The Happy Video Game Nerd

[MegaDrive20XX]

I like this guy, supporting the underdogs is always one of my favorite things to do. For example, the old debate of Super Mario 2 Vs. the REAL Super Mario 2 and the fact I love Zelda II as one of my favorite Zelda games.

Then again, "IREM" is a dead give away to know that it's gonna be a kickass game. Now I really want to find this game, because he had a good point, it was overlooked back in the day.

[Ponyone]

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.

I think he subscribed to the AVGN, not the other way around.

[Kitsune Sniper]

I think he subscribed to the AVGN, not the other way around.

This gentleman is right.

I saw the two reviews, and I liked them, but he really should ditch the whole parody aspect. I think he could do better if he developed a style of his own.

[kainemaxwell]

I think I have this on my DC emulation disc, I'll give it a shot after dinner.

He should review Faxanadu or Battle of Olympus next.

[savageone]

I gave the two videos a watch was pleasantly surprised. Metal Storm and Journey to Silius excellent picks. Both I games I picked up as a kid out of the local Target bargin bin without ever having played them or even heard of them at the time. Both great games! I didn't know Journey to Silius was based on the Terminator license originally, so that explains a lot there.

[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

[Ikari Warrior]

That guy does pretty good reviews, I agree he really doesn't need to copy anyone, he should just do his own thing. It'll be interesting to see if AVGN responds at all.

[Gentlegamer]

*original post updated with a link to a new Happy Video Game Nerd review (Star Tropics)*

Another underrated gem is examined . . . but marred by an annoying sock puppet.

[ScourDX]

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

[Little Samson]

Another underrated gem is examined . . . but marred by an annoying sock puppet.

Yeah, I have to say I didn't understand what was going on with the sock puppet. Pretty good review, though.

[ryborg]

Yeah, I have to say I didn't understand what was going on with the sock puppet.

It's a parody of the AVGN's "Shitpickle" from his Master Hu and the Drunkard Chu video.

I like this guy's vids a lot, but Startropics as a "forgotten classic"?? It seems like I see it on everyone's list of best NES games (rightfully so).

[7th lutz]

StarTropics is not much of a forgotton classic due to the fact a good amount of people really know about this game and own it.

I do agree with HVGN that the game should be on the virtual game console.

[Garry Silljo]

I do agree with HVGN that the game should be on the virtual game console.

Big problem there. The game would need to be edited are reprogramed or something. When you buy it digitally, it can't possibly come with the letter you need to finish the game.

[ronclon]

I watched all 3 vids and subscribed. He does great reviews. Angry video game nerd is more comedy than actual reviews.
For reviews I like Maas and vic, still gaming, and now this guy.

[Daria]

Big problem there. The game would need to be edited are reprogramed or something. When you buy it digitally, it can't possibly come with the letter you need to finish the game.

That's ok... with the wiinernet you can load up gamefaqs. :P

[Slate]

I sent him a message on youtube reccomending maniac mansion. I also told him about a few easter eggs in it..