Ep 22. Detroit: Become Human

In the most recent episode of Zero Punctuation, Yahtzee reviews the highly anticipated Detroit: Become Human, a game developed by Quantic Dream and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. Detroit: Become Human is a cinematic, narrative-driven game set in a near-future Detroit where androids with human-like qualities are commonplace. The game follows the story of three androids - Kara, Connor, and Markus - as they navigate their way through a world that is both hostile and alluring.

Yahtzee begins his review by praising the game's visuals, stating that the graphics are "phenomenal." He notes that the characters are incredibly detailed and realistic, and the lighting and shadows add to the overall immersive experience. He also points out that the game allows you to play as three different characters with three different storylines, which adds to the replay value.

However, Yahtzee critiques the game's quick time events, calling them "notoriously annoying." He mentions that the game has an abundance of quick time events, and that failing them can lead to a character's death or significant story changes. He also criticizes the game's clunky controls, stating that the movement of the characters is "frustratingly imprecise."

Yahtzee goes on to discuss the game's morality system, which is based on the choices you make with each character. He comments that the choices in the game can be very black and white, with one option clearly being "good" and the other "bad." He feels that the game misses the opportunity to explore the nuances of moral decision-making, which could have added a depth to the game's narrative.

He also discusses the game's reliance on predetermined outcomes, noting that the narrative is often rigid and that the choices you make do not always have a significant impact on the story's direction. He feels that the game could have benefitted from a more dynamic and open-ended narrative structure.

Overall, Yahtzee praises Detroit: Become Human for its impressive graphics and compelling narrative. However, he does criticize the game for its frustrating quick time events, clunky controls, and lack of moral nuance in its decision-making. Despite these critiques, he still recommends the game to fans of narrative-driven games or those who enjoy exploring different storylines.