Zombie Chase Game 2.8 Hours Later Hits Yorkshire (06/09/2011)
Zombie gore fest, 2.8 Hours Later. is to be unleashed on the city of Leeds over three days from 22nd September, threatening to turn hundreds of its usually mild mannered residents into the bloodthirsty undead.
The game, which has headlined at Bristol’s igfest for the last two years, is in demand by fans to tour and the West Yorkshire destination is to be its first outing outside of its home town.
2.8 Hours Later is a thrilling night time chase game devised by Bristol game creators, SlingShot. Played across an inner city backdrop, it sees multiple secret locations transformed into zombie film sets and populated by a cast of survivors and zombies.
Players are sent forth in waves after dark to outwit and outrun the zombies as they hunt for clues to the whereabouts of Resistance HQ, the last safe place in the city. Using their mobiles, they are also able to call or text in to get game updates and safety information.
The game was premiered last year at Bristol’s igfest 3, the world’s largest pervasive games festival, and was a sell-out success. This year’s festival in May saw a thousand tickets sell out within days. It has been described as “completely fantastic and bonkers” by games review site, Beefjack.com, and is gaining a cult following, with thousands of fans following the game via Facebook and signed up to its mailing list.
The decision to move the game to Leeds comes thanks to the support of Art in Unusual Spaces, Leeds City Council and Leeds' LSX festival of technology.
SlingShot is planning further dates and locations, including London for Halloween. Fans are encouraged to put their suggestions forward via the 2.8 Hours Later facebook page, www.facebook.com/2.8HoursLater.
2.8 Hours Later will be taking place in Leeds from 22-24th September from 7pm. Tickets are £25 (£22 concs) and are available from the website: 2.8hourslater.com/
