What is it?

AVGN Adventures 1 & 2 Deluxe is a collection of side-scrollers developed by FreakZone Games and published by Screenwave Media. It features two remakes, and a exclusive third entry, based on the reviews by the Angry Video Game Nerd.

Platform(s)

PC, Switch, Xbox One, PS4

Pros

Cons

Fairer difficulty, but still challenging gameplay and creative mission designs.

Some fun vehicle segments.

Plenty of references to the reviews.

Multiple characters in game no. 1, unlockable abilities in no. 2.

Notably improved graphics and a great soundtrack.

Cheap ambushes before checkpoints are common.

The second game recycles the same mini-boss all too often, which just pads the game out.

Occasionally frustrating boss battles.

Excessive toilet humour can get tiresome very quickly.

If you die, you’ll lose your power-up, which just feels like a lousy punishment.

Verdict:

Fans of the nerd will definitely get a big kick out of AVGN Adventures 1 & 2 Deluxe. Bundling them together with some well-needed balancing tweaks and visual upgrades does make it a solid buy, thanks to its challenging but brilliantly designed gameplay.