Zero Punctuation Season 12 Episode 33 We Happy Few

In season 12 episode 33 of Zero Punctuation, Yahtzee Croshaw reviews the game We Happy Few. The episode begins with a brief overview of the dystopian alternate history setting of the game, in which players take on the role of a character trying to escape a society that has embraced a drug-induced delusional state. Yahtzee praises the game's art direction and dark humor, before delving into the gameplay.

He starts by discussing the survival mechanics of the game, which involve managing your character's hunger, thirst, and sleep, as well as avoiding detection from the joy-obsessed citizens of the game's world. He notes that the game's difficulty can feel punishing at times, and the crafting system can be a bit overwhelming, but ultimately finds it to be a rewarding and engaging aspect of the game.

Next, Yahtzee discusses the combat system, which he describes as "functional but not particularly exciting." While he notes that combat is not the focus of the game, he finds it to be somewhat clunky and repetitive. He also mentions the stealth mechanics, which he finds to be more interesting, but sometimes frustrating due to the limited options for takedowns.

Moving on to the story, Yahtzee praises the game's world-building and attention to detail, but notes that the main story can feel a bit disjointed. He also discusses the side quests, which he finds to be more compelling in some cases than the main story. He particularly enjoys the game's use of procedural generation in creating smaller side quest stories.

Finally, Yahtzee discusses the game's technical issues, which he admits may have been addressed since the game's release. He notes that the game can sometimes feel glitchy, with characters getting stuck in walls or objects. However, he also notes that he played the game before any major patches were released, so these issues may have been resolved by now.

Overall, Yahtzee finds We Happy Few to be a unique and enjoyable experience, with a darkly humorous world and engaging survival mechanics. While he critiques some aspects of the combat and story, he ultimately recommends the game to players looking for something a bit different.