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

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This is episode 201 of the Angry Video Game Nerd (AVGN), which starts off Season 16. The Nerd promised himself in 2006 to review The Last Ninja on NES one day, and today's the day! The Nerd learned during Episode 200 that bad games aren't really made to be bad, that developers probably have decent excuses and issues... but, will he cut The Last Ninja any slack?? -- The Last Ninja is an action-adventure game originally developed and published by System 3 in 1987 for the Commodore 64. But The Last Ninja on the Nintendo Entertainment System is actually the second game in the series Last Ninja 2: Back with a Vengeance.
Written and Directed by James Rolfe:
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Help from Mike Matei, Kieeeeern, and Justin Silverman
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[@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 ♡

[@Tythrak]

"Written and Directed by James Rolfe" - it shows. This episode is brilliant

[@rorunii2619]

I'm glad to have him back, for real

[@CrimeFighterFrog]

I havent watched in a while. Were previous episodes/seasons not written and directed by him?

[@setsers1]

@@CrimeFighterFrog I don't think so

[@sebastianriz4703]

@@CrimeFighterFrog As far as I am aware, the other episodes werw written by him. I just know he has producers sometimes.

[@benitosierrajr3958]

@@setsers1 that’s not say that those episodes aren’t bad, they do have their moments and are enjoyable, but I can see why people prefer the episodes that where entirely done by Rolfe

[@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.

[@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 :)

[@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....

[@marcosfern777]

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..

[@kissme1518]

That interaction with AVGN and an Ernie doll was better than any movie from Hollywood. You could feel the tension there.

[@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

[@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

[@mr.incognitoyt2235]

So glad to have him back

[@Tythrak]

Its because this episode was written and directed by James himself :)

[@danielv.9188]

Likewise! Definitely one of my favorites

[@MichaelDermotMusic]

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

[@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. 💪😎

[@roarkthehalf-orc6598]

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

[@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) .

[@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

[@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?

[@AnalogX64]

26:42 "help me big bird" - Bert This was an awesome episode, amazing that James still comes up with this stuff :)

[@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) .

[@michaeldebidart]

Ernie said that, not Bert

[@GoBzi]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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) .

[@donatboy]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@stevooo1790]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@JBlazin-ht2mp]

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

[@moodys9855]

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

[@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?

[@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

[@sedentarycub5775]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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...

[@subliminal128]

THIS IS CLASSIC AVGN RIGHT HERE! Love it James

[@eavyeavy2864]

then buy the vpn

[@user-wk4np7fh2v]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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).

[@monke12354]

That whole jumping on the boat sequence was hilarious, AVGN never has a bad episode hahaha

[@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) .

[@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

[@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.

[@omegadragon1000]

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.

[@icecoldbluesonic]

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

[@randomfordmustang2877]

You forgot one thing in bad games. The Bats.

[@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

[@Xeo7]

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

[@lebendigesgespenst7669]

This is now an essential AVGN episode for any rewatches

[@DrasticFox2004]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@dr.rajasaurusandunclebonec6526]

Reverse Scorpion be like: *"GET ON THERE"*

[@DrasticFox2004]

*35 years* after the game released, yet *16 years* after the Nerd “promised” to review it 😅

[@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

[@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.

[@JemyM]

8:06 The key is easy to pick up once you figure out that some items are easier to pick up when you do it from the right direction. It needs to be in front of your foot while facing southwest. Even if I didn't play the game for like a decade, that's still embedded in my spine.

[@tamaking86]

I really dig that quote reference you made from the late Bruce Lee. "Be water, my friend..." 💪😎

[@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.

[@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

[@Thephillips-dj1po]

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

[@williammoore1030]

What a throw back episode, even put in the repeated "all over again" like the tmnt episode. Nice work and attention to detail.

[@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.

[@johnnyroche138]

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

[@MiamiSunrise]

According to this video, Dr. Claws Dump n Pump was released in 1991. Did anyone else catch that easter egg?

[@metallicat808]

Wow. Such a fantastic episode! All-around brilliant

[@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.

[@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

[@turtleo4732]

Maybe it's a female ninja?

[@aliciaisurdeath]

This episode reminds me of why I love AVGN I'm so excited for the future of AVGN if this episode is anything to go off of. It feels like James style all the way through it's the best episode in awhile.

[@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.

[@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

[@paneth8466]

I like how it said "Game of the Year" with a "*" at the end lol

[@pernadas]

James pls review the bad contra games

[@shadowchao21]

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

[@animock3051]

From where?

[@Rogerztheurbanlegend]

And the yellow hue throughout is wonderful.

[@Netmunk]

Loved it :D

[@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!

[@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

[@tylernorton8087]

“The only thing more cliche is if there were alligators in the sewers!!!” “There’s alligators in the sewers”

[@YaBoiZackbannedmefordissent]

I see you slipping "Dr. Claw's Dump 'N Pump" into that list of games that came out in 1991...

[@GSS1Sirius]

13:45 actually made me laugh really loud. Highly reminiscent of older AVGN videos. 🤣🤣🤣

[@CavangoVulgora]

26:05 😂

[@segamon]

I very much agree with you.

[@thesonicshadowfananimation]

13:47

[@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

[@scottmccurdy6493]

"This ninja is probably the least stealthy ninja I've ever seen..." I dunno, the Ninja Turtles had a van and a blimp.

[@ReactigatorDile]

Oh my word! I just realized that at 6:21 in the wall of games he put “Dr. Claw’s Dump and Pump”! What a callback

[@Matt16006]

This episode is an instant classic. The boat part especially

[@ZacharyDietze]

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

[@Boogie_the_cat]

I had this on the apple 2gs and the controls were WAY better than the NES version. It's still a frustrating and often confusing game, but it didn't control like the character was made of melting butter.

[@xChillDudex]

Seeing James in the start in the 4 by 3 footage hit me right in the nostalgia

[@expred]

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

[@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.

[@kissme1518]

AVGN's anger when he lost it to Ernie was way more convincing than Hulk from Avengers

[@bagel898]

James, more like these! I’ve been a fan since the old days and this is by far my favorite of all modern episodes!

[@EBTheOriginalMaster]

That ending with Ernie was hilarious

[@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.

[@SomaBT]

I remember playing this as a kid, the game was so confusing and cryptic. Glad to see you take one for the team and beating this dumb 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) .

[@Caluma122]

Gawd, I don't know how you have the patience for all these games! No way I would have bothered past that boat!

[@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

[@tutrick8090]

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

[@KennyMcCormick99]

This was one of the funniest AVGN episodes ever!! 🤣