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

[@project_boredom2940]

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

[@SandwichGlitch]

@Don't read my profile photo aw shut up

[@riffrider_]

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

[@nesmandan1037]

Best episode in about 3 years!

[@STICKOMEDIA]

i know right

[@PhoenIXPhantasies]

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

[@fantasmike]

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]

"classic nerd feeling" is loooooong gone!!!

[@crimsonmaverick8237]

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

[@ragingfred]

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

[@manueltapia1859]

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

[@wokzilla]

@@UberMicroRepairs why do you say that

[@GSVRemix]

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]

exactly !

[@demonswordofficalchannel777]

Heres to more!

[@stormerbuzz352]

I miss those thumbnails....

[@marcosgin777]

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

[@carlsaveus1735]

.. 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]

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]

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]

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

[@claudiasolomon1123]

​@@runnersdialzero1244doesn't look graceful to me🧐

[@stefanspelt3578]

@@claudiasolomon1123 this is a remake of a sequel.

[@selassie2953]

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]

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

[@nexspectovos]

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

[@McBeans69]

This video was full of call backs to early Nerd episodes

[@PC_Simo]

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

[@Benobot99]

I also noticed. Great reference.

[@TapChap]

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]

Yes! 100%

[@PC_Simo]

Absolutely.

[@baldbro3693]

Absolutely. The Ernie skit was killing me haha

[@MattygFTW]

This is a blessed episode! AVGN forever!

[@zacharycollins9485]

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. 💪😎

[@alainwolf146]

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

[@aaronsanislo860]

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

[@ianfarnsworth6309]

@@aaronsanislo860 no it isn't lmao

[@nicosimioni7363]

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

[@Krushak8888]

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]

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

[@RobbieLugos]

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]

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]

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

[@-Tristan-]

On the Commodore64 it was a timeless masterpiece. The NES port here looks terrible.

[@leonardomaranhao2861]

I dont care what people say. James, you are still strong. You are one of the few original KZbinrs 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]

@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]

Porra mano, verdade

[@toxicpersonalityincorporat3137]

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.

[@ing_frantisek_mohykan]

pls buy the VPN

[@xtrwombat4876]

this was a terrible episode

[@hardtymz2517]

But his kidz

[@eavyeavy2864]

grammar

[@jdjdjdjd3058]

@@xtrwombat4876can you elaborate on that?

[@Kiernan5]

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]

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

[@getjinxed101]

So glad to have him back

[@danielv.9188]

Likewise! Definitely one of my favorites

[@MichaelDermotMusic]

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

[@EvanBlax]

@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.

[@roarkthehalf-orc6598]

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

[@BareBandSubscription]

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]

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

[@primalgreyy]

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]

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

[@Alex_Mason-1]

@@jordanlandry6298 Oi

[@Chishannicon]

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

[@aaronkosharskyswhiteknight5224]

Everything except the hairline

[@shadowx2229]

@@aaronkosharskyswhiteknight5224 💀💀

[@cevatkokbudak6414]

​@@aaronkosharskyswhiteknight5224lmao

[@countrystud1986]

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!

[@Thio_Saputra]

yea

[@GoBzi]

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

[@victorjimenez7213]

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]

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

[@keycadearcadecontrollers467]

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]

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

[@cvtdesign82]

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

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.

[@DrossRotzank]

FANTASTIC episode, James! I loved it.

[@Simo2000]

drossssssssssssss viejo sabrosoooo

[@GaufBox]

Ya veo, también eres hombre de cultura.

[@santiagoramos3954]

hola dross

[@zacharycollins9485]

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]

Coooñññooo! Jaja

[@frozenaorta]

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.

[@connercremin7427]

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

[@MiTiZu2]

Reference?

[@joshuaarmstrong377]

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

[@Guero388]

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]

​@@MiTiZu2its a king of the hill reference

[@Wherezz]

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

[@walker1984]

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]

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

[@professordeportugadoyt113]

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

[@PimpyGDawg]

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

[@alexandercarder2281]

ME TOO 🤩🤩🥳🥳☺️☺️

[@StarmenRock]

Cinemassacre is gonna go broke in 2 weeks if that happens

[@newgirlde]

I totally agree this was great.

[@UberMicroRepairs]

I disagree.. Totally lost the mojo since Mike left!

[@segaherman_twitch]

Yes I agree

[@mikedx42]

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]

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

[@MattygFTW]

100% this is what we want

[@HypernovaGT]

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

[@electrictroy2010]

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) .

[@jt1319]

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

[@JBO3022]

This. Exactly.

[@ryuno2097]

@@JBO3022 Yeap. Exactly.

[@majidskinnerkhan6960]

The ending is just amazing 😂😂😂

[@Alianger]

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

[@Ryusuta]

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.

