Left 4 Dead

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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 4339 Ratings

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  1. Simon
    Dec 2, 2008
    10
    I think this game is amazingly good.

    Many people voted very low, based on their experience with the demo. The difference between the real game / demo is huge. You have not fully experienced the game until you've owned a versus game. Talking, laughing in the microphone, the feel of kjumping a left-behind player. Killing him and being congratulated. The feel of that is rare in a    I think this game is amazingly good.

    Many people voted very low, based on their experience with the demo.
    The difference between the real game / demo is huge.
    You have not fully experienced the game until you've owned a versus game. Talking, laughing in the microphone, the feel of kjumping a left-behind player. Killing him and being congratulated. The feel of that is rare in a game and L4D definately has it.

    Also, the graphics / sounds is really good. So it the layout of the game.

    10 / 10.
    PS. A bit repetative but still beyond all my expectations.    … Expand
  2. MichaelLouden
    Dec 2, 2008
    10
    I gave it a ten to compensate for some of the lower scores it's been given.

    In my opinion, this games absolutely accomplishes in every way what it set out to do. 1 - Four-player Co-op has NEVER been BETTER in any game to date. 2 - Execution of game play elements intended are FLAWLESS 3 - Intriguing and original characters. And FUN. 4 - Great sound design. 5 - Graphics    I gave it a ten to compensate for some of the lower scores it's been given.

    In my opinion, this games absolutely accomplishes in every way what it set out to do.

    1 - Four-player Co-op has NEVER been BETTER in any game to date.
    2 - Execution of game play elements intended are FLAWLESS
    3 - Intriguing and original characters. And FUN.
    4 - Great sound design.
    5 - Graphics aren't as eye-popping as some next-gen games, but Valve's animation team is better than any of it's competitors, therefore both emotion and character come across crystal clear. A MUST BUY.
    6 - Fun for absolutely any one willing to sit down and play it, even beginners.

    Valve wins again.    … Expand
  3. KrisztianK
    Dec 1, 2008
    0
    In short it sucks!
    In long ... OK at first when I started playing I actually got that feeling I had so long ago when Half Life 1 came out and I emptied 2 clips on a head crab out of genuine fear. And I felt the same thing in this game for about the first 15min of play. Then it became retarded. If you stand around pop zombies heads off with a rifle 1 by 1 or throw a pipe bomb and    In short it sucks!
    In long ... OK at first when I started playing I actually got that feeling I had so long ago when Half Life 1 came out and I emptied 2 clips on a head crab out of genuine fear. And I felt the same thing in this game for about the first 15min of play. Then it became retarded. If you stand around pop zombies heads off with a rifle 1 by 1 or throw a pipe bomb and have them all run to it like a shiny red ball you will never get rid of them all. Somehow there is always more coming like a respawn wave. Witch at first seems scary because you don't know when the next wave will come but then becomes stupid because you can't hold any ground. In any movie I have ever seen on zombies they can always hold their ground and there are always just a finite number of zombies. There is a LOT of them but not infinite. If they would have made it like the movie I am Legend where you tag 1 or 2 here and there then there is a huge random group it would have been great. Or say you start out in a city 4 of you and 178,567 of them and there is a city population counter going at all times I could have lived with that. But the way its setup now is just cheap. No rime or reason just zombie waves coming at you every 5min like clock work. Some triggers them like a car alarm or throwing a pipe bomb but mostly it's just retarded. Say it wasn't so linear and I could collect items and throw them like we used to in the first counterstrike games then when you have a good number of ammo and bombs you go up on a roof top in a building that you have CLEARED maybe 1 or 2 still hang around that you missed but its god damn cleared and set off that car alarm from the roof by firing at the car and see 5,000 zombies collect around it all confused on why there are no brains to eat then you start chucking bombs and empting shells on them and watch that population counter drop like a rock. And be able to get in that car like Carmagedon and roll over zombies till your car is trashed from all the zombies punching it or you get in a group that's way too big and they tare the car apart with you in it like say towards the end of Resident Evil Extinction or on the docks in I am Legend.
    I don't know maybe im asking too much of my zombie games :(    … Expand
  4. EmperorFool
    Dec 1, 2008
    8
    This is a great multiplayer game, especially if everyone has a mic. It needs more content such as maps, weapons, and special infected types. While the gameplay is very fun, it gets repetitive as there are only a few ways things can go even though placement of items and monsters is random.
  5. Reviewer
    Dec 1, 2008
    6
    Left 4 Dead has the potential to be an 8/10 or even 9/10, but in its current state as of 12-01-2008 - it has been handicapped by a less-than-finished feel & numerous bugs. Luckily, the PC version is maintained through Valve's very own STEAM (http://www.Steampowered.com) - this will undoubtedly provide users with major-updates & content-additions (at no charge) for years to come (JustLeft 4 Dead has the potential to be an 8/10 or even 9/10, but in its current state as of 12-01-2008 - it has been handicapped by a less-than-finished feel & numerous bugs. Luckily, the PC version is maintained through Valve's very own STEAM (http://www.Steampowered.com) - this will undoubtedly provide users with major-updates & content-additions (at no charge) for years to come (Just as Valve has done for many of its other titles). With the additions of these updates (and with the history Valve has with their past titles) it is likely that this game will live up to the 8/9 or even 9/10 score as stated above and by numerous users & reviewers.

