Zero Punctuation: Clive Barker's Jericho

[ZippyDSMlee]

Actually, the button pressing sequences (QTE's for people in the know) in Shenmue were actually fun most of the time, unlike other games where they just felt tacked on and pointless.

The buttons you had to press corresponded to the types of moves Ryo had to perform, and often were the exact same buttons as were used to perform some of Ryo's most difficult combat moves.

It worked in Shenmue because during boss fights it ALWAYS felt like you were fighting your opponent, unlike other games where you beat the boss, sit back, and have a big disconnect with the game while your character lands some uber pre-rendered finishing move.

GOW pushes it to the max without being overly repetitive there is a slight disconnect but it dose not feel completely out of place, unlike most other games that tact it on for no other reason to follow a trend or in this case be different for the sake of being different.

Jericho is a on the rails shooter that tries to be different and fails at everything.

 

[jcs]

"excuUse me" Oh I was sooo hoping to see a picture of this guy appear. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPxY8lpYAUM

 

[Sylocat]

The highlight of my Wednesdays, and my Wednesdays, as a general rule, need a highlight.

Just one complaint: My Chemical Romance?! Yahtzee, you charismatic stallion, HOW COULD YOU?!

 

[Gab]

I downloaded the demo for this game after hearing its name floating around. I then loaded the title screen, watched it, and decided to uninstall the demo for the game without bothering to go any further, as it gave me enough of an idea regarding what the game was going to be like that I didn't feel like I needed to go any further.

I'm glad to hear that I was not in error.

 

[Num43]

Well I didnt play it but I take your word for it.





*How much for that Clive Barker shirt?

 

[RidleyValiant]

Absolutely priceless. Another game completely shredded by Master Yahtzee. Hats off to you sir! Still enjoying the reviews

 

[keithburgun]

best moment: CHAERG! awesome face... i love you ben, you really voice what ive been saying for YEARS about all these crap games... and even when it comes to "The good games" like Zelda and Orange Box and Halo etc, you still point out, that NO these are NOT GOOD ENOUGH. We should be much farther along right now. (Example, Oblivion is WORLDS behind Ultima 7, what the hell's up with that?)

-Keith

 

[shodan]

I played Jerico for about 5 minutes before I deleted this steaming pile of console port dookie and this is pretty much exa-fucking-ly what I would say about this godforsaken brainfuck game

that being said I'll follow your advice and install that pirated copy of psychonaut that's been rotting on my server for years and if it turns out not to be 1/10th as lame sunday morning kid's program special that the cover art made it look like then I'll buy it on steam

but come on, spock salute torture for a completely reasonable oversight (look at that cover art and tell me it doesn't just REEKS lame little-known kid's cartoon merchandising rights milking) is uncalled for

it's not like it's the first time either, remember Conker's Bad fur day ?

also come of it, you didn't play this game because of it's cheap kid's game charm
or else you might as well be playing Rayman, YOU ONLY PLAYED THIS GAME BECAUSE IGN GAVE IT THE BEST GAME NO ONE PLAYED AWARD !!!

-shodan

 

[kanetsb]

Outstandingly bad game. Maybe if they worked on it a bit longer...

But anyway - come on - The Witcher and Hellgate: London! Must be reviewed!

First one is very good but technologically "WTF", the second one... well... I don't want to start a flame war with the fans of... "that".

 

[mcderek3000]

3 things to say:
1. It's kind of ironic that Yahtzee is known for making those fantastic freeware horror adventure games, which had an absolutely amazing storyline, yet is still not as well-recognised as an author who wrote the "telekinetic lesbian" dialogue. Also, Yahtzee used a very non-Unreal 3 graphics engine straight from the 1980s, yet achieved far more pants-wetting fear than the Jericho demo (and more colour).
Seriously, guys! Go to www.fullyramblomatic.com and play these games in order: 5 days a stranger, 7 days a sceptic, Trilby's notes (the last one is the best).
2. Plot is too convoluted, you say? Did it take him 6 days to understand it? I kid.
3. I never thought that "My Chemical Romance" could be so cheerful. Or so much fun.

 

[Crooked Knight]

but come on, spock salute torture for a completely reasonable oversight (look at that cover art and tell me it doesn't just REEKS lame little-known kid's cartoon merchandising rights milking) is uncalled for

http://img231.imageshack.us/my.php?image=psychonautspr7.jpg

I have helpfully pointed out the reason the cover should have clued you in.

 

[Chinster]

Ohhhh that was fun

 

[dr_pangloss]

Interesting pick.. lots of fodder out now, I was expecting an assassin's creed, a cod4 or even a crysis.

Um, all those games that you mentioned only come out this week. Maybe next week. :/

Reviewers usually get games ahead of time, so they review them the week they come out or sooner.

 

[HuCast]

Interesting pick.. lots of fodder out now, I was expecting an assassin's creed, a cod4 or even a crysis.

Um, all those games that you mentioned only come out this week. Maybe next week. :/

Reviewers usually get games ahead of time, so they review them the week they come out or sooner.

Ah come on...Yahzee doesnt make "serious" reviews for magazines or websites and most of the games he "reviews" he tears to pieces-you cant compare his "rants" with reviews

 

[Evilducks]

Interesting pick.. lots of fodder out now, I was expecting an assassin's creed, a cod4 or even a crysis.

Um, all those games that you mentioned only come out this week. Maybe next week. :/

Reviewers usually get games ahead of time, so they review them the week they come out or sooner.

While thats true, I don't think Yahtzee is getting the standard reviewer press kits.

 

[ShmenonPie]

Ignorance and bile.

Well, you did ask!

I doubt you even read the comments people leave, and if you do, then you should know that I'm British too, and it's mainly your accent that makes it so funny, it would be crap if an American tried to pull it off. I still can't place your accent around the country, but I'm going to take a stab and say you're a Southener?

 

[Drowmonk]

I have to agree with some others here. WE HAVE YAHTZEE BACK!

 

[ZippyDSMlee]

3 things to say:
1. It's kind of ironic that Yahtzee is known for making those fantastic freeware horror adventure games, which had an absolutely amazing storyline, yet is still not as well-recognised as an author who wrote the "telekinetic lesbian" dialogue. Also, Yahtzee used a very non-Unreal 3 graphics engine straight from the 1980s, yet achieved far more pants-wetting fear than the Jericho demo (and more colour).
Seriously, guys! Go to www.fullyramblomatic.com and play these games in order: 5 days a stranger, 7 days a sceptic, Trilby's notes (the last one is the best).
2. Plot is too convoluted, you say? Did it take him 6 days to understand it? I kid.
3. I never thought that "My Chemical Romance" could be so cheerful. Or so much fun.

Have you played Undying tis pretty good,the game at least shows effort was placed into it, Jericho looks and plays like they slopped it together sewn it up and sic'd it on the unwary public.

 

[skrutop [deprecated]]

Definitely my favorite quote of the week:

-"I could go on listing the stupid design decisions. So I will."

I really look forward to these reviews, Yahtzee.