“Zombies!”
When I think of zombies, the drowsy, slow-paced, swaying idiots that are typically portrayed in movies come to mind. Sure, in a horde they’re deadly, but catch one on their own and they’re easy enough to evade. I never thought a zombie apocalypse could involve sprinting. Then I watched Dead Set.
For those outside the UK, or for those that never watched the recently aired 5-part horror TV show, Dead Set focused on what would happen to those cooped up in the Big Brother house if the majority of the world was to become infected. It was an interesting concept, with the Big Brother house being - in Left 4 Dead terms - a safe house where inhabitants were initially oblivious to what was unfolding outside. Dead Set showed hordes of zombies darting towards their nearest victim, and cleverly reacting to sudden noises.
It took me ages to get around to playing the original Mass Effect, but as soon as I did it was a case of “Why didn’t I do this sooner?!”. I’ve been looking forward to the sequel ever since, and it’s not disappointing. What can I say? It’s good to have Shepard back in my life.