    The Flaws:
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    A)
    The most noticeable issue for first-time users of the versus mode is simply the lack of content. While there are 4 'Movies' in the Cooperative/Single-Player campaigns - in versus, there are only 2; one of them being the least spectacular of the four (Blood Harvest), the other being that which was previewed in the Demo (No Mercy). While both are entertaining initially - they sometimes become tiring and leave you begging for the other two. Hopefully the addition of the original remaining two ('Death Toll' & 'Dead Air') will be released early 2009    … Expand
  6. TomK.
    Dec 1, 2008
    9
    My review is going to be parallel with a reply to Steele X's terribly uninformed review. Not only does the man underrates the game much more drastically than others overrate it, he seems to base his review of a superficial experience.

    First of all, your team-mates can be idiots, who run off only to get slaughtered, don't help you when you're in trouble, and keep shooting    My review is going to be parallel with a reply to Steele X's terribly uninformed review. Not only does the man underrates the game much more drastically than others overrate it, he seems to base his review of a superficial experience.

    First of all, your team-mates can be idiots, who run off only to get slaughtered, don't help you when you're in trouble, and keep shooting you in the back. But Left 4 Dead isn't meant to be played with random people. If you think you can successfully cooperate with a stranger from the Internet, you must be new to this whole online thing. Unless you have friends and/or are willing to make new ones, this game isn't for you.

    Secondly, the game randomises everything. Perhaps not to the extent of Diablo, but enough to vary each playthrough. Only stashes of ammunition are found in the same places; the location of everything else can only be guessed.

    Thirdly, if you are bored playing Left 4 Dead, you might want to stop playing on Easy or Normal. The game should be played at least on Advanced, though you'll have the most fun on Expert. It'll take you half of a day to finish just one campaign full of unimaginably intense battles.

    Then there's Versus, where you get to play as one of the special Infected and slaughter the Survivors, ruining their attempt to escape. After all, that's what the game is about - surviving, and shooting zombies while you're at it. When playing with your buddies on Expert, you certainly won't see anyone going out of their way for some frags.

    This game is what you make it to be.    … Expand
  7. JamesTaylor
    Nov 30, 2008
    10
    I would have given it a 9 but gave it a 10 to cheese off those guys that gave it a 0 for no good reason.

