I was playing Bioshock, being marvelled by the graphics and the admittedly well crafted environments and atmosphere, when a thought came to my mind; Can this game possibly top Silent Hill 2?

Shocked indeed, but not getting a real kick out of it, I proceeded to play another game; Left 4 Dead. For those not imbued in the gaming world, L4D is a modification of Half-Life 2, in which four players battle off hordes, yes, randomly generated hordes, of fast zombies, in a clear homage to the films 28 Days Later and Dawn of the Dead.

There’s so much fun to be had, with a game which offers a truly visceral experience but never takes itself too seriously and with four chapters, there’s plenty of content. One must bow down to the talents behind Valve and Source; they have created the new Counter Strike, no less.

I’m playing newer games as well, like the Russian hit, X-Blades, which is anime inspired and borrows heavily from Heavenly Sword. I’m even trying my hand at the excellent Braid. But L4D has made me play with zest again, much like Half-Life 2 did in its heyday.

A sequel has been announced and it should hit the shelves soon.