Scott takes a look at Man vs Snake: The Long and Twisted Tale of Nibbler.
I've been on a bit of a classic gaming kick as of late. Growing up watch arcade and home gaming in in infancy, I always get a warm, fuzzy feeling when I see the iconic Atari logo for example randomly. It was a magical time for most boys in my age bracket and it sticks with you as you grow and mature. Classic arcade and home gaming is the apex of nostalgia and it has enjoyed a steady resurgence over the years.
There are a handful of quality documentaries on this subject, one of which is called Man vs Snake: The Long and Twisted Tale of Nibbler. I found myself laughing out loud when I heard the line in this film that mimicked EXACTLY what I said, “What the f**k is Nibbler?” Why make an entire documentary on a rather obscure arcade game released in 1982? I’ll tell you why, because it's damn cool!
Man vs Snake: The Long and Twisted Tale of Nibbler is not just a 90 minute geek out though around this obscure game. Man vs Snake is really about the journey of Tim McVey (no, not the one you are thinking of!) In January of 1984, Tim McVey set a world record on Nibbler of over a billion points. You would think the story would end there, but this is really where it gets started.
Man vs Snake: The Long and Twisted Tale of Nibbler takes us through the simplistic complexity of this mysterious, and now legendary arcade game. The film is really is about the battle for achievement, and the suffering endured to just have the satisfaction of it. Really, what people is this film go through for it is astounding.
If you are a fan of classic arcade games Man vs Snake: The Long and Twisted Tale of Nibbler will keep a smile on your face through its entire duration. Complete with some really awesome graphical work by Joe Brumm and the team at Studio Joho, Man vs Snake: The Long and Twisted Tale of Nibbler is a no-fluff must-watch, that while having a great story in the now, will take you back to simpler, more colorful time in gaming history.
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Scott W. Lambert