    Amazing coop. Heard some stories about people having bad experiences with online players but this all came from xbox and 'nuff. I've played this on PC and loving the twitch skills and working with the good old Aussie steam community. Fast zombies, good weapons,    I would have given it a 9 but gave it a 10 to cheese off those guys that gave it a 0 for no good reason.

    Amazing coop. Heard some stories about people having bad experiences with online players but this all came from xbox and 'nuff. I've played this on PC and loving the twitch skills and working with the good old Aussie steam community.

    Fast zombies, good weapons, simplistic gameplay with lots of replay ability. Deaal    … Expand
  8. XanderJones
    Nov 30, 2008
    10
    I would have given this game a 9 due to lack of content (would far exceed a 10 if only there were some more campaigns) but since some idiot that plays on easy and still doesn't know how to play with others gave it a 0, I had to try to give it a more accurate score. There is NO zombie game, mod or level that can compare to L4D. The best game of 2008
  9. FrankGrimes
    Nov 30, 2008
    8
    Valve did a great job at researching and replicating zombie hunting. They've included some new features to the game as simple as automatic crouching when you come to a low spot, it's the little touches that make it stand out, I feel. Plus the new shadow and shading effects are cool too, esp. for a multiplayer game.
  10. DanielHan
    Nov 30, 2008
    10
    Unfortunately, i am one of those idiots who give this game 10.
    Just to balance yours out.
    And this game is great. Those people who give this game crappy reviews, haven't actually played this game the way it was meant to be played. It was meant to be played with friends, not by yourself, lonely in singleplayer. It's supposed to be fun! And those people who claim it's easy,    Unfortunately, i am one of those idiots who give this game 10.
    Just to balance yours out.
    And this game is great. Those people who give this game crappy reviews, haven't actually played this game the way it was meant to be played. It was meant to be played with friends, not by yourself, lonely in singleplayer. It's supposed to be fun! And those people who claim it's easy, should get out of easy mode and try expert.    … Expand
  11. MaartenvanHees
    Nov 30, 2008
    10
    id say this is by far the best co-op game ive seen in a bit. Yes the levels are lineair, but this AI Director thing puts in enough replayabilty for me to keep on playing. Its especially fun when playing with 4 people on LAN or with Ventrilo/Teamspeak. The graphics are absolutely stunning, and it runs very good. m8 of mine has this nvidia 7300 laptop card and runs it fine with low settingsid say this is by far the best co-op game ive seen in a bit. Yes the levels are lineair, but this AI Director thing puts in enough replayabilty for me to keep on playing. Its especially fun when playing with 4 people on LAN or with Ventrilo/Teamspeak. The graphics are absolutely stunning, and it runs very good. m8 of mine has this nvidia 7300 laptop card and runs it fine with low settings and high screen resolution. One drawback is the relative short campaigns, but then again theres this versus mode wich is a complete laugh every time i play it. so yeh, id give this a 10 for the way the co-op element has been implemented.… Expand
  12. JohnBeers
    Nov 29, 2008
    10
    Man this game is freaking GREAT!!!!!!!! Im a major zombie movie lover, and this is just what I needed!! Its not like all the resident evil games tht are out there either. It kinda reminds me of like something fro the 28 days later franchise. The Infected coming at ya like cazy and FAST!! I liked the loks of it when I saw the trailer on TV fo it. And man I was NOT disappointed! So thisMan this game is freaking GREAT!!!!!!!! Im a major zombie movie lover, and this is just what I needed!! Its not like all the resident evil games tht are out there either. It kinda reminds me of like something fro the 28 days later franchise. The Infected coming at ya like cazy and FAST!! I liked the loks of it when I saw the trailer on TV fo it. And man I was NOT disappointed! So this game here is a MUST HAVE fo any true zombie fan! Definately give it a 10! Im glad I bought it!… Expand
  13. XQ
    Nov 29, 2008
    8
    It's true this would have been a really good game, but valve underestimated online computer gamers' douchieness and their unwillingness to cooperate or even communicate in a meaningful manner, which was really the staple of the whole game. I'm sure testing was really fun for all the guys at valve though...
  14. zdogjr
    Nov 29, 2008
    10
    This is by far the best zombie game i have ever played its fast, fun and doesnt get old real quick. Dont listen to the people that give it zeros i read steele x review and he must not have been paying attention while playing, when i played through the first movie online my teamates worked along perfectley we stuck together helped eachother out and had a great time. when he said the game isThis is by far the best zombie game i have ever played its fast, fun and doesnt get old real quick. Dont listen to the people that give it zeros i read steele x review and he must not have been paying attention while playing, when i played through the first movie online my teamates worked along perfectley we stuck together helped eachother out and had a great time. when he said the game is linear i pretty much thought WOW THIS GUY KNOWS NOTHING ABOUT THIS GAME since there called movies its pretty obvious that its going to be well i dont know LINEAR AND ABOUT KNOWING WHERE THERE GOING TO BE IVE GONE THROUGH THE SAME MOVIE 6 TIMES AND EACH TIME THE BOOMER WAS IN A NEW PLACE AND THE SMOKERS WOULD BE STICKING THEIR TONGUES OUT FROM A DIFFRENT CORNER AND THE TANK WOULD BE PINNING ME AGAINST A CORNER 100 YARDS FROM LAST TIME SO IM PRETTY SURE YOU DONT KNOW WHERE THERE FOINF TO BE MOSTLY CAUSE OF THE AI DIRECTOR YOU KNOW THE THING THAT SPAWNS THEM. this game is great so dont listen to the idiots if your computer can run this and you like online shooters get this game… Expand
  15. RonP
    Nov 29, 2008
    5
    Pro's: Fun to play, Great Coop gameplay.

