What Is the Best Castlevania? - 20th Anniversary of Angry Video Game Nerd (AVGN)

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  • Опубліковано 7 тра 2024
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    The Nerd celebrates 20 years of Angry Video Game Nerd in AVGN episode 215, with the series that started it all and this time he's going to decide what the greatest Castlevania game of all time is for good!
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  • @JamesNintendoNerd
    @JamesNintendoNerd  11 днів тому +459

    Buy V Rising now on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1604030/V_Rising/?CINEMASSACRE
    Wishlist on PlayStation: playstation.com/games/v-rising/

    • @TheCubicleReview2
      @TheCubicleReview2 11 днів тому +12

      Love you man. Thanks.

    • @wantsome-zs5sq
      @wantsome-zs5sq 11 днів тому +16

      We're the same age and your Castlevania conquest mirrors mine almost identically. And yes Castlevania 4 is the best.

    • @setsers1
      @setsers1 11 днів тому +2

      ​@@wantsome-zs5sqawesome👍

    • @ceo1925
      @ceo1925 11 днів тому +6

      Thanks for every Video

    • @SouthBeach.
      @SouthBeach. 11 днів тому +6

      I Limp Twirl My Whip
      Like it Owes Me Money!

  • @GuitarAnthony
    @GuitarAnthony 11 днів тому +5581

    After 20 years you'd think Rolling Rock would have given him an endorsement.

  • @Reionder
    @Reionder 11 днів тому +2882

    There's a whole generation of folks who were born too late to feel nostalgia for NES games but who are now old enough to feel nostalgia for classic AVGN videos

    • @Reionder
      @Reionder 11 днів тому +145

      Which is to say the Angry Nintendo Nerd is as old to us as the NES was to James Rolfe when he made those videos

    • @ZMAN_420
      @ZMAN_420 10 днів тому +15

      Well Said!👍🏻🇺🇲

    • @HiNRGboy
      @HiNRGboy 10 днів тому +19

      That's some mindblowing stuff lol

    • @KaMui_AllYourBaseAreBelongToUs
      @KaMui_AllYourBaseAreBelongToUs 10 днів тому +27

      Watching him since 2007

    • @kdiggedydawg
      @kdiggedydawg 10 днів тому +7

      @@KaMui_AllYourBaseAreBelongToUs Same! Simpler times

  • @TheCurrykiev
    @TheCurrykiev 8 днів тому +257

    Tldw: he really, REALLY likes his whip to go in 8 directions.

    • @IkeFoxbrush
      @IkeFoxbrush 5 днів тому +20

      ... and I wouldn't expect anything less from the f'cking nerd ^^

    • @DustMan2704
      @DustMan2704 3 дні тому +22

      Interestingly enough Mike Matei isnt a fan of the multi-directional whipping. See his very recent playthrough.

    • @beardalaxy
      @beardalaxy 2 дні тому

      I'm personally not a fan of it either. In fact, I like it when my castlevania has no whip (sotn) ​@@DustMan2704

    • @setsers1
      @setsers1 День тому +4

      That's Common Sense.
      Super Castlevania 4 Is Perfection.

    • @joejojo1483
      @joejojo1483 День тому +1

      Sadly, my whip only goes in one direction, UP! and the only thing that makes it happen is a new AVGN video

  • @E107Sigma
    @E107Sigma 8 днів тому +259

    Thanks for all the memories, James. You might have suffered, but its still deeply appreciated.

  • @jh4490
    @jh4490 10 днів тому +1021

    22:31
    "If it wasn't for Simon's Quest, you might not have ever known about me, and _I_ might not have ever known about you"

    • @raidensreturn
      @raidensreturn 10 днів тому +41

      Goosebumps

    • @BadBoyBird
      @BadBoyBird 10 днів тому +16

      beautifuel

    • @JamesPlaysGames95
      @JamesPlaysGames95 10 днів тому +21

      He's right. Litterally got me into retro games and castlevania

    • @Jebu911
      @Jebu911 10 днів тому +10

      Ominous, he's watching us.

    • @setsers1
      @setsers1 10 днів тому +16

      This is common sense.
      Without AVGN, Castlevania wouldn't be relevant and I'm ETERNALLY THANKFUL that he brought it to us.

  • @JunKazamaFan
    @JunKazamaFan 11 днів тому +765

    "Yes, I already answered that in my Castlevania four-part episode in 2009."
    Man, 2009 feels like it was only yesterday to me...

    • @retro-ronin
      @retro-ronin 10 днів тому +65

      I always re-watch that 4 part series every once in a while. When I heard that 2009, man, it hit like a truck. It feels just like yesterday.

    • @CB-L
      @CB-L 10 днів тому +28

      @@retro-ronin *_Memories that will last forever..._*

    • @nbHawkeye
      @nbHawkeye 10 днів тому +21

      @@retro-ronin It's literally one of the best videos he made.

    • @ke8mattj
      @ke8mattj 10 днів тому +10

      @@retro-ronin Same. It is one of my favorite AVGN episodes.

    • @thecaptain6520
      @thecaptain6520 10 днів тому +16

      I always think about the 32X episode
      "We live in the year 2007"

  • @saucerspecial
    @saucerspecial 6 днів тому +128

    I'm one of your earliest subs from 18 years ago. I'm 42 now and I'm proud to say I'm in it until the end.
    Thank you for all the memories James. Your videos are memory books for me. I always know where I was when my favorite videos of yours dropped. Here's to another 18 years!

