Left 4 Dead

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  1. sft
    May 22, 2013
    10
    Watch out for the Incredible Purple Hulk (you’ll see what I mean!)

    Play L4D at your peril! This game is completely addictive at least it is for me. Shooting zombies is just so much fun, especially when it’s made possible by such a well-crafted game. The premise is very simple: you and three fellow survivors have to make your way from one safe house to another until you are finally    Watch out for the Incredible Purple Hulk (you’ll see what I mean!)

    Play L4D at your peril! This game is completely addictive at least it is for me. Shooting zombies is just so much fun, especially when it’s made possible by such a well-crafted game. The premise is very simple: you and three fellow survivors have to make your way from one safe house to another until you are finally rescued. Along the way you have to fight off hordes of slavering zombies. In single player mode the AI is pretty good, although your teammates don’t always behave as you might wish them to during the incredibly hectic campaign finales. There are 4 campaigns with 5 maps to each one. Replay value is good due to the fact that the AI changes the zombie attacks and spawn points with each play, so you never know where the horde is going to come flooding from or where the bosses are lurking. When you get bored with the maps supplied there are loads of 3rd party maps and campaigns available on the web. On top of all this you can even play as one the various types of zombies (on a random basis). Personally I find this less satisfying, but it is worth a go just to get the other perspective. This is a simple but truly great game. L4D2 here I come!    … Expand
  2. gracjanski
    Mar 16, 2019
    5
    This game crashes to Desktop very fastly and often, so I have no chance to play it through, although I never have such problems with games.
    I read, that there are some problems with the fonts after deinstallation, sometimes they get bold, sometimes cursive. But there is an easy guide in internet, how to fix that.
    The gameplay is very easy, just shooting, but has a nice mix of suspense    This game crashes to Desktop very fastly and often, so I have no chance to play it through, although I never have such problems with games.
    I read, that there are some problems with the fonts after deinstallation, sometimes they get bold, sometimes cursive. But there is an easy guide in internet, how to fix that.

