Yahtzee is still out there being mean about videogames, and good for him
Zero Punctuation was an essential watch back in the day. Its successor Fully Ramblomatic still carries the torch.
Yahtzee Croshaw, best known as Yahtzee from the YouTube channel Fully Ramblomatic, has been mercilessly critiquing video games for years. After the closure of the HMS Escapist, Yahtzee's video series Zero Punctuation continued under a new name, but the spirit of harshly reviewing video games remained intact. Back in the day, discussing video games meant gathering around a magazine and laughing at the captions, but Yahtzee brings a different kind of humor to the table.
His British writing style is sharp and witty, showing that he truly cares about video games and wants his audience to engage with them.
Yahtzee never runs out of ways to criticize video games, much like how Blackadder would find a hundred ways to insult Baldrick. His reviews are full of meticulous, well-observed details that stand out, even when he's praising a game. For example, when he mentions how Palworld's attempt to let players equip guns for their Fauxkémon is an overly complicated process, his critique is as thorough as it is humorous. His praise is just as well-observed, which adds depth to his overall reviews.
In a world full of cynicism, Yahtzee's videos are a breath of fresh air. While he may be wrong about certain games, such as Knights of the Old Republic, he deserves respect for his unrelenting dedication to video game criticism. Even if he misses the mark occasionally, videos like his are necessary in the industry, providing a much-needed dose of contempt for the games and the people who create them.
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