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Zero Punctuation Reviews ‘XCOM: Enemy Unknown’

You may have heard the name XCOM: Enemy Unknown before because this game is a remake/re-imagining of the 1994 original. It’s a turn-based tactical strategy game that was released in October for PS3, Xbox 360, and PC. The reviews have so far been almost universally positive, with averages of around 90/100. It’s time to see...
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Zero Punctuation Reviews ‘Dishonored’

Dishonored has been the surprise hit of the year so far, alongside Sleeping Dogs. Not everyone loves the stealth-action adventure which offers multiple ways to play through the game, but the general consensus is a positive one. I wonder if Ben ‘Yahtzee’ Croshaw, the guy behind the epic Zero Punctuation reviews, agrees… Croshaw suggests Dishonored...
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Zero Punctuation Reviews ‘Resident Evil 6′

Resident Evil 6 is out in the wild and getting kicked around by both critics and ordinary punters. Some reviews have patted it on the back, while others have delivered it a swift kick to the groin. In other words, opinion seemed to be mixed. At the time of writing Resident Evil 6 has a...
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‘Dishonored’ Reviews Are In… & They’re Good

Dishonored has been building something of a buzz in recent months, and the review embargo has been lifted today in preparation for its release tomorrow (Oct. 9). So, what’s the general verdict on this new game from Bethesda Softworks? With 24 reviews in on Metacritic, Dishonored has an average review score of 88. At the...
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‘Rock Band Blitz’ Gets Surprisingly Good Reviews

Back in March the rumor mill began churning to suggest a new Rock Band game was going to be unveiled. This turned out to be accurate, except it was a Rock Band game with a totally different focus than the plastic instrument-led offerings of the past few years. The game was/is Rock Band Blitz, which...
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Zero Punctuation Reviews ‘The Walking Dead’

The Walking Dead comic books are insanely popular, as is the AMC television series based on them. So it was only a matter of time before someone thought of making a video game, or in this case a whole series of video games, based on the franchise. What we have ended up with is an...
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Zero Punctuation Reviews Lollipop Chainsaw

It’s time for another dose of snark with Zero Punctuation. This week Ben ‘Yahtzee’ Croshaw reviews Lollipop Chainsaw, a strange little game that features a barely dressed high school cheerleader hacking away at hordes of zombies with a rainbow-spouting chainsaw. No, I’m serious. Lollipop Chainsaw clearly isn’t a game for everyone. People who don’t appreciate...
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Zero Punctuation Reviews ‘Max Payne 3′

Max Payne 3 was a long time coming. Originally slated for release in 2009 it finally showed up last month. Thankfully the extended development appears to have resulted in a classy game revered by critics. Hell, even Ben ‘Yahtzee’ Croshaw seems impressed. Max Payne 3 gained a lot of love from the gaming press, all...
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Zero Punctuation Reviews ‘Diablo 3′

Diablo 3 is hot right now, and it has been since it was released last month. This despite the user backlash by certain gamers who expected more after waiting so long for the title to finally arrive. Not all reviewers liked Diablo 3, like Ben ‘Yahtzee’ Croshaw for example, the man behind the Zero Punctuation...
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Zero Punctuation Reviews ‘Silent Hill: Downpour’

Ben ‘Yahtzee’ Croshaw is back with another review for Zero Punctuation. This time out he takes a look at Silent Hill: Downpour, the latest entry in the long-running Silent Hill franchise. But is it any good? Good, but not great seems to be the overall verdict. Which is a shame because Silent Hill: Downpour does...
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Zero Punctuation Reviews ‘Yakuza: Dead Souls’

Ben ‘Yahtzee’ Croshaw is back with another review for Zero Punctuation. This time out he takes a look at Yakuza: Dead Souls, which sees the Yakuza series takes a sudden left-turn and runs into a pack of zombies who need shooting in the head. This is the sixth installment in the Yakuza series, but the...
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Zero Punctuation Reviews ‘ Mass Effect 3′ – With Controversial Ending!

Ben ‘Yahtzee’ Croshaw is back with another review for Zero Punctuation. This time out he casts a (very) critical eye over Mass Effect 3, a game which, it’s fair to say, has generated a lot of debate and even some outright hate. You may have heard about the backlash over the ending of Mass Effect...
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Zero Punctuation Reviews ‘Twisted Metal’ On PS3

Ben ‘Yahtzee’ Croshaw is back with another review for Zero Punctuation. This one being for Twisted Metal, the latest iteration in the car combat game series from David Jaffe and co. Croshaw has similar thoughts on the game as I do… Twisted Metal feels outdated. To the point at which I’d almost recommend forgoing this...
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‘Journey’ Universally Loved By Critics

If you want to play a game that every professional game critic in the world adores then get hold of Journey from the PSN Store now. There’s no guarantee you’ll also love it but if the reviews are anything to go by you could well do. Journey is a game that has taken a long...
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Zero Punctuation Reviews ‘Syndicate’ On PC, PS3, and Xbox 360

Ben ‘Yahtzee’ Croshaw is back with another review for Zero Punctuation. This week it’s the turn of Syndicate, a rebooting of the 1993 classic of the same name, to be put through its paces. It doesn’t really come out looking to healthy. I have to agree with Croshaw on this one. Did we really need...
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