Left 4 Dead

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1396 Ratings

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  1. nathanskipper
    Jan 18, 2009
    9
    One of the best games I have ever played, great to link up with friends and play and even fun with strangers, as long as they co-operate. keeps you interested and have been playing it for weeks at least 3 hours a day.... love it!! i dont know how people cant like this
  2. MikkoKurkinen
    Jan 14, 2009
    10
    Every1 who says this game sucks are probably idiots who doesent understand masterpiece games like this! Games simple idea of rushing and shooting zombies works very well! It isnt so fun on single player but whit 3 friends, its probably best multiplayer game ever made. BUY THIS GAME if you like zombies and network shooters.
  3. jasong
    Jan 13, 2009
    8
    ok i havent got a x box 360 ive got a ps3 but my sons got it so ive played it so im going tell truth unlike some of you fan boys on ps3 site yeah know who you are?good single player good fun multiplayer not perfect x box fan boys grow up.
  4. ColinH
    Jan 13, 2009
    10
    Describing how to best enjoy this game is simple. If you have Xbox Live and can enjoy multiplayer gaming, purchase this ASAP. It's one of the better multiplayer games I've played in the last few years, and one of the best co-op games I've ever played. Most people I see faulting this game are gamers without an Xbox Live account. Playing single player with only bots would Describing how to best enjoy this game is simple. If you have Xbox Live and can enjoy multiplayer gaming, purchase this ASAP. It's one of the better multiplayer games I've played in the last few years, and one of the best co-op games I've ever played. Most people I see faulting this game are gamers without an Xbox Live account. Playing single player with only bots would definitely get tedious, but as someone with Live I can't fault the game for that. Online it's an absolute blast. And don't be put off the by the thought of only 4 campaigns or the idea of constant co-op gameplay because there's also the fantastic Versus mode. It's possibly even more fun than the standard co-op. The ability to play as the zombies, and the threat of a human zombie team when playing as the survivors adds a whole new dimension to the game that ramps up the fun factor ten fold. Not to mention the fact that Valve plans to keep the game supported for a long time with new DLC content. They've already announced that the first package of downloadable content will be available soon. If you're looking for a shooter with plenty of action, tight gameplay, and absolutely fantastic multiplayer gaming, then look no further than Left 4 Dead.… Expand
  5. DanoL
    Jan 10, 2009
    9
    I absolutely love this game. It's addictive, fun, and intense. The expert difficulty setting is extremely difficult and the random spawn of zombie hordes and bosses makes it a new situation every time. The multiplayer is great as well. Finally a game where people actually have to cooperate online in order to win. If you don't cooperate with your team, you will most assuredly I absolutely love this game. It's addictive, fun, and intense. The expert difficulty setting is extremely difficult and the random spawn of zombie hordes and bosses makes it a new situation every time. The multiplayer is great as well. Finally a game where people actually have to cooperate online in order to win. If you don't cooperate with your team, you will most assuredly die. The versus is the most fun I've had online in a while. I will say this about the lack of story, this is a zombie SURVIVAL game, not a STORY zombie game like Resident Evil. Your only goal is to survive, not to figure out why the world is infected or who could have done such an awful thing. It is purely about cooperating with your team and surviving the hordes of zombies that rush at you. For those who love fast paced shooters and multiplayer, this game is definitely for you. For those who crave a plot and story in their shooter, this game is probably not for you.… Expand
  6. Komino
    Jan 9, 2009
    9
    Turn off the lights and whack up the volume and get sucked into the intense adrenaline rush that is Left 4 Dead. Unlike most multiplayer games, this game really forces you to work as a team. Run ahead on your own and you run the risk off getting pounced, puked or punched without anyone to save you. One element that I really like was the that if you were playing online and needed to go off Turn off the lights and whack up the volume and get sucked into the intense adrenaline rush that is Left 4 Dead. Unlike most multiplayer games, this game really forces you to work as a team. Run ahead on your own and you run the risk off getting pounced, puked or punched without anyone to save you. One element that I really like was the that if you were playing online and needed to go off mid-game you just needed to switch to 'on a break' and the games A.I takes over which is more than competent, especially at saving and healing you. The only real downside I would say is the graphics which do look a little last-gen but it never retracts from the overall experience. Overall, if you connected to the net and want a intense experience that you'd be hard pushed to find anywhere else. Get this game.… Expand
  7. HagenM.
    Jan 7, 2009
    9
    Valve has done it yet again. Arguably the world's best game developer has put out yet another great title. This game takes a completely original look into the survival horror genre. More of a shooter, this game is the best co-op game ever in my opinion. You actaully need to communicate with your team, protect them from harm, and if they die, you die. The AI director is a break Valve has done it yet again. Arguably the world's best game developer has put out yet another great title. This game takes a completely original look into the survival horror genre. More of a shooter, this game is the best co-op game ever in my opinion. You actaully need to communicate with your team, protect them from harm, and if they die, you die. The AI director is a break through in gaming all together. It will change how items spawn, and how the enemies spawn depending on how well you are doing or how well you did in the previous chapter. The online is addictive as it is a challenge for both sides, and you must work as a team even as the infected.… Expand