    The gameplay is very easy, just shooting, but has a nice mix of suspense and less stressful situations. Story is mediocre: zombies again.    … Expand
  3. forTheNom
    Sep 6, 2013
    10
    Excellent co-op multiplayer game where players are required to team up to actually win unlike many other "coops". However it's biggest flaw is the community where players are not punished for leaving games thus having lots of leavers when things start to go bad for a particular team. Much better than the sequal game that was released shortly after this one.
  4. Lucif3r
    Oct 25, 2013
    9
    Decent zombie game. Most playable with friends you actually know over live chat. Cause the L4D community has many people trolling. Non the less ,the different campaigns you can download from the modding community, will make it up to you. Its an solid shooter ,but it starts lacking of replay value after few hundred hours.
  5. Krizuwe
    Jan 22, 2014
    7
    Un gran juego de zombis donde cooperar y entenderse forma parte de la victoria, es divertido y entretenido. El juego engancha mucho la verdad pero a lo largo de las misiones éstas se vuelven repetitivas, siempre es hacer lo mismo y los enemigos finales siempre son los mismos, por lo demas, gráficos, doblaje al español y jugabilidad el juego es muy bueno, por ello lo recomiendo sin lugar aUn gran juego de zombis donde cooperar y entenderse forma parte de la victoria, es divertido y entretenido. El juego engancha mucho la verdad pero a lo largo de las misiones éstas se vuelven repetitivas, siempre es hacer lo mismo y los enemigos finales siempre son los mismos, por lo demas, gráficos, doblaje al español y jugabilidad el juego es muy bueno, por ello lo recomiendo sin lugar a dudas.… Expand
  6. how_are_u
    Jan 24, 2016
    10
    Despite already having played Left 4 Dead 2, Left 4 Dead is still an excellent game. Of course it's essentially just more of the same, but that's more or less what I was expecting, honestly. The game features four playable characters, Bill, Zoey, Francis and Louis, DLC campaigns (screw you EA) and an abundance of zombies to tear to shreds. Recommended 100%.
  7. Larry223
    Jan 10, 2015
    6
    L4D2 mato a este juego... No malgaste tu dinero en este juego, la comunidad esta muerta. Ve con L4D2, es una versión Plus+DLC. Pero si hablamos de lo que tiene es un shooter de zombies, ahí zombies especiales y vas del punto A al B. Es simple, pero muy adictivo. De no ser por que el 2 es una versión con DLC de este lo podría recomendar, consigue L4D2 que no te arrepentirás.
  8. russiangamer
    Jan 18, 2021
    7
    Первое, о чём хочется сказать - играйте в ко-опе, так как именно в нём количество положительных впечатлений увеличиваются в разы: забавные ситуации, в которую попадаете вы с друзьями, переход с крика "меня схватили, сзади, сзади!" на шёпот, когда вы видите ведьму... И много-много всего того, что погружает вас в игровой процесс.
    Ситуации… Замечательнейшая вещь есть в этой игре – умный ИИ.    Первое, о чём хочется сказать - играйте в ко-опе, так как именно в нём количество положительных впечатлений увеличиваются в разы: забавные ситуации, в которую попадаете вы с друзьями, переход с крика "меня схватили, сзади, сзади!" на шёпот, когда вы видите ведьму... И много-много всего того, что погружает вас в игровой процесс.
    Ситуации… Замечательнейшая вещь есть в этой игре – умный ИИ. Ум этот проявляется в следующем: вам очень легко проходить уровень - вот вам побольше врагов; сложно - поменьше. А также этот ИИ спавнит припасы в совершенно разных местах, зомби-боссов раскидывает тоже совершенно случайно. В общем, скриптов в игре очень мало, что замечательно, ведь это повышает реиграбельность.
    Локации отлично проработаны, ощущается талант разработчиков.
    Также есть очень весёлый режим сражения: друг играет за зомби-боссов, вы - за выжившего.
    Единственное, что огорчило - маленький арсенал, который со временем набивает оскомину.
    Ещё спорным является то, что в игре в принципе нет сюжета. Так, связанные парой реплик персонажей наборы уровней. Правда в ко-опе на это совершенно наплевать, а вот ценность одиночного опыта понижает в разы.
    Очень хорошая игра, которая, видимо, не стареет.
    7.5/10    … Expand
  9. muzmuz
    Nov 1, 2015
    6
    One of the best run-and-gun FPS out there. The style is not new, but Left 4 Dead still cut it and made its way to the top of its genre. The graphics can be better though.
  10. Panchogul
    Jun 28, 2023
    4
    No veo la gran cosa en este juego, es muy simple y se vuelve aburrido y repetitivo muy pronto, para mi fue un martirio terminar una sola campaña ya que al tercer capítulo ya me había hartado.
  11. DigitalDivision
    Aug 5, 2016
    10
    As I said from Left 4 Dead 2, the guns are smooth and the reloading are great, there is no workshop in Left 4 Dead, like Left 4 Dead 2 had are different, u got to download some mods and maps to be able to play, and of course the best zombie game so far 10/10
  12. BigJ69
    Dec 30, 2016
    10
    Highly anticipated and hyped on gametrailers and youtube. One of the best games of all time. You could expect nothing less of Valve. Put around 1500 hours in the original game. Quality is what this game is about. Voice acting, narrative, graphics, programming systems. It worked out extremely well.
  13. Captain_Faramir
    Apr 1, 2017
    9
    9.0 - One of the best games during the time and definitely one of the best zombie games around. With only four campaigns with five levels in each, the re-playability for this game was great.
  14. This_username_
    Jul 11, 2017
    9
    A good game. I've played it a lot on Steam, and I think it's one of the best zombie games of all time. How could anyone disagree with me? You know, the game only costs like 20 euros or 22 dollars. Not bad at all! Some say Left 4 Dead 2 is better but I haven't tried it yet (I must buy it as well as soon as possible).
  15. pawq
    Feb 29, 2020
    8
    Really fun shooter, especially in the co-op mode! Pretty basic mechanics, like in HL2, but that makes it more pure in a way for me, and certainly not less enjoyable! A very short campaign though, and pretty outdated visuals for 2008.
  16. WindowStationXp
    Jan 8, 2019
    10
    Duracion: 7 horas

    Left 4 dead es un excelente juego de PC y debo admitir que la versión de PC es mil veces mejor que la de consola permitiendo mas contenido al usuario, el juego trae 4 campañas únicas con varias dificultades para disfrutar, en mi caso lo complete en normal y el juego se trata de ir avanzando por 4 niveles si recuerdo bien eliminando tropas de infectados y mutantes    Duracion: 7 horas

