Left 4 Dead

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  1. sevologyK.
    Jan 25, 2009
    7
    I am someone who has played this game for hours upon hours, and I have to say that it is a semi - disappointment. I cannot give this game anything above 8 even though I'm not saying it's a bad game. The content is just extremely limited and if you were to run through all the levels without zombies you'd get a sense of how small the levels actually are. Quite the opposite of I am someone who has played this game for hours upon hours, and I have to say that it is a semi - disappointment. I cannot give this game anything above 8 even though I'm not saying it's a bad game. The content is just extremely limited and if you were to run through all the levels without zombies you'd get a sense of how small the levels actually are. Quite the opposite of what valve had written in their game description, boasting about the huge levels. Finding a decent server to play on takes a while due to the general lack of players, unstable dedicated servers, and getting connected to lag-infested servers across the world. They tried to get rid of repetitive play by supposedly introducing an AI director, which spawns zombies and guns at different locations every time you play, but it really doesn't help out. Repetition tends to be alright for most multi-player gaming (like counterstrike), but it's unacceptable for a game like l4d since it's a freaking co-op game. The biggest problem I have with this game is the price that it was sold for. Valve really took advantage of the community by charging $50, releasing a game that can be completed in the same hour range as portal. The biggest disappointment would probably be the versus gameplay. I have never played anything more stupid in my life. Survivors generally have a huge advantage over special infected, and you'll find yourself dying often until you get a tank. If you can't kill them with the tank, chances are they'll win the level. They really should have focused on making the maps larger and introducing vehicles for this game, instead of making the special infected playable. It's fun puking on the survivors as a boomer for the first 5 minutes, then it's just monotony and boredom. By writing this review I am not saying this is a bad game, but it is without a doubt, a VERY INCOMPLETE game.… Expand
  2. DirkH
    Jan 25, 2009
    9
    This game delivers exactly what it promises: fast paced cooperative game play. Easy to pick-up and very immersive. Perfectly captures the atmosphere of old zombie B-movies. One of the best cooperative games on the market. Another sublime game from Valve. If more content will become available in the future then this game's rating could raise to 10.
  3. ChrisP
    Jan 23, 2009
    8
    This is a great game. The AI Is not however very smart because it spawns a tank right behind you and then your whole team is dead. The Music is great and all the 7 weapons are very simple Shotgun for close hits Assault rifles for mid range hits and sniper for long ranged hits. And the way they make pistols have infinite ammo is great.
  4. RayongG
    Jan 23, 2009
    10
    Very good game, but slow update. Anyway 10/10 because i enjoy it really much, can't stop playing it. And at least, the best game I ever see. Must be played to be judge.
  5. JosephW
    Jan 20, 2009
    10
    This game is amazing for the first week or 2 you get it but it bores easily with no new maps being released due to the fact that the SDK is no where near release, but if you leave it alone for a week or 2 then come back you will realise what fun you have missed, if you have a good computer then be sure to crank up those graphics for a scary and brill time if you have a bad computer just This game is amazing for the first week or 2 you get it but it bores easily with no new maps being released due to the fact that the SDK is no where near release, but if you leave it alone for a week or 2 then come back you will realise what fun you have missed, if you have a good computer then be sure to crank up those graphics for a scary and brill time if you have a bad computer just crank em down and have fun.… Expand
  6. RoyW
    Jan 20, 2009
    10
    I have been playing this game for 2 weeks and clocked around 52hours of game play, this game has the perfect team work. You cannot solo play this game, You have 5 awesome campaigns to go through with a team online, or single player with your team as bots. SDK has not yet been released but already maps and new skins are in the making by users. If you can get it under $50 say $40 it's I have been playing this game for 2 weeks and clocked around 52hours of game play, this game has the perfect team work. You cannot solo play this game, You have 5 awesome campaigns to go through with a team online, or single player with your team as bots. SDK has not yet been released but already maps and new skins are in the making by users. If you can get it under $50 say $40 it's very worth it. Pros: The game is set as-if you were in a movie, Team work, Voice chat, Voice commands, controls, controller support, unlimited pistol bullets. Easy to join games, the community is very good, not to harsh on new comers to the game. Easy vote kick options for griefers. When you die you get locked in a room, your team can rescue you. Cons: No SDK yet, limited 5 campaigns, versus has limited 2 campaigns (which will increase in the future), limited 4 weapons 3 primary and one secondary pistol. Overall: Great game! must have for zombie lovers.… Expand
  7. Em_JW
    Jan 20, 2009
    10
    I haven't read the reviews here, but its rated 9.5 / 10 at the moment.
