Left 4 Dead 2

 Xbox 360
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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 804 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 657 out of 804
  2. Mixed: 94 out of 804
  3. Negative: 53 out of 804
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  1. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    9
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!! l4d
  2. ElKooi
    Aug 31, 2023
    8
    Es una pequeña mejora del 1 pero aun asi esta bueno
    Puedes jugar solo pero es mejor jugar con amigos ya que es mas divertido
  3. TellinDreams
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    L4D2 is a one of a kind game, because of the vs & I hope that they remastered it or make L4D3 & it's the best online 360 game todate
  4. dylansgaming48
    Jul 28, 2023
    9
    this one is better then the first one great game and valve did left 4 dead 2 great good maps and zombie types overall just a great one
  5. coolmattsinegar
    May 3, 2023
    10
    Matthew Alexander "Matt" Sinegar [SIN-NA-GAR] (An EXTREMELY Mature & EXTREMELY Heterosexual (Straight) African-American/Black Man): Left 4 Dead 2 Is LITERALLY Still One Of My All-Time Favorite Horror Games.
  6. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Apr 2, 2023
    9
    Left 4 Dead 2 is a more complete game than its predecessor. While the gameplay remains the same, it features more of everything. You get more weapons, zombies and multiplayer modes. The campaign is longer too. If you love gory zombie-themed shooters, you'll love this. It's a great mix of cooperative and competitive matches. A true Valve classic. I would rate it with a 9.1 out of 10.
  7. Kramirez0113
    Mar 2, 2023
    10
    Violence isn’t the answer. It’s the question.



    And the answer is YES.
  8. goodgriff33
    Dec 25, 2022
    8
    Answer: 75 characters is between 10 words and 19 words with spaces included in the character count. If spaces are not included in the character count, then 75 characters is between 12 words and 25 words.
  9. LeftForDead
    Jan 14, 2022
    10
    My tea's gone cold I'm wondering why I
    Got out of bed at all
    The morning rain clouds up my window And I can't see at all And even if I could it'll all be gray Put your picture on my wall It reminds me, that it's not so bad It's not so bad My tea's gone cold I'm wondering why I Got out of bed at all The morning rain clouds up my window And I can't see at all And even if I could it'll all be    My tea's gone cold I'm wondering why I
    Got out of bed at all
    The morning rain clouds up my window
    And I can't see at all
    And even if I could it'll all be gray
    Put your picture on my wall
    It reminds me, that it's not so bad
    It's not so bad
    My tea's gone cold I'm wondering why I
    Got out of bed at all
    The morning rain clouds up my window
    And I can't see at all
    And even if I could it'll all be gray
    Put your picture on my wall
    It reminds me, that it's not so bad
    It's not so bad
    Dear Slim, I wrote you but still ain't callin'
    I left my cell, my pager, and my home phone at the bottom
    I sent two letters back in autumn, you must not-a got 'em
    There probably was a problem at the post office or somethin'
    Sometimes I scribble addresses too sloppy when I jot 'em
    But anyways, **** it, what's been up? Man how's your daughter?
    My girlfriend's pregnant too, I'm 'bout to be a father
    If I have a daughter, guess what I'm a call her?
    I'ma name her Bonnie
    I read about your Uncle Ronnie too I'm sorry
    I had a friend kill himself over some **** who didn't want him
    I know you probably hear this everyday, but I'm your biggest fan
    I even got the underground **** that you did with Skam
    I got a room full of your posters and your pictures man
    I like the **** you did with Rawkus too, that **** was fat
    Anyways, I hope you get this man, hit me back,
    Just to chat, truly yours, your biggest fan
    This is Stan    … Expand
  10. DisneyLover1
    Apr 27, 2021
    9
    I thought Left 4 Dead 2 would become a failure after Valve stated after the original game dropped they would put out lot of DLC packs for L4D. When I heard that L4D2 was announced less than a year after L4D, I thought it would be a horrible game but nope.

    The game is great with hilarious characters, cool environments, and LOTS OF ZOMBIES!!!! All the guns are fun to use & all the types    I thought Left 4 Dead 2 would become a failure after Valve stated after the original game dropped they would put out lot of DLC packs for L4D. When I heard that L4D2 was announced less than a year after L4D, I thought it would be a horrible game but nope.