[@mattmcgourty7971]

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

[@KevinFrasard]

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]

🤘

[@DrEmmettBr0wn]

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

[@TexasHollowEarth]

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

[@lecorbak]

you mean nobody

[@hardtymz2517]

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

[@sedentarycub5775]

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

[@masterzombie161]

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

[@Sillysoft]

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]

who is criticizing him? and for what? lol

[@dogma9609]

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

[@jayjohn9680]

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]

AAYYYY

[@madmodder123]

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

[@nortonman5238]

Yessss noticed that too. This is the perfect avgn ♥️

[@Dan-cj9yg]

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

[@Rizwaan122]

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

[@countrystud1986]

@@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]

Glad to see nobody asked

[@HeadmasterAutobot]

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...

[@CarlosDiaz-fs6cv]

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

[@lillybareham1257]

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.

[@twistedtick]

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]

i wouldent get excited

[@claudiasolomon1123]

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

[@thenextgeneration9030]

@@mell_yzma4726 both are correct

[@thenextgeneration9030]

@@mell_yzma4726 alright

[@Ultimita01]

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

[@loganmarcum4495]

It’s amazing that for a series entirely set around being angry, happy Nerd is one of the most wholesome people

[@benmalsky9834]

You mean James.

[@donatboy]

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

[@Xeo7]

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

[@derp9193]

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]

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]

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]

Nobody asked

[@thegoldendiamond6762]

@@aviation_nut Ok but who asked

[@thegoldendiamond6762]

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

[@johnnyroche138]

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

[@Advisor17]

The fact that a lot of people couldn't tell that the "lost episode" was filmed recently shows how well James has aged over the years!

[@briguy9915]

Nah, that receding hairline of his was a dead give away.

[@paulmerrick8478]

@@briguy9915 and the tattoo

[@jumentoqueanima]

​@@briguy9915 But still.

[@TheRealBlazingDiamond]

@@paulmerrick8478 And speech patterns

[@MasterSartorius]

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]

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

[@PuffyOne1898]

Attention to detail

[@DragonBallSuperDope]

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]

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

[@conduit64]

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

[@manueltapia1859]

I'm gonna miss the nintoester!!!

[@xanbeth]

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

[@thegoldendiamond6762]

Ok but ummm, who asked

[@thema1998]

​@@xanbeth Rubber ducky song? 🤨

[@xanbeth]

@@thema1998 The one Ernie sang on seasame street.

[@davidrogers4548]

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]

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

[@electrictroy2010]

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) .

[@shadowchao21]

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

[@animock3051]

From where?

[@Rogerztheurbanlegend]

And the yellow hue throughout is wonderful.

[@Rogerztheurbanlegend]

@@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]

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

[@stepniak18]

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

[@STICKOMEDIA]

yes more like these please indeed

[@comeherecupcake701]

its nice

[@TheAtlas247]

Especially with that title card. Had i been skimming through the recommended section, I'd have missed this one.

[@Crashinginthesamecar1]

Agreed! Keep going Nerd!

[@thegoldendiamond6762]

It also has a nobody asked feel

[@doublejynx]

After over a decade you’re still reaching the trending tab- a true legend of the genre

[@ComfortableTool86]

Closer to 2 decades than 1

[@HE13272326]

Beautiful Episode Man, Ernie was VERY serious about that highscore

[@nicholaslienandjaja1815]

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

[@RetroCollector]

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.

[@GammaTheSpaceSnail]

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.

[@IanSane]

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]

they foresaw the future.

[@TonyBMan]

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

[@Gameprojordan]

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]

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.

[@じょせふ-v2z]

Can't touch grass? Dies from water? Only eats fast food? Maybe I'm a ninja too 😳

[@MrGojira95]

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

[@sebastianriz4703]

Yaw

[@realhuman5688]

yee

[@realhuman5688]

haw

[@BigK13372]

Agree.

[@ahabduennschitz7670]

Waw

[@productionsinparadise2880]

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

[@Musicradio77Network]

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]

Couldn't agree more! Great episode!

[@JeffreyPiatt]

Muppets aren't usually that conductive.

[@benmalsky9834]

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

[@benmalsky9834]

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.

[@0ne323]

Hit it out of the park James, something about this level of involvement with this project makes it feel as wholesome and original like them all before. Kudos

[@moodys9855]

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

[@BlueFlareLegend]

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

[@denverkweh1642]

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

[@josephnajarian2038]

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.

[@Matt16006]

This episode is an instant classic. The boat part especially

[@saintsheepy6682]

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!!

[@benjaminoechsli1941]

Ninjernie!

[@Verlisify]

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

[@Chishannicon]

Funny, it gave me an odd sense of comfort.

[@yosefyonin6824]

it hurt you because you know KZbin 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]

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

[@scutumfidelis1436]

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

[@visionaeon]

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

[@jamminjellyultra]

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]

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

[@danielv.9188]

I'm speechless, this episode brought me so much joy, every joke lands perfectly, watched it after a 10 hour day of work and gotta say it's my favorite out of your last 50, cheers nerd!

