Zero Punctuation Season 11 Episode 16 Remastered Editions

Zero Punctuation is a video game review series that features fast-paced and humorous commentary by Ben "Yahtzee" Croshaw. In season 11, episode 16, Yahtzee takes a look at remastered editions of various video games.

The episode starts off with Yahtzee expressing his frustration with remastered editions as a whole. To him, these games are nothing more than a cash grab by developers and publishers looking to make a quick buck off of nostalgia. He acknowledges that some remastered editions can be beneficial, but for the most part, he believes they're a waste of time and money.

Yahtzee then dives into the various remastered editions he's played recently, starting with the Bioshock collection. He acknowledges that the game series is great, but questions the need for a remastered edition. He dismissively summarizes the changes in the remastered edition as "higher resolution textures and a few bits of extra content." He goes on to say that the game series isn't old enough to warrant a remastered edition, and that the money would have been better spent on a new game.

Moving on, Yahtzee talks about another remastered edition he's played recently: Skyrim Special Edition. Again, he acknowledges that the game is fantastic, but questions the need for a remastered edition. He notes that the changes in the remastered edition are mostly visual, and that the game still suffers from the same bugs and glitches as the original. He quips that the only genuine upgrade in the remastered edition is the ability to play as a mudcrab. He acknowledges that the modding community has already done everything the remastered edition does and more, for free.

Yahtzee then takes a look at the remastered edition of Day of the Tentacle, a classic adventure game from the 90s. He praises the game for its humor and clever puzzles, but acknowledges that the remastered edition has its flaws. He notes that the game suffers from occasional pixel hunting, and that some of the newly added voice acting is hit or miss. Despite these issues, he believes the remastered edition is worth picking up for fans of adventure games.

Moving on, Yahtzee talks about the remastered edition of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. He acknowledges that the game was fantastic in its time, but notes that it hasn't aged particularly well. He quips that the game's character models look like "rat-headed demons," and notes that the remastered edition doesn't fix this issue. He also criticizes the remastered edition for being overly bright and sharp, which he believes detracts from the game's atmosphere. He summarizes that the remastered edition is "aesthetically better, but not necessarily a better game."

Finally, Yahtzee takes a look at the remastered edition of Homeworld. He acknowledges that the game was groundbreaking in its time, but questions the effectiveness of a remastered edition. He notes that the changes in the remastered edition are mostly cosmetic, and that the game still suffers from the same flaws as the original. He also criticizes the remastered edition for being "inconsistent" graphically, with some elements looking better than others. He quips that the remastered edition is "like putting lipstick on a game that was already attractive."

In conclusion, Yahtzee acknowledges that some remastered editions can be beneficial, but for the most part, he believes they're a waste of time and money. He advises players to stick with the original versions of games, or to seek out mods made by the community. He notes that while remastered editions may be nice for collectors, they ultimately don't offer anything new or substantial for players.