Ep 15. Universal Studios Theme Parks Adventure

The latest episode of Angry Video Game Nerd takes him to the Universal Studios Theme Parks Adventure. The game was developed for Nintendo GameCube by Nai'a Digital Works in 2001. The game is essentially a virtual tour of the theme park, but in video game form. The game starts with the player being greeted by Woody Woodpecker, one of Universal Studios' mascots.

The player then embarks on a journey to explore the various areas in the park, such as Jurassic Park, The Mummy Returns, and Back to the Future. The player goes through various attractions and completes mini-games to unlock new areas of the park. The game comes with two modes: exploration and adventure. Exploration mode lets players roam around the park, while adventure mode offers a storyline that the player must follow.

The Angry Video Game Nerd dives into his usual rants and critiques about the game. He starts by discussing the game's poorly executed neon graphics, describing them as "eye straining." He also points out the game's incredibly sluggish controls, making it difficult to maneuver the character around the park. The Nerd moves on to the character selection screen, where he questions why the developers would include such strange characters. He compares it to someone raiding the lost and found bin at Universal Studios and adding them to the selection screen.

One of the issues that the Nerd finds with the game is that it's challenging to find the necessary items to progress through the game, and the hints given in the game are not helpful. It's easy to get lost in the park, and there is no map to help guide the player. The Angry Video Game Nerd expresses his frustration with the lack of attention to detail in the game, even going so far as to say that it's "unforgivable" given that it's based on an actual theme park.

As the Nerd progresses through the game, he encounters unforgiving mini-games, including one where players must catch bubbles from a waterfall that are difficult to see on the screen. He compares it to an old-school LSD trip and questions who thought that this would be a fun addition to the game.

The Nerd also takes issue with the park's mascot, Woody Woodpecker, who serves as the player's guide through the game. The Nerd comments that Woody's voice is bordering on annoying, and his snarky comments and suggestions are unhelpful. The Nerd's commentary on Woody is hilarious, as he pokes fun at the bird's appearance, calling him a "psychedelic cotton swab."

Despite all the issues the Nerd has with the game, he admits that there are some positive aspects. The game can be fun to play in small doses, and the variety of attractions in the park is impressive. However, the Nerd expresses his disappointment that the game does not do the theme park justice. He reminds viewers that the game is titled Universal Studios Theme Park Adventures, not Universal Studios Theme Park Disaster.

Overall, Angry Video Game Nerd's review of Universal Studios Theme Parks Adventure is a hilarious and entertaining watch. The Nerd goes into detail about all the things that make this game flawed and is unafraid to share his opinions about the game's many irritating features. Fans of the Angry Video Game Nerd won't be disappointed with the latest episode, which finds the Nerd once again at his snarky best.