Zero Punctuation: Hunted: The Demon's Forge

[Two Angels]

But thats just it. Hunted bills itself as a GoW clone in fantasy land, but fails by making horribly unapeealing graphics, the exact same fucking encounter ripped from other games, and a completly uninteresting story, incredibly dissapointing from the creator of A bards tale. Its main selling point was online co-op, which DOES NOT EVEN FUCKING WORK. While I admit that my first comment was a bit exageratted, I had high hopes going into this game and I was severely dissapointed.

Not as bad as Mindjack though.

The graphics were not great but then again they're not bad. I'm not fussed by graphics, CoD looks great but plays like shit and thus I have yet to for out any cash on the series while games like this aren't the best looking but they're fun.

I think the whole GoW comparison has gone a little to far as I played the whole game without once using cover, I just didn't see the need to. It's great fun to play as E'lara and have Caddoc run forward, lift up the enemies while you pick them off with freeze arrows.

The story was boring and formulaic but I thought the character interaction, the lore behind the story and the actual writing were pretty decent and got a few laughs from me.

I'm not trying to say you are wrong in your opinion but I just think you're selling the game short. Granted it's not something I'll remember by the end of the year but at the time I totally believe it was worth the asking price especially as it's one of the few co-op games out there that has replay value in the Crucible section.

I for one want to see a sequel with a bit more open worldness to it.

 

[samaugsch]

Making videos takes longer than you may realize; I mean, all these questionably royalty-free images don't Google image-search themselves...

No. Actually, I do realize, in specific detail, how long it takes. And frankly, sir, I continue to be amazed by and have considerable respect for your ability to bodge together five minutes a week, every week (except Christmas week, of course).

Obviously, he saves the ones he uses more often than others somewhere (such as the Thomas Ruff picture).

 

[C117]

If possible, please review the PC-version of Duke NukemForever. I've heard it's a lot better than the one on consoles.

 

[redsoxfantom]

I just thought it was hilarious that the second Yahtzee said the phrase "Trying to tempt you to surrendering to dark powers" an ad for Rift popped up.

 

[ResonanceSD]

I'm glad he tells people that his schedule isn't exactly forgiving. Good review though, I was considering gifting this to a friend before I saw this ^_^'



I still might, it'd be hilarious to see his reaction.

 

[CardinalPiggles]

Weren't there any good things about this game...?

I do enjoy the senseless mockery of every little bad thing in a game as much as the next guy, but sometimes I do like to hear something good, otherwise I have no hope for the gaming industry.

Spoiler: What the hell is this?

Seriously, I don't have that on my keyboard...

 

[Triforceformer]

Can't wait to hear what you have to say about DNF for real with "Swear Word Time Capsule" being in effect here. As much as I've had fun with the game, I know that you are going to rip this game to absolute shreads, even with the blank slate you're giving it. But I at least want a negative review from a guy that has realized that number/star scores are absolutely worthless. Every single review I've read that gave the game below a 6 sounded like it was written by a douchebag that wanted to look politically correct for his girlfriend so she won't whine. By contrast, most positive reviews sound as if they were written by fanboys who are a wee-bit too forgiving (Such as myself).

But Yahtzee's in-between the two. He gives every game a fair chance, regardless of what he felt beforehand, but he will not hold a single punch against it. Also, play the PC version. Please. Or the PS3 version if you want the console port that's somewhat stable.

 

[Jedted]

Geuss i should've expected his Duke review wouldn't be this week. Didn't he say in another video that The Escapist buys all the games he reviews?

 

[Popido]

I already know that DNF is shit. Why should I wait for that?

 

[Revolutionary]

Wow I'm glad I decided not to buy this game when it came out. It was between this and some books....glad I chose the books.

 

[FallenMessiah88]

I think something might be wrong with me because even after watching this video, I still kinda wanna play this game! T_T

Maybe Im just not critial enough about what games I buy and/or play...

 

[Andy of Comix Inc]

The game first came to my attention in a half-page, 4/10 review in the Official Xbox Magazine, so by the time I saw the title of the review I could have guessed it would be either bland, or stupid, or both.

From Yahtzee's impressions... bland it is!

 

[Lordpils]

Two things.
1. Called it! I'm on a role of knowing which games will be shit before they get released.
2. Yahtzee already reviewed Duke Nukem Forever (kinda). I'd say he's off the hook.

 

[Metalrocks]

i knew he will not review DNF today. not enough time to do a review in a few days. this will come maybe next week.

 

[Purple Shrimp]

good review but why didnt you do duke nuken forever?????? :3

 

[RJ Dalton]

Yeah, you'd think people would get a clue that you're not supposed to leave a "first" post by now.

 

[SickBritKid]

I've played DNF. It's good. Not excellent, not spectacular, just good.

The characteristic humor is there, the gameplay's solid, and it's a whole bunch of mindless fun.

If you're playing Duke Nukem Forever and expecting Mass Effect...reshuffle your priorities.

 

[blankedboy]

Well that sucks, I thought this game would be awesome and well worth my money. That sucks.

 

[duchaked]

but Yahtzee enjoyed Gears of War 2!
tho I guess he also really did not enjoy all the knock-off cover-based shooters that it has spawned in the past 3 years being boring and unvaried LOL

anyway...I heard from some other reviews that co-op made this game quite good. I wouldn't know for myself but I suppose that might warrant a trying out, but not by me oneself of course...altho this would have to happen before the fall game releases steal my attention

 

[RobfromtheGulag]

I have bought some really bad games in the name of living out re-imaginings of the classic DnD experience, and I doubt this will be the worst.

That aside, humorous video and I hope the AI isn't as bad as you say it is on the PC version.