These kind of episodes are the reason why I am still following your content after two decades. It's amazing that you still find new spins on avgn after so many episodes. It's the kind of content only somebody passionate about games and movies could create.
Well it hadn't been without some failure. Nerd has had some absolutely trash episodes and made some bad choices in production. Lol, creativity does die on the vine the older you get and with family. This episode was great. As long as he sticks to the formula that gained all of us as fans then we will keep watching
The setting, the cinematography and the use of shadows and smoke, the tribute to the noir detective films/shows of the 1940s (with the framed picture of Bogart in the background. Nice touch.) - this episode is a work of art.
Just on a whole another level compared to other youtuber skits where they just talk into the camera or just run around in a park. Actual cinematography is used and really shows James's talent.
As someone who played this game years ago, I deeply appreciated this video. The tedious inventory management is what I remember the most about playing it. And I am a sucker for noir spoofs.
Thinking about it, punching wine bottles to open doors feels like a Bloober Team metaphor for getting over alcoholism. I wouldn't expect anything less hokey from the people behind Layers of Fear and The Medium.
It's built by the same people that puts cooked turkeys/meat that heals you in walls. Just whip the wall until it breaks and you have a well cooked meal right there ready to go! 👍
Man, this again is one of the episodes that oozes your love and passion for the classic movies - the lighting, the layering and composition of the frame, the stark contrast, the silhouettes...considered this is not a state-of-the-art movie production, it's all spot on - and I LOVE IT!!!! Film Noir is one of my favorite genres, and this episode really captures the feeling of that era, with the jazzy but foreboding tune playing all the way through...brilliant!!! It's so GREAT to see that when an AVGN eoisode comes out, it STILL is top notch for the most part, and with so many creative and talented creators on the platform, that really means something! So thank you so very much for this very special episode!!!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻✊🏻✊🏻✊🏻💞💞💞
Quick note about putting the medicine in the "capsules". This is actually a bit of censorship as in the PC game you were shooting up each drug with syringes. It makes a whole lot more sense when you find this part out.
That makes a ton of sense. You just relabel text items and text outputs of actions rather than changing the programming to be less steps, that is much harder.
Any OG’s from 2005 who remember when he was the Angry Nintendo Nerd? I still remember it took me a while to get used to Angry Video Game Nerd because I was so used to calling him the Angry Nintendo Nerd.
I see Deja Vu for NES, I click. A friend and I used to sit in his dark basement and play this game late at night.. you can imagine how creepy that would be for the average 8 year old. The atmosphere of the game, the music.. it was a perfect storm to terrify a kid. Just seeing this intro… the gameplay… it sends shivers up my spine!
I used to watch my dad play this when I was young and whenever he ran into the mugger I would get so scared. That was the original jump scare for sure!
I was a Shadowgate kid myself. Never actually played Deja Vu until I was much older. I could probably still beat Shadowgate now without having to look up instructions anywhere!
That's awesome. My only memory is seeing the box at the grocery store game rental center and being mesmerized by it. I always remember that box and wondered what it played like
I dunno if its mentioned in the NES game, but its stated in at least one version of Deja Vu, that Ace was a former boxer turned Detective, probably to explain why punching for him is such an effective choice...
3:22 is probably my favorite shot in AVGN maybe ever, the way he made one ordinary shelf that we've seen for years suddenly look like a foreground building of a skyline is just m a g i c.
18:08 Can we take a moment to appreciate the size of the trunk!! If she's 400 lbs, that's alot of space around her!! Fantastic engineering car manufacturer!!
20:10 the tissue is a reference to the movie "Have and Have Not". Lauren Bacall's character tells Humprey Bogart's character Steve how to whistle. "You know how to whistle, don't you Steve? You just put your lips together and blow."
Wonderful reference. Too bad that that film isn't a detective story. To be pedantic, I would prefer a noir film reference instead of the Bogart's one but that's the developer's decision, at least.
1:52 - after all these years he's still true to his legacy. And although he's gotten older, he's not afraid of being funny and telling toilet jokes. Thank you, Nerd.