    Cons: Not enough variety in zombies, Very few weapons to choose from, If you had played the demo you have basically seen the entire game. The game is a bit over priced for a 3 to 4 hours game time and the game is also lacking in variety as well as the graphics not really up to par on current gen hardware. All in all the game was fun but    Pro's: Fun to play, Great Coop gameplay.

    Cons: Not enough variety in zombies, Very few weapons to choose from, If you had played the demo you have basically seen the entire game. The game is a bit over priced for a 3 to 4 hours game time and the game is also lacking in variety as well as the graphics not really up to par on current gen hardware.

    All in all the game was fun but in the long term (meaning past 3 hours of play time) one can only hope that a flood of custom maps and content come out although since HL2 I have noticed not many mods make it out of the gate to the public. I do not regret buying the game but It would be nice if the game was priced properly with its play time.    … Expand
  16. Sam
    Nov 29, 2008
    9
    L4D is awesome, but I have to give it a 9 out of 10. Someone commented that the campaigns are linear, and it is. Well... not all the time. Also, if unlucky, your teammates will kill you for fun, don't listen, and get you frustrated. So Co-Op is definitely needed. However, the Source Engine had made this game easy on the eyes with its outstanding graphics and brings out the trueL4D is awesome, but I have to give it a 9 out of 10. Someone commented that the campaigns are linear, and it is. Well... not all the time. Also, if unlucky, your teammates will kill you for fun, don't listen, and get you frustrated. So Co-Op is definitely needed. However, the Source Engine had made this game easy on the eyes with its outstanding graphics and brings out the true characteristics of Zombies. Whats also cool are Zombie Bosses. There really annoying in Campaign Expert, including Tank, but multiplayer or Versus makes it addicting to use these guys. Now The only thing I don't like is some glitches and there's only two maps on Versus Mode. This game should get a better rating if Valve does their best to upgrade different activities. What would be nice if there were servers that has 24 slots or more. Something that resembles the Counter-Strike Source Zombie Mod or Zombie Panic Source. No bosses, just PvP action, player infecting player. Ever since Left 4 Dead came out, people barely play these games, and I kinda miss it XD.… Expand
  17. KyleS
    Nov 29, 2008
    8
    Steele X, it sounds like you based your review on...well I don't know what you based it on as it sounds like you have no idea what you're talking about.
    First off, you call the game bad because of your teammates being idiots. Apparently this is somehow Valves fault? Sorry, but that's moronic, and frankly, makes it sound like you've never played an online multiplayer    Steele X, it sounds like you based your review on...well I don't know what you based it on as it sounds like you have no idea what you're talking about.
    First off, you call the game bad because of your teammates being idiots. Apparently this is somehow Valves fault? Sorry, but that's moronic, and frankly, makes it sound like you've never played an online multiplayer game before. I've put in at least 30 hours to L4D by now, and I believe there was ONE game where nobody was talking or typing. Basically, if you join a game where you don't like your team? Try leaving a joining a different one. It's not rocket science.