    The game is great with hilarious characters, cool environments, and LOTS OF ZOMBIES!!!! All the guns are fun to use & all the types of special zombies make this co-op game great. Thanks to the modding community, we can create completely quirky & incredible maps for all types of players.    … Expand
  11. Arya977
    Jan 11, 2021
    9
    Gameplay..............Amazing
    Graphics................Amazing
    Story.......................Good
    Score.....................Great
  12. FanOfFootball
    Aug 26, 2020
    10
    Best Game Ever!!! Tons of replay ability and still has a ton of dedicated players.
  13. Acido
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    El mejor juego de zombies en primera persona, lo malo es que sobre la historia no cuentan mucho, en si el gameplay es de lo mejor en esa época.
  14. Letismey
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Il est ouf ce jeu !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  15. Noahboy
    Jul 15, 2019
    9
    Although it's basically the same as its predecessor, it delivers the same amount of zombie-killing fun!
  16. brendo214
    May 22, 2019
    8
    Left 4 Dead 2 is basically the original game but improved in every single way.
  17. Termin8ter
    Oct 2, 2017
    8
    Well, the final Left 4 Dead game before Turtle Rock left Valve in 2011 to pursue new projects. L4D2 is, first and foremost, and blast to play. The gunplay is great, the HUD design is solid, and the art style really fits in the atmosphere of these games. The many zombie variants is cool, and the new weapons thrown in the mix are fun to use too. This game is a blast to play cooperatively,Well, the final Left 4 Dead game before Turtle Rock left Valve in 2011 to pursue new projects. L4D2 is, first and foremost, and blast to play. The gunplay is great, the HUD design is solid, and the art style really fits in the atmosphere of these games. The many zombie variants is cool, and the new weapons thrown in the mix are fun to use too. This game is a blast to play cooperatively, and solo too. However, the story isn't all that interesting or well told, and the gameplay, while being very good, isn't quite rock solid enough for the game to fall back on. Aside from that, L4D2 is a very fun game, but I'd say you should get it for a max of 15$.… Expand
  18. JFRuiter
    Jul 10, 2017
    10
    Hours and hours of fun. This game features a variety of gamemodes and is very easy to get into, especially with friends. Versus mode is extremely fun and is surprising competitive. However, beginners should beware of online play (versus mode specifically) until they get better at the game. Sometimes people take the game really seriously and will vote to kick those who are not as skilled.Hours and hours of fun. This game features a variety of gamemodes and is very easy to get into, especially with friends. Versus mode is extremely fun and is surprising competitive. However, beginners should beware of online play (versus mode specifically) until they get better at the game. Sometimes people take the game really seriously and will vote to kick those who are not as skilled. Besides this, there still are a lot of people who will work with beginners and help each other survive. I strongly suggest you purchase the DLCs as well if you buy Left 4 Dead 2.… Expand
  19. MiguelNeto
    Dec 29, 2016
    10
    quando o primeiro Left 4 Dead lançou impressionou tudo mundo, mais o game ainda tinha alguns coisas faltando, como a variedade de armas, e só tinha arma de fogos, Left 4 Dead nao é apenas melhor que o primeiro, é muito melhor, tem armas brancas, como por exemplo katana, taco e etc, tem novos inimigos especiais, como por exemplo o Jockey que é bem chatinho, todos os mapas sao novos, e oquando o primeiro Left 4 Dead lançou impressionou tudo mundo, mais o game ainda tinha alguns coisas faltando, como a variedade de armas, e só tinha arma de fogos, Left 4 Dead nao é apenas melhor que o primeiro, é muito melhor, tem armas brancas, como por exemplo katana, taco e etc, tem novos inimigos especiais, como por exemplo o Jockey que é bem chatinho, todos os mapas sao novos, e o grafico teve uma melhorada razoavel, o jogo tem novos personagens, e o roteiro continua nao sendo o ponto forte do jogo, Left 4 Dead 2 é incrivel, junto com Resident Evil 4, sao os meus jogos favoritos de zumbi, alem de ser divertido jogar com amigos tanto online como offline, o jogo tem uma boa trilha sonora, e mapas novos, bem diferentes dos outros. Nota 10… Expand
  20. gameguardian21
    Jun 18, 2016
    10
    Left for dead is a really fun coop survival zombie game. The gameplay feels a little bit like doom, but its still pretty soild. The single player mode is the best part, especially if you play with a friend. The multiplayer is decent, but still isn't as good as the single player.
  21. vinicius77777
    Feb 21, 2016
    9
    simplesmente o melhor jogo sa valve, gostei muito desse jogo, mo do história e o realismo, a violência extrema, as armas de combate corpo a corpo, o modo versus tudo muito bom. só não dei 10 pelo fato de não dar pra jogar quatro pessoas no modo local, pois era pra dar tranquilo com a quantidade de personagens. espero que a valve lance o 3 pro xbox one. mas, deve estar a altura desse ousimplesmente o melhor jogo sa valve, gostei muito desse jogo, mo do história e o realismo, a violência extrema, as armas de combate corpo a corpo, o modo versus tudo muito bom. só não dei 10 pelo fato de não dar pra jogar quatro pessoas no modo local, pois era pra dar tranquilo com a quantidade de personagens. espero que a valve lance o 3 pro xbox one. mas, deve estar a altura desse ou melhor.… Expand
  22. Blobman
    Jun 18, 2015
    6
    An amazing hack-n-slash game that truly defines it's genre. However, only 10 hours in I couldn't help but to find myself skipping missions and eventually skipped to the last.
  23. gaminglobster
    Jan 21, 2015
    8
    AH ZAWMBEE GAJME!!!11!

