Zero Punctuation Season 11 Episode 9 Nintendo Switch & Breath of the Wild
- Not Rated
- March 8, 2017
- 360 min
Zero Punctuation is a video game review series hosted by Ben "Yahtzee" Croshaw. In season 11, episode 9, Yahtzee reviews the long-awaited Nintendo Switch and its flagship game, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
The episode begins with Yahtzee discussing the hype surrounding the Nintendo Switch, noting that gamers have been waiting for a new, innovative console from the company for years. He admits to being skeptical at first, but ultimately found himself enjoying the console's versatility.
Yahtzee then moves on to the real star of the show, Breath of the Wild. He notes that while the game has been garnering near-universal praise from critics, there are still those who find fault with it. Yahtzee spends some time discussing the game's open world, which he found to be both expansive and beautiful. He particularly enjoyed the fact that the game allowed him to climb just about anything, adding a new level of exploration to the experience.
However, Yahtzee notes that this freedom comes at a cost: the game's plot suffers. While he enjoyed the game's story, he found it to be "inconsequential" in the grand scheme of things. Yahtzee also notes that the game's difficulty curve could be frustrating at times, particularly when facing off against some of the tougher enemies.
Despite these complaints, Yahtzee ultimately enjoyed his time with Breath of the Wild. He praises the game's sense of exploration and the feeling of being "lost in a vast wilderness", and had nothing but good things to say about the game's art style.
Overall, season 11, episode 9 of Zero Punctuation provides an entertaining and informative review of both the Nintendo Switch and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Yahtzee's unique brand of humor and insightful analysis make for a compelling viewing experience, whether you're a fan of the games in question or not.