Season 4 (2009)
| Episode | Episode name | Length | Release date | Games reviewed and episode notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | Michael Jackson's Moonwalker | 10:04 | (GT) January 7, 2009
(YT) Jul 14, 2010 |
Michael Jackson's Moonwalker (Genesis) The episode was released five months before the death of Michael Jackson on June 25. |
| 64 | Milon's Secret Castle | 11:33 | (GT) January 27, 2009
(YT) Sep 14, 2010 |
The Nerd reviews Milon's Secret Castle (NES) which he criticizes the unusual difficulty and lack of continues. He notably consults Nintendo Power Magazine's Classified Information section for help, and is shocked to find that there is an entire article dedicated to getting through the first level. He also thinks that using "bubbles" as a weapon makes it look like a "game for little girls". Special criticism is reserved when the Nerd finds a room full of money which seems impossible to reach. |
| 65 | Atari Jaguar Part I | 8:23 | (GT) March 16, 2009
(YT) Aug 14, 2010 |
The Nerd discusses the history of Atari, competition between different consoles for superior processing capabilities and the Atari Jaguar video game system. The Nerd does not review any games in-depth, but compares the graphics of games including: Zool 2 (Jaguar) vs. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (Genesis), Brutal Sports Football (Jaguar), Checkered Flag (Jaguar) vs. F-Zero (SNES), and Cybermorph (Jaguar) vs. Star Fox (SNES). |
| 66 | Atari Jaguar Part II | 14:21 | (GT) March 25, 2009
(YT) Aug 25, 2010 |
Tempest 2000 (Jaguar), Alien vs. Predator (Jaguar), Doom (Jaguar), Attack of the Mutant Penguins (Jaguar), Kasumi Ninja (Jaguar), Cybermorph (Jaguar) The Nerd also discusses the Jaguar CD add-on, but is unable to review any games because of hardware failure. However, a fan sent him a working Jaguar CD soon after this video was released. He later made a video about it in 2013 with Mike and him playing some Jaguar CD games. This sequence also features audio commentary by inventor Richard Daluz, creator of various home appliances which utilize game system components, including the "Nintoaster", which would later be first used in the "Action 52" review and then most of the newer episodes. |
| 67 | Metal Gear | 13:17 | (GT) April 8, 2009
(YT) Nov 10, 2010 |
Metal Gear (NES) The Nerd also includes a short Chronologically Confused About Metal Gear Sequels segment. A day after the video was released on YouTube, it was flagged for unknown reasons. |
| 68 | Odyssey | 10:58 | (GT) April 21, 2009
(YT) Nov 26, 2010 |
Magnavox Odyssey (console)
Games played include: Tennis, Skiing, Simon Says, Football, Hockey, Analogic, Cat & Mouse, Haunted House, Submarine, States, and Roulette. The Nerd reviews the console with the Nerdy Turd as the second player. |
| 69 | X-Men | 14:11 | (GT) May 6, 2009
(YT) Nov 27, 2010 |
The Uncanny X-Men (NES), Wolverine (NES), X-Men (Arcade), X-Men (Genesis), X-Men 2: Clone Wars (Genesis) |
| 70 | The Terminator | 14:54 | (GT) May 19, 2009
(YT) Jan 7, 2011 |
The Terminator (NES), The Terminator (SNES), The Terminator (Sega CD) This episode does not use the AVGN theme music, opting instead for a Terminator-styled intro sequence. |
| 71 | Terminator 2: Judgment Day | 13:25 | (GT) June 2, 2009
(YT) Jan 11, 2011 |
T2: The Arcade Game (SNES), T2: The Arcade Game (Sega Genesis), T2: The Arcade Game (Game Boy), Terminator 2: Judgment Day (NES), Terminator 2: Judgment Day (Game Boy), Terminator 2: Judgment Day (SNES). This episode uses an intro sequence reminiscent of Terminator 2's opening. |
| 72 | Transformers | 12:43 | (GT) June 17, 2009
(YT) Jan 18, 2011 |
Transformers: The Battle to Save the Earth (C64), Transformers: Convoy no Nazo (Famicom) This is the first episode to feature the Family Computer (Famicom) and the Family Computer Disk System, which were given a short review. |
| 73 | Mario Is Missing | 9:30 | (GT) July 1, 2009
(YT) Feb 15, 2011 |
Mario Is Missing (NES), Mario Is Missing (SNES), Mario's Time Machine (NES), Mario's Time Machine (SNES).
