8

      🤘

    • @DrEmmettBr0wn
      @DrEmmettBr0wn 2 роки тому +4

      I dont know. This AVGN is weak. Not that fun.

    • @TexasHollowEarth
      @TexasHollowEarth 2 роки тому +30

      This originally came out for the Commodore 64 & there were even 2 sequels!

    • @lecorbak
      @lecorbak 2 роки тому +1

      you mean nobody

    • @hardtymz2517
      @hardtymz2517 2 роки тому +6

      How about 30 seconds into Total Recall?? No internet back then, brah. Dead end, no escape. Worst game ever…but cool for 30 seconds.

  • @PimpyGDawg
    @PimpyGDawg 2 роки тому +625

    If I only get an AVGN episode every three months and each one is of this caliber, I would be extremely happy. Great job.

  • @Wherezz
    @Wherezz 2 роки тому +384

    Best episode in years, classic AVGN. The episode felt simple, but with its own classic touch.

    • @walker1984
      @walker1984 2 роки тому +29

      This is really how he should do his basic simple reviews from now on. This felt like he did this with the same passion he did before instead of feeling like he's doing it out of obligation

    • @poweroffriendship2.0
      @poweroffriendship2.0 2 роки тому +5

      James ended up going back on track to the classic days.

    • @professordeportugadoyt113
      @professordeportugadoyt113 2 роки тому

      @@poweroffriendship2.0 Why the fak you are Orange?

  • @mattmcgourty7971
    @mattmcgourty7971 2 роки тому +142

    Are we entering a new age of AVGN? A return to his original form? I feel like this may be the beginning of something great

  • @AnalogX64
    @AnalogX64 2 роки тому +142

    26:42 "help me big bird" - Bert This was an awesome episode, amazing that James still comes up with this stuff :)

    • @electrictroy2010
      @electrictroy2010 2 роки тому +3

      LAST NINJA was originally designed for the Commodore 64, Amiga and MSDOS. It was meant to use a joystick for those difficult diagonal moves (not a joypad)
      .

    • @michaeldebidart
      @michaeldebidart Рік тому +13

      Ernie said that, not Bert

  • @leonardomaranhao2861
    @leonardomaranhao2861 2 роки тому +192

    I dont care what people say. James, you are still strong. You are one of the few original UA-camrs that haven't been drawn by ''I want to stop because I wanna try new things'', ''I want a bigger career'', ''I want to become a publisher''. If people say you are outdated is their problem, the AVGN is still in our hearts and we will keep him there for as long you live.

    • @leonardomaranhao2861
      @leonardomaranhao2861 2 роки тому +16

      @ghost mall James is one of the few original youtubers that are still around. Channels like Smosh, Jenna Marbles, =3, Pewdiepie all decided to go to other direction. Either for personal reasons or just right idiocy (Anthony leaving Smosh because he wanted to be more open, and Ray ending =3 because he wanted do more projects). For me James is the original youtuber comedic critic and we all own him a big thanks.

    • @alphaascii
      @alphaascii 2 роки тому +1

      Porra mano, verdade

  • @MasterSartorius
    @MasterSartorius 2 роки тому +163

    This might sound odd, but I actually like hearing the echo while the nerd is talking in the beginning. It also helps appreciate how improved these newer episodes are.

    • @ChristianAVS
      @ChristianAVS 2 роки тому +5

      Noticed that and agree. It kinda connects to classic Nerd eps

    • @PuffyOne1898
      @PuffyOne1898 2 роки тому +3

      Attention to detail

  • @derp9193
    @derp9193 2 роки тому +251

    Wow, he even brought back the classic title card thumbnail. This is definitely up there with the classic nerd episodes as one of the best. It felt like it was 2008 for a minute. Nostalgia was high on this jawn.

    • @devinbutterworth3345
      @devinbutterworth3345 2 роки тому +16

      he even brought up sayin "all over again" multiple times whenever describing a hard part in the game which is a issue he had mentioned in the past that he was working on.