    I'm not going to elaborate too much, but... I love this game.
    I'll just hit the high points (and boy are they significant) -it runs great on almost all hardware -it looks gorgeous -massively replayable -incredibly entertaining -challenging, but not frustrating -entertaining and fun    I haven't read the reviews here, but its rated 9.5 / 10 at the moment.
    I'm not going to elaborate too much, but... I love this game.
    I'll just hit the high points (and boy are they significant)

    -it runs great on almost all hardware
    -it looks gorgeous
    -massively replayable
    -incredibly entertaining
    -challenging, but not frustrating
    -entertaining and fun
    -stylized and creative

    Did I mention that I really love this game? What an awesome piece of code. Massive respect for valve.    … Expand
  8. RegoHurtado
    Jan 15, 2009
    10
    When I go out and purchase a game today, I look for RE-PLAY VALUE. What I mean by this is how many times am I going to come back to my computer and instead of studying, play L4D. I am on the verge of dropping out of college because of this game, it is the best. ( lol jk. ) But this game really has tons of replay value and if you want a game thats fun and you finally have to depend on yourWhen I go out and purchase a game today, I look for RE-PLAY VALUE. What I mean by this is how many times am I going to come back to my computer and instead of studying, play L4D. I am on the verge of dropping out of college because of this game, it is the best. ( lol jk. ) But this game really has tons of replay value and if you want a game thats fun and you finally have to depend on your team, get L4D. Best game ever.… Expand
  9. RobA
    Jan 15, 2009
    8
    Great fun if you love shooting zombies. I do! Graphics, sound, zombie/human interplay is good. Versus mode is fun. If the interface and achievements worked properly, I'd rate it 9 or 10. Some of the achievements don't work, due to buggy starts on the campaigns for most people. Try restarting the game when everyone is in. The interface is not so good. It gives no choice for what Great fun if you love shooting zombies. I do! Graphics, sound, zombie/human interplay is good. Versus mode is fun. If the interface and achievements worked properly, I'd rate it 9 or 10. Some of the achievements don't work, due to buggy starts on the campaigns for most people. Try restarting the game when everyone is in. The interface is not so good. It gives no choice for what kind of server you'll be tossed into. There's nothing to prevent you from ending up in some lame-brain's custom map. The interface can't seem to figure out if the server is full, back at lobby after a game, on someone's laptop or anything, and so gives you super-laggy servers or disconnects after connecting you. And if it can't find a good connection, it tries 10 times over a few minutes... won't let you cancel the search, and then tells you what you already know; that the server isn't there. New maps please.… Expand
  10. RJ
    Jan 14, 2009
    10
    Finily Someone remembered how to make a Mutiplayer Shooter game thats not just Deathmatch or Team Deathmatch! It is a nice return to the Co-op days of Doom2. Many of the other shooter with a story arc should remember not everyone in to Deathmatch some of us just like sitting down with a few friends and take on the bad guys and not each other.
  11. JamesFletcher
    Jan 13, 2009
    10
    How could the critics be so... critical? An amazing shooter compaired to other FPS games, but more importantly focus' on teamwork rather than heroism... Brilliant. n.b I have had no performance or technical issues with this game (which makes a refreshing change) Cheers Valve! - JF England
  12. AlexGreenberg
    Jan 13, 2009
    10
    This game is one of Valve's best offerings to date! The game's atmosphere, complimented with the excellent music to create tension, achieve a kind of game experience rivaled by Half Life 2, in terms of story. You being dropped immidialy into a zombie apocalypse is a great choice, and plays extremly well. This almost feels like training for the real zombie apoclypse. HopefullyThis game is one of Valve's best offerings to date! The game's atmosphere, complimented with the excellent music to create tension, achieve a kind of game experience rivaled by Half Life 2, in terms of story. You being dropped immidialy into a zombie apocalypse is a great choice, and plays extremly well. This almost feels like training for the real zombie apoclypse. Hopefully this is as close as we'll get. Great job Valve! Can't wait for the DLC!… Expand
  13. ThomasP
    Jan 13, 2009
    9
    I got this game for Christmas and I have to say, I am addicted to it. There are only 4 levels (apparently they are meant to be releasing more) but it never gets old. Shooting zombies to hell, watching their heads explode and limbs get blown off. Fantastic. It's particularly good when people are on headsets, because they can talk faster and makes it funnier because of this. They can I got this game for Christmas and I have to say, I am addicted to it. There are only 4 levels (apparently they are meant to be releasing more) but it never gets old. Shooting zombies to hell, watching their heads explode and limbs get blown off. Fantastic. It's particularly good when people are on headsets, because they can talk faster and makes it funnier because of this. They can also co-ordinate attacks, which is particularly important on vs or expert mode. Vs mode for me is brilliant, I love it, being the special infected, trying to kill the survivors is really fun. However, for me, there isn't enough special infected. There's only 3 special infected and you don't get to choose which one you want to be. There is the occasional tank as well that you get to control, but that's it I love this game, but it's because there are only 3 special infected, that it gets a 9.… Expand
