Zero Punctuation Season 8 Episode 11 Lords of Shadow 2

Zero Punctuation is a video game review web series hosted by Ben "Yahtzee" Croshaw. In this episode, Croshaw reviews Lords of Shadow 2, the third person action-adventure video game developed by MercurySteam and published by Konami.

Croshaw begins the episode by discussing his expectations for Lords of Shadow 2 based on his experience with the previous game in the series. He notes that the original game had a strong focus on fast-paced combat, puzzle-solving, and exploration. However, he quickly realizes that Lords of Shadow 2 has taken a different approach, with a greater emphasis on open-world exploration and story-driven gameplay.

Croshaw breaks down the different aspects of the game, from its combat and exploration mechanics to its narrative and characters. He praises the game's graphics and sound design, noting that they create an immersive and atmospheric world for the player to explore. He also compliments the game's combat mechanics, which allow players to fluidly chain together moves and combos to take down enemies.

However, Croshaw also notes some of the game's flaws, such as its convoluted story and uninteresting characters. He criticizes the game's reliance on cutscenes to deliver exposition, rather than allowing players to discover the story through their own exploration and interactions with other characters.

Overall, Croshaw gives a mixed review for Lords of Shadow 2. While he appreciates the game's world-building and combat mechanics, he believes that the story and characters could have been better-developed to create a more compelling experience for the player.

As with all episodes of Zero Punctuation, Croshaw's review is accompanied by fast-paced and humorous visual gags and commentary. Fans of the series will likely appreciate Croshaw's signature style of critique and analysis, which is both informative and entertaining.