    • @aviation_nut
      @aviation_nut 2 роки тому +7

      lol, I saw the classic title card and was like, "Wait, is this an old AVGN episode I somehow MISSED? How is that possible?"

    • @thegoldendiamond6762
      @thegoldendiamond6762 2 роки тому

      Nobody asked

    • @thegoldendiamond6762
      @thegoldendiamond6762 2 роки тому

      @@aviation_nut Ok but who asked

    • @thegoldendiamond6762
      @thegoldendiamond6762 2 роки тому

      @@PeterParker-yg6fc I can't seem to find anyone who asked

  • @sedentarycub5775
    @sedentarycub5775 Рік тому +10

    Little known fact: real shinobi ninjas played this to strenghten their discipline and calmness. And also their puzzle solving skills

  • @MrGojira95
    @MrGojira95 2 роки тому +1334

    I think it’s time to let Mike’s Title Cards be the thumbnail for the first 100 episodes.

  • @shadowchao21
    @shadowchao21 2 роки тому +150

    The throwback to the "All over again" repeating line is wonderful.

    • @animock3051
      @animock3051 2 роки тому

      From where?

    • @Rogerztheurbanlegend
      @Rogerztheurbanlegend 2 роки тому +1

      And the yellow hue throughout is wonderful.

    • @Netmunk
      @Netmunk 2 роки тому +2

      Loved it :D

    • @Rogerztheurbanlegend
      @Rogerztheurbanlegend 2 роки тому +12

      @@animock3051 He talks about repetitious lines in the Making of an AVGN episode, but that particular one is from the TMNT episode when he's talking about the 'walk over' jump.

    • @MoonsideResident
      @MoonsideResident 2 роки тому

      @@Rogerztheurbanlegend Ha, I knew I wouldn't be the only one to pick up on that!

  • @madmodder123
    @madmodder123 2 роки тому +527

    Glad to see James took the feedback and decided to make a more classic style AVGN. Excellent episode!

    • @nortonman5238
      @nortonman5238 2 роки тому +6

      Yessss noticed that too. This is the perfect avgn ♥️

    • @Dan-cj9yg
      @Dan-cj9yg 2 роки тому +3

      ...it's from 2006. He says it in the intro...

    • @Rizwaan122
      @Rizwaan122 2 роки тому +11

      @@Dan-cj9yg he said 2006 style, it's not actually from 2006

    • @countrystud1986
      @countrystud1986 2 роки тому +8

      @@Dan-cj9yg Wow...you really aren't very observant. Did you not notice he still has the receding hairline/build of his current form in the 'retro' review? Yikes.

    • @thegoldendiamond6762
      @thegoldendiamond6762 2 роки тому +1

      Glad to see nobody asked

  • @CarlosDiaz-fs6cv
    @CarlosDiaz-fs6cv Рік тому +13

    Man, I love how this felt like a have to the older videos, it started off very calm, then spirled to old avgn greatness.

  • @twistedtick
    @twistedtick 2 роки тому +1746

    Easily the best episode in years. This was a real treat, James. As a fan since 2007, I can’t wait to see what you do next.

    • @edchampagne1806
      @edchampagne1806 2 роки тому +11

      i wouldent get excited

    • @claudiasolomon1123
      @claudiasolomon1123 2 роки тому +15

      @@edchampagne1806 I'm so excited & I just can't hide it..

    • @thenextgeneration9030
      @thenextgeneration9030 2 роки тому +26

      @@mell_yzma4726 both are correct

    • @thenextgeneration9030
      @thenextgeneration9030 2 роки тому +18

      @@mell_yzma4726 alright

    • @Ultimita01
      @Ultimita01 2 роки тому +7

      @@edchampagne1806 what did you think of his latest episode on contra? that was nice. This one and contra review are great.

  • @stepniak18
    @stepniak18 2 роки тому +506

    This episode has an oldschool feel. I think that's what you were aiming at and this is great. More episodes like this, please!

  • @conduit64
    @conduit64 2 роки тому +304

    That ending was some serious old school Nerd, I loved it.

    • @manueltapia1859
      @manueltapia1859 2 роки тому +6

      I'm gonna miss the nintoester!!!