    • @DustMan2704
      @DustMan2704 3 дні тому +2

      Go touch some grass ..... wanna buy some? : V

  • @Feiqn
    @Feiqn 5 днів тому +30

    Have you ever tried being angry about something for 20 years straight? That’s dedication, Holmes.

  • @Bread_Bug
    @Bread_Bug 11 днів тому +2440

    Can’t believe this series is almost as old as I am lol. This has to be the most consistent and rewatchable series on the internet

    • @da_ocsta1452
      @da_ocsta1452 11 днів тому +97

      I spin a few eps everyday. Best background noise for sleeping bar none.

    • @Marinanor
      @Marinanor 11 днів тому +66

      I'm old enough to be it's father. Not his father, but it's father.

    • @nick4810
      @nick4810 11 днів тому +104

      I've never missed an episode but i can't agree it's consistent, it used to be a lot funnier

    • @turboshazed7370
      @turboshazed7370 11 днів тому +17

      ​@@nick4810sure but there are still laughs to be had.

    • @prometheustv6558
      @prometheustv6558 11 днів тому +36

      Even older than UA-cam itself

  • @RyanMercer
    @RyanMercer 11 днів тому +1605

    So many memories watching my friend play Symphony of the Night

    • @patrickblakethesaint
      @patrickblakethesaint 11 днів тому +53

      Best metroidvania ever made. Go back and play it for yourself

    • @webberfan1234
      @webberfan1234 11 днів тому

      Play with yourself IYKWIM

    • @gdelva
      @gdelva 11 днів тому +42

      One of the best games I've ever played.

    • @lanehodnett8222
      @lanehodnett8222 11 днів тому +18

      Absolutely love SOTN. Great replay value and once you get the crissaegrim it just starts to feel fun instead of overly challenging

    • @sweetjohnny8211
      @sweetjohnny8211 10 днів тому +10

      Same here! My buddy was definitely better than I was and I just enjoyed kicking back watching him.

  • @MailmanRSO
    @MailmanRSO 6 днів тому +32

    I kind of figured there'd be a nostalgia montage, but I was hoping it would have the Kyle Justin version of the song playing. It almost made me cry with the sad music, but if I had heard "He's gonna take you back to the past..." I would have cried for sure.
    Thanks, James, for all the memories. Been watching since when there was maybe only 10 episodes available to watch.

  • @esoterra8050
    @esoterra8050 6 днів тому +8

    I love this classic approach of the video without the over the top acting and skits. THIS IS SO REFRESHING!

  • @DanGamingFan2846
    @DanGamingFan2846 11 днів тому +711

    It's hard to believe it's been so long. Thank you Nerd, UA-cam simply wouldn't be the same without you.

    • @watershipup7101
      @watershipup7101 10 днів тому +23

      Agreed. He's made the platform what it is today.

    • @DamianMongoose
      @DamianMongoose 10 днів тому +15

      maybe I'll review Raid 2020 in 2020...

    • @kdusel1991
      @kdusel1991 10 днів тому +3

      Agreed!

    • @kdusel1991
      @kdusel1991 10 днів тому +8

      ​@@DamianMongoose the best part about that joke was when he actually did it

    • @genjis5155
      @genjis5155 10 днів тому +3

      You got that right.

  • @evilpeti
    @evilpeti 11 днів тому +603

    24:55 - No, James. Thank YOU for being here for us!

    • @bra1nc417d
      @bra1nc417d 10 днів тому +22

      Absofuckinglutely. This was an awesome video, for sure and a perfect mark, for his 20th Anniversary. James, has my respect.

    • @KoolKeithProductions
      @KoolKeithProductions 10 днів тому +3

      ​@@bra1nc417danyone know the name of the theme at 7:22

    • @Queen-uo8cm
      @Queen-uo8cm 10 днів тому +2

      Yessir!

    • @Metalisalearning77
      @Metalisalearning77 10 днів тому +1

      2nd this one

    • @KoolKeithProductions
      @KoolKeithProductions 9 днів тому +1

      @@JacksonOfTheJerry there's no OST called "castle venia"

  • @devanshouse5027
    @devanshouse5027 8 днів тому +34

    I've been a huge fan of the AVGN since 2008 and i can still rewatch almost any of his videos! Truly timeless!

  • @NickTaylor-Phantom-Works2
    @NickTaylor-Phantom-Works2 5 днів тому +6

    That soundtrack is really special. Im a lifelong gamer, starting on Phillips G7000, then going to c64, with it's legendary sound chip and music, eventually stopping on the 360 before going back to retro gaming, and that soundtrack is one of the greatest I've ever heard mate.

  • @JayTheRed602
    @JayTheRed602 11 днів тому +369

    Thank you Nerd. You'll never get all the credit you deserve for helping establish UA-cam as a true entertainment alternative, but without you, UA-cam wouldnt have been UA-cam.

    • @JamesJames-li2wv
      @JamesJames-li2wv 11 днів тому +3

      UA-cams been around since 1998 bro I think it'd basically still be the same

    • @danny5034
      @danny5034 11 днів тому +80

      @@JamesJames-li2wv What planet are you living on? UA-cam was registered in February of 2005. James has been uploading to the platform since April of 2006. He's one of the founding fathers when it comes to content creation. He's been around since the beginning. The platform, specifically for gaming and review culture, would absolutely NOT be the same without him.

    • @JamesJames-li2wv
      @JamesJames-li2wv 11 днів тому +7

      @@danny5034 what are you crazy? UA-cam was Kurt Cobain's favorite website

    • @johanneswolfken8658
      @johanneswolfken8658 10 днів тому

      ​@@danny5034and don't forget, that UA-cam wasn't the only platform. Vimeo,Dailymotion even Googlevideo tried to be what UA-cam is today.

