Zero Punctuation: Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

[trlkly]

First off, I don't know why people are harping on this review. I found it better than last week's. Then again, I one of you silly people who actually play a game before it is reviewed. What's the point of watching a review about a game you've already wasted your money on, and already know whether you like it or not?

Anyways, I really loved how he kept pushing. There kept being jokes that were good enough to end on, but then he'd take it further. And the next joke was even funnier. This is actually one the better reviews in recent memory.

Now to do the obligatory "respondgripe at the posters:

I also would like to add that you could continue this arguement in one of the off-topic forums, which is where this sort of thing is meant to be. Just a suggestion.

You do realize that you yourself are participating in a thread that you think should be taken to the off-topic forums? And that, if it were really that off topic, the mods (and not you) would make that suggestion?

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This next one doesn't get a quote. But please, people, learn how to spell midi-chlorian. I haven't even seen the prequels and I know that.

 

[perfectimo]

First off, I don't know why people are harping on this review. I found it better than last week's. Then again, I one of you silly people who actually play a game before it is reviewed. What's the point of watching a review about a game you've already wasted your money on, and already know whether you like it or not?

Anyways, I really loved how he kept pushing. There kept being jokes that were good enough to end on, but then he'd take it further. And the next joke was even funnier. This is actually one the better reviews in recent memory.

Now to do the obligatory "respondgripe at the posters:

I also would like to add that you could continue this arguement in one of the off-topic forums, which is where this sort of thing is meant to be. Just a suggestion.

You do realize that you yourself are participating in a thread that you think should be taken to the off-topic forums? And that, if it were really that off topic, the mods (and not you) would make that suggestion?

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This next one doesn't get a quote. But please, people, learn how to spell midi-chlorian. I haven't even seen the prequels and I know that.

Thankyou very much, I hadn't realised when I said "This is all off-topic but I just can't help myself." that I was off topic, I should really read what I write, hey?

You can't see it being off topic discussing which movie trilogy was better in a forum in response to a game review?

 

[The Ruiner]

I know this is off topic a bit since we are in a SW:TFU thread, and not a prequel one, but episode 3 is my pick for the top Star Wars film. While it didn't break the sci-fi mold like episode 4 it was almost flawless. If the really retarded, and lame romantic dialogue between "Ani", and Padme was fixed I would have no complaints. However, seeing as how I doubt Lucas has had a real relationship with a female before getting rich I can forgive the fact he has no capability to make a layered character love relation.

Back on topic, I honestly love Yahtzee's reviews, but lately they are starting to get repetitive, and rather incoherent. I am starting to gain an understanding with the people who argue there should be some sort of grading system. To put it bluntly it's becoming impossible to know definitively whether he enjoyed the game at all. While Yahtzee has always put even his favored games under his nit-picking microscope he would at least make it clear if he recommends a game or not by the finale in the video. However, now it seems as if he flips a coin to decide whether to just completely bash the game, or will even mention the silver lining. It's important to not take the reviews too seriously, but at the same time it's refreshing to hear a cynics opinion to burst the stagnant hype bubble created by so many companies these days. Especially with flawed games like GTA IV, and MGS4 receiving perfect scores from everyone except the people who actually had to pay for them.


Finally, what the hell is the deal with the comments like, "finally someone who sees the truth about SW:TFU.", or comments about agreeing with Yahtzee's criticisms, but then make it apparent they are talking about the 360/PS3 versions when it was the Wii version being bashed. First off, the average scores the game has been receiving is in the mid 7.0 range. I fail to see how the game receiving a mediocre score adds any weight to the argument that the game is receiving undeserved credit. I really doubt Yahtzee is going to think more kindly of people kissing his ass! In fact it will most likely make him hate you even more then he already does, and yes it is pretty obvious that HE HATES YOU!

 

[Dommyboy]

Summed it up quite well.

 

[The Ruiner]

This is all off-topic but I just can't help myself.

Seriously, I was on the debate team - I have a good idea of how to find the good parts of an argument, and even how to argue for it myself. But I honestly cannot even BEGIN to think of a good reason why the prequel trilogy was better than the original, much less build a convincing case.