    Nah for real this time! Left 4 Dead 2 is a very improved version of the previous installment: well, Left 4 Dead! With a couple of things like more melee weapons, improved graphics, etc. Let's see what this gem has for us shall we? First off: The storyline, it's not super special but it gets things done by following a new group of survivors that consists of:    AH ZAWMBEE GAJME!!!11!

    Nah for real this time! Left 4 Dead 2 is a very improved version of the previous installment: well, Left 4 Dead!
    With a couple of things like more melee weapons, improved graphics, etc.

    Let's see what this gem has for us shall we?
    First off: The storyline, it's not super special but it gets things done by following a new group of survivors that consists of: Good guy Nick, Bumpah'-carz-Ellis, Worst-kind-of-lawyer-Rochelle, and that one coach dude from punch-out.

    As i said, it's not fantastic and you'll have to use your imagination if you want to make this the remarkable masterpiece you want it to be.

    The graphics are still the classic, **** if you are playing on a computer that can't render the graphics that are compareable with xbox 360 titles (i am referring to the Steam version of the game)

    Soundtrack is fitting, it plays suspense tunes when you're in, let's say "a pickle" and plays like buttah'
    The weapons are relatively balanced with the exeption of shotguns that are just way too slow when surrounded by a horde of lunatics. Left 4 Dead 2 also has a really realistic physics engine.... yeah, Source... kind of. It varies in physics between Valve games apparently.

    Ok, i don't have much more important to say so here's a summary:

    Pros:

    1) Plays smoothly, the AI is well programmed and the special infected are hella' precise.
    2) Soundtrack is immersive and fitting.
    3) Storyline is kind of interesting, especially if you have read the L4D Sacrifice comic.
    4) Easter eggs and achievements are both very fun to accomplish and find

    Cons:

    1) Glitches and bugs can ruin your experience
    2) Online play sucks *ss
    3) The new gamemodes are complete sh*t, they are hard,confusing, and don't add as much to the average experience

    In short, this is a very interesting game, i've always seen zombies as an interesting subject and this game gets it right in getting me immersed in the sh*tstorm that's upon you, and three other douchebags or either overpowered AI's.