    • @1WEareBUFO1
      @1WEareBUFO1 10 днів тому

      May i also have an arbitrary date you made up? I want to be 6 years older as well ​@@JamesJames-li2wv

  • @FluxOperation
    @FluxOperation 10 днів тому +476

    I have not missed an episode in 20 years. Thank you, James, for being there.

    • @DanielBMS
      @DanielBMS 10 днів тому +12

      That compilation at the end confirms I have missed a few.

    • @savageblood466
      @savageblood466 9 днів тому +4

      Same

    • @martinsch
      @martinsch 9 днів тому +9

      AVGN literally cured my depression

    • @FluxOperation
      @FluxOperation 8 днів тому +5

      @@martinsch I think he single handily responsible for the retro video game resurgence we’ve seen the last 10 years. It was headed that way anyway but he pushed it on over the edge and 400 games later, here I am.

    • @wingnut5404
      @wingnut5404 8 днів тому +1

      Thanks James! And many more to come.

  • @astovar23
    @astovar23 5 днів тому +6

    And of course now it's mandatory to rewatch the 2009 Castlevania Reviews.

  • @freespaceace1
    @freespaceace1 8 днів тому +13

    That LJN rainbow at the end got me...

  • @MasterSartorius
    @MasterSartorius 9 днів тому +266

    Its odd to me how this feels like the last AVGN episode. Im not saying it is, but the vibe and sincerity gives it off.

    • @MarMaxGaming
      @MarMaxGaming 7 днів тому +20

      It was a big capstone type of vid, more reflection and authenticity!

    • @CobaltContrast
      @CobaltContrast 7 днів тому +3

      Like the magnum opus of his career?

    • @InnerSactumGaming
      @InnerSactumGaming 7 днів тому +11

      Whenever he reviewed every LJN game, I thought that was the last episode, but he surprised me with more videos.

    • @therappingconservative2438
      @therappingconservative2438 7 днів тому +6

      He died at the end

    • @technerdbird
      @technerdbird 6 днів тому +14

      ​@@CobaltContrastearthbound was the magnum opus of his career

  • @imgermain
    @imgermain 10 днів тому +237

    Its insane to know I've been watching AVGN since 2008 on Screwattack and Gametrailers. Its a real timeless show. Thanks for all the memories and entertainment James!
    Who else is feeling old and nostalgic for AVGN episodes?

    • @ThereturnofAnderson
      @ThereturnofAnderson 9 днів тому +9

      GO WATCH SOME SCREWATTACK! *DUNDUN*

    • @crazysilly2914
      @crazysilly2914 8 днів тому +6

      Ive been watching since 2014 when I was 14. Damm its been ten years already…
      im 24 now

  • @Zanuk
    @Zanuk 8 днів тому +9

    Surprised he didnt talk about Aria or Dawn of Sorrow. Sure thier RPG's like SOTN but with their diverse weapons and attack styles, the monster souls, it more then makes up for the lack of 8 directional whip to me atleast.

  • @tragicworms3418
    @tragicworms3418 5 днів тому +1

    has it really been that long... cheers James, and thanks for the memories. been a viewer since 2007, AVGN was my childhood!

  • @anastasiakomar286
    @anastasiakomar286 11 днів тому +321

    I basically grew up and learned English with Cinemassacre. It sparked my interest in classic horror movies and introduced me to some of my favorite video game franchises.
    Thank you, Mr. Rolfe ❤

    • @jolly1559
      @jolly1559 11 днів тому +65

      imagining phrases like "assload of buffalo turds" being your introduction to english is amazing

    • @jhonnythefox7903
      @jhonnythefox7903 10 днів тому +23

      Mee too
      Im from Italy...
      James its like a friend .

    • @DamianMongoose
      @DamianMongoose 10 днів тому +6

      whatever you do don't watch WingsOfRedemption or KingCobraJFS to learn English, Wings says Wudder instead of Water and JFS can't even spell

    • @Psycho250785
      @Psycho250785 10 днів тому +5

      Привет :)

    • @Psycho250785
      @Psycho250785 10 днів тому +3

      Привет :)

  • @minicritman999
    @minicritman999 10 днів тому +101

    People are asking “Is this his last episode?” but I have my doubts. He said ‘20 years and counting’, which makes it seem more like a celebration of 20 years of AVGN rather than a goodbye.

    • @MDLuffy1234YT
      @MDLuffy1234YT 8 днів тому +7

      I'm pretty sure that AVGN will continue with his daughter once James grows too old to continue the series.
      And maybe she could make episodes for exclusively 6th or 7th gen games onwards instead of forcing the notion of 80s and 90s nostalgia on someone who clearly wasn't born in that era. That would unironically be amazing.

    • @ExplorerDS6789
      @ExplorerDS6789 8 днів тому +11

      He would let us know when the end was coming. He wouldn't make the same mistake Doug Walker made back in 2012.

    • @bgbd182
      @bgbd182 8 днів тому +3

      @@MDLuffy1234YT retro for his daughters, especially the older one, would be early 2000s, which is even before they were born

  • @dreadwaters7898
    @dreadwaters7898 6 днів тому +1

    I’ve been watching since as long as I could remember, can’t belive it’s been 20 years thank you for all the hard work over the years to the entire team. Dragon of my dreams is still one of my favourite things you’ve done always very touching to rewatch.

