Unskippable: Spec Ops: The Line

[Graham_LRR]

Spec Ops: The Line

Graham and Paul take us through the sandy desert in order to bring us to Spec Ops: The Line.

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[Thunderous Cacophony]

*Starts video*
What is this nonsense? Why are you showing me gameplay instead of cutscenes? Have I stumbled into a Let's Play?
*Watches a bit*
Ah. They needed that gameplay to establish context for a throwaway CoD joke.

Also, is the Moonbase actually in the game? Do you have to douse Jer with white phosphorous?

 

[SlightlyEvil]

Before anyone asks, I'm fairly sure that the "Special Guest" credit for LRR Moonbase just puts the player's name in that spot. It's been a few months since I played the game.

 

[Canadamus Prime]

I didn't know you guys had a moonbase. Can I visit it sometime?

 

[Tahaneira]

Those other helicopters weren't even attacking!

No, they were attacking. It's just that for every chopper staying behind them shooting rocket pods, there was another two that decided to fly by so they could wave.

 

[Callate]

"Fucking Hero": a game whose non-existence proves that the Kinect has failed to live up to its potential.

 

[kailus13]

Here's hoping he doesn't get crane-ial damage. There, a crane one-liner.

Why was he suffering damage when they weren't shooting at him?

 

[varmintx]

I heard "Captain Walker" and it was in the desert...thoroughly expecting a Beyond Thunderdome reference that never came.

 

[RTR]

You guys better get that check, or else I'll raise hell.

 

[GamemasterAnthony]

Can I call dibs on visiting the moonbase, guys? I need some more material for my fanfic and could use a good location to add.

CAPTCHA: turn the tables

God, I hope not...

 

[Endocrom]

Just FYI, flying a flag upside down is meant as a distress signal.

 

[SirPlindington]

This was a funny episode and all, but I feel like you guys really failed to tap into Spec Ops' inherent comedy potential. Although really, I don't think the game needs anyone's help to be funnier.

 

[Johnny Novgorod]

Am I the only one who thinks of Tommy whenever I hear the words "Captain Walker"?

 

[Darth_Payn]

When I saw what game's opening you guys were lampooning today, I thought "Uh oh. If this game made Yahtzee depressed when he reviewed it, what will it do to Graham and Paul?" Well, this was pretty funny, taking the piss out something that sledgehammers "GRIM N GRITTY SERIOUS" on you. And the more I here about "Captain Walker", my mind always brings up this guy: http://marvel.wikia.com/John_Walker_(Earth-616)
A little rough around the edges, sometimes butting heads with Steve Rogers, but a pretty stand-up guy.

This was a funny episode and all, but I feel like you guys really failed to tap into Spec Ops' inherent comedy potential. Although really, I don't think the game needs anyone's help to be funnier.

A little more elaboration, please?

 

[Lazy Kitty]

"Sir, they're shooting down our helicopters!"
"Send more helicopters!"
"But sir, those are expensive!"
"We'll see which runs out first. Their bullets or our budget!"

 

[CrazyGirl17]

Nicely done, though it should be noted that the game eventually takes a different turn from what you'd expect.

I still highly recommend it, just be prepared to feel like crap afterwards...

 

[psychopez]

Nicely done, though it should be noted that the game eventually takes a different turn from what you'd expect.

I still highly recommend it, just be prepared to feel like crap afterwards...

Do you feel like a hero yet?

It's okay, you're still a good person.

 

[Graham_LRR]

*Starts video*
What is this nonsense? Why are you showing me gameplay instead of cutscenes? Have I stumbled into a Let's Play?
*Watches a bit*
Ah. They needed that gameplay to establish context for a throwaway CoD joke.

We've used scripted gameplay sequences a bajillion times before, it wasn't just for the joke... that's how the game starts, that's how we show it.