You mustn't have been too good if you can't find one thing better. I also would like to add that you could continue this arguement in one of the off-topic forums, which is where this sort of thing is meant to be. Just a suggestion.

Sorry for the double post, but I had to comment on this. Platypus obviously you must have been sleeping through your sessions. You claim to know the "fundamentals" of debating, but considering how one of the most important lessons is that a good debater can create a strong argument for any topic. In all honesty a 5 year old could make a valid argument with something as simple as the special effects, or sound quality.

 

[MrLefty]

I wouldn't be too optimistic about the Xbox 360 version, since it is also whole host of reasons [http://whengamessuck.wordpress.com/2008/10/09/star-wars-the-force-unleashed-xbox-360/] which make me wonder if the designers ever actually played the game before they shipped it.

 

[Hawgh]

I really liked TFU for the 360, good destructive fun.

 

[Georgie2x4]

Awesome review again. Felt the same on this game as Merc2; played the demo and was severely underwhelmed by it. Had a few people try to tell me it was good and the story line excellent to which they received a quick slap to the face and now I can point them in the direction of this video.

 

[wrightofway]

Excellent review, one of my favorites of Yahtzee's so far.

 

[Knightcrawler]

Actually, the Wii version generally considered one of the better versions of the game. There is zero platforming in the game, and while I would normally say that's bad, apparently the 360/PS3 version did it badly enough that people would rather not have it at all. The Wii/PS2/PSP versions also got extra force powers. For the Wii, forget trying to do combos like "up down" yatta yatta and just swing again as soon as your last swing ends in the game, and you ought to combo well enough. But yeah, I dig the force powers. And I was surprised how well the "Force Locks" and "Saber Locks" work in the game. It's better than a traditional quick-time event, wouldn't you say? I mean, you hate all games with quick-time events except for the mother-of-all-quicktime events games, the God of War series (well daughter, I guess Shenmue would be the mother), so at least spicing it up with a bit more realism and predictability has to count for something, yeah?

 

[Honkytonk]

Ok I agree, though he got one thing clearly wrong: It's not the Wii's but the developers fault. If Nintendo made this game themselves then it would have way better graphics and good combat as they seem to be the only ones who know to make good graphics and controles on the Wii unlike nearly every 3rd-party developer.

Now if you want good lightsaber combat then go play No More Heroes. The sequel has been announced already as well.

 

[Schizzy]

Another awesome thread, although I felt there was a little less angst in this one than usual. Nonetheless, LOVELY!

 

[mcrock]

funny:

I found the game gladly free of references to the forbidden three films (no characters clone troopers etc). I played ont he PS3 and found the game play fine but the in game graphics were far better than the FMV cut scenes (but how!).

I'd also like to wave a flag for the story line, which contributed to the star wars universe well instead of indulging in gratuitous self indulgence. If more films today had the stroy telling qualities found in games today, I'd be a much happier bunny.

Although, really, a man who can pull star destroyers out of orbit, defeat vader AND the Emporer in the same room? After the pod racing, starhip killing, droid building antics of Anekin as well, Luke is begining ot look a bit of a pansy as jedi go.

 

[ZippyDSMlee]

When "the" light saber is a gloried vibrator bat the game is going to suck.

Oi and devs...control mapping..relearn it not everyone plays the same....

 

[spoon2big07]

yahtzee...i am seriously thinking of naming my first born son after you...o and no pc version of this game i see....two words come to mind....thank god....

 

[Shadow-Knight]

And the moral of the story is never buy the Wii version. I feel bad for those who have bought a Wii.

 

[LordMonty]

Should have played the ps2 version to be honest... same goes for mercs2, that would have amused you/us more I think.
But I'll be getting this at some point for my ps3 I imagine your probally right about it sucking but I work in a computer game store and can't slag stuff off in good concience without having played it.

 

[gman1920]

Dead right. The prequel trilogy is a fun little diversion. Entertaining for laser shoot-outs and acrobatic Lightsaber duels. They are not, NOT Star Wars.

 

[niall27]

Haha well done yahtzee you have cmilbed out of the slump you were in

 

[oobee]

Wii is RUBIIIISSSHH. Plus nothing will beat KOTOR.