  • @ghostpunkkilla
    @ghostpunkkilla 3 дні тому +3

    Hard to believe it's been 20 years since I discovered you on screwattack. It's just madness.

  • @OuterSpace90
    @OuterSpace90 11 днів тому +372

    The handheld Castlevanias of GBA and DS are underrated. Aria of Sorrow is my favorite from the series. Its the best version of the Metroidvania style imo

    • @s133p3r0
      @s133p3r0 11 днів тому +29

      Symphony of the night is the best, but i'd put aria of sorrow as number 2.

    • @chesspunk489
      @chesspunk489 11 днів тому +8

      Those are all great games.

    • @s133p3r0
      @s133p3r0 11 днів тому +10

      @@chesspunk489 I wonder if everybody who is mentioning symphony of the night is factoring in the the upside down castle. You had to do something very specific to access it and I could see people missing it if they didn't know it existed.

    • @kentalacrucia
      @kentalacrucia 11 днів тому +27

      Aria of Sorrow is hands down perfection

    • @JohnSmith-ff2pb
      @JohnSmith-ff2pb 11 днів тому +20

      Circle of the Moon is the best in the series.

  • @daviddamasceno6063
    @daviddamasceno6063 11 днів тому +464

    That ending man... Crazy that we now can feel nostalgic about a show about nostalgia.

    • @lowmax4431
      @lowmax4431 11 днів тому +13

      Metanostalgia 🥲

    • @BOKYODUBS
      @BOKYODUBS 10 днів тому +3

      You said it perfectly!

    • @stephenkim589
      @stephenkim589 10 днів тому +3

      That's very poetic.

    • @nbHawkeye
      @nbHawkeye 10 днів тому

      Right into the feelings. 🥲

    • @ElAssoWipe-o
      @ElAssoWipe-o 9 днів тому

      He's gonna take you back to the past. . . . .

  • @BigEWR
    @BigEWR 9 днів тому

    What a journey. It's been about two decades since you began this, and your content is still excellent. As soon as I tuned in to the AVGN, it was pretty obvious that there was no turning back. Now that I've seen this particular side of Castlevania, I feel that I should play as Maria in each game she's in, given how ridiculously powerful she is.

  • @MaestorRasanen
    @MaestorRasanen 9 днів тому +4

    Thank you James for these 20 years.
    During my worst cases of depression and suicidal tendencies your active video posting brought me immense amounts of happiness and laughter.
    And thus helped through the hard times.

  • @HollywoodLego
    @HollywoodLego 10 днів тому +322

    Here's a fun fact. The four part Castlevania videos that James did, is what got me into Castlevania. And to this day, they remain to be my favorite Avgn episodes to date. They are a great combination of his hilarious anger antics, being very informative, and talking about things he loves from his past. The episodes embrace everything we love about the nerd, and I became a Castlevania fan because of it.
    Thanks James, for making me love Castlevania as much as you do.
    Edit: Oh and as for my favorites. In the series.
    Castlevania NES
    Aria of sorrow
    Rondo of blood
    Super Castlevania 4
    Portrait of ruin
    And symphony of the night is my favorite.
    What are your favorites?

    • @NeverKetamine
      @NeverKetamine 10 днів тому +12

      I think those are actually his best videos, the love put into them was palpable.

    • @Disambiguation144
      @Disambiguation144 10 днів тому +10

      I know what you mean. Those are my favorite episodes too. Just awesome

    • @garrykaspari2588
      @garrykaspari2588 9 днів тому +3

      I couldn't say it better than you. The Nerd is simply not complete without "Castlevania?" in every few episodes~

    • @OnafetsEnovap
      @OnafetsEnovap 8 днів тому +2

      Castlevania: Bloodlines (AKA Castlevania: The New Generation in Europe and Australia, or Vampire Killer in Japan) - it's the only one I've played fully.

    • @gnarwhal7562
      @gnarwhal7562 8 днів тому +5

      Same dawg. I also greatly appreciated his praise towards Super Castlevania IV (felt like I was crazy for saying that's my favourite one in the series)

  • @TheObsessiveGamer
    @TheObsessiveGamer 11 днів тому +287

    Egorapter - 8 Directional Whipping ruins Castlevania
    AVGN - 8 Directional Whipping is a must in Castlevania
    The duality of man

    • @bigdummy6286
      @bigdummy6286 10 днів тому +6

      Never played 4. It might've trivialized games like 1 & 3.

    • @Musashi0387
      @Musashi0387 10 днів тому +15

      What's an egoraptor?

    • @purrpocalypse
      @purrpocalypse 10 днів тому +5

      @@Musashi0387 GameGrumps Arin

    • @TheObsessiveGamer
      @TheObsessiveGamer 10 днів тому +3

      @@Musashi0387 something something grumpy gamer.

    • @GacMan47
      @GacMan47 10 днів тому +61

      Egoraptor has the worst gaming opinions

  • @FalconofDarkness
    @FalconofDarkness День тому +1

    Honestly James you're such an inspiration thanks so much for all these years of content. You are truly a legend, I can't believe I used to watch you in the early 2000's before UA-cam even existed and you're still at it.

  • @BAGGStheAugmented
    @BAGGStheAugmented 8 днів тому +4

    that ending sure does make me feel old lol...

  • @FuzzyStripetail
    @FuzzyStripetail 11 днів тому +191

    If Maria had thrown cats that were holding swords (just like the enemy bats that were holding swords) James probably would have stated that Rondo of Blood was the best Castlevania game.

