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A new year, a new video review! By now, you’ve probably read Sandy’s words about the game. All hundreds and hundreds if them, Or you’ve thought to yourself, “testicles to that idea” and scrolled to the bottom for the review score. Still, if reading isn’t your thing, then maybe watching a review is. So here’s our first video review of the year then, for 2015’s first big release.

If you haven’t noticed yet, we’re doing something a bit different with the video review again. I’ve decided that having a critical chat about the game is a better way to handle a video review. It’s natural, it’s more organic and it doesn’t sound like we’re reading off of a script that is designed for whoever is involved to hit a certain buzzword limit. I hate doing a review where everything sounds forced, and I’m certain that’s something that most people would very easily pick up on. I’ve also briefly considered using my natural dialect when I talk, which sounds like Arnold Vosloo from Hard Target. And referring to everyone as Randall. But this idea was quickly voted down.

At the same time, I’m already seeing things in the video that I want to change. For instance, chatting to whoever is reviewing the game after we’ve had breakfast and happen to be alive, could make it pop better. Making the video a more manageable length, down from ten plus minutes to around five would also be better. As much as I love doing these videos, I only have so much time to dedicate to them, and these will most likely be done in my off-hours and on weekends.

And separating the review into several categories and focusing on them, also needs to be done. I’m always looking to improve on our video work, which as always, is meant for you guys. So please do throw some constructive/destructive criticism this way. But otherwise, that’s the template I’m sticking to for the review. Two guys (and sometimes a gal) having a frank, unscripted look at the game and throwing an arbitrary number on at the end.

Last Updated: February 2, 2015

7.5

17 Comments

  1. No conclusion or score from Darren?

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  2. Blood Emperor Trevor

    February 2, 2015 at 13:38

    WHAT MADMAN VOTED AGAINST THAT?

    You also need a catchy YouTune name, like KlapDieVetkoek or something.

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    • Captain JJ the crafter

      February 2, 2015 at 13:41

      LOL
      KlapDieVetkoek feels a bit like it’s marketed for the people of Gauteng only. ;P
      Though I see where you’re going with it.

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      • ReaperOfSquirrels

        February 2, 2015 at 14:00

        Lol, nah, it’s for the guys in Snortoria

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        • Captain JJ the crafter

          February 2, 2015 at 14:06

          Oh ja. Sorry. Us Capetonians only see “inland” and assume it’s all the same 😉

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          • ReaperOfSquirrels

            February 2, 2015 at 14:43

            So once you’re past Ceres you’re in Gauteng? 😛

          • Captain JJ the crafter

            February 2, 2015 at 15:02

            Haha. Exactly.

    • The D

      February 2, 2015 at 13:49

      My eyes are bleeding, just reading that.

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      • Admiral Chief

        February 2, 2015 at 14:00

        That settles that then, KlapDieVetkoek it shall be

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      • ReaperOfSquirrels

        February 2, 2015 at 14:00

        I think that’s the point.

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  3. Sir GIF Sexy

    February 2, 2015 at 13:55

    Bunch of fancy teefs with the video reviews and what-what. 😀 /

    You know, I’d love to play this, but I don’t want to part with coin in order to do so. I will, however, be willing to trade someone three bags of flour and 3 bags of sugar for it.

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    • Captain JJ the crafter

      February 2, 2015 at 13:56

      I have feeling those “bags of sugar” are those little 200g ones.

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      • Sir GIF Sexy

        February 2, 2015 at 14:01

        Damnit, Captain, why’d you have to spoil the deception? :/

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  4. oVg elfroot slayer

    February 2, 2015 at 14:15

  5. Ghost In The Rift

    February 2, 2015 at 14:21

    I’m 100% fine with how the video is done, just don’t go turning into PewDiePie please lol.

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    • The D

      February 2, 2015 at 14:27

      DARRYN BRAAAAH!

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