    • @xanbeth
      @xanbeth 2 роки тому +7

      I think if he sang the "Rubber ducky" song, would make it perfect.

    • @thegoldendiamond6762
      @thegoldendiamond6762 2 роки тому

      Ok but ummm, who asked

  • @HypernovaGT
    @HypernovaGT 2 роки тому +166

    15:21 - The flipped boat sprite looks to have "pain" painted on the boat. Accurately describing the state of the game.

    • @electrictroy2010
      @electrictroy2010 2 роки тому +10

      LAST NINJA was originally designed for the Commodore 64, Amiga and MSDOS. It was meant to use a joystick for those difficult diagonal moves (not a joypad)
      .

  • @Master0fHyrule
    @Master0fHyrule 2 роки тому +603

    The last episode made it feel like the AVGN was over.

    • @Grapefruit5000
      @Grapefruit5000 2 роки тому +108

      Too many shitty games left

    • @michaelbandada9887
      @michaelbandada9887 2 роки тому +27

      I thought Episode 200 is the grand finale of the AVGN series

    • @colechopper3911
      @colechopper3911 2 роки тому +9

      I hope not

    • @dimnimrod2978
      @dimnimrod2978 2 роки тому +31

      It was more like paying homage to the journey; But yeah he may have made it feel that way on purpose.

    • @TypicalAverageJoe
      @TypicalAverageJoe 2 роки тому

      That's what I thought too.

  • @Verlisify
    @Verlisify 2 роки тому +303

    "Whatever replaces UA-cam"
    "Still UA-cam"
    I don't know why that hurt me, but it did

    • @Chishannicon
      @Chishannicon 2 роки тому +15

      Funny, it gave me an odd sense of comfort.

    • @yosefyonin6824
      @yosefyonin6824 2 роки тому +36

      it hurt you because you know UA-cam is a souless corporate monopoly that censors anything the political class doen't like and constantly abuses it's creators and despite all this we still all use it because there is no alternative since migrating to other sittes will ruin any creator

    • @Verlisify
      @Verlisify 2 роки тому +4

      @@yosefyonin6824 I already know all that which is why it shouldn't hurt

    • @scutumfidelis1436
      @scutumfidelis1436 2 роки тому +4

      @@yosefyonin6824 He's part of that political class bro.

    • @visionaeon
      @visionaeon 2 роки тому +34

      Because UA-cam changed, man.
      It changed a lot. And most of its changes were not for the best. =(

  • @Xeo7
    @Xeo7 2 роки тому +179

    This ending felt spectacular. Closest the series has come yet to recapturing the magic of the old episodes.

  • @donatboy
    @donatboy Рік тому +70

    The part with Ernie had me cry laughing. Amazin episode.

  • @DrossRotzank
    @DrossRotzank 2 роки тому +1189

    FANTASTIC episode, James! I loved it.

    • @Simo2000
      @Simo2000 2 роки тому +15

      drossssssssssssss viejo sabrosoooo

    • @GaufBox
      @GaufBox 2 роки тому +14

      Ya veo, también eres hombre de cultura.

    • @santiagoramos3954
      @santiagoramos3954 2 роки тому +4

      hola dross

    • @zacharycollins9485
      @zacharycollins9485 2 роки тому +5

      Let's go, Mr. James! A very well written, acted and produced masterpiece of an episode. He's still got it! P.S. Please do The Batman review for us fans. 💪😎

    • @xpectrury
      @xpectrury 2 роки тому +1

      Coooñññooo! Jaja

  • @mikedx42
    @mikedx42 2 роки тому +299

    Hello AVGN crew: everyone liked this. This is what we want. Thank you. This is an excellent episode
    It's the story of how we played shitty games as a kid and - because we only had one game that we rented that weekend or whatever - we just had to keep struggling at absolute bullshit games. That's what we like, the "rage-filled narrative" that you (and we) experience when you play shitty games

    • @VelvetAura
      @VelvetAura 2 роки тому +6

      I do appreciate the self-awareness to it though, that's a key part of modern AVGN I feel

    • @MattygFTW
      @MattygFTW 2 роки тому +2

      100% this is what we want

  • @verbalase
    @verbalase 2 роки тому +1608

    Fantastic episode!!!! Definitely felt like the older ones! I laughed so hard! 😂👏🏾👏🏾❤️

    • @jjboi6008
      @jjboi6008 2 роки тому +16

      Beat box man loves angry nerd?