    • @victordeluca7360
      @victordeluca7360 11 днів тому +16

      They were this close to perfection

    • @OM19_MO79
      @OM19_MO79 11 днів тому +7

      No. The only way he’d done that is if it would have been easier than IV.

    • @theblocksays
      @theblocksays 10 днів тому +2

      She should be able to one-shot every Mummy enemy with the cat for sure :D

    • @sheridan140
      @sheridan140 10 днів тому +2

      At the throwing cats part, could NOT get out of my head the Simpsons' crazy cat lady!
      That would've been a hilarious clip to include.

    • @ackbarfan5556
      @ackbarfan5556 10 днів тому

      @@sheridan140*Cue Tress MacNellie’s incoherent gibberish.*

  • @jakerebo8538
    @jakerebo8538 11 днів тому +377

    As a tradition, I play a different Castlevania from beginning to end among other horror games every Halloween month for the last 15 years.

    • @wadedewell
      @wadedewell 11 днів тому +21

      That's a great tradition. I would like to join in on this

    • @lyrand6408
      @lyrand6408 11 днів тому +14

      Nice, very similar to me, except for me it's Resident Evil (specifically, 2 and 3 on PS1, and the GameCube remake of 1).

    • @endlessdarkknight
      @endlessdarkknight 11 днів тому +9

      Lol I do the same except my games are Castlevania SOTN, Resident Evil Series, Splatter House or Luigi’s Mansion

    • @johnnymartinibgoode
      @johnnymartinibgoode 11 днів тому +5

      I always do this, specially with Order of Ecclesia, and listening to Helloween's discography is also a tradition

    • @wadedewell
      @wadedewell 11 днів тому +2

      @@johnnymartinibgoode isn't that on gba or ds? I need to get some of those. I've recently started collecting for ds and gba. Been retro collecting for the past 3 years now. Slowly but surely

  • @KaiserKiller
    @KaiserKiller 2 дні тому +1

    We've been with you since the start, Nerd. We've grown to middle age together and forever gave me a love and appreciation for reteo games

  • @artistpenguin5890
    @artistpenguin5890 3 дні тому +2

    I can't remember how many times I've played Order of Ecclesia. To me this is the best part - best music, top artstyle, best protagonist, coolest version of Dracula and all of the lessons from SOTN done right.
    Portrait of Ruin is probably second.

    • @CriticalEnjoyer
      @CriticalEnjoyer 3 дні тому +1

      Kingly opinion. The DS games are all overlooked, especially OoE.

  • @holitinne
    @holitinne 11 днів тому +395

    My favorite episodes were the ones when you teamed up with Kyle Justin. Hope he’s doing well.

    • @CertifiedButtholeLicker
      @CertifiedButtholeLicker 11 днів тому

      Fr Ikari Warriors is still one of my favorite episodes to this day

    • @nozarashi4329
      @nozarashi4329 11 днів тому +31

      I think he has a painting business or something iirc.

    • @seanmcelroy6222
      @seanmcelroy6222 11 днів тому +68

      @@nozarashi4329 yes it is a full construction business and he often does work for the sets used on AVGN.

    • @harukatakahashi8822
      @harukatakahashi8822 11 днів тому +21

      Akari Warriors, Battle toads? Kyle as Spider man?

    • @seanmcelroy6222
      @seanmcelroy6222 11 днів тому +24

      @@harukatakahashi8822 the one where he resurrects from under the couch. Yea I think Ikari Warriors

  • @RowletGameing
    @RowletGameing 11 днів тому +83

    I think it's worth mentioning that in the Sega Saturn version of Symphony of the Night you can actually play as Richter from the start without needing to beat the game, the version of Symphony of the Night you've imagined DOES exist but only in Japan and for this reason (among all the additional content the Saturn version added) I think it's a real shame we never got that version of the port over here.

    • @zanegandini5350
      @zanegandini5350 10 днів тому +19

      The extra content is nice, but it's got too many problems to give it a full recommendation, especially all the slowdown. There's a hack that aims to fix some of the problems, but it's still not enough to stack up to the PS1 original.

    • @cynicalMusic21
      @cynicalMusic21 10 днів тому +2

      Isn't that version on PSP? I could've sworn they ported the Saturn version over here once.

    • @zachtwilightwindwaker596
      @zachtwilightwindwaker596 10 днів тому

      @@cynicalMusic21 You can use and fight Maria but I don't think they kept the added content.

    • @crashpal
      @crashpal 10 днів тому +2

      ​@cynicalMusic21 yes that version ended up on the PSP along with I believe Rondo of Blood

    • @CB-L
      @CB-L 10 днів тому +3

      Not exactly, stuff like saturn-exclusive areas and additional gears were *never* ported elsewhere for twenty something years

  • @johnm82
    @johnm82 День тому +1

    Love your videos. I know you put a lot of work into to them and probably don’t give enough back in return. Thanks for all the memories and for working so hard to make us smile and laugh.

  • @EditorJohn_TIRL
    @EditorJohn_TIRL 5 днів тому +1

    I didn’t THINK I was going to tear up at the end of this episode, but here we are. Thanks for all the great times, James! Looking forward to many more! PS, Super Castlevania IV is my fave too. :)

  • @twenty-fifth420
    @twenty-fifth420 11 днів тому +365

    I have been watching this series for so long, I went from being taken care of by my parents, to coming back to take care of my aged parents 😂
    James Rolfe, promoting strong family bonds since 2004.

