Zero Punctuation Season 9 Episode 6 Yay More Zombies
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- February 11, 2015
Zero Punctuation is a well-known Youtube series with a unique format: fast-paced, snarky game reviews that expertly combine humor and insightful criticism. Season 9, episode 6 is titled "Yay More Zombies" and, as the name suggests, it covers a few recent games that include everyone's favorite undead.
The episode starts with a brief intro that includes some jokes, as the series is famously irreverent and not afraid to poke fun at anything and everything. Then, the first game that Yahtzee (the series' host and writer) reviews is "State of Decay 2", a sequel to a popular survival game that puts players in the shoes of a group of survivors trying to make it in a world overrun by zombies. Yahtzee's review is generally positive, as he praises the game's attention to detail and its sense of exploration. He also notes that the game can be quite tense and challenging, as any wrong move can easily get you killed. However, he also criticizes some aspects of the gameplay, such as the sometimes clunky AI of your fellow survivors or the rather obtuse progression system.
The next game on the list is "7 Days to Die", another survival game set in a post-apocalyptic world full of zombies. Yahtzee's review of this one is a bit less enthusiastic, as he points out that the game can be quite glitchy and unpolished. He notes that it has some interesting ideas, such as the ability to craft your own bases and traps, but that the execution leaves a lot to be desired. He also mentions the game's lack of a proper tutorial, which can make it rather confusing for new players.
Lastly, Yahtzee takes a look at "The Walking Dead: Our World", a mobile game that uses augmented reality to let players fight zombies in the real world. This review is perhaps the shortest of the three, as Yahtzee notes that he didn't have a lot of fun with the game. He criticizes its repetitive gameplay and the fact that it's heavily reliant on microtransactions to progress. His conclusion is that the game is a somewhat interesting gimmick, but not something that he would recommend spending much time or money on.
Overall, "Yay More Zombies" is a typical Zero Punctuation episode: full of acerbic wit, sharp observations, and hilarious animations. Yahtzee's opinions are always well-informed and thought-provoking, even if you don't agree with them. If you're a fan of video games or just enjoy watching someone rip into them with gusto, Zero Punctuation is definitely worth checking out.