I will always enjoy AVGN it is a real connection to my childhood coming home from school, plopping down in front of my tv in the basement with the same similar ceiling that the nerd plays below, playing NES and SNES. These are the memories I’ll never forget and watching AVGN episodes makes some of those foggy memories become clear again. So for that Nerd, I thank you. You have really made a huge impact not only on youtube, but gaming itself. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.
I'm glad you did an episode of this game. Honestly was one of my fav "Hidden Gems" on the NES. Actually all those point/click games that this company put out for NES were solid. 😎
I don’t know why but this makes me really emotional. I feel like the whole video is punching me right in the childhood. It feels so familiar, like a memory. It brings me joy
It’s wild to me that I have been checking in on the AVGN videos for about 20 years. Back when he was the angry Nintendo nerd. Glad to see he’s still going strong
I'm swedish and this game actually has a swedish version. Made it even eerier somehow to play it as a kid somehow. Felt closer to home than the average games I played back then...
I loved Deja Vu, and was heartbroken when Lost in Las Vegas (the sequel) was cancelled for the NES. The only GBC game I ever pre-ordered was Deja Vu I & II.
It feels like James is slowly taking back creative control of the series. The last few AVGN episodes put out were some of the best in years (and it's no coincidence that James wrote/directed them either)
I haven't played this game in like 30 years but watching this and hearing all the background music and screen transitions instantly takes me back to playing this as a kid.
That was great! The reason why he punches everything is that he used to be a boxer. I think in the bar you can see some pictures of yourself as a prizefighter. Ok, it was over 20 years ago when I played this, but I seem to remember most of it still, so I'm quite sure that you're the boxer.
For anyone that didn't catch the reference, because James didn't point it out: The line about 'you just put one to your nose and blow' is a reference to an infamous Lauren Bacall line from a movie called To Have and Have Not. Let's just say she's talking about whistling, but also _not_ talking about whistling...
13:46 that's actually a reference to a famous urban legend about alligators being in the sewers of New York,this also inspired the 1980 movie alligator which you should totally cover on monster madness if you haven't already.
I streamed all of these games and I did the Macventure series on Steam and had the worst issue with Shadowgate where you have to empty your entire inventory before you cross the bridge where in the NES port you did not have to. Even in the remake they didn't make you empty everything to cross the bridge. I believe the remake actually changed that completely.
Oh man, MacVenture titles. Shadowgate and Uninvited were great. It's not for everyone for sure but these point-n-click type adventure games were pretty unique.
As someone who has a new found interest in photography, I am totally digging the use of hard lighting throughout this episode. Excellent control of light, my dude!
This cinematography is stunning 10/10 from the beginning to the end! Its a very interesting take to play the AVGN character in a reverse-type of role where he is now a stranger in his own enviroment. Somewhat risky move, but it played-out well 👍🕵♂
I always found Deja Vu to be a very interesting NES game, same as the other two that are similar to its gameplay. Thanks for covering it up. AVGN Forever!
I always used to see this game title on the shelf at my local video store back in the day. Thanks for finally demystifying it! Flawed but very intriguing game
There's something extremely refreshing about this episode. Nice work, James! 😊 ...now do Princess Tomato in the Salad Kingdom! It's a point and click like the macventure nes games and is weird enough to be perfect fodder for AVGN!
2 best memories I have of this game: using Nintendo Power to think I had enough evidence to win, only to get locked up, and a neighbor who's very religious parents wouldn't let him play it after they found out you could use the gun on yourself 😂.
So great as a split screen multiplayer game. Laying traps for friends then watching them get got. The AI in the single player mode is too easy to beat.
ok, wow, watching this episode was such a great trip... I'm really glad James is back with experimenting and seems more comfortable on the newer episodes.
9:15 Imagine picking gum from your pocket, putting it into your mouth and the next second it is a gun in your mouth. Giorno Giovanna behind the corner: "Enjoy your last meal" *BLAM*
The "put the tissue to your nose and blow" line was a riff on the famous "you know how to whistle don't you? you just pucker up your lips and blow" line from Lauren Bacall in To Have and Have Not....with Bogie!
While I always love AVGN, I'm never usually a fan of all the extra out-of-game bits in the episodes. However, this one did those great, and probably the best to date.