    • @vidyabatter
      @vidyabatter 2 роки тому +22

      VERBALASE WATCHES AVGN?!?!?!? YOOOOO

    • @SeanWMODonnell
      @SeanWMODonnell 2 роки тому +12

      Almost guaranteed it was less scripted, or, not scripted by hacks. This episode is why we hang on.

    • @Bhhujjn
      @Bhhujjn 2 роки тому +5

      Cool you watch avgn

    • @ViewtifulJones954
      @ViewtifulJones954 2 роки тому +2

      🐐 watching 🐐 •́ ‿ ,•̀

  • @stevooo1790
    @stevooo1790 2 роки тому +24

    4:50 "close enough" 🤣 that had me rolling

  • @selassie2953
    @selassie2953 2 роки тому +387

    I’m honestly so impressed with James’ self awareness - “When you knock them down, they get up all over again, so you gotta fight them all over again” I remember some video when James calls himself out on repeating words or phrases in his dialogue. So to see him bring that to light again makes me really happy. It’s minor - but I noticed hahahah!

    • @tsilarij-p3726
      @tsilarij-p3726 2 роки тому +18

      It's the Ninja Turtles episode and referenced in the Making of Barbie game episode

    • @nexspectovos
      @nexspectovos 2 роки тому +13

      I caught that straightaway, what a great Easter egg in the commentary.

    • @McBeans69
      @McBeans69 2 роки тому +7

      This video was full of call backs to early Nerd episodes

    • @PC_Simo
      @PC_Simo 2 роки тому +2

      So did I. Stuck out to me, like a sore thumb. 😆

    • @Benobot99
      @Benobot99 2 роки тому +1

      I also noticed. Great reference.

  • @Matt16006
    @Matt16006 2 роки тому +162

    This episode is an instant classic. The boat part especially

  • @BlueFlareLegend
    @BlueFlareLegend 2 роки тому +227

    That thumbnail is giving me so much nostalgia, reminds me of the classic AVGN episodes

    • @denverkweh1642
      @denverkweh1642 2 роки тому +1

      @Tim J Geiger Read the description,he did helped in the making of this video,so probably the thumbnail too.

  • @HE13272326
    @HE13272326 Рік тому +33

    Beautiful Episode
    Man, Ernie was VERY serious about that highscore

    • @nicholaslienandjaja1815
      @nicholaslienandjaja1815 8 місяців тому +2

      Meanwhile, Bert died after Ernie drowned him in his favorite oatmeal. Afterwards, he fed Bernice (Bert's pet pigeon) to a snake.

  • @IanSane
    @IanSane 2 роки тому +101

    Deep down my favourite AVGN bit is when he repeatedly fails to make a jump and just gets more and more frustrated. This game was setting him up for that so perfectly you'd think it was deliberate.

    • @ddjsoyenby
      @ddjsoyenby 2 роки тому +7

      they foresaw the future.

    • @TonyBMan
      @TonyBMan 2 роки тому +8

      That Zelda CD-I episode when he repeatedly fails the jump and launches F-Bombs all over the room is the best.

    • @Gameprojordan
      @Gameprojordan 2 роки тому +2

      I like how during the last attempt the boat stops for a second after he falls in the water then starts moving again 😂 like the boat was taunting him

    • @kyuubinaruto17
      @kyuubinaruto17 2 роки тому +3

      I thought for sure it was setting up for a "you can just walk over it," since the boat looked close enough you could get on it that way.

