Dead Space proved dead scary

With all the recent news and excitement surrounding the upcoming release of Dead Space 2 I figured I'd better see what all the fuss was about and get hold of the original. It seemed like a pretty good idea considering my self-imposed challenge to rack up another 8,000 Gamerscore by the end of May too. The accolades sounded interesting and fun, particularly with frequent reference to high-tech weaponry and the dismemberment of various limbs!

So last night I gave it a go. But try though I might, I quickly came to the conclusion that this much-praised game just wasn't for me. Call me a big girl's blouse but I hate horror games. It's akin to going out for a meal and chomping upon a steaming hot curry that destroys your sense of taste - not a very enjoyable experience.

I don't mind the occasional scare in gaming or an eerie atmosphere; Resident Evil I can take, Left 4 Dead is fine and Dead Rising... not a problem. But the intense creepiness of Dead Space and its emphasis on sudden shocks and attacks from alien beasties proved too much for my nervous disposition. No Gamerscore for me then!

Maybe I'll give Bioshock a go tonight... with the lights on!

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