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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 88 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 60 out of 88
  2. Negative: 12 out of 88

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  1. A.R.
    May 2, 2010
    9
    The Passing includes a new 3 map campaign with the l4d1 survivors as npcs, a golf club, a m60, a new uncommon infected, and a new weekly mutation mode. The map is pretty well designed and fun, and the conversations with the original survivors are usually funny although limited and brief. The new weapons work well but they only appear in the passing campaign. The new mutation mode brings The Passing includes a new 3 map campaign with the l4d1 survivors as npcs, a golf club, a m60, a new uncommon infected, and a new weekly mutation mode. The map is pretty well designed and fun, and the conversations with the original survivors are usually funny although limited and brief. The new weapons work well but they only appear in the passing campaign. The new mutation mode brings week long modes such as realism versus, and versus survival ; there will be 20 modes in all and are definitely an interesting way to keep the game fresh. All in all The Passing is a great update, yes there could have been more interactions with the original survivors and the m60 and golf club should probably be in the other campaigns as well but when it comes right down to it it's really fun and that's all that really matters. Expand
  2. May 28, 2011
    10
    I absolutely loved the passing. It's th first time that there are more survivors alive than just your group. I loved the witty references adn the m60 is my new favourite gun. The golf club is a valuable addition to the vast group of melee weapons. I also love the patches that have been introduced along with the game. The infected bots for versus are great. The fallen survior is a cool newI absolutely loved the passing. It's th first time that there are more survivors alive than just your group. I loved the witty references adn the m60 is my new favourite gun. The golf club is a valuable addition to the vast group of melee weapons. I also love the patches that have been introduced along with the game. The infected bots for versus are great. The fallen survior is a cool new uncommon common. I loved it and the best thing about it is that it is free!!! Expand
  3. Feb 11, 2012
    10
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  4. ERB
    Jul 30, 2013
    8
    Why did Bill died.He is my favorite character in The Left 4 Dead series.
  5. Aug 5, 2023
    10
    "The Passing" DLC for Left 4 Dead 2 is not too shabby; it may not reach the same heights as some of the other content in the game, but it still offers an enjoyable and entertaining campaign. I for one loved it. The campaign introduces a crossover of sorts, allowing you to encounter the original Left 4 Dead survivors during your journey. It's a nice touch that adds a layer of depth to the"The Passing" DLC for Left 4 Dead 2 is not too shabby; it may not reach the same heights as some of the other content in the game, but it still offers an enjoyable and entertaining campaign. I for one loved it. The campaign introduces a crossover of sorts, allowing you to encounter the original Left 4 Dead survivors during your journey. It's a nice touch that adds a layer of depth to the story and provides a nostalgic nod to the first game. Expand
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75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. 85
    An excellent, meaningful addition to Left 4 Dead 2, and worth the 560 Microsoft Point asking price.
  2. Mutation mode is tons of fun for the Infected as it allows you to truly feel dominating, but the real adrenaline rush is for the Survivors, who have to communicate and have fast reflexes in order to survive.
  3. I'd suggest that if you managed to make it through the entire game the first time around, then you owe it to yourself to purchase The Passing. Sure, it's short, but the mutation mode is set to add a heap of gameplay over the coming months, so get on board sooner rather than later.