    As for your claim that the humans are hunting the zombies. In each 'movie' the humans are trying to get to a particular place. Guess what, they happen to run into zombies along the way. And I haven't ever seen anybody actually go looking for zombies, it doesn't make any sense. It also sounds like you've only been playing on normal, which I agree is too easy. Try Advanced or Expert, you will be scared every time you heard the horde music, or the snarl of a hunter, or the bellow of a tank.

    Your last point is the most ludicrous. Apparently you don't know anything about the biggest AI innovation in this game, the Director. The whole point of this game is that you DON'T know where the monsters are coming from each time you play through a campaign. Why? Because the director places zombies, and throws hordes and special infected at depending on how well you're fighting, ammunition levels, health levels, how many times you've been downed, etc. This also effects the placement of pain pills and medkits.

    Your entire review was based on flawed information and I wouldn't be surprised if you wrote your review after a single playthrough of one campaign.    … Expand
  18. MikeKolorz
    Nov 28, 2008
    8
    This is a very, very entertaining game. For the most part I got what I expected out of it. The only thing I could wish for is more weapons. The ones that are available get old after a while, although they are very satisfying to use, they feel nice and are effective.
  19. napalmsammitch
    Nov 28, 2008
    9
    For the guy giving it a 0 (to balance the voting, which makes no sense at all), he really has not tasted the game. "Pubbing" in Left4Dead can leave a bad taste in your mouth. It's a team game, you have to play it with 3 other friends that are on the same page as you. The single player is excellent, but to make it more effective you have to have more campaigns than what was initiallyFor the guy giving it a 0 (to balance the voting, which makes no sense at all), he really has not tasted the game. "Pubbing" in Left4Dead can leave a bad taste in your mouth. It's a team game, you have to play it with 3 other friends that are on the same page as you. The single player is excellent, but to make it more effective you have to have more campaigns than what was initially released. Co-op gameplay is where it is at. You have to understand that if you go into a random server with random people in ANY game you will be left out to dry at least half the time. This game requires a lot of teamwork when you're playing on expert (in versus and co-op campaign). If you can't work in a team, single player will give you some satisfaction, but don't expect the world out of the game because after all it is centered around Co-op play and other human (and zombie) interaction. I gave it a 9/10 but with more campaigns released, I can easily see it becoming a 10.… Expand
  20. ChristianCiampi
    Nov 28, 2008
    10
    an absolutely amazing game, it completely redefines what zombie shooters are. it perfectly takes the old zombie thriller idea and throws the source engine into it, which i think is absolutely perfect as an fps fanatic. ENDLESS entertainment and replay value with versus mode and even campaign mode doesnt get old easily. definitely an amazing buy and yet another great success from valve.
  21. GeoffH.
    Nov 28, 2008
    3
    I have been a fan of many of the Valve games up to now, especially Hl2 and Portal. In comparison, I find this game very disappointing. The plot is non-existent. The number of weapon types is limited, as well as, by definition, the types of baddies. All the "campaigns" seem the same and I was pretty bored after an hour. There's no character development of the four protagonists and noI have been a fan of many of the Valve games up to now, especially Hl2 and Portal. In comparison, I find this game very disappointing. The plot is non-existent. The number of weapon types is limited, as well as, by definition, the types of baddies. All the "campaigns" seem the same and I was pretty bored after an hour. There's no character development of the four protagonists and no story. Just shoot all the Zombies in sight. Valve, I expected better from you and wish no I had saved my fifty dollars for Fallout 3 or GTA-IV.… Expand
  22. YourFriend
    Nov 28, 2008
    10
    You need friends in order to play it, that is why Steele X and John S would only have fun if they got together and played.
    Other than that, it is a thoroughly awesome game that my friends and I have had fun playing since the demo and as of right now three weeks later.
  23. PhilE
    Nov 27, 2008
    10
    This game is another exceptional hit from valve. The intense multiplayer action requires you play and think as a team. If one man goes ahead of his group, he's done for. The tensity in this game is unparalleled. It puts Zombie Panic: Source to shame!

