ZP lost its edge?

[AkJay]

well, i don't think he has, i just think that he's reviewing shit games, or actually good games, which makes them less funnier when he shits all over them, i'm confused how his act works.

 

[zauxz]

Well the house of the dead review sucked a bit, but no, i think yatzee is still funny.

 

[Stewie Plisken]

No. It's still hilarious and to the point. Here's an idea though; next time somebody wants to start the 3897531904878239nth thread about how bad Yahtzee has become, they might as well provide a compelling argument. For diversity's sake.

 

[matnatz]

I don't think it's lost its edge. Sometimes I start to think that, and then a fantastic review like the one of the latest Tomb Raider comes along. It seems that they are hit and miss, but they always have been, luckily there are more hits than misses.

 

[Studd_Jozz]

He's still funny, to what extent is up to each of us individually.
Thread's over, people, nothing to see here.

 

[nettkenneth]

I think he should take a break. That way we will start to miss him and when he comes back it will better then ever, since he'll have time to make new material.

he isn't a comic in that sense that he uses "material", he's a critic a more entertaining critic than most, but i have to agree on you he need's a break

 

[Mrsoupcup]

Im not so sure, yes the recent videos havnt been as good but i thought this beforeand he made a comeback IMO. I think its also party to do with his material bringing far less surprise then it used to now we've memorised the formula.

About he time after the fable 2 review (which was sweet) ater that he was becoming lame then he cameback after the thief review and went downhill after the Halo wars review. I think he will make another come back.

 

[ThatJagoGuy]

A week or two ago I would have agreed that ZP is in decline. Certainly there was a period of a few months in which most the wit was uninspired or simply recycled, with only the occassional gem. I did enjoy the latest Vin Diesel-baiting installment though.

 

[nettkenneth]

I still enjoy ZP, I thought the farcry 2 and GOW2 reviews where very amusing. The earlier ones are funnier yes, but Yahtzee still has a long way to go before he has 'lost his edge'

if he loses his edge

he isn't god so he have his bad reviews but still i watch his reviews i have a laugh and i repeat next week and that't the way i want it

 

[mikecoulter]

No not at all, it's just changing sightly. For the better in my opinion.

 

[Palindromemordnilap_v1legacy]

I don't really get why people should care so much. I mean, if you don't like him, all you have to do is not watch him, right? No need for a topic which will undoubtedly result in flame, you know, like all the other ones...

 

[Twilight_guy]

Its psychological. After doing or watching something repeatedly over a long period of time it ceases to look good anymore. Also, ZP was only funny for me for the first few episodes I watched, then, like all funny things, it was boring.

 

[StarStruckStrumpets]

Yes, yes it has. Your not the only one amigo, ZP has trully reached it's end. Let's face it, the jokes stopped being funny and became repetative/old matearil but with different pattersn slapped on it. Yahtzee himselfe went from a reviewer to a simple ranting troll who has an ego the size of Germany.

Inb4 flame.

I think its not as fresh as before, that's true. But taking the credit away from Yahtzee's work is a no. Look how many people enjoy him every week.

This. You're right, it's not fresh, but that doesn't mean to say it isn't funny at all! Admittedly it's not as funny...

 

[nova18]

Doesnt really bother me, Im not a huge fan of ZP but I will still watch it every wednesday for a laugh.
Thing is, we get these vids for free, and he makes them in a week.

Maybe sometimes I feel like its getting repetitive, but the jokes are still funny, the animation is still cool and theres usually an actual review buried in there. Cause I think some people forget that hes actually reviewing these games.

 

[Carnagath]

I don't think he lost his edge for a second. The guy is made of edge. His reviews for me range from very entertaining to "Jesus, I have to link this places right now". The problem is that people try to eat him alive if he reviews a game that many don't know, like with Siren Blood Curse. I really couldn't believe that people didn't know this game, everyone who is interested in survival horror knows this game, it's not like the genre has a billion games anyway... Maybe people should broaden their gaming range a bit beyond TF2 and L4D and nothing else for 4 freaking years, that would probably end up making his job a lot easier, plus, uhm, you know, you'd be playing some really cool games.

 

[Sparrow]

Yes, yes it has. Your not the only one amigo, ZP has trully reached it's end. Let's face it, the jokes stopped being funny and became repetative/old matearil but with different pattersn slapped on it. Yahtzee himselfe went from a reviewer to a simple ranting troll who has an ego the size of Germany.

Inb4 flame.

I think its not as fresh as before, that's true. But taking the credit away from Yahtzee's work is a no. Look how many people enjoy him every week.

I doubt some people actually enjoy it. It's more of a ritual for me. It comes out on Monday, I watch it Monday. I don't always enjoy it, but I watch it because it's something I've gotten used to doing.

Edit: Sorry, wednesday. Was thinking of Unskippable, which DEFINATELY hasn't lost it's edge.

 

[toapat]

the problem isnt with ZP, its the material ZP is given to slander. Yahtzee hasnt been given games that he can give his total fury to for a while. i more blame this on the fact that 2009 has been dedicated to counteracting the near total shit year of 2008 in gaming(only 2 desent games came out last year, Gears of War 2 and Spore)

 

[-Orgasmatron-]

Not at all. Though it's a given he'll get mad hate, happens to everything that gets popular, from Simpsons to Metallica.