Zero Punctuation: DeathSpank & Limbo

[Canid117]

Yahtzee claims he won't review SC2 but we all know from his SSBB review that even if he really, really doesn't want to he will review a game we ***** at him about for long enough.

 

[CaptainKoala]

For some reason, I think this episode felt more like some of the older ZP vids. And for me that's a good thing.

I agree, but is it just me or does it feel like, after every review, you still can't tell if he liked the game or not. He did the normal critic thing of pointing out flaws but he never usually gives his personal opinion on games.

 

[Linkassassin360]

Nice review. Definately reminded me of the older ZP's.

I wish Limbo would come to PS3.

On the bright side, this means that the aisle is cleared for a review of Split/Second: Velocity! Right?

Wrong... Sorry, but yahtzee tends to focus on newer games of the generes he likes. FPS's, 3rd person shooters, 3rd person puzzle/platforming. He doesnt quite strike me as a fan of racing games,so its much more likely hes gonna review that transformers game, or possibly another retro review. Shame though, Split/second would make for a funny review, he would bash its name no doubt.

 

[NostalgiaImitator]

If you never branch out you will continue being disappointed by run of the mill shooters with crappy story and standard graphics, etc.

But w/e I'd prefer you didn't review SC2 because you would do what you did to Halo 3, not check out SC1 story and say "Durr, Idk the story so I'm gonna criticize the story because I don't know what's going on even tho story is what I claim to care about most durr."

Why don't you go review one of the worst representatives of the RTS genre with Halo Wars again and do it again on a console not designed for RTS play (any non computer). We don't want you on SC2, the flagship for the genre.

 

[Pyode]

-snip-

Actually, he said he was playing Split/Second: Velocity in the most recent Extra Punctuation, so he probably will be reviewing it. However, it's unclear if he will be reviewing it next week or the week after.

 

[Linkassassin360]

-snip-

Actually, he said he was playing Split/Second: Velocity in the most recent Extra Punctuation, so he probably will be reviewing it. However, it's unclear if he will be reviewing it next week or the week after.

Whoops, havent gotten around to reading that quite yet.

 

[Mattteus]

I don't know what it is about eastern European cartoons but they are all so dreary and depressing... and it's the love of money that is the root of all evil, not money itself.

 

[Thunderhorse31]

Well since I don't really want to try eating a dick at the moment, I better go download one of these right now.
sheesh, talk about playing hardball

 

[Andronicus]

Woooo Double-Bill!! I love these. Yahtzee should review small indie titles more often.

Anyway, on topic, both look super duper awesome, but I'm reallu strapped for cash at the moment, and I've got a large pile of other games that need finishing. Maybe sometime in the future. I think I'll get DeathSpank, if I can find it on special on the PSN one day.

 

[Funkiest Monkey]

I feel that the starcraft quip at the end was unnecessary, and if Yahtzee wants to rip into a game he should at least have the decency to do a full review on it.

Yahtzee said in the latest Extra Punctuation that he will not review Starcraft 2, ever. He made it quite clear he doesn't like RTS games. [small]Meanwhile, I'm gonna go and cry that my computer can't run SC2. But as soon as I get my new rig, that game is top priority![/small]

OT: This review made me laugh, especially the closing joke. I had the same problem with Deathspank, although it was funny, the gameplay did grate on me a bit.

However, in my opinion, Limbo can piss off. I said it when Braid came out, and I'll say it now, I couldn't give a flying fuck if it's "artistic". I'm not paying 1200 bloody points for an extremely short game. Now don't get me wrong, we do need more original and creative games, but I'm not willing to spend my money on it. I'm sure it's a good experience though, so maybe I'll buy it when it's "Deal Of The Week" or something.

 

[JacobPlackett]

I couldn't agree with him on the War For Cybertron thing. Not challenging? I see this man hasn't fought Trypticon on hard without Co-Op.

 

[Littlee300]

Flash games I played I like better then Limber and they don't have 20 pounds of cash in development, but that is just me.

 

[Wandrecanada]

This was my favorite ZP since the Painkiller episode! Fantastic!

 

[Misterian]

Apocolyptic despair? with Limbo?

That sort of thing is what I get playing Fallout 3, which is probubly my answer to your Silent Hill 2.

 

[ZippyDSMlee]

Oh come on war for cybertron was above average good!!

 

[Danpascooch]

Is Yahtzee saying that eating a dick isn't challenging?

 

[skeltor225]

you should review APB

 

[Kojiro ftt]

I agree 100% on both.

Deathspank's humor is annoying and the baddies all blend in the with the background to the point of being invisible.

Limbo was great but degenerated into a series of physics puzzles. Great start, poor finish.

 

[KEM10]

Love the Cure reference. Betcha it was 'Disintegration'...

I don't know, even Love Cats would make me dream in grey shade about things trying to kill me.

 

[Stabby Joe]

I played DeathSpank that while repetitive in the sense of all other hack n' slash RPGs was oddly enough carried by the humor.

Limbo on the other hand was carried by the graphics since in all honesty I've played better platformer mechanics, but they're not bad.

It's an odd selection to review since they're so different... but then again given the variety of your audience I suppose it could make sense.

Also was that your brief review of War for Cybertron? Not your cup of tea eh?