I played this on Gameboy Color and it had a better interface with picture buttons for open/close door etc. I think the visuals were better too. I loved it, it was such a unique game.
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Did you do a video on chrono trigger
Finally
YESSSSSSSS 🙌 James it's on baby let's go 🤓
review:
- The Lion King SNES version
- The Jungle Book
- Mickey Mania
as AVGN episodes
gotta play snatcher on sega cd
Film noir + AVGN = Yes, please!
The pulpy narration is spot on.
Agreed. This was a great episode. Instant fav.
Fr
This is right up there with the Dracula episode.
It's always fun when James gets to do something fresh with his AVGN episodes.
All about this.
These kind of episodes are the reason why I am still following your content after two decades. It's amazing that you still find new spins on avgn after so many episodes. It's the kind of content only somebody passionate about games and movies could create.
Well it hadn't been without some failure. Nerd has had some absolutely trash episodes and made some bad choices in production. Lol, creativity does die on the vine the older you get and with family. This episode was great. As long as he sticks to the formula that gained all of us as fans then we will keep watching
bro went full noir
Agreed
@@aarons2148MF you can’t speak for everyone 😅! You sound like a hater 🤫🧐🧐🧐
Now we need a musical episode!
It’s nice having a new AVGN video every once in a while.
The last couple have been released monthly.
@@andykishore those mostly don't count
@@foreverdirt1615 Man, you don't sound like an entitled child at all...
It’s great that more content has finally dropped
"You don't know what you've got, 'til it's almost gone"
I just turned 40 and I realized I’ve been watching you for 20 years
me 45
he didn't start 2004.. not as the nerd, anyway. Though some of the extremely early stuff was entertaining to watch, too.
Welcome to the club lol
He's gonna take you back to the past....
Stalker!
The setting, the cinematography and the use of shadows and smoke, the tribute to the noir detective films/shows of the 1940s (with the framed picture of Bogart in the background. Nice touch.) - this episode is a work of art.
Thats the charm of cinemassacre is the care put into it
Still improving after a decade. So we're always ready to watch a new video, even now.
Just on a whole another level compared to other youtuber skits where they just talk into the camera or just run around in a park. Actual cinematography is used and really shows James's talent.
The Mystery of Who S*it my Pants.
Absolutely!
You can see James had real fun making this one. The cinematography is spot on.
Bespoke
James seems to have a thing with old films, especially Noir and Monster genres.
Oh he loved doing this one!
If only I had fun watching it
Remember when he made a Halloween video in one shot.
This episode feels like a classic episode of AVGN. Guess I've got Deja Vu!
You've just been in this place before.
I think this episode is among his best yet. James still got it
probably my favourite in resent years and baring ones I love for nostalgia, I think maybe in my top 3.
@@AlexHarrison-zv4jjhigher on the streets
Angry Nintendo Nerd!
As someone who played this game years ago, I deeply appreciated this video. The tedious inventory management is what I remember the most about playing it. And I am a sucker for noir spoofs.
still a great game. easy to figure out how to beat it. Shadowgate and Uninvited is way harder. hopefully he does those.
@@caseyjones3522 7 year old me dying to an aligator in the sewer would like a word with you about saying the game was easy to beat lol
@@thirtythreeeyes8624 there's no sudden portals into space
@@thirtythreeeyes8624 well it was obvious you had to shoot the gator, but i played it as a teenager
Punching wine bottles to open doors makes perfect sense. I mean how else are you supposed to show that door you mean business.
Thinking about it, punching wine bottles to open doors feels like a Bloober Team metaphor for getting over alcoholism. I wouldn't expect anything less hokey from the people behind Layers of Fear and The Medium.
Right on, right on!
It's not necessary to complete the game.
But then the door speaks, and it says in it's best Bruce Lee impression "bottles ... don't hit back."
It's built by the same people that puts cooked turkeys/meat that heals you in walls. Just whip the wall until it breaks and you have a well cooked meal right there ready to go! 👍
This was the best episode James has put out in years.
concuerdo!
I agree 👍
I never got out the bar. I still own it but never wanted to watch a walkthrough but If I get a hint from this video I won't feel as guilty
Facts
Agreed
You can feel it when the Nerd mixes his love for movies with old games, it shines.