  • @Yoss2023
    @Yoss2023 11 днів тому +263

    This could be the PERFECT last and final episode of AVGN. It's pure magic.
    But I hope James keep doing these for another 20 more years.
    I love you man, thanks for all the learning and laughs through the years!

    • @kdusel1991
      @kdusel1991 10 днів тому +5

      Me too!

    • @vedbergsmagic3217
      @vedbergsmagic3217 10 днів тому +7

      Ljn trilogy were better as a sendoff IMO, and I really thought that they were the last episodes of avgn

    • @w0rldw1dew3b
      @w0rldw1dew3b 10 днів тому +1

      @@vedbergsmagic3217 i was surprised that the series wasn't capped off by that set of videos, that seemed like THE beast to conquer.

    • @TriarchVisgroup
      @TriarchVisgroup 10 днів тому +14

      @@vedbergsmagic3217 LOL, no.Those videos were a glorified clip show and a really shoddy way to celebrate the landmark.

    • @vedbergsmagic3217
      @vedbergsmagic3217 10 днів тому +5

      @@TriarchVisgroup Hard disagree, it incorporates his long hatred for ljn ,making him the new ceo to make the games better , and realising its impossible, coming full circle

  • @guardiane
    @guardiane Годину тому

    Been with ya since the beginning, man. You're one of the reasons I joined UA-cam at all. I make it a point to re-watch your series at least once a year, it's mandatory for me. There is no way I could pick a single favorite episode, there are just too many. Glad you kept it going strong all these years, the internet wouldn't be the same without you.

  • @vocvideos001
    @vocvideos001 8 днів тому +22

    Now it's not only a Angry VideoGame Nerd... he's now the Hero Angry VideoGame Nerd
    Thank you for everything

  • @CyanideSublime
    @CyanideSublime 10 днів тому +60

    If I never see another AVGN episode, I'm happiest with this one.

  • @OnDavidsBrain
    @OnDavidsBrain 10 днів тому +174

    20 years, on behalf of the fans, for entertainment you've provided us and for those you've inspired with your work, we thank you. Here's to 20 more years Nerd.

  • @AlmightyNorppa
    @AlmightyNorppa 4 дні тому +1

    Man.. It's been 20 years. If I didn't feel old before, I do now. Many memories and here's to many more James!

  • @carter358
    @carter358 5 днів тому +2

    For me it's CastleVania Bloodlines for Genesis (aka Vampire Killer) I was always a Nintendo kid but I played Bloodlines online 7-8 years ago and I immediately loved for it.

  • @m.w9418
    @m.w9418 11 днів тому +234

    2004.03.10
    The end of innocence And the beginning of anger and alcohol

    • @ZoMiLeTHIRD
      @ZoMiLeTHIRD 11 днів тому +15

      This series is old enough to drink in some states

    • @Justforvisit
      @Justforvisit 11 днів тому +8

      @@ZoMiLeTHIRD And pretty much in all of Europe

    • @laszlodomonkos3941
      @laszlodomonkos3941 11 днів тому +3

      When the Rolling Rock Clock started rolling.

    • @panthekirb7561
      @panthekirb7561 11 днів тому +2

      Lament of innocence

    • @ARedMotorcycle
      @ARedMotorcycle 11 днів тому +1

      @ZoMiLeTHIRD I didn't know any States let you drink under 21.

  • @ahistoric_gamer9716
    @ahistoric_gamer9716 11 днів тому +368

    Jesus it’s been 20 years. I’ve been watching you since I was a wee lad 😂

    • @Microsave2
      @Microsave2 11 днів тому +8

      Mamma m!a!

    • @Nov-5062
      @Nov-5062 11 днів тому +15

      You mean since you were a 'Wii' lad?
      he he...

    • @ArchDuckling
      @ArchDuckling 11 днів тому +10

      Same, I was just telling my parents that I've been watching AVGN for so long that I used to have to hide watching it because they were strict about this kind of stuff

    • @Asmallcorneroftheinternet
      @Asmallcorneroftheinternet 11 днів тому +2

      Jesus Christ I'm old.

    • @Marktwoface
      @Marktwoface 11 днів тому

      Same here. Long live James! ❤

  • @C_K_P
    @C_K_P 5 днів тому

    Thanks for the 20 years, been watching from close to the beginning, and its so nice to still see videos being made

  • @boringassgaming
    @boringassgaming 6 днів тому

    Thanks for all the fun and entertainment! I've only been watching you for the past couple years, but I've been watching every season and I am completely caught up. Love your stuff Nerd!!❤

  • @pilot_jesse7968
    @pilot_jesse7968 11 днів тому +232

    New AVGN episode means 4 hours of binging old ones after watching this one 🔥🔥🔥

    • @jasonundead8416
      @jasonundead8416 11 днів тому +10

      to remember when they were entertaining

    • @doomteam2326
      @doomteam2326 11 днів тому +4

      Ah, another professional avgn watcher here

    • @kobeschannel3506
      @kobeschannel3506 11 днів тому +11

      @@jasonundead8416I’m gonna be honest he’s still entertaining, I wish I could say the same for Nostalgia Critic though

    • @DRCEQ
      @DRCEQ 11 днів тому +6

      Only 4 hours?

  • @brycevo
    @brycevo 11 днів тому +48

    What a terrible night to be a Nerd

  • @jorgetrejohuerta8602
    @jorgetrejohuerta8602 5 днів тому

    Your videos help me a lot, in 2010 my father pass away anda i had a depression, (actually is still) but your videos was that little thing that help me to have a smile, thanks

  • @mokrodrigues4515
    @mokrodrigues4515 День тому

    Thank you so much, James. I've been watching you for the last 15-ish years, never lost an episode when it came out, and I've always had a nice laugh with your stuff.