    Left 4 dead es un excelente juego de PC y debo admitir que la versión de PC es mil veces mejor que la de consola permitiendo mas contenido al usuario, el juego trae 4 campañas únicas con varias dificultades para disfrutar, en mi caso lo complete en normal y el juego se trata de ir avanzando por 4 niveles si recuerdo bien eliminando tropas de infectados y mutantes aveces debemos completar objetivos en ese escenario pero al final siempre no sale de esa formula que esta bien explotada aqui, la cantidad de armas es un poco pobre pero se disfruta igual tenemos pistolas doble, escopetas, rifles francotirador y fusiles de asalto combinando con molotov y unas bombas caseras que al lanzarlas atrae a los infectados, la ambientación me gusto mucho típico de películas zombies de hollywood el online es muy estable y siempre hay personas jugando otra cosa porque la versión PC es mil veces mejor es debido a la capacidad de poder meter campañas personalizadas por la comunidad del juego obligándote a echar mas horas en fin por ultimo los gráficos están geniales para su tiempo y siguen siendo buenos a pesar de la actualidad.    … Expand
  17. andrewcook4991
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Great level design and smooth controls. Funny characters. Sound is really good. Graphics could be better but don’t hold the game back.
  18. nintendo-sekta
    Jan 26, 2019
    10
    Игра интересна. Такой жанр встречается редко выживач про зомби, в команде проходя и зачищая локации.
  19. MatikTheSeventh
    Oct 10, 2020
    8
    The greatest multiplayer zombie experience. I love the campaigns and the special zombies make for an interesting gameplay.
  20. Amorph0us
    Jan 11, 2022
    8
    Catchy asf, this game was played in every internet cafe. I really enjoyed it.
  21. RigoDuterte
    Jan 30, 2021
    10
    One of the best First Person Zombie Games you will play as 4 players going through horde’s of zombies with the weapon of your choice Left 4 Dead also offers other game modes which lets you compete with other players online.
  22. SilverOrlov
    Sep 30, 2019
    9
    You can play this game by yourself, as other characters can be controlled by the program, and there is a kind of mini-campaign here. But this game is not about that. Left 4 Dead is a very cool cooperative shooter in a zombie-apocalypse for 4 gamers against different types of zombies and in different situations and locations.
  23. NightElves
    Mar 12, 2019
    10
    Fantastic and fun game. Feels like Counter Strike just with zombies and special infected as your opponents. Great weapons of choice, don't need more. I like the dark and scary scenario, it feels just like night of the living dead. Great and fun campaigns. Awesome single-player-mode as well as co-op. You can even play as special infected. And it's one of those games you can play over andFantastic and fun game. Feels like Counter Strike just with zombies and special infected as your opponents. Great weapons of choice, don't need more. I like the dark and scary scenario, it feels just like night of the living dead. Great and fun campaigns. Awesome single-player-mode as well as co-op. You can even play as special infected. And it's one of those games you can play over and over again. Hours of fun.… Expand
  24. lidwang
    Jan 11, 2022
    6
    A really fun fps to play with friends, although sometimes it can feel preety broken like so many valve games do, it's still preety adicting.
  25. Cz3rw0ny
    Apr 5, 2021
    8
    Part of the best game collection ever released - The orange box. Very cool idea for a gameplay, solid engine from HL2. 8/10
  26. Genek13
    Nov 19, 2019
    8
    This game is made to play with your friends.
    Overall experience with this game is awesome :)
  27. teenageSpirit
    Mar 20, 2020
    7
    "The battle is won, time for war ..."
    (c) Bill, “No to mercy”

    I bought it in the summer of 2019.
    There is something interesting to the game, but here's how I could supplement the plot with several campaigns because the game takes 3 hours to complete.
  28. Baltifru
    Apr 19, 2020
    8
    It is a bit weird to review a game released in 2008 eleven years later, yet I'd say that it is still a reference game for 4 players cooperation. Only the characters' move speed feels a bit slow, but apart from this you have fun and intensity, still feels great. To be played only in multiplayer though, the game loses most of its interest if you play alone.
  29. Piruz
    Jan 20, 2022
    8
    Great game, good demo version for the second one. Has it's own charm and particular qualities
  30. Chubac
    May 13, 2020
    8
    A great zombie shooter which sadly became obsolete when the 2nd game came out.
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Awards & Rankings

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

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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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