Been following AVGN since Angry Nintendo Nerd times. It is soon 20 years and you're still doing these to cheer me up. I really appreciate it James.
Man, this again is one of the episodes that oozes your love and passion for the classic movies - the lighting, the layering and composition of the frame, the stark contrast, the silhouettes...considered this is not a state-of-the-art movie production, it's all spot on - and I LOVE IT!!!! Film Noir is one of my favorite genres, and this episode really captures the feeling of that era, with the jazzy but foreboding tune playing all the way through...brilliant!!! It's so GREAT to see that when an AVGN eoisode comes out, it STILL is top notch for the most part, and with so many creative and talented creators on the platform, that really means something! So thank you so very much for this very special episode!!!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻✊🏻✊🏻✊🏻💞💞💞
That was awesome James I love the film Noir aspects
The Angry Video Game Noir
@@infinidominion Sir, you are talented.
Cool man
"written, directed, gameplay by James Rolfe"..... Man we are SO back. Thanks for the hard work, James
He's got a new editor it seems as well.
"We"?
@@Psyclonus7 ......have you REALLY not heard that saying before?
@@mavvasquez yeh, it's dumb
Quick note about putting the medicine in the "capsules". This is actually a bit of censorship as in the PC game you were shooting up each drug with syringes. It makes a whole lot more sense when you find this part out.
That makes a ton of sense. You just relabel text items and text outputs of actions rather than changing the programming to be less steps, that is much harder.
I'd never heard that before, but it makes a lot of sense. Thanks for the information.
Any OG’s from 2005 who remember when he was the Angry Nintendo Nerd?
I still remember it took me a while to get used to Angry Video Game Nerd because I was so used to calling him the Angry Nintendo Nerd.
Sooo, u liked calling him ANN..?
Absolutely. Been watching since the who framed Roger rabbit video
I see Deja Vu for NES, I click. A friend and I used to sit in his dark basement and play this game late at night.. you can imagine how creepy that would be for the average 8 year old. The atmosphere of the game, the music.. it was a perfect storm to terrify a kid. Just seeing this intro… the gameplay… it sends shivers up my spine!
I used to watch my dad play this when I was young and whenever he ran into the mugger I would get so scared. That was the original jump scare for sure!
I was a Shadowgate kid myself. Never actually played Deja Vu until I was much older. I could probably still beat Shadowgate now without having to look up instructions anywhere!
That's awesome. My only memory is seeing the box at the grocery store game rental center and being mesmerized by it. I always remember that box and wondered what it played like
Have you played Uninvited?
Uninvited would've given you a heart attack.
I dunno if its mentioned in the NES game, but its stated in at least one version of Deja Vu, that Ace was a former boxer turned Detective, probably to explain why punching for him is such an effective choice...
It is, there's a poster of you as a boxer upstairs. It's not necessary to beat the game, but it's a cool detail nonetheless.
3:22 is probably my favorite shot in AVGN maybe ever, the way he made one ordinary shelf that we've seen for years suddenly look like a foreground building of a skyline is just m a g i c.
Especially when you realize the nerd set is like 8' wide and in his garage.
It's so well done
18:08 Can we take a moment to appreciate the size of the trunk!!
If she's 400 lbs, that's alot of space around her!!
Fantastic engineering car manufacturer!!
One, trunks cars back then were huge, then got smaller. Two, could’ve been an exaggeration, more likely 200 +, but *nowhere* near 300 or more.
If someone is 400 lb, body shaming should never go out of style.
@@KeithustusYeah! Somebody explain to me at what point do you consider it not body shaming, and helping them stay healthy or not die??
@@Rykiz_Vidz if people are using their body such as walking and most importantly eating healthy, then they are trying to be healthy.
20:10 the tissue is a reference to the movie "Have and Have Not". Lauren Bacall's character tells Humprey Bogart's character Steve how to whistle. "You know how to whistle, don't you Steve? You just put your lips together and blow."