  • @jamieobrien2090
    @jamieobrien2090 10 днів тому +101

    This is one of the best AVGN episodes. The focus on the games and your personal experiences with them is so much more valuable than guest characters and skits and catchphrases. Thank you for a wonderful memory.

  • @InvincibleGuitarist
    @InvincibleGuitarist 9 днів тому +54

    Thank you for being apart of our journey on this rock in space. Been watching you since i was in middle school back in 08’ again thank you so much for the laughs.

  • @Wdavidmetzger
    @Wdavidmetzger 3 дні тому

    I'm so glad you got to do something you love for so long. Thanks for sharing it with all of us.

  • @NalaKuki
    @NalaKuki 3 дні тому

    Thank you James for all the wonderful years of AVGN. After 20 years i still watch your episodes. I wish you and your family all the best.

  • @JBKiser
    @JBKiser 11 днів тому +86

    Man it would have been great to use the actual theme for an anniversary episode.

  • @Thrifty032781
    @Thrifty032781 10 днів тому +250

    You don't have to win Symphony of the Night to play as Richter. Just enter your name as Richter. Similar to original Zelda.

    • @SneedyKetler
      @SneedyKetler 9 днів тому +27

      I wish this were mentioned in the video

    • @kennymetz187
      @kennymetz187 9 днів тому +21

      In the footage he did put his name in a richter

    • @ronaldzamora8850
      @ronaldzamora8850 9 днів тому +70

      Except you need to beat SOTN to play Richter, the Saturn version allows you to choose Richter without beating the game.

    • @FindingsOfAnArmouredMind
      @FindingsOfAnArmouredMind 8 днів тому +18

      Yes, you have if you're playing the PS1 version

    • @koichidignitythief7429
      @koichidignitythief7429 8 днів тому +8

      I still had to beat the game.

  • @dgates8097
    @dgates8097 2 дні тому +1

    And I have watched every single nerd video along the way. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, James. Love you, man!

  • @ghostghostghst
    @ghostghostghst 5 днів тому +6

    Tbh, this is a much better video than 99% of what he's put out recently

  • @acoolphin8846
    @acoolphin8846 11 днів тому +45

    Castlevania 2, obviously. The Nerd loves it so much hes made several videos on it!

  • @BOTCHED
    @BOTCHED 10 днів тому +53

    Thanks for 20 years of great content James. I'll be around as long as you want to keep doing AVGN.

  • @zambelliart
    @zambelliart 5 днів тому

    Me ha fascinado este video NERD

  • @jedgrahek1426
    @jedgrahek1426 7 днів тому

    That ending was truly beautiful... makes me simultaneously nostalgic for Castlevania IV, for old AVGN, for the old internet and for my old times and self, and everything before that....

  • @blindspot3847
    @blindspot3847 11 днів тому +72

    Thanks for the 20 years, James. Here's to 20 more!

  • @6_dogs
    @6_dogs 11 днів тому +229

    Thank you for such an epic episode in celebration of 20 years!

  • @kungfugeek2
    @kungfugeek2 6 днів тому +1

    Thanks james for another video been your fan since 2008 when I found one of your videos while surfing youtube love your content and stuff thanks for 20 years of AVGN.

  • @Shadowlord1980
    @Shadowlord1980 5 днів тому +1

    Symphony of the Night, Rhondo of blood and Bloodlines are my favourite Castlevania games.
    Thanks for making Angry video game nerd for years. One of best shows on youtube i really care.

  • @tinman271
    @tinman271 11 днів тому +64

    It's crazy to think that I've been watching AVGN ever since 2007, and it's perhaps even more crazy that whenever a new video is released, none of that original magic is gone. Even after 17 years I still get excited and giddy whenever I see a new episode. What a legacy. Thank you for making amazing content like this for all these years.

    • @soundandfurymusic
      @soundandfurymusic 11 днів тому +5

      were you excited for My horse prince too?

    • @theflail
      @theflail 10 днів тому +2

      I was. The James and Mike Monday episode was friggin' great.

    • @kennyboggs3676
      @kennyboggs3676 10 днів тому +1

      ​@@soundandfurymusicthat one was hilarious!

    • @kdusel1991
      @kdusel1991 10 днів тому

      ​@@theflail that episode was awesome!

  • @gavinwigg8057
    @gavinwigg8057 11 днів тому +215

    24:32 Still my favorite underrated Nerd moment: huge lead up..... to a silent flip off. 😂😂

  • @davieuacho
    @davieuacho 5 днів тому

    Geez, this series is only a few months younger than me! I've been watching it since around 2013 and it's still one of my favorites, it inspired me then and continues to inspire me today on my goals of being a filmmaker and I'm really glad it's still going strong, long live the Nerd!

  • @emanueletintori1229
    @emanueletintori1229 6 днів тому

    From the angry video game Nerd, to the chilling one, it was a long, hilarious yet thrilling ride James. I have been there, thank you for all the laughters and reflections during all these years! You are simply the best retro player ever hands down.🤙🏻👋🏻😮

  • @lacriaturadekentucky
    @lacriaturadekentucky 11 днів тому +67

    I'm so amazed that you've been doing AVGN for _20 years._ Here's to another 20!

  • @jameswasden8668
    @jameswasden8668 10 днів тому +34

    Thanks for letting us come along for the ride, James. The world is better with you in it.

