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Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation

A retro action platformer with tough challenges and crude humor

FreakZone Games · Published by Retroware · Released Mar 29, 2016

ActionAdventureIndie

Reviews
Very Positive
92% of 740
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
10 years ago
Jun 17, 2016
Minimum PC
2nd Generation Core HD (2…
2 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation?

This single-player 2D action platformer follows the Nerd after a beam from space turns the world into a video game. You jump past hazards, fight enemies, and collect armor pieces, using new abilities to help save the world.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy old-school platforming and video game references

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer family-friendly games without swearing or gore

What players say

92% of 740 reviews are positive

Players praise responsive controls and improvements over the original, including shorter levels. Complaints center on difficulty spikes and deaths that some players consider unfair.

Screenshots and trailer

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Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation system requirements

Minimum: 2nd Generation Core HD (2…, 2 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows XP SP2
Processor
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.1 ghz or equivalent
Graphics
2nd Generation Intel Core HD Graphics (2000/3000), 256MB
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
250 MB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0

Does Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
19
Steam features
Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English.

Does Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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