    I highly recommend this game! 23/10!
  24. ZanzarasOakenstaff
    Nov 27, 2008
    9
    Fantastic! Finally a good coop game and a zombie shooter to boot! Game play is excellent. My friends and I have waited a looong time for a good quality coop shooter. Give us more Valve.
    The only thing that stopped this game from getting a perfect 10 was the fact that there was no way to either turn off the foul language or bleep it out (that would be cool since it's suppose to be    Fantastic! Finally a good coop game and a zombie shooter to boot! Game play is excellent. My friends and I have waited a looong time for a good quality coop shooter. Give us more Valve.
    The only thing that stopped this game from getting a perfect 10 was the fact that there was no way to either turn off the foul language or bleep it out (that would be cool since it's suppose to be a movie) or even the ability to turn off the characters voices. Valve, please patch this feature into your games, this way everyone is happy... those who don't mind the foul language and those of us who don't want to hear it.

    Other than that... great job!    … Expand
  25. JaredJones
    Nov 27, 2008
    8
    This is to all the idiots (like Steele X) complaining, first off. There are 2,593 ways that the infected will spawn, so no two games are ever the same, second. Items such as pills, medpacks and an extra pistol are spawned in one of four random places and different each time, thirdly. If you spawn and your teammates are gone your computer really sucks and must have max. ping. Fourth,This is to all the idiots (like Steele X) complaining, first off. There are 2,593 ways that the infected will spawn, so no two games are ever the same, second. Items such as pills, medpacks and an extra pistol are spawned in one of four random places and different each time, thirdly. If you spawn and your teammates are gone your computer really sucks and must have max. ping. Fourth, what servers are you playeing? I have yet to find a server where there is NO typing and NO mic. And finaly if you cannot enjoy any bit of this there is something seriously wrong! I'm sick and tired of people rating a game because they join just ONE server full of morons and they automaticly think
    "DUR, THE GAME OBVIOUSLY SUCKS BECAUSE PEOPLE ARE STUPID!!"    … Expand
  26. DK
    Nov 27, 2008
    0
    This game is deserving of a 6 but like others, I have decided to give it a 0 to balance out the people giving it a 10.

    The game is fun for about a week before it starts to get mindlessly repetitive. Valve games are usually an excellent value, however, the amount of content in L4D makes it more of a mod than a full priced game. There is no storyline, only 6 weapons, and only a few    This game is deserving of a 6 but like others, I have decided to give it a 0 to balance out the people giving it a 10.

    The game is fun for about a week before it starts to get mindlessly repetitive.

    Valve games are usually an excellent value, however, the amount of content in L4D makes it more of a mod than a full priced game.

    There is no storyline, only 6 weapons, and only a few different types of infected. Versus mode is an unbalanced gimmick. Also, there is no official support for a server browser for PC users. As a result, PC users must use a consolified matchmaking system that is barely functional.

