The Happy Video Game Nerd

[Gentlegamer]

The opposite of AVGN, this reviewer is setting out to highlight underrated gems from video gaming's past.

Llink to video review of Metal Storm (NES)

Link to video review of Journey to Silius (NES)

Link to video review of Star Tropics (NES)

Link to video review of Splatterhouse series, part 1

Link to video review of Splatterhouse series, part 2

Link to video review of Wild Guns (SNES)

Link to video review of Little Nemo the Dream Master (NES)

Link to video review of Nightshade (SNES)

Link to video review of Rocket Knight Adventures (Genesis)

[Snapple]

Well, it's nice that he actually took the time to produce a nice video that both highlights a game and has decent production values. However, he pretty shamelessly rips off AVGN's format and theme music, when he should have just done his own thing.

Plus, ripping games is more funny.

[ryborg]

However, he pretty shamelessly rips off AVGN's format and theme music, when he should have just done his own thing.

It's a parody. The theme music and style were intentionally "ripped off" and it was well done. There are a ton of AVGN knock-offs on YouTube now and this was one of the better ones I've seen.

He's right about Metal Storm, too.

BTW, Gentlegamer, as one of the apparently 10 fans of Stroker and Hoop, I love the avatar.

[Gentlegamer]

BTW, Gentlegamer, as one of the apparently 10 fans of Stroker and Hoop, I love the avatar.

Thank you, sir! I took a still from the episode where ninjas are trying to kill Stroker and Keith. In this moment, Stroker and Keith are playing a Mortal Kombat like game while Stroker has a beer.

*Keith keeps using a leg sweep to knock down Stroker's fighter*

"Keith, stop using the same move like that . . . it's not fair, let Dad get up!"

It is a real crime that Adult Swim didn't pick up another season of Stroker & Hoop, especially considering the absolute crap they did pick up.

[Little Samson]

That was a really good -- and it wasn't just the AVGN gimmick I thought it would be. It was a great review, and I actually want to get ahold of Metal Storm now!

[Slate]

Man, That Was good! I've never heard of metalstorm, But i'm going to pick it up if I see it. However, I think he should use other words in place of swear words. Like "Flipping" Instead of "F---" If he is going to be the opposite, Then he should be completely opposite of the AVGN.

[PixelSmasher]

Thank you, sir! I took a still from the episode where ninjas are trying to kill Stroker and Keith. In this moment, Stroker and Keith are playing a Mortal Kombat like game while Stroker has a beer.

*Keith keeps using a leg sweep to knock down Stroker's fighter*

"Keith, stop using the same move like that . . . it's not fair, let Dad get up!"

It is a real crime that Adult Swim didn't pick up another season of Stroker & Hoop, especially considering the absolute crap they did pick up.

Off-topic, but thanks for mentioning some tidbits on the show. I'm gonna see about getting some episodes of it.

[Gentlegamer]

Off-topic, but thanks for mentioning some tidbits on the show. I'm gonna see about getting some episodes of it.

Stroker playing video game

[Snapple]

It's a parody. The theme music and style were intentionally "ripped off" and it was well done. There are a ton of AVGN knock-offs on YouTube now and this was one of the better ones I've seen.

I know what a parody is.

The point I was making, is that if he wanted to highlight Metal Storm, it would have been more enjoyable video and less distracting from the point if he had done his own thing, rather than using the AVGN format as a crutch. The "parody" aspect of the video doesn't really accomplish anything, because it's not trying to be funny, and like I said, it distracts from the subject of the video.

[Little Samson]

I know what a parody is.

The point I was making, is that if he wanted to highlight Metal Storm, it would have been more enjoyable video and less distracting from the point if he had done his own thing, rather than using the AVGN format as a crutch. The "parody" aspect of the video doesn't really accomplish anything, because it's not trying to be funny, and like I said, it distracts from the subject of the video.

I can mostly agree with that -- I think he's a good enough reviewer that he doesn't need the AVGN stuff in there. His stuff would stand on its own. (Though I'm sure he's gotten some attention -- here for example -- that he wouldn't have gotten as a straight reviewer.)

Nevertheless, I think the wine-sipping bit is great -- I'm going to start doing that when I sit down in the evening to enjoy a vintage classic NES game. "This one's 1985. A very good year."

[GarrettCRW]

It seems to be a tad derivative at the start, but it's above and beyond the best AVGN parody/rip-off to appear before it.

Plus, it's certainly a good sign when the first person to subscribe to this newcomer's reviews is the AVGN himself.

[Chuplayer]

This dude rules.

[Barbarianoutkast85]

I watched it and I think its a good review, I think tomorro I'll go to my usual pawn shop and see if they have Metal Storm.

[Wolfrider31]

I just played it today and WOW is it a blast. And it is hard too, but because of the way the continues and check points are set up it never becomes frustrating. It's that beautiful kind of difficulty that runs you over but keeps you playing because you know sheer tenaciousness will get you through. It's actually better than the review makes it out to be.

I'm going to track down a hard copy as soon as I can.

[Gentlegamer]

I just played the ROM of Holy Diver mentioned in the Metal Storm review. It looks like a pretty cool Castlevania-like action adventure game! Check it out!

[Snapple]

Holy Diver has some unholy difficulty. Unlimited continues, but it's frustrating.

[Daria]

I think this guy likes the AVGN... as opposed to just making fun of him. At the end of the Journey to Silius review he has a credit that reads "Special Thanks to these people that are more creative and talented than me... James Roth" I could be wrong but I think that is the AVGN guy. I know he's a James anyway. :P

[ScourDX]

I love the HVGN parody. Good stuff. There are others like Irate gamer who does the same thing as AVGN.

[Barbarianoutkast85]

The Angry Video Game Nerd is an F'n douche-Dog. If the Happy Video Game Nerd is anything like him, then F em'.

[Xizer]

The Angry Video Game Nerd is an F'n douche-Dog. If the Happy Video Game Nerd is anything like him, then F em'.

Truly the pinnacle of Digital Press right here.

Anyway, I thought it was an enjoyable parody. James Rolfe is still better.