  14. SeanB.
    Jan 12, 2009
    10
    At first the game seems like its pretty boring. You just run through specific routes and shoot things and go Ooo..blood. Which is pretty true about single player. However, upon playing online in both campaign and versus mode the random set ups of the bots, and the versus vast swapping system round to round, it actually makes the game very replayable. The best thing to anticipate will be At first the game seems like its pretty boring. You just run through specific routes and shoot things and go Ooo..blood. Which is pretty true about single player. However, upon playing online in both campaign and versus mode the random set ups of the bots, and the versus vast swapping system round to round, it actually makes the game very replayable. The best thing to anticipate will be if Source releases the SDK so that mod levels can be created and make it even more addictive. Akin to RTCW:ET which is still continuously being played to this day.… Expand
  15. kaiyan
    Jan 11, 2009
    10
    I love this game. I will admit after playing the levels a few times you do feel that it becomes a little mundane. I think that if you were able to increase the flow of zombies not just the damage they do(the difference between difficulties besides the fact that you 1 shot your team mates on accident on expert) it would make the game more fun as well. Hoping for more maps to come.
  16. BrandonS
    Jan 8, 2009
    9
    L4D is one of those games which leaves you wanting for more, again and again and again. The physics are great, and gameplay is well balanced. The excellent co-op experience forces you to work together, as some zombies leave you helpless and you need your team to save you. Now on to the cons: The game after some long hours of playing gets a bit boring (as it does with all games in this L4D is one of those games which leaves you wanting for more, again and again and again. The physics are great, and gameplay is well balanced. The excellent co-op experience forces you to work together, as some zombies leave you helpless and you need your team to save you. Now on to the cons: The game after some long hours of playing gets a bit boring (as it does with all games in this world). Even with the AI director you always know which places a speical zombieusually spawns around, but to me those are only minor things. And to Steele X, dont vote a zero to "balance it out" thats just being a J@ck @$$.… Expand
  17. IanGrahame
    Jan 8, 2009
    9
    I find it humorous that so many idiots were so very compelled to come here and give 'Left 4 Dead' a 0 to "contradict the other reviews." What kind empty, pathetic lives do you lead? Anyway, as I've sort of hinted, discount the "0's" in here. (Hey, even the one guy admitted "would have given this game a 6-7 out of 10" but he apparently had to "balance out all the other I find it humorous that so many idiots were so very compelled to come here and give 'Left 4 Dead' a 0 to "contradict the other reviews." What kind empty, pathetic lives do you lead? Anyway, as I've sort of hinted, discount the "0's" in here. (Hey, even the one guy admitted "would have given this game a 6-7 out of 10" but he apparently had to "balance out all the other guys." 'Left 4 Dead' is a masterful shooter. The gameplay is terrifically intense, yes, there are only four "movies" to play through, each one has tremendous replayability. It changes each and every time it is played. The music is just awesome. Incredibly ominous stuff, that. And though the the number of movies is certainly a flaw, it is absolutely NOT a reason to pass by 'Left 4 Dead'. This is the closest we're gonna get to an actual zombie apocalypse. Probably :)… Expand
  18. AnonymousMC
    Jan 7, 2009
    3
    This game is worth to playing but I think free demo will be enough. Old Source engine, mostly tiny maps and rutiin gameplay with free CS:S mod gameplay in mind totally ruin all Valve's attempt to make this mod anyhow better. You are damn lucky person if you don't get totally bored of this game after 20 hours of total game time.
