This video was absolutely abysmal. I was unimpressed right from the start, but was still determined to post specific and constructive criticism and give future episodes a try. This video ground down that resolve in a matter of seconds. I have great difficulty seeing how the Escapist staff, who clearly can recognise good comedy when they see it, ever thought it was a good idea to make this video, or at least to upload it after it turned out the way it did.
The whole concept and narrative of the video felt rather directionless and lacking in originality in a way that reminded me of a teenager's first attempt at making a Youtube video. Not only was every joke incredibly trite, basic and predictable, and thus something that has already been done far better by hundreds of other people, but the timing and delivery felt incredibly artificial as well. The artwork and animation weren't great, but I will concede that they were of a standard that wouldn't be a problem if the rest of the show was any good.
The whole concept and narrative of the video felt rather directionless and lacking in originality in a way that reminded me of a teenager's first attempt at making a Youtube video. Not only was every joke incredibly trite, basic and predictable, and thus something that has already been done far better by hundreds of other people, but the timing and delivery felt incredibly artificial as well. The artwork and animation weren't great, but I will concede that they were of a standard that wouldn't be a problem if the rest of the show was any good.
