Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    May 27, 2015
    80
    Survival itself is the reward in Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures. [Issue #15: May/June 2015, p.24]
  2. 80
    Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures is another fun retro-inspired title that’s definitely worth a look if you’re looking for a challenging platformer on the eShop.
  3. 80
    Taking a trip back to the past, Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures is a love letter to old school gamers, while paying tribute to many of the elements that have haunted the Nerd over the years.
  4. 80
    While it isn’t a platforming masterpiece, it is quite good and feels like a complete game instead of a cash-in.
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 31 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 31
  2. Negative: 2 out of 31
  1. Oct 15, 2015
    8
    This game is a nice throwback to the NES days and is a very solid platformer/shooter.
    The controls, music and graphics are all really good
    This game is a nice throwback to the NES days and is a very solid platformer/shooter.
    The controls, music and graphics are all really good and appealing. This game is obviously made for AVGN fans but if you don't know the show and are looking for a decent platformer, give this game a go
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  2. Jun 17, 2015
    7
    What is there to say about this game? It's the Nerd killing things because why not. It's fun but the humor falls short because it's basicallyWhat is there to say about this game? It's the Nerd killing things because why not. It's fun but the humor falls short because it's basically just references towards the show. It's pretty good but don't expect it to be **** amazing. Because **** is the best **** word in the entire **** world

    7/10
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  3. Mar 26, 2016
    8
    It seems the Angry Video Game Nerd never really got a chance to make his way to the video game universe. Now let me tell you the story how heIt seems the Angry Video Game Nerd never really got a chance to make his way to the video game universe. Now let me tell you the story how he got his very own video game. It all started when he made a wish to make his way to the video game universe so they can see how angry the Angry Video Game Nerd is. For angry video game nerds like him, get this once-in-a-lifetime game for your Wii U. Full Review »