  • @jamminjellyultra
    @jamminjellyultra 2 роки тому +29

    Legit thought that opening was a real lost Nerd episode for a moment! The way game footage was slightly fuzzy, the lighting, the old shirt, the way he spoke (repeating all over again), and of course the Mike artwork! You recreated the style and feeling of your old episodes to a T! Amazing episode. So excited for this season!

    • @KairuHakubi
      @KairuHakubi 2 роки тому

      He does look a few years younger. just like, maybe 5 years younger. not 16

  • @masterzombie161
    @masterzombie161 2 роки тому +643

    When people are making videos criticizing James Rolfe, here he is unleashing one of his best videos in recent times.

    • @Sillysoft
      @Sillysoft 2 роки тому +84

      Actually, more then likely James and the people who now run AVGN made this episode BECAUSE of the recent videos that have come out criticizing James and his show.

    • @jazzabighits4473
      @jazzabighits4473 2 роки тому +38

      who is criticizing him? and for what? lol

    • @dogma9609
      @dogma9609 2 роки тому +20

      @@jazzabighits4473 , a lot of it is over that band of his, Rex Viper

    • @jayjohn9680
      @jayjohn9680 2 роки тому +47

      Critics are sometimes like the person that gets in front of the tv when you’re trying to watch something. I just want to watch a funny video.

    • @setsers1
      @setsers1 2 роки тому +1

      AAYYYY

  • @davidrogers4548
    @davidrogers4548 2 роки тому +391

    This episode is extremely funny, even funnier than normal LOL I’m glad after all these years you still make us laugh out loud lol. “ I’m guessing Earnie gave up at the gator..” 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @alexg.9279
      @alexg.9279 2 роки тому +12

      I agree, especially when he says "FAWWWWWWWK" 🤣🤣

    • @electrictroy2010
      @electrictroy2010 2 роки тому +4

      LAST NINJA was originally designed for the Commodore 64, Amiga and MSDOS. It was meant to use a joystick for those difficult diagonal moves (not a joypad)
      .

  • @josephnajarian2038
    @josephnajarian2038 2 роки тому +47

    It’s honestly amazing how James is able to continue releasing fresh Nerd content after all these years. This felt like a pre-movie episode in so many ways.

  • @johnnyroche138
    @johnnyroche138 2 роки тому +257

    Me towards the end: “This episode couldn’t get any better!”
    Ernie: “Hold my rubber duckie…”

  • @productionsinparadise2880
    @productionsinparadise2880 2 роки тому +257

    The ending with Ernie was probably one of the best things I've seen in years!

    • @Musicradio77Network
      @Musicradio77Network 2 роки тому +9

      Ernie was the one who did the “Rubber Duckie” song which was the B-side to “Sesame Street”. I remember seeing the 45 of “Sesame Street” and “Rubber Duckie” on the flip.

    • @havok4e24
      @havok4e24 2 роки тому

      Couldn't agree more! Great episode!

    • @JeffreyPiatt
      @JeffreyPiatt 2 роки тому +1

      Muppets aren't usually that conductive.

    • @benmalsky9834
      @benmalsky9834 2 роки тому

      I couldn't help but feel a little hurt by that as an ending.

    • @benmalsky9834
      @benmalsky9834 2 роки тому

      The more something means something to you, the more insulted you may feel when you see him attacked in a brutal way. At least that's what I think.

  • @JBlazin-ht2mp
    @JBlazin-ht2mp 2 роки тому +17

    24:28 has to be one of the funniest skits I’ve seen in a while

  • @RetroCollector
    @RetroCollector 2 роки тому +137

    This easily is the best AVGN episode I’ve seen in recent years. It’s been far too long since the classic AVGN has been gone.
    Welcome back nerd, we missed the old you.

  • @brianmartinez3234
    @brianmartinez3234 2 роки тому +113

    This is one of the greatest videos he's made period, so glad to see such an amazing return to form! He's still got it

  • @lillybareham1257
    @lillybareham1257 2 роки тому +274

    This is what I appreciate so much as James Rolfe. He listens to feedback and truly cares about what his audience thinks of his content. I hope this new style of AVGN which combines a lot of what we loved about the old style but with the updated looks of the new style will continue going forward as the feel of this episode has taken me right back to 2010 when I started watching AVGN.