  19. Kookoocachoo
    Jan 7, 2009
    10
    To Steele X, your rating system is completely illogical so therefore your entire post is worthless and should be removed. "But the game worked differently than what I thought it would be..." so you gave it a ZERO?!!! One of the best CO-OP games around, no wonder no one wants to play with you steele X, you're a whiny *&^%&!
  20. GeoffC.
    Jan 6, 2009
    5
    I must be the oldest Bill playing this game... I had lots of fun learning the game but now am tired of the struggle: I see no comments about the shortcomings so maybe no one is using the mouse and keyboard like I have to. The frustration is in the crossover reality shortcomings: the weapons are mismatched and the people are as well. Why can't I run faster than the Tank? I should at I must be the oldest Bill playing this game... I had lots of fun learning the game but now am tired of the struggle: I see no comments about the shortcomings so maybe no one is using the mouse and keyboard like I have to. The frustration is in the crossover reality shortcomings: the weapons are mismatched and the people are as well. Why can't I run faster than the Tank? I should at least be on par so I can dodge the stupid thing. And the best gun is the repeating shotgun and the worst is the pump action shotgun. The best weapon Should be the AR-15(M16) but it is not really here except as a visual. I think the programmers should portray it as a pellet pistol because that's all the damage I can do with the game version! The programmers should go out and try some of the guns at the shooting range or at least talk to people familiar with the weapons. I have a problem with the reality of changing the magazine and clearing a dud round etc, but give me a 300 round can and not the 50 round, or give a realistic hit level for the zombies. 4000 hits to take down a Tank!?Way too much. For Example,with the AR-15, I can kill you with less than the 20 rounds in a small clip in about 5 seconds, break every bone in your body and you'd be dead before the 10th round; so 4000 hits without any visible damage and having to change clips at least 20 times in teamwork or depend on fire or something else to stop the attack, is crazy. I also would like to carry more than one pipebomb, trudging around to get another one takes too much time, I would even give up some ammo for the weight. it's too frustrating mixing reality with fantasy, I guess I hate being at a disadvantage with superior firepower, it doesn't make much sense. Last note on weapons; there is a NATO option to have a mix of AP and tracer bullets for the M16, let's get some!… Expand
  21. Ekizel
    Jan 6, 2009
    8
    Steele X when giving his rating of '0', obviously has played the game for about 5 minutes prior to him rating it. I can say this with utmost confidence, because the game uses an "AI director" which randomizes item spawns, horde spawns, and even whether a witch or a tank spawns within the level. Also, I fail to see the logic of rating it based on the players you played with, Steele X when giving his rating of '0', obviously has played the game for about 5 minutes prior to him rating it. I can say this with utmost confidence, because the game uses an "AI director" which randomizes item spawns, horde spawns, and even whether a witch or a tank spawns within the level. Also, I fail to see the logic of rating it based on the players you played with, rather than the actual content of the game itself. That aside.... The game is a great concept on paper, uses the source engine so most players will have good visuals and a solid framerate, however there are a few oversights in the implementation that needs to be addressed before I give this game a 9-10. The first being melee attacks. Survivors can spam melee attacks and be almost invincible against regular zombies, and makes hunters getting a pounce in rather challenging in many parts of the maps. There are several exploits, and due to the nature of the game's matchmaking system, players may find themselves having their entire campaign ruined by a 4 year old who thinks hes so cool by spawning 20 hunter bots and watching them destroy the survivors. The game also somewhat lacks content at the moment. On release, there are 4 campaigns, 2 of which have "versus" mode, a mode where 4 players play as special infected zombies and try to stop the survivors, then they switch every round and whoever with the most points at the end, wins. These campaigns last about 1-2 hours, but with only 2 currently available for the versus mode, right now it can get a bit repetitive. All in all, a great game, a must-get for any zombie fan, but the decision to buy now or to wait for a price drop and a few patches is a decision to each their own.… Expand
  22. JasonY
    Jan 6, 2009
    10
    How can you NOT like this game? It's one of the most incredible and addictive gaming experiences I've ever had! The four campaigns may seen limited at first, but once you start playing for a period of time, you will start to appreciate the genius and replayability of it. Of the four modes, Campaign (work with four other human players to complete a campaign), Versus (play as the How can you NOT like this game? It's one of the most incredible and addictive gaming experiences I've ever had! The four campaigns may seen limited at first, but once you start playing for a period of time, you will start to appreciate the genius and replayability of it. Of the four modes, Campaign (work with four other human players to complete a campaign), Versus (play as the survivors and the boss infected to gain points), and Single-Player (play a campaign with computer players). Of those three, versus as the most replayability, and I found myself playing this mode for hours without noticing. Even if you played for a whole week stopping only to eat, you wouldn't feel like you've played enough, and you'll be dreaming about it in your sleep. It's THAT good. There are plenty of achievements to obtain, and that'll definitely keep you going for many happy months, maybe even years, and if there are expansion packs, it'll keep you going for longer. So those of you who rated this game 0 just can't appreciate excellent co-op gaming. Don't just get the demo, get the GAME. Absorb the gameplay, and you'll end up loving every moment of it. you'll even be laughing your ass off when you get knocked off the roof by the tank, I know I was.… Expand
