The Angry Video Game Nerd reviews Mortal Kombat: Mythologies Sub-Zero, a 1997 action-adventure game for the Nintendo 64 and PlayStation. He reminisces about the popularity of Mortal Kombat in the 90s and how it inspired the rating system. However, he finds Mythologies Sub-Zero to be a frustrating and poorly designed game, criticizing its awkward controls, cheap deathtraps, and poor platforming mechanics. He also compares it unfavorably to other games, such as Symphony of the Night. The review ends with a promotion for the Angry Video Game Nerd's Blu-ray collection, featuring the first 100 episodes of the show.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. Christmas is approaching and the weather is getting cold.
2. The speaker reminisces about Nintendo 64 and Mortal Kombat.
3. Mortal Kombat was a popular video game franchise in the 90s.
4. The original Mortal Kombat game was released in arcades and was known for its realistic graphics and excessive blood and gore.
5. The game inspired the creation of a rating system for home consoles.
6. The Sega Genesis version of Mortal Kombat had a code to unlock blood, while the Super Nintendo version did not include blood.
7. Starting with Mortal Kombat 2, all versions of the game included blood.
8. The speaker is playing Mortal Kombat: Mythologies - Sub-Zero.
9. The game is different from other Mortal Kombat games, with a focus on adventure and exploration.
10. The game was released on Nintendo 64 and PlayStation.
11. The PlayStation version of the game included full-motion video and audio, while the Nintendo 64 version had still images and text for cutscenes.
12. The game has RPG elements, including experience points and inventory management.
13. The speaker criticizes the game's controls and level design.
14. The game has a "continue" screen that appears after the player dies.
15. The game's levels are designed to be challenging, with obstacles and enemies that can be difficult to overcome.
16. The game has a password system that allows players to skip ahead to different levels.
17. The speaker is selling a Blu-ray disc that includes the first 100 episodes of the Angry Video Game Nerd series.
18. The disc also includes bonus material, such as behind-the-scenes footage and interviews.
19. The Blu-ray disc is available on Amazon.com.