[@BorkHammer40k]

Same circumstances (10 hour workday), same opinion. This episode was incredible and I haven't laughed this much at AVGN in at least 2 years.

[@billsimms2511]

Agree, I’m loving it. I enjoy this more than 99% of what’s on tv these days

[@stevooo1790]

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

[@brianmartinez3234]

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

[@TakeTheWorld21]

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

[@steamboatmischy1767]

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.

[@icecoldbluesonic]

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

[@thefroable]

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

[@tutrick8090]

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

[@ZacharyDietze]

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

[@JBlazin-ht2mp]

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

[@Master0fHyrule]

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

[@Grapefruit5000]

Too many shitty games left

[@michaelbandada9887]

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

[@colechopper3911]

I hope not

[@dimnimrod2978]

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

[@TypicalAverageJoe]

That's what I thought too.

[@expred]

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

[@doktorferro]

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

[@subliminal128]

THIS IS CLASSIC AVGN RIGHT HERE! Love it James

[@eavyeavy2864]

then buy the vpn

[@ISpyBobbeh]

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]

evil passive aggressive ernie is best ernie

[@GrumpyWolfTech]

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

[@outlaw2747]

Ernie was on some other stuff! Haha!

[@SteveRetro]

"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]

A reference of what...

[@gabornemeth288]

My guess: "What were they THINKING?!"

[@MARIOGUY789]

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

[@MARIOGUY789]

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]

If you know then you know

[@ultimatesalazaryt]

What a perfect way to kickoff the new season of AVGN

[@lebendigesgespenst7669]

This is now an essential AVGN episode for any rewatches

[@xevion1]

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]

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

[@thegoldendiamond6762]

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

[@Ryoneftw]

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

[@JavelinAngel1295]

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

[@jimdino77]

wow... if this is the start of the season, we are in for a masterpiece

[@thegoldendiamond6762]

Wow, nobody asked

[@TreganReviews]

@@thegoldendiamond6762 Jesus dude

[@jimdino77]

@@TreganReviews yea, what's with that guy lol.

[@swissroll8992]

@@thegoldendiamond6762 did the Nerd beat your high score too?

[@thegoldendiamond6762]

@@TreganReviews imagine having no pfp

[@DrasticFox2004]

Finally, *a classic, 2006-styled AVGN episode.*

[@GoblinSlayerZach]

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

[@Dorian_Scott]

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

[@meansonofagun3425]

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]

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]

@@aroperdope Gex 64

[@MarkW1210]

A period Is your friend

[@mario-mario822]

When Ernie did his signature laugh I spit out my drink of water 😂 Ending him in the bathtub was brilliant. I got Pepsi man vibes ; just laugh after laugh 👩🏽‍🎤

[@stephenguffey7225]

Oh you think it's funny? -Ernie

[@electrictroy2010]

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) .

[@nicholaslienandjaja1815]

Now all we need is AVGN killing Bert (and strangling his pet pigeon Bernice), beating up Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble (and killing Dino), then digging up the graves of Laurel and Hardy and blasting their ghosts with a proton pack).

[@glenncooper3524]

Man Ernie had it coming. This whole thing was disturbing. You should get an award for too much patience.

[@hawkeye7246]

Loved loved LOVED this episode. Felt just like the good old days of AVGN. Nothing complicated, just marvelously simple and game-focused.

[@Seriously_Unserious]

This episode looks like James got his passion back! I hope you're able to keep it burning for many more years to come James.

[@randomfordmustang2877]

You forgot one thing in bad games. The Bats.

[@EBTheOriginalMaster]

That ending with Ernie was hilarious

[@T1J]

they absolutely were trolling with this game

[@johndellacontrada9947]

Wooah hey cool to see you here

[@billsimms2511]

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

[@MultiLimpet]

Bad port. Same for dark castle

[@ProtoMario]

This really makes you feel like the last ninja.

[@beatuwidstik2237]

yoo proto love to see you here

[@potatoheadpokemario1931]

That feeling where a youtuber you like watch the same video as you

[@friegglb3846]

where am I?

[@RealSwankyToad]

The exaggerated swagger of a ninja

[@mozzarellamaniac6300]

He can't touch grass, dies in water, and hoards burgers... Yep, he's a genshin impact player

[@Thephillips-dj1po]

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

[@MaverickXeo]

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

[@verbalase]

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

[@jjboi6008]

Beat box man loves angry nerd?

[@vidyabatter]

VERBALASE WATCHES AVGN?!?!?!? YOOOOO

[@SeanWMODonnell]

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

[@Bhhujjn]

Cool you watch avgn

[@ViewtifulJones954]

🐐 watching 🐐 •́ ‿ ,•̀

[@zacjoyner2449]

This man is still going soooo strong. A legend of KZbin.