Nuh uh
So that's where Flo Rida got those lyrics from
If I am rolling with any old school Hollywood starlets, I want it to be Joan Blondell, Gloria Graham or Lauren Bacall, for sure. Iconic scene
Wonderful reference. Too bad that that film isn't a detective story. To be pedantic, I would prefer a noir film reference instead of the Bogart's one but that's the developer's decision, at least.
Great movie Bogart was a badass.
That might be the best AVGN episode I’ve seen in years
it is
He’s been putting out bangers for the last few years
Finally, a banger nerd episode.
@@piperian3962not recently. Thankfully this episode is quite excellent.
They all bangers
Oh no, I think the Nerd forgot that Deja Vu had a Gameboy port with its sequel on it.
1:52 - after all these years he's still true to his legacy. And although he's gotten older, he's not afraid of being funny and telling toilet jokes. Thank you, Nerd.
I will always enjoy AVGN it is a real connection to my childhood coming home from school, plopping down in front of my tv in the basement with the same similar ceiling that the nerd plays below, playing NES and SNES.
These are the memories I’ll never forget and watching AVGN episodes makes some of those foggy memories become clear again.
So for that Nerd, I thank you. You have really made a huge impact not only on youtube, but gaming itself. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.
I'm glad you did an episode of this game. Honestly was one of my fav "Hidden Gems" on the NES. Actually all those point/click games that this company put out for NES were solid. 😎
U can beat video games introduced me to them
Absolutely, I wouldn't have minded a Halloween episode on Shadowgate or Uninvited either!
I'm currently revisiting Shadowgate. Haven't played it since I was a kid.@@kevsplitterskull3209
I'm glad you said "Honestly." Without it, I would have thought you were lying.
I used to rent it from blockbuster, but didn't get far through it because it had to be back in a couple days.
I don’t know why but this makes me really emotional. I feel like the whole video is punching me right in the childhood. It feels so familiar, like a memory. It brings me joy
Felt like James really put his heart and soul into this one. He absolutely nailed the noir look, and the narration was on point.
“That would be like dressing up as Batman to play Batman video games, who does that?” Lmbo 😂
How about a certain blatant nerd whose middle name is AVGN!
Lmbo = Laughing My Bottom Off
Furries
Have you ever seen James and Batman in the same room?
He wasn't ''dressing up'' :)
Kenny from Southpark might to do this. XD
As a filmmaker I bet James really enjoyed making this episode in particular!
People have been saying he's fallen off lately. But nobody can deny, when he makes a video HE wants to make, he's better than ever.
rockstar, filmmaker, curator, and author!
Film makers a bit of a stretch I watch the avgn movies he points cameras at stuff ya😂
@@Kelly-f7r as if I'm now aware
Bespoke
Man Ive been watching since I was 7 now I am 24, even though you played only bad games, still made me love gaming.
Woahh you were so young I was born in the year you started watching lol! I started watching when I was 11
I think this is probably your best written episode, along with some pretty clever cinematography. Well done, Nerd!
idk. hard to out due earth bound.
It’s wild to me that I have been checking in on the AVGN videos for about 20 years. Back when he was the angry Nintendo nerd. Glad to see he’s still going strong
The cinematography is incredible for this NES game. Really nailed that detective noir style to match this game's presentation.
I'm swedish and this game actually has a swedish version. Made it even eerier somehow to play it as a kid somehow. Felt closer to home than the average games I played back then...
I like the Crime Noir style!!
New episode = 7 hours of binge watching old episodes as well
Funnily enough I had been doing it already anyways.
@@personreanimation same here lol I came here from the DOOM episode
It's a must! 👍😂
$20 is a relatively expensive gun for the 1940's. Something around $500 or so.
500$ is so much money! You could give 1 million to every person on the planet and still have money left
@@persigurdlindseth1353 math
I didn't even think about that! Nice catch (assuming it was intentional by the game developers).
That sounds about right for a gun these days, depending on the model
@@persigurdlindseth1353 Heh, i got that reference, but I'm not sure anyone else here did.
I loved Deja Vu, and was heartbroken when Lost in Las Vegas (the sequel) was cancelled for the NES. The only GBC game I ever pre-ordered was Deja Vu I & II.
Can only imagine playing a point and click on the gameboy is even worse.
