The Power Glove was an innovative concept at the time, as it allowed players to control games using hand and finger movements. However, it suffered from numerous design flaws, poor functionality, and a lack of compatible games. The AVGN, known for his humorous and often profanity-laden reviews of retro video games and gaming peripherals, highlights these issues in his characteristic style.
Throughout the episode, the AVGN demonstrates the awkward and frustrating experience of trying to use the Power Glove to play various NES games. He criticizes the glove's inaccurate and unresponsive controls, its uncomfortable design, and the limited library of games that supported it. The episode is known for its comedic and exaggerated criticisms, including the infamous catchphrase "It's so bad!" that the AVGN uses to describe the Power Glove.