  • @moodys9855
    @moodys9855 Рік тому +29

    I absolutely loved the Last Ninja games on C64 when i was a kid😍

  • @DragonBallSuperDope
    @DragonBallSuperDope 2 роки тому +177

    I would seriously rather wait 3 months between episodes and get this level of quality every time. This was my favorite one in a very long time. Good to have Mike around.

    • @LastBastion
      @LastBastion 2 роки тому +3

      Can't make living with that schedule tho, he is not jontron

  • @xevion1
    @xevion1 2 роки тому +63

    Having it return to a James/Mike feel was incredible. I grew to like the screenwave media guys, but this episode really drove home how hard I missed the old formula. Good job man.

    • @popeyedoyle6360
      @popeyedoyle6360 2 роки тому +6

      Right now this is a patreon to give out the Screensaver guys address to veteran Franke Hassle

    • @thegoldendiamond6762
      @thegoldendiamond6762 2 роки тому +1

      @@popeyedoyle6360 I can't seem to find a single person who asked

  • @TakeTheWorld21
    @TakeTheWorld21 2 роки тому +74

    The fact AVGN is still going on strong after almost twenty years is a testament to everyone who worked on the show, especially the Nerd himself James Rolfe

  • @connercremin7427
    @connercremin7427 Рік тому +114

    "They get up all over again, so you have to fight them all over again!" What an awesome reference 😂

    • @MiTiZu2
      @MiTiZu2 10 місяців тому +6

      Reference?

    • @joshuaarmstrong377
      @joshuaarmstrong377 3 місяці тому +3

      ​@@MiTiZu2he famously said that in a review once, i think it was ninja turtles

    • @Guero388
      @Guero388 3 місяці тому +2

      He also mentioned in "how a nerd episode is made" that in his early episodes he would repeat the same words over and over

    • @JamesJames-li2wv
      @JamesJames-li2wv 3 місяці тому +3

      ​@@MiTiZu2its a king of the hill reference

  • @DerkerBluer
    @DerkerBluer 2 роки тому +597

    I've legitimately never laughed this hard with an AVGN episode.
    The jokes, the timing, the delivery were all perfect.

    • @CalzoneZone
      @CalzoneZone 2 роки тому +1

      No sabia que le gustaba el avgn igual derkersito. O que tambien veia videos a estas horas sjdjf

    • @chikish
      @chikish 2 роки тому +33

      You need to watch the old episodes..

    • @MrTobiasRieper
      @MrTobiasRieper 2 роки тому +3

      The one where I laughed the most was the Godzilla episode. Tho loving this homage to classic nerd. And nice seeing you here derki

    • @soulhunter59
      @soulhunter59 2 роки тому +1

      The reviews of the games I actually played have been the funniest.

    • @tonystaton7494
      @tonystaton7494 2 роки тому +5

      Go watch Hong Kong 97

  • @GSS1Sirius
    @GSS1Sirius 2 роки тому +387

    13:45 actually made me laugh really loud. Highly reminiscent of older AVGN videos. 🤣🤣🤣

  • @EBTheOriginalMaster
    @EBTheOriginalMaster 2 роки тому +70

    That ending with Ernie was hilarious

  • @turtleo4732
    @turtleo4732 2 роки тому +41

    Maybe it's a female ninja?

  • @kissme1518
    @kissme1518 2 роки тому +136

    That interaction with AVGN and an Ernie doll was better than any movie from Hollywood. You could feel the tension there.

  • @GoblinSlayerZach
    @GoblinSlayerZach 2 роки тому +44

    Love that shot with Nerd staring menacingly at the electrified bathtub, with his glasses glowing blue and all, gave a few chills lol.

  • @doktorferro
    @doktorferro 2 роки тому +124

    Best AVGN in years. Hope to see more of this shade of James in times ahead.

  • @SteveRetro
    @SteveRetro 2 роки тому +168

    "They get up all over again. So you have to fight them all over again" - now there's a classic AVGN reference right there. Great work by James Rolfe. I've watched this episode three times already. So entertaining.