  23. RyanJ.
    Jan 5, 2009
    6
    An excellent movie intro that falters in real gaming content. While shooting zombies the first few hours is quite fun and a decent change of pace to the typical FPS, the repetition eventually makes the player a zombie. I was not expecting a co-op only game so I docked points for no single player content or poor decision making single player characters (take your pick). While I find the An excellent movie intro that falters in real gaming content. While shooting zombies the first few hours is quite fun and a decent change of pace to the typical FPS, the repetition eventually makes the player a zombie. I was not expecting a co-op only game so I docked points for no single player content or poor decision making single player characters (take your pick). While I find the expert mode the only challenge for my FPS experience level, the lower difficulties help newbies get their feet wet and can make the game both humorous and frustrating. The server interface is non existent. Way too much reliance on dedicated servers that shut down without warning, crash and glitch often and usually match you with the highest ping server possible. Finding a suitable game often becomes a chore, sometimes sitting in a lobby for 5 minutes waiting for a search to finish. I've found hosting local games more reliable, but the players that get placed are usually on the other coast or out of country which gives them poor pings. Historically valve has done a decent job in patching the multiplayer experience and I hope this is not the exception. Like Return to Castle Wolfenstein multiplayer, the game is heavily reliant on a teamwork environment so having just one weak player usually means restarting levels often fueling the frustration to find better gaming partners. Server hopping seems to be normal. This game certainly does not apply to the Gung-Ho, Rambo style players. The $50.00 price tag seems a bit steep for the overall entertainment value.… Expand
  24. MichaelT
    Jan 4, 2009
    10
    I consider myself a hardcore Online FPSer starting from Doom, Quake, CS, DOD and TF2. NO online game has Ever been as fun as this. Aging engine, i couldn't even tell. Physics are superb, character are Excellent. And the Coop is far beyond that of any coop game out there. The VS mode is the most fun i have ever had on a single game. I have caught myself screaming into the mike like my I consider myself a hardcore Online FPSer starting from Doom, Quake, CS, DOD and TF2. NO online game has Ever been as fun as this. Aging engine, i couldn't even tell. Physics are superb, character are Excellent. And the Coop is far beyond that of any coop game out there. The VS mode is the most fun i have ever had on a single game. I have caught myself screaming into the mike like my team mates, "Get in here!! Close the D**m Door!" IMO No Online coop game is nearly as satisfying as this one. Massively underrated by the critics. A must have!!!!… Expand
  25. CodyG.
    Jan 4, 2009
    10
    All you idiots that vote 0 need to actually get to know the game. this is a fast paced shooter game not for the weak. this game will literally work against you with the ai director at its disposal with out team work in this game the ai director will pick you all off 1 by one until the games over. but yeah this is probably one of the best buys for pc or xbox if you are looking for some great fun
  26. 2mer2Lacrapul3
    Jan 4, 2009
    10
    Vraiment un tres bon jeux, dommage toute foix que des gamins n'ayant pas l'age requis, ce retrouve sur la partie online, ou coordination et esprit d'equipe devrais reigner, et au lieu de ca c'est le cahot et le desordre sur 75% des parties, tk, gars qui ce croivent indestructible et parte solo, troullard qui ce planque a la moindre occase et laisse les autres ce battre Vraiment un tres bon jeux, dommage toute foix que des gamins n'ayant pas l'age requis, ce retrouve sur la partie online, ou coordination et esprit d'equipe devrais reigner, et au lieu de ca c'est le cahot et le desordre sur 75% des parties, tk, gars qui ce croivent indestructible et parte solo, troullard qui ce planque a la moindre occase et laisse les autres ce battre seul, non vraiment merci les parents stupide, qui prenne les ordinateurs comme babysiter, ou moyen de ce debarasser de leurs progenitures, sans regarder l'age necessaire et casi obligatoir, grace a vous ce jeux vas devenir une m......, et seras bientot injouable.… Expand
  27. AnonymousMC
    Jan 4, 2009
    6
    A great game overall.