@@cattysplatit's the same but portable
It feels like James is slowly taking back creative control of the series. The last few AVGN episodes put out were some of the best in years (and it's no coincidence that James wrote/directed them either)
“Deja Vu? More like diarrhea doo doo in my ear.”
-2006 AVGN probably
You are right, avgn episodes are much much better now than in the "classic" avgn era. The nerd aged well.
@@fernandomaiasilvadias8199 the ones with the skits are still my favorites
bugs bunny birthday blowout, and batman where mike matei is the joker lol
@@fernandomaiasilvadias8199I prefer the old far more myself.
@fernandomaiasilvadias8199 TH-cam definitely didn't.
Nice, now THIS felt like a classic Nerd episode and really took us back!
The photo of Bogart in The Maltese Falcon on the shelf was a nice touch.
I haven't played this game in like 30 years but watching this and hearing all the background music and screen transitions instantly takes me back to playing this as a kid.
This was seriously one of my favorite games on NES. All of those Macventure games were great.
10:04 “SOCKO”
Such an accurate onomatopoeia that perfectly captures the sound that a punch makes!
Seeing a new Nerd video always warms my heart. James has become classic, to me.
Could not have said it better myself.
James goofing around in his basement has not gotten old for me, and I've been a fan since somewhat early
That was great! The reason why he punches everything is that he used to be a boxer. I think in the bar you can see some pictures of yourself as a prizefighter. Ok, it was over 20 years ago when I played this, but I seem to remember most of it still, so I'm quite sure that you're the boxer.
This game really employs Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle with the whole wallet > take > card > take sequence
For anyone that didn't catch the reference, because James didn't point it out: The line about 'you just put one to your nose and blow' is a reference to an infamous Lauren Bacall line from a movie called To Have and Have Not. Let's just say she's talking about whistling, but also _not_ talking about whistling...
13:46 that's actually a reference to a famous urban legend about alligators being in the sewers of New York,this also inspired the 1980 movie alligator which you should totally cover on monster madness if you haven't already.
I'm pretty sure he is well aware of the movie Alligator pmsfl 😂😂😂
Great trivia thankz
@@arch7517 Also referenced as a bit in one of my favorite episodes of G1 Transformers, "City of steel"
We don't deserve such awesome content from such a great guy. This is so cool
you are being way too kind in saying that. Dude fell off years ago
was not expecting S-tier AVGN
He's been hitting it out of the park in 2024.
@@BladedEdge Except for my horse prince. LOL
One of my faves. I had hoped that when Shadowgate was remade, they would remake Deja Vu and Uninvited in the same way.
The tedious point and click menus really takes me back!
The half turn at 4:04 was executed brilliantly!
Best episode in years James! This is why we have followed you for over a decade.
I think the Tissue gag is a reference to "You know how to whistle? You just put your lips together and blow."
Lauren Bacall in To Have And Have Not, to complete the reference.
Hey susie, i cant whistle...its impossible
"That would be like dressing up as Batman to play Batman games. Who does that?"
Got to love that self-depracating humor!
21:51 would be way funnier if he'd just punch the cartridge 😂
Socko!
Haha🤣
james' filmmaking prowess grows with every episode. very well written actually.
Déjà vu didn't forget the Lard! 18:10
I streamed all of these games and I did the Macventure series on Steam and had the worst issue with Shadowgate where you have to empty your entire inventory before you cross the bridge where in the NES port you did not have to. Even in the remake they didn't make you empty everything to cross the bridge. I believe the remake actually changed that completely.
Oh man, MacVenture titles. Shadowgate and Uninvited were great. It's not for everyone for sure but these point-n-click type adventure games were pretty unique.
Maybe there is a romhack to move faster in the interface.
As someone who has a new found interest in photography, I am totally digging the use of hard lighting throughout this episode. Excellent control of light, my dude!
It wasn't a dame it was a game, fookin loved that line 😂
"I have been in this Place before!"
Prost & Cheers from Berchtesgaden in the Bavarian Alps
Griaß di! I lived there for 15 Years.
I went there back in the summer of 2006. Beautiful place.
No one cares where you're from.