    A very disappointing game from a company that usually delivers great games.    … Expand
  27. KyleMann
    Nov 27, 2008
    10
    Steele, how many times did you play through the game? Monsters' locations are different each time you play; that's one of the best features of L4D. Sounds like you tried the demo out once and wound up with a bad group if guys. In my experience, the players are generally nice and helpful compared with other online games. Awesome game.
  28. limchiL
    Nov 27, 2008
    9
    First of all, I'd like to say "fuck you" to Steele X for being so uninformed, and yet, reviewing a game that deserves much more merit. Steele X claimed that zombies respawn in the same areas and med packs are located in the same place every time you play a level. This is a false statement. The AI director that was incorporated into the game changes the style of gameplay by spawningFirst of all, I'd like to say "fuck you" to Steele X for being so uninformed, and yet, reviewing a game that deserves much more merit. Steele X claimed that zombies respawn in the same areas and med packs are located in the same place every time you play a level. This is a false statement. The AI director that was incorporated into the game changes the style of gameplay by spawning zombies and items in random areas. This even includes boss zombies. You won't know when you'll encounter a tank, and you won't even know if you're going to encounter it at all. Valve does an excellent job in implementing the AI Director into L4D. To give a game less merit than it deserves because your teammates were assholes is a bad reason to give it a "6-7." If you had any friends at all, you wouldn't play with random people across servers anyways. The gameplay is interactive and contains awesome scenarios. You'll go through airports, hospital buildings, sewers, and urban areas to get rescued. There is a versus mode where you can play as boss infected. In my opinion, it is so much fun. It's fun to play as boomers, hunters, or tanks as you incapacitate helpless survivors. When you play as survivors in versus mode, you're more alert and the need to help your friends become more important in order to win. Game of the Year? Not quite, but it's very close.
    Well, no one makes a decision to buy a game after reading metacritic user reviews/ratings anyways.    … Expand
  29. KarlGustafsson
    Nov 27, 2008
    10
    It's amazing how Valve could turn such a generic genre into something brilliant. Don't listen to the ones who rates 0 says, they expected way too much. I, for one, had doubts, but it turned out to be amazing. There are not that many weapons, but it doesn't feels they are needed, and Valve will surely add more content. Versus mode is forcing me to rate 10. Without that mode,It's amazing how Valve could turn such a generic genre into something brilliant. Don't listen to the ones who rates 0 says, they expected way too much. I, for one, had doubts, but it turned out to be amazing. There are not that many weapons, but it doesn't feels they are needed, and Valve will surely add more content. Versus mode is forcing me to rate 10. Without that mode, I'd probably rate 7 or 8. This game, and Team Fortress 2, are kings of the online games.… Expand
  30. AnonymousMC
    Nov 27, 2008
    8
    I'm not saying that L4D is the best FPS out there, and I don't think it was meant to break the industry, so I'm not going to pretend like it has to be perfect. That being said, this game is insanely fun to play. While it is repetitive in one sense, it still keeps players on their toes due to the randomly placed boss zombies and power ups. This is much better than what CS andI'm not saying that L4D is the best FPS out there, and I don't think it was meant to break the industry, so I'm not going to pretend like it has to be perfect. That being said, this game is insanely fun to play. While it is repetitive in one sense, it still keeps players on their toes due to the randomly placed boss zombies and power ups. This is much better than what CS and CS:S offered... those games were as repetitive as FPSs dared to be. Yes, the story is non-existant, but the point wasn't in the story, the point of the entire game was to get shooting and blow the crap out of zombies. However, the real jewel in this game is the fact that players are forced to work together to make it through each "movie", and this objective is fully realized in the brilliant mechanics of the game. In any case, if you're looking for a gripping story... go play fallout 1 and 2 or half-life or baldur's gate. If it's cooperative zombie blasting action you're craving, this game fulfills like a dream.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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

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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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