    • @xm_heecka.laddder.job_mx5962
      @xm_heecka.laddder.job_mx5962 2 роки тому +1

      A reference of what...

    • @gabornemeth288
      @gabornemeth288 2 роки тому +3

      My guess: "What were they THINKING?!"

    • @MARIOGUY789
      @MARIOGUY789 2 роки тому +4

      He would get the JoJ all over again too, I bet.

    • @MARIOGUY789
      @MARIOGUY789 2 роки тому +10

      No, but really, it's a reference to how James would sometimes repeat the same phrases and wording which would make it through the editing process and into the final video.

    • @emckeil
      @emckeil 2 роки тому +1

      If you know then you know

  • @icecoldbluesonic
    @icecoldbluesonic Рік тому +5

    The 4:3 aspect ratio, the lighting, the atmosphere, everything! He took us back to the past

  • @expred
    @expred 2 роки тому +220

    I love the old school nerd vibe. Also this made me laugh out loud uncontrollably. The boat scene killed me. Simply amazing :D

  • @GammaTheSpaceSnail
    @GammaTheSpaceSnail 2 роки тому +114

    This episode was a gift James. We've all missed you. I'm glad Mike helped because it REALLY shows.
    Welcome back to the past, AVGN, to play these shitty games that suck ass.

  • @thefroable
    @thefroable 2 роки тому +191

    One of the best AVGN episodes ever. Felt like the best of the old with some of the new stuff too.

  • @saintsheepy6682
    @saintsheepy6682 Рік тому +36

    Easily one of the best modern AVGN episodes, vintage, classic AVGN feel here, and not gonna lie, if there ever is a future AVGN game, please let Ernie (maybe even in a ninja garb) be a boss in there!!

  • @roufoushornero8648
    @roufoushornero8648 2 роки тому +31

    "Be piss, my friend..."
    This is an instant classic.

  • @T1J
    @T1J 2 роки тому +262

    they absolutely were trolling with this game

    • @johndellacontrada9947
      @johndellacontrada9947 2 роки тому +5

      Wooah hey cool to see you here

    • @billsimms2511
      @billsimms2511 2 роки тому +3

      I don’t know, there were some terrible broken games back then

    • @MultiLimpet
      @MultiLimpet 2 роки тому +3

      Bad port. Same for dark castle

  • @meansonofagun3425
    @meansonofagun3425 2 роки тому +176

    Been watching from the very beginning James, the Angry Nintendo Nerd days, I was a child when I started watching you and am now a grown man with a baby on the way, you probably won't see this but thank you for all the fits of laughter you have put me in over the years, you the man!

    • @aroperdope
      @aroperdope 2 роки тому +5

      If you've been watching that long, deep in your inner subconscious, you've also come to the realization in the video game world, that a certain plumber in suspenders can jump farther and higher than most ninjas in these video games; not only that but he along with many other mascots can do something that many ninjas in video games for some mysterious reason are unable to do; and that my friend is touching H2O and swimming in it as well...

    • @SeanWMODonnell
      @SeanWMODonnell 2 роки тому +1

      @@aroperdope Gex 64

    • @MarkW1210
      @MarkW1210 2 роки тому +1

      A period Is your friend

  • @Thephillips-dj1po
    @Thephillips-dj1po 2 роки тому +3

    "Worse than Mr. Hyde."
    My blood ran cold for like a full minute.

  • @tutrick8090
    @tutrick8090 2 роки тому +131

    I haven’t laughed this hard to a avgn episode in years. Welcome back Mike!

  • @ProtoMario
    @ProtoMario 2 роки тому +737

    This really makes you feel like the last ninja.

  • @ISpyBobbeh
    @ISpyBobbeh 2 роки тому +404

    The Ernie skit at the end was well done, something about Ernies patrionizing tone was hilarious, a nice breath of fresh air to the episodes, look forward to more funny skits.