    In other words, this game gets the score: "I can dig it"    … Expand
  24. Wimpkid
    Oct 21, 2014
    10
    Great game if ONLY PLAYED ONLINE. I say that because when you play offline there is not that much to do and you would feel alone, but if played online it is this very fun and addictive game. The story was really bad but the zombies and the great atmosphere was amazing to play with friends or other zombie slayers.
  25. how_are_u
    Jul 27, 2014
    10
    Woah. This game is fun, addictive and you can play in multiplayer. Perfect for messing around and having a laugh if you enjoy blasting zombies' heads off! (Let's be honest know, who doesn't?) Though not as good as DOOM, the fps genre still rocks here, and I will always consider this game one of the best.
  26. Plasmaneedle
    Mar 15, 2014
    8
    A fun co-op first-person shooter from Valve. It is very team focused and is rather uninteresting if played alone. A worthwhile experience for those who enjoy co-op games.
  27. busbfran
    Jan 5, 2014
    8
    The new Left 4 Dead instalment adds little to its predecessor but still bring the joy and addictiveness found within the previous game. slightly updated graphics, new maps, players, weapons and enemies will continue to have you on the edge of your seat. You will have a joy playing with your friends and this is still where the game is at its strongest. One of the best zombie games to date.
  28. arxos231
    Nov 30, 2013
    5
    Agh where do I start. Okay before you read this I love the original Left 4 Dead zombies, forced to use team work to kick undead ass, and play as a zombie to kick living ass sign me up." Okay *sigh* Left 4 Dead 2 is a huge disappointment for me. First it's like the original with a fresh new coat of paint. Next is that it didn't do anything different, it did add umm let me see FOUR or FIVEAgh where do I start. Okay before you read this I love the original Left 4 Dead zombies, forced to use team work to kick undead ass, and play as a zombie to kick living ass sign me up." Okay *sigh* Left 4 Dead 2 is a huge disappointment for me. First it's like the original with a fresh new coat of paint. Next is that it didn't do anything different, it did add umm let me see FOUR or FIVE new guns(I'll talk about melee weapons later) I mean for real and all they are is a upgraded version that felt like the original weapons just with a different name and shape. As for the special thing in the game is the melee weapons one thing, if you implanted them in this why diD'T THEY ADD IT IN THE ORIGINAL. I'm not kidding they felt like something missing in the original, also the DLC that included the original survivors made this more true. Also the versus is down right broken, survivors damage you quickly, and playing as the survivors it's frustrating cause your team get destroyed easy, and the new infected are just plain boring with the exception of the Jocky.

    However there is some redeeming factors, one I liked one new game type called Realism. It's really creative to think of it, in this mode there is no glow around items and teammates so if they get incapacitated you really wouldn't know where they are, also the zombies can not killed instantly with a body shot with a strong weapon like the sniper rifle instead you do more damage if you shot them in the head,*classic* because of the new mode it improved the score a bit.

    From a company like VAVLE I thought I would be more impressed but this is just wow just wow.    … Expand
  29. BritMboh
    Sep 15, 2013
    9
    This is probably the finest co-op game out there. The gameplay is perfectly balanced to the difficulty you choose, punishing you if you mess up, tweaking the difficulty depending on your performance; the AI director is great for the pacing. The vs mode is the surprise winner. The strategy needed to defeat the other team is incredibly rewarding, pulling off a perfect infected attack injectsThis is probably the finest co-op game out there. The gameplay is perfectly balanced to the difficulty you choose, punishing you if you mess up, tweaking the difficulty depending on your performance; the AI director is great for the pacing. The vs mode is the surprise winner. The strategy needed to defeat the other team is incredibly rewarding, pulling off a perfect infected attack injects adrenaline straight to your joy department. The only problem is playing without allies, but that shouldn't be popular for such a popular game.… Expand
  30. metalforbrainz1
    Jul 11, 2013
    8
    Such a dissappointment. First, the good stuff. The melee weapons are really cool, and I liked using the machete, axe and guitars the most. It's fun online and has a lot of extra modes. Now with what I don't like. The sniper is poorly balenced and acts like an accurate shotgun. The story is almost none existant and the game is very boring if playing alone. But the fun when playing withSuch a dissappointment. First, the good stuff. The melee weapons are really cool, and I liked using the machete, axe and guitars the most. It's fun online and has a lot of extra modes. Now with what I don't like. The sniper is poorly balenced and acts like an accurate shotgun. The story is almost none existant and the game is very boring if playing alone. But the fun when playing with friends makes it an 8/10… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#8 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2009
9
#9 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2009
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#11 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2009

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Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 76 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 76 out of 76
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 76
  3. Negative: 0 out of 76
  1. Official Xbox Magazine
    95
    An undisputable improvement over its predecessor in every way, and it steals its own crown as best co-op game on the Xbox. It's chainsaw-twirlingly good. [Holiday 2009, p.64]
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  2. 1UP
    100
    L4D2 delivers multiple improvements over its predecessor, and I get to keep all my fingers and toes.
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  3. IGN
    90
    it remains one of the most distinctive co-operative titles out there, and allows for some of the most nerve-searing team-based multiplayer gaming on the market.
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