Mighty Morphin Power Rangers - Angry Video Game Nerd (AVGN) - Summary

Summary

The transcript is a review of various Power Rangers video games spanning multiple gaming platforms. The reviewer expresses frustration with the gameplay mechanics, difficulty levels, and design choices across different versions of the games. They highlight issues such as poor hit detection, unresponsive controls, and monotonous gameplay. Despite these criticisms, some games are noted for their satisfactory representation of the Power Rangers franchise. Overall, the review conveys a sense of disappointment with most of the Power Rangers games, with particular emphasis on the Game Boy versions for their lackluster performance and frustrating mechanics.

Facts

Here are the key facts from the text, excluding opinions:

1. The Power Rangers franchise originated from the Japanese show Super Sentai.
2. The first season of Power Rangers was based on the 16th season of Super Sentai, known as Zyuranger.
3. The Power Rangers franchise has been adapted into numerous video games across various platforms.
4. The Angry Video Game Nerd reviewed several Power Rangers games, including Super Sentai Jetman (1991) and Super Sentai Zyuranger (1992) for the Famicom.
5. The Power Rangers game for Super Nintendo was released and features the theme song with vocals.
6. The game Power Rangers: The Movie was released for Super Nintendo, but it has nothing to do with the actual movie.
7. A Power Rangers game was released for Sega Genesis, but it uses only two buttons and is considered a poor Street Fighter-style game.
8. A Power Rangers game was released for Sega CD, which features video clips from the show with button commands, but it has no real gameplay value.
9. Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue was released for Nintendo 64, featuring a unique gameplay mechanic where the player shoots laser projectiles.
10. Power Rangers games were released for Game Boy, including Power Rangers and Power Rangers: The Movie, but they have poor gameplay and graphics.
11. The gameplay mechanics in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie for Game Boy involve alternating between punches and kicks, which can be frustrating for players.