    • @helenhomunculus5044
      @helenhomunculus5044 2 роки тому +24

      evil passive aggressive ernie is best ernie

    • @GrumpyWolfTech
      @GrumpyWolfTech 2 роки тому +2

      The skit at the end is what gave it an old school AVGN episode IMO.

    • @outlaw2747
      @outlaw2747 2 роки тому +3

      Ernie was on some other stuff! Haha!

  • @lebendigesgespenst7669
    @lebendigesgespenst7669 2 роки тому +7

    This is now an essential AVGN episode for any rewatches

  • @ultimatesalazaryt
    @ultimatesalazaryt 2 роки тому +68

    What a perfect way to kickoff the new season of AVGN

  • @HillTopTerebi
    @HillTopTerebi 2 роки тому +14

    I let out a HUGE gasp when you first clipped that boat for a second. Love the return of Mike's artwork too. I'm not sure why, but this really feels like the Nerd is back! Not that you went anywhere, but this felt more OG AVGN. Great job!

  • @steamboatmischy1767
    @steamboatmischy1767 2 роки тому +44

    Ah, it's beautiful. This is one of the best Nerd episodes to date. The slow return of vulgarity felt less forced like in the Megaman Games episode, it felt more like the Nerd was losing his patience before finally snapping and murdering that Ernie puppet. The jokes all throughout were splendid and genuinely humorous, and the return of the old explosion effect from '06 made me so wistful for those schooldays back in 2015 where I'd watch old Nerd episodes.
    I'm looking forward to more AVGN if it's written like this.

  • @CuriousWorldProductions
    @CuriousWorldProductions 2 роки тому +3

    This game used to drive me nuts on the C64!!

  • @MaverickXeo
    @MaverickXeo 2 роки тому +37

    This is... so incredibly well done. I questioned whether this was a reupload, missing footage, etc.

  • @Ssjangel3
    @Ssjangel3 2 роки тому +147

    This hit the nostalgia spot. What a great episode. The ending was hilarious 😂

    • @benmalsky9834
      @benmalsky9834 2 роки тому

      More more attached you are to a character, the less hilarious it feels.

  • @inoshikachokonoyarobakayar2493
    @inoshikachokonoyarobakayar2493 2 роки тому +338

    I love that James's skits often head toward horror. They never get old, I hope he never changes. 😆

    • @jasonnordine8839
      @jasonnordine8839 2 роки тому +4

      And grade 5 level of editing is awesome. Still holds up today lol

  • @randomfordmustang2877
    @randomfordmustang2877 9 місяців тому +4

    You forgot one thing in bad games.
    The Bats.

  • @ZacharyDietze
    @ZacharyDietze 2 роки тому +71

    I missed the “crappier” looking title cards. We need to keep getting that art style back…

  • @Dorian_Scott
    @Dorian_Scott 2 роки тому +60

    Man, you were not kidding when you said "take you back to the past." This really feels like an old-school AVGN episode.

  • @Lawless66007
    @Lawless66007 2 роки тому +22

    26:06 I’m literally in tears 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @golbibulbus5183
      @golbibulbus5183 2 роки тому +9

      So Ernie murdered Bert after beating his score?

  • @subliminal128
    @subliminal128 2 роки тому +93

    THIS IS CLASSIC AVGN RIGHT HERE! Love it James

  • @Ryoneftw
    @Ryoneftw 2 роки тому +121

    AVGN will never get old man, loving this series all these years.

    • @JavelinAngel1295
      @JavelinAngel1295 2 роки тому +8

      I've been watching AVGN since the Karate Kid episode. He's really gone a real long way since the Angry Nintendo Nerd days.

  • @badmanners1736
    @badmanners1736 2 роки тому +51

    This feels like a season 2-3 era AVGN episode. Loved every last bit of it! Thank you James and Mike!

  • @beastonrye
    @beastonrye 2 роки тому +42

    Oh man just seeing the thumbnail hit me with a truckload of nostalgia. The video felt like the classics and the ending was just great. Love seeing these videos feel like the originals without a lot of interference. I really do miss the cinemassacre podcast and it was interesting to listen to. But anyways keep it up nerd 👍