This episode uses a C64 version of the theme song. |
| 74 | Plumbers Don't Wear Ties | 20:38 | (GT) July 21, 2009
(YT) Mar 8, 2011 |
3DO Interactive Multiplayer (console), Plumbers Don't Wear Ties (3DO) This is the first AVGN video to feature a game from the 3DO, and he even does a very brief review of the system. The Nerd declares the game as one of the worst FMV games he has ever seen in his life (though as far as gameplay, he still holds that title to Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde), so much so that he doesn't want to expose it's existence to his children-to-be, which was what he admitted during the AVGN movie trailer screening. This is the first review of a 3DO game. |
| 75 | Bugs Bunny's Crazy Castle | 16:58 | (GT) August 5, 2009
(YT) Mar 15, 2011 |
The Bugs Bunny Crazy Castle (NES), Crazy Castle 2 (GB), Crazy Castle 3 (GB), Crazy Castle 4 (GBC), Woody Woodpecker in Crazy Castle 5 (GBA) Matei guest stars as Bugs Bunny/Woody Woodpecker. Kyle Justin also makes an appearance. This is the second sequel to an AVGN episode. Also, this is the second time that this episode uses the same version of the theme song as used in the Rocky (SMS) review since The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2600) review. This episode marks the first time that Rolfe, Matei, and Justin all appear together in a AVGN episode. This is also the only time that the Nerd has "died" in an episode with a guest. |
| 76 | Super Pitfall! | 11:07 | (GT) August 20, 2009
(YT) Mar 22, 2011 |
Super Pitfall (NES) |
| 77 | Godzilla | 15:46 | (GT) September 4, 2009
(YT) Apr 14, 2011 |
Godzilla: Monster of Monsters (NES), Godzilla 2: War of the Monsters (NES), Godzilla (GB), Super Godzilla (SNES), Godzilla: Kaijuu Daikessen (SFC), Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee (Xbox), Godzilla: Save the Earth (Xbox), Godzilla: Unleashed (PS2) This is the first review to feature the Super Famicom, as well as Xbox and PS2 games, although the latter two were not reviewed in detail. The Nerd also does a brief review on the Godzilla movies. (Rolfe reviewed all the films, including the 1998 American remake, for Monster Madness '08). The scene where the Nerd played the newer Godzilla games, concludes that he was born too early and comes up with a new swear word (which is actually censored) to describe the older games was considered the best moment of 2009. At the Magfest 2012 AVGN Q&A Panel, James D. Rofle explained that the reason why The Nerd played the newer Godzilla games in the episode was because he thought "that was pretty funny" and explained that he made it like The Nerd doesn't even know about newer games. He also said that he "play it out like he was really like, having never held an Xbox controller". He said in the end that he sees The Nerd as an outdated guy who literally lives in the past, considering that in real life, Rolfe was more familiar with older games than newer ones to some degree. |
| 78 | Wayne's World | 12:15 | (GT) September 24, 2009
(YT) May 3, 2011 |
Wayne's World (NES), Wayne's World (SNES) Footage from both Wayne's World films is used, as well as one clip from Borat (which were edited out of the DVD release). This is the second episode where the Nerd doesn't say "fuck." |
| 79 | Castlevania Part I | 10:08 | (GT) October 8, 2009
(YT) Oct 3, 2010 |
Castlevania (NES) This is the first Halloween special that does not revolve around a game based on a horror movie (or a novel), instead, the Nerd has a marathon of his favorite horror game series. This is the first review to have four parts. |
| 80 | Castlevania Part II | 12:47 | (GT) October 21, 2009
(YT) Oct 12, 2010 |
Castlevania II: Simon's Quest (NES), Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse (NES) This is the second time the Nerd reviews Castlevania II. |
| 81 | Castlevania Part III | 12:52 | (GT) November 5, 2009
(YT) Oct 20, 2010 |
Super Castlevania IV (SNES), Castlevania: Dracula X (SNES), Castlevania (N64). |
| 82 | Castlevania Part IV | 9:48 | (GT) November 19, 2009
(YT) Oct 27, 2010 |
Castlevania: Bloodlines (Genesis), Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (PS) |
| 83 | Little Red Hood | 14:54 | (GT) December 3, 2009
(YT) May 13, 2011 |
Little Red Hood (NES) In this episode it is seen that the Nerd owns some of the rarest NES titles, Cheetahmen 2 and 6-in-1. |
| 84 | Winter Games | 10:28 | (GT) December 23, 2009
(YT) Dec 20, 2010 |
Winter Games (NES)
The Nerd considers Winter Games to utilize the worst controls in a video game. |
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