Visited in the summer of '95, absolutely beautiful place! I was lucky enough to take the bus ride up the mountain to see Eagle's Nest.
So glad he hasn't stopped this series
This game, shadowgate and uninvited were some of my favs to play growing up.
You could classify this episode as Nerd Noir.
Pretty sure that's on the front cover of Knights of Sidonia volume 1, "Toxic Nerd Noir."
No way, i love this game and shadowgate. They were great point and click adventure games, technically ahead of the NES even.
This cinematography is stunning 10/10 from the beginning to the end!
Its a very interesting take to play the AVGN character in a reverse-type of role where he is now a stranger in his own enviroment. Somewhat risky move, but it played-out well
👍🕵♂
This episode is legitimately up there with the best of them. Really enjoyed the noire styled shots.
I always found Deja Vu to be a very interesting NES game, same as the other two that are similar to its gameplay.
Thanks for covering it up. AVGN Forever!
Might as well go ahead and cover the other two now.
I always used to see this game title on the shelf at my local video store back in the day. Thanks for finally demystifying it! Flawed but very intriguing game
Loved Icom, Kemco and this game. As well as Shadowgate and Uninvited. Thanks for a great review of these interesting point and clicks, James.
There's something extremely refreshing about this episode. Nice work, James! 😊
...now do Princess Tomato in the Salad Kingdom! It's a point and click like the macventure nes games and is weird enough to be perfect fodder for AVGN!
one of the best nerd episodes ever. the sound of the gun at the end... pure perfection
"....BRAIN!" -Earthworm Jim
That "Now in the 90s" intro music got me feeling sad.
2 best memories I have of this game: using Nintendo Power to think I had enough evidence to win, only to get locked up, and a neighbor who's very religious parents wouldn't let him play it after they found out you could use the gun on yourself 😂.
*whose very
Who's is the contraction of "who is".
13:11
Violence is not the answer. It's the question. The answer is "Yes!"
NO WAY AN AVGN EPISODE!!!!???
YES WAY!!!
He like me fr fr😭😭
outta nowhere!
ON A NES GAME
No cap
I think we can all agree that AVGN is officially back
Fun fact: if you use your last coin on the left slot machine, you’re given a guaranteed win regardless of the timing of the button presses
I'm surprised the Nerd didn't chuckle at the tissue joke, since it's a play on "You know how to whistle, don't you?".
You somehow get the impression that he _didn't_ get it?
@@PaleHorseShabuShabu I don't know lol.. I'm sure he did, but the way he mentioned it was like it went over his head, maybe the joke went over mine.
I'd love to see the Nerd cover the other NES Macventures, like Uninvited or Shadowgate. Perfect for Halloween!
Have you every played Spy vs Spy for NES 😅. I'm 34, and that game has haunted my gaming experience for 30yrs
So great as a split screen multiplayer game. Laying traps for friends then watching them get got. The AI in the single player mode is too easy to beat.
@@cattysplat Too bad the sequels never came out of the NES
Bro this was a really well written episode . You really captured the noir vibe !
ok, wow, watching this episode was such a great trip... I'm really glad James is back with experimenting and seems more comfortable on the newer episodes.
9:15 Imagine picking gum from your pocket, putting it into your mouth and the next second it is a gun in your mouth.
Giorno Giovanna behind the corner: "Enjoy your last meal"
*BLAM*
The "put the tissue to your nose and blow" line was a riff on the famous "you know how to whistle don't you? you just pucker up your lips and blow" line from Lauren Bacall in To Have and Have Not....with Bogie!
While I always love AVGN, I'm never usually a fan of all the extra out-of-game bits in the episodes. However, this one did those great, and probably the best to date.
I'm so glad James did a film noir (noire?) version of the Nerd 😂 this is brilliant
Deja Vu walked so Disco Elysium could stagger.
This video is so well done! I’m not surprised. The nerd always hits it out of the park.
I played this on Gameboy Color and it had a better interface with picture buttons for open/close door etc. I think the visuals were better too. I loved it, it was such a unique game.
It’s been a while since I’ve been this early to an AVGN episode
*These games rarely translate well to the NES / Famicon. Points for efforts though.*