    Pretty good AI and good graphics.
    You get tired of the regular co-op pretty quickly. For the rest of your time you will be playing versus which is basically the same thing except that you play as Infected as well. As for the storyline there is none. I was originally going to give it an 8. But right now there's about 7 exploits for this game which can    A great game overall.
    Pretty good AI and good graphics.

    You get tired of the regular co-op pretty quickly.
    For the rest of your time you will be playing versus which is basically the same thing except that you play as Infected as well.
    As for the storyline there is none.

    I was originally going to give it an 8.
    But right now there's about 7 exploits for this game which can easily be used and is constantly used. But still no patch even though it's been 2-3 weeks since these exploits started.

    Also i didn't like that Valve falsely advertised in their demo with "10 New weapons"
    There's only 5 weapons in the game.
    I don't see how grenades, props and the mounted gun are counted as actual weapons rather than being fire support. That's why i gave it a 6.

    It's a good game but it just feels like Valve could have done better.    … Expand
  28. Josh
    Jan 4, 2009
    9
    Okay. Everyone says this game is boring. Wtf?! I have played pretty much every zombie game out there and RE4 and Left 4 Dead are the two best ones. The only problem is that Easy, Regular, and Advanced are cake and Expert requires intense and well used team work.

    This game is so much fun online and I plan to play it for more months to come.
  29. DavidE
    Jan 4, 2009
    9
    Very fun game, youll get addicted to it. Single player mode is a blast, but the real fun is in multiplayer. When you have 4 guys yelling into the mike saying to help them while youre fighting a tank is a blast (it really is). My only problem I found was that in versus mode you can get a little lag and it can throw off aiming and can drag on a little near the end. All in all, one of the Very fun game, youll get addicted to it. Single player mode is a blast, but the real fun is in multiplayer. When you have 4 guys yelling into the mike saying to help them while youre fighting a tank is a blast (it really is). My only problem I found was that in versus mode you can get a little lag and it can throw off aiming and can drag on a little near the end. All in all, one of the best games of 2008.… Expand
  30. GeneralA.
    Jan 3, 2009
    9
    This game is great - I haven't been able to play the multiplayer yet, but from just the single-player with AI teammates I can already see how awesome this game is. There's just something intrinsically satisfying about being swarmed by a ton of zombies, only to blast them all down with a combat shotty. The hitboxes are a little screwy on your teammates, as sometimes they get hit This game is great - I haven't been able to play the multiplayer yet, but from just the single-player with AI teammates I can already see how awesome this game is. There's just something intrinsically satisfying about being swarmed by a ton of zombies, only to blast them all down with a combat shotty. The hitboxes are a little screwy on your teammates, as sometimes they get hit by friendly fire even when your reticule is not over them, but it's not game-breaking by any means. The only reason I didn't give it a 10 is because this game /forces/ you to play it online if you want to get the best experience out of it. Yes, it is a co-op zombie shooter - John S, you didn't play the multiplayer, how can you rate this game poorly when you haven't even touched the main feature? Granted I haven't played multiplayer yet, but I'm intelligent enough to see that the multiplayer would be great (provided your teammates weren't idiots!). John, all I can say is, you fail. Epically.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

6
#6 Best PC Game of 2008
4
#4 Most Discussed PC Game of 2008
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#10 Most Shared PC Game of 2008

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Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 58 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 57 out of 58
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 58
  3. Negative: 0 out of 58
  1. IGN
    90
    There's absolutely no doubt that Left 4 Dead is one of the most social and exciting multiplayer games that we've ever played. It's almost pitch perfect in how it captures the tension and the action of a Hollywood zombie movie.
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  2. GameSpy
    90
    The inventive and highly entertaining competitive multiplayer mode just adds to the experience, and we're looking forward to seeing what Valve's got planned for the game's future. Out of all the titles that have shaped the Year of Living Cooperatively, this may be the best experience of them all.
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  3. IGN UK
    92
    One of the finest zombie games ever made, and one of the finest co-op games ever made. The potential for everything to go so, so wrong without warning, or conversely to pull off the most spectacular escapes against all odds, means this is an online shooter you can tell your finest anecdotes about without boring everyone else to tears.
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