Think of yourself as a video game nerd? An angry one perhaps? We’ve got the game for you as Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe comes to Xbox.
Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe has previously done the PC and Nintendo Switch rounds, but now makes its way to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S to really prove once and for all that the power of a video game nerd should not be underestimated.
AVGN I & II Deluxe sees you taking on the role of the titular character as he is sucked into the vast Game World. From there you’ll need to help him work his way through three treacherous retro affairs in the hope of proving once and for all that nerds can become kings!
This Deluxe version brings together both the Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures and Angry Video Game Nerd II: Assimilation for the ultimate nerding experience. That means you’ll find access to everything that the two titles delivered previously, all while taking in some glorious remixing and rebalancing alongside a new chapter that has never before been seen. Good eh?!
But don’t get too cocky, as this Deluxe edition will still deliver the hardcore experiences that the Angry Video Game Nerd is well known for, it’s just this time around there will be the options to take in infinite lives, whilst levels have been subtly redesigned to ensure that they are fair. Of course, the standard Old School options are there should you wish to take them.
With further quality of life improvements in hand, and the promise of that new epic finale, if you’re looking for something to really get your teeth into, Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S should be it.
Features include:
- Enhanced Visuals! – Experience the 8-bit ugliness in a whole new way!
- Updated Game Engine! – And by updated, we mean “Rebuilt the first game from the ground up in the superior second game’s engine.” Trust us, it feels better.
- Improved level design and difficulty options! – Both games are infamously hard-as-nails, but Normal and Easy difficulties come with infinite lives, so take as many attempts as you need to beat the challenge. Level designs have been improved upon to really nail the balance between tough and fair. Or perhaps you loved the limited lives and ludicrous overuse of instant-death blocks in the original release? We’ve got you covered. Just select “Old School” or higher from the difficulty menu and you’ll be cursing the developers’ name in no time.
- Quality of Life Improvements! – Faster respawning (When you die, which will be often, you’ll just pop right back out of the Toaster and get on with your day, just like nature intended!), multiple save slots, accessibility options and more mean that anybody can take on the challenge.
- Surprises! – Perhaps you’ve never played either of these games, perhaps you’re new to the sequel, or maybe you have spent years achieving the world speedrun record for both, but whatever your experience with the series, there are plenty of surprises in store for you!
- New Chapter, Completing The Story! – “Wait, the game had a story” You ask? To which we say: …Kinda! But there’s more of it now! Beat both games to unlock the epic finale!
If you wish to know more, stay tuned for our full review. We can’t promise we’ll be playing it on that Old School setting though. You know, we’re getting old and all that.
Should you wish to pick up a copy of the game for yourself, the Xbox Store will sort you out. £12.49 will see you right.
Game Description:
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 tough action platform games, remixed & re-balanced plus an all-new, never-before-seen final chapter to bring the experience together for the ultimate experience in nerd rage.
