Ep 29. The Crew 2

Zero Punctuation is a popular game review show hosted by Ben "Yahtzee" Croshaw. In this episode, Yahtzee reviews The Crew 2, an open-world racing game developed by Ivory Tower and published by Ubisoft. Yahtzee starts the review by comparing the game with its predecessor, The Crew, which he found to be a "tacked-together excuse for an open-world racer." He then goes on to explain how The Crew 2 tries to improve upon its predecessor by introducing new features and a bigger map.

One of the biggest additions to The Crew 2 is the ability to switch between different types of vehicles on the fly, including cars, boats, planes, and motorcycles. Yahtzee praises this feature, saying that it adds an element of variety to the game and helps break up the monotony of traditional racing games. However, he does note that some of the vehicle handling feels a bit wonky, particularly with the planes, which can be difficult to control.

Yahtzee also comments on the game's graphics, saying that they are "nice enough, but not exactly groundbreaking." He notes that the game has a tendency to throw too much visual stimulation at the player, which can be overwhelming at times. Additionally, he criticizes the game's AI for being too aggressive and unfair, saying that it takes away some of the fun of racing.

One aspect of The Crew 2 that Yahtzee particularly enjoys is the game's photo mode, which allows players to take stunning in-game photos and share them with others. He says that the photo mode is a great way to showcase the game's beautiful scenery and unique vehicles. However, he does criticize the game's lack of customization options, saying that players aren't able to tweak their cars as much as they could in other racing games.

Overall, Yahtzee gives The Crew 2 a mixed review. He says that the game has some great ideas and features, but ultimately falls short in a few key areas. He recommends the game to fans of open-world racing games, but warns that it may not be for everyone.