The Angry Video Game Nerd reviews two Superman games, one for the Atari 2600 and another for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). He heavily criticizes both games for their poor gameplay, confusing navigation, and nonsensical plot elements. The Atari 2600 version is panned for its lack of challenge, with the Nerd noting that the game is more about completing it quickly than actually playing it. The NES version is criticized for its awkward controls, uninteresting dialogue, and bizarre game mechanics, such as Superman needing to buy a ticket to ride the subway. The Nerd ultimately declares the NES game "un-reviewable" due to its numerous flaws. The review ends with the Nerd announcing that his next review will be of the infamous Superman 64 for the Nintendo 64.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The theme song of the show mentions the Angry Video Game Nerd.
2. The Angry Video Game Nerd is playing Superman for the Atari 2600.
3. He is playing the game on the Atari 7800 for variety.
4. Superman is one of the most famous superheroes of all time.
5. The game has a timer, and the objective is to complete it as fast as possible.
6. The game has no way to die, and the player must throw the game out the window to stop playing.
7. The Angry Video Game Nerd moves on to review Superman for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES).
8. The NES version of Superman has a different gameplay and controls compared to the Atari version.
9. The game has a map screen and requires the player to use a subway train to move around.
10. The player must buy a ticket to ride the subway train, even though they are playing as Superman.
11. The game has a strange design, with people wearing green and telephones as big as desks.
12. The controls are awkward, and the player must use special super powers to progress through the game.
13. The game has a boss character, a woman with a whip and a deformed head.
14. The game's objective is to defeat the Zod Gang and save the city.
15. The game has a newspaper headline that says "Superman defeats Zod Gang."
16. The game has a strange goal, which is to find out why stock prices have fallen.
17. The player must go to the Stock Market to learn about stocks.
18. The game was released in 1988, along with Castlevania II: Simon's Quest.
19. The Angry Video Game Nerd receives a password from a character in the game, but it is useless.
20. The Angry Video Game Nerd refuses to play the game again and moves on to review Superman 64.
21. Superman 64 is a highly requested game for the Angry Video Game Nerd to review.
22. The Angry Video Game Nerd agrees to review Superman 64 in his next episode.