The Nerd references this game more frequently than any other game he's reviewed. Second being Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
James Rolfe made this episode at his parents' house after he graduated from college.
This is the very first Angry Nerd video (named the Angry Nintendo Nerd originally), and it was produced on May 16th, 2004.
Castlevania II, McKids, and Double Dragon 3 are the only times where James Rolfe does not appear on camera.