  • @videogameattic
    @videogameattic 2 дні тому

    I am a big Super Castlevania IV game too, I wasn't sure that I would like Rondo, but once I played through it once, I loved it. I haven't done the Maria playthrough or 100% yet but it's on my list of things to do. Thank you for providing all of the laughs and great videos over the years. I've been a fan since day 1

  • @Soundwavenchill22
    @Soundwavenchill22 10 днів тому +24

    You're the last real youtuber from better times. Thank you for your commitment

  • @alwaysasn
    @alwaysasn 10 днів тому +133

    That “In Memoriam” for James’ hairline at the end was really beautiful.
    Jokes aside - I can’t imagine how well James has aged. And I’m forever grateful for the hours upon hours of entertainment he’s given us over the years.

    • @mikerolfe1842
      @mikerolfe1842 10 днів тому +7

      Absolutely, he's hard working

    • @1WEareBUFO1
      @1WEareBUFO1 10 днів тому +3

      When I thought it was all over a few years ago I cried.
      Wait, no! I never cry! Forget I said that.

  • @alexzapf6422
    @alexzapf6422 6 днів тому

    You are knocking it put of the park with these nostalgia ones. Keep getting tears. Thank you so much.

  • @leonardogranic-flores1860
    @leonardogranic-flores1860 8 днів тому +1

    im so glad after all these years you're still making content. used to watch when i was 11 years old, now im 25. warms my heart lol

  • @bloodystatic4156
    @bloodystatic4156 11 днів тому +93

    Please have the Glitch Gremlin come back!

    • @JaredGenesis444
      @JaredGenesis444 11 днів тому +17

      James ditched him along with all the other OG's. I doubt any of them respect him anymore.

    • @LordMuffinToken
      @LordMuffinToken 11 днів тому +9

      What do you mean exactly?​@@JaredGenesis444

    • @jeffl4802
      @jeffl4802 11 днів тому

      @@LordMuffinToken Google exiists... and Bing. Look it up

    • @vjcodec
      @vjcodec 11 днів тому +8

      @@LordMuffinTokendon’t engage with them

    • @FamousWolfe
      @FamousWolfe 10 днів тому +3

      @@vjcodec No, no, there's a story here that needs to be told.

  • @Kaitri
    @Kaitri 10 днів тому +38

    Not really an angry video game episode but def. A nerdy episode with passion. Which is what i lately miss a lot from james. The passion

  • @C4_Anon
    @C4_Anon 2 дні тому

    the goat of gaming entertainment
    been watchin since 07. i was 15. am 32 now. appreciate it almost more now than then.

  • @SYCHOTIC79
    @SYCHOTIC79 5 днів тому +6

    We are literally watching James Hairline Disappear.

  • @jordandutra9029
    @jordandutra9029 11 днів тому +69

    20 years!!! That is crazy! I’ve been watching the Angry Video Game Nerd since 2008 (16 years ago). That’s how old I am, lol!

  • @ViniZiello
    @ViniZiello 10 днів тому +102

    James, this... This is what we, your fans want. You can upload 30 videos like this and we wont get tired of it. Those simple video are what made us love your work

  • @nickzilla20
    @nickzilla20 4 дні тому +1

    20 years? Wow I feel old. I started watching this show since middle school

  • @biologicalsubwoofer
    @biologicalsubwoofer 2 дні тому

    That reel at the end showing your old videos, I can't believe some of those were over 14+ years ago! It was like I just watched them yesterday when they came out on your website.

  • @captainblackhook9888
    @captainblackhook9888 10 днів тому +11

    I'd say that the reason why no other game adopted the whipping of Castlevania 4 is that the whip was too reliable. Clasicvanias are designed in such a way, that one has to not only rely on the whip but subweapons as well. Many enemy encounters are a non issue because the whip is too strong in 4

    • @LizardDude
      @LizardDude 7 днів тому +1

      Yep. To me the whipping is a WEAKNESS of IV, not a strength.

    • @HollowRick
      @HollowRick 7 днів тому +1

      Thank you! It's one of my pet peeve going back to SCV4

  • @maddhattersboutique
    @maddhattersboutique 11 днів тому +31

    Castlevania 2: Simon's Quest was actually my favorite one! Maybe it's the RPG feel to it. Best MUSIC ever in franchise history fasho!

    • @chriswheatley3146
      @chriswheatley3146 11 днів тому +13

      If not for the cryptic flaws, I'd completely agree with you. They've made a fan hack that addresses most of that and it holds up really well as a result.

    • @Neon002121
      @Neon002121 11 днів тому +6

      As a kid I looked past the flaws and absolutely loved it. I give it props for the really dark gothic atmosphere (and the soundtrack is a big part of that).

    • @dnocturn84
      @dnocturn84 11 днів тому

      Castlevania 2 is your favorite one? If you have to choose from the same pool of games as the nerd did?

    • @ARedMotorcycle
      @ARedMotorcycle 11 днів тому +4

      I miss Legacy of Kain and Soul Reaver.

    • @kekeke8988
      @kekeke8988 10 днів тому

      It's literally the only I could beat on NES.

  • @sor3999
    @sor3999 5 годин тому

    The funny thing about the knock back is that in the cousin series Bloodstained, the easy mode has no knockback. I like the knockback because it makes the enemy encounter particularly precarious so you have to be careful. Enemy placement and your own is what separates the same encounter with the same enemy with another. And that's what keeps it interesting.

  • @ThatsOnYoutube
    @ThatsOnYoutube 11 днів тому +111

    The one with Dracula... Or motorcycle skeletons.