Zero Punctuation Season 12 Episode 32 Chasm and This Is the Police 2

Zero Punctuation is a video game review series hosted by British-Australian comedian Ben "Yahtzee" Croshaw. This time, in episode 32 of season 12, Yahtzee reviews two games: Chasm and This Is the Police 2.

First up is Chasm, a 2D platformer with procedurally generated levels. Yahtzee starts off praising its beautiful pixel-art style, nice sound design, and controls that are satisfying and easy to understand. However, he notes that the game doesn't offer much that's new to the genre, and its procedurally generated levels end up feeling repetitive and unremarkable. Furthermore, he criticizes the game's lack of story and character development, which makes it hard to care about the protagonist's journey. Overall, he describes Chasm as a "competent" game that doesn't do much to stand out from the crowd.

Next, Yahtzee moves on to This Is the Police 2, a sequel to a management sim in which you play as a police chief who has to manage his force and deal with various criminal cases. Yahtzee comments that the game has improved on its predecessor in many ways, with more polished mechanics, better graphics, and a more interesting story. He appreciates the game's sense of humor, which is both satirical and dark. However, he notes that This Is the Police 2 still suffers from many of the same problems as the first game, such as repetitiveness and a lack of meaningful choices. He also finds fault with the game's poorly explained mechanics and frustrating difficulty spikes. In the end, he calls This Is the Police 2 a solid game that could have been better with some more thoughtful design.

Yahtzee's criticisms of both games are nuanced and thoughtful, as always, and fans of the series will likely appreciate his take on these two titles. While neither game may be a standout classic, both offer some degree of enjoyment for players looking for some 2D platforming or police dis-management.