Zero Punctuation Season 13 Episode 12 Devil May Cry 5

Zero Punctuation is back with another episode, and this time, we'll be listening to Yahtzee's raw and uncensored opinions on "Devil May Cry 5." This 13th season has been entertaining so far, with Yahtzee's unique humor never failing to make us laugh.

"Devil May Cry 5" is the latest iteration of the hack-and-slash game series that's been around since the early 2000s. Yahtzee sets it up for us by explaining the mechanics of the game - you play as Dante and his two sidekicks, combining stylish moves, spectacular combos, and various stylish weaponry to take down an army of demons. As always, the goal is to get to the end of the level, weird one of the boss fights, and then move on to the next.

But, "Devil May Cry 5" is not your average hack-and-slash game, Yahtzee explains. It's one that focuses on style far more than substance. Players can pull off some insane looking moves and can have a great time doing them, but there's something that's missing. There remains a hole that the game does not fill despite the gameplay being enjoyable. Yahtzee dives into the game's story and how it fails to resonate with him. Dante's supposed to be dealing with some kind of midlife crisis, but Yahtzee can't care less. The villains, too, seem all over the place without any direction.

The game feels like a drag to Yahtzee, despite the functionality and aesthetics of the game being so top-notch. There's also a touch of repetition in the game that gets taxing after a while. Even though it's fun, there's only so much redoing of the same level one can take. Yahtzee is aware that there will be an audience, who will not mind this. But he draws the line at a certain point where creativity and execution should come hand-in-hand. There should be some substance added to the game, something to back up all the style on the surface.

One of the game's most outstanding positives, Yahtzee notes, is their open acknowledgment of the previous game's mistakes and willingness to fix them. He commends the attention paid to the game's mechanics, which is evident in the bosses' designs, which are hard to beat and even harder to forget. Each level has its unique twist, keeping the game interesting. However, the game quickly goes from "fun" to "grinding," and that's where it losses Yahtzee.

It's strange because the team behind "Devil May Cry 5" has worked hard, and it shows. They've tackled the issues with the game and fixed them. The action is high-octane with just the right amount of horror, but Yahtzee is disappointed that the game ends up feeling like a mash-up of gameplay mechanics thrown together. There's no overarching story to keep the player invested in the game.

To sum up, this episode of Zero Punctuation is a must-watch for anyone looking to make a purchase decision on "Devil May Cry 5." Yahtzee does not mince his words, and his humor and unique observations make this episode a worthwhile watch. Although he wants the game to be better than what it is, in the end, he says it's still fun enough that some people may still find it enjoyable. "Devil May Cry 5" seems like a game that slightly misses the mark, even though there is no reason why it should have, something doesn't gel well. If you're into hack-and-slash games, it's still worth trying out, but don't go in expecting a masterpiece. Nevertheless, Zero Punctuation's description of the game will have you laughing and wanting more.