  8. DarrenJ.
    Jan 6, 2009
    9
    I think the reason for Ike's rating of 3 is that he didn't read the box properly and was disappointed to find that straight out of the box it is only a 2 player. However, it's one of the best 2 player games I have ever played. The split screen is done really well allowing you a good view of everything and the interaction between characters is good. I think it's worth I think the reason for Ike's rating of 3 is that he didn't read the box properly and was disappointed to find that straight out of the box it is only a 2 player. However, it's one of the best 2 player games I have ever played. The split screen is done really well allowing you a good view of everything and the interaction between characters is good. I think it's worth saying that this is an acheivement driven game which will challenge you and frustrate you but all in all one of the best 1st person shooters I've ever played.… Expand
  9. AlphaKennyOneUp
    Jan 2, 2009
    10
    Best co-op game of all-time. No denying that. If you gave this game any less than a six, than you're an idiot who never played online. IT IS A GAME OBVIOUSLY CENTERED AROUND ONLINE PLAY. IF YOU DID NOT HAVE XBOX LIVE YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE BOUGHT THE GAME. All that aside, there will be DLC really soon, so no more of playing No Mercy all the time on Versus.
  10. EmilyH
    Dec 31, 2008
    10
    If the fast moving zombies coming from all directions doesn't scare you, then maybe the special infected that leave you helpless will. The hunters that pounce on you and force your [surprisingly helpful AI] allies to save you. The Boomers who vomit on you causing a hoard of angry zombies to maul you should have your other teammates circle you as you're blinded by the smile. If the fast moving zombies coming from all directions doesn't scare you, then maybe the special infected that leave you helpless will. The hunters that pounce on you and force your [surprisingly helpful AI] allies to save you. The Boomers who vomit on you causing a hoard of angry zombies to maul you should have your other teammates circle you as you're blinded by the smile. Smokers will latch onto you and pull you away from the group and don't even get me started on the witches or tanks. Even on EASY this game can give you a thrill - and will all the different achievements you'd be sure to play the same level trying different tactics. I love this game and it makes me want to get xbox live just to play on expert with a few mates.… Expand
  11. ArjunSingh
    Dec 30, 2008
    9
    Left 4 Dead is a good concept that relies heavily on playing with other people. If one does not have a bunch of friends or xbox live, they're in for a bad experience. While single player isn't bad it's not the most fun thing in the world. The fun is playing with others through the zombie infested campaigns. The only issue with the game is that there are 4 different scenarios.
  12. ShermanAtor
    Dec 30, 2008
    10
    10/10 Anybody who doesn't give this at least an 8 should get off these forums...Intensity (most intensity in any game I have ever played), scary, horror movie feel, multiplayer (Versus mode is extremely Addicting, don't play without people you know), awesomeness, one of the top 3 games on 360 (in no order, Gears 1, Oblivion, Left 4 Dead) If you got $65 not game better to spend it on...
  13. SamF.
    Dec 24, 2008
    8
    A Very cool FPS Which puts you in those Zombie movies of the past. Ever wonder if you could survive? this is your chance to see. The COOP Play in this game online is great if you find people who work together, otherwise the game kinda falls apart being you must help each other out.
  14. SteveW.
    Dec 24, 2008
    3
    I'm joining the legions of people who wasted their money through hype; this game really is so overrated and not even as good as Valve's older stuff let alone anything currently on the market right now. It really does just feel like a slightly polished mod, there is no way this should be released for full price on the 360 and it should have been released as a budget Steam I'm joining the legions of people who wasted their money through hype; this game really is so overrated and not even as good as Valve's older stuff let alone anything currently on the market right now. It really does just feel like a slightly polished mod, there is no way this should be released for full price on the 360 and it should have been released as a budget Steam exclusive only. The graphics are the same as the original 2004 release of HL2 before the engine tweaks the Orange Box version got, the sound effects are all recycled from HL2 which in turn are recycled from HL1 and any music you hear sounds like a remix of some of the stuff from HL2:Ep2. This is just lazy and makes it feel even more like a mod rather than a full product worthy of £40. Replay value? None, this is the most repetitive game I have ever played. It takes no skill and is no fun, and even on four-player online co-op on Expert difficulty (which, by the way, is the way this turd is supposed to be played). There are only six weapons, your AI teammates run around in circles making dumb "witty" comments and the environments feel fake, they feel like they were just designed as somewhere suited for zombies rather than somewhere where zombies might end up. I paid full price for this game and was bored within three days, if I wanted to walk through a bunch of cliched, bland, predictable environments shooting at stuff for the sake of it I'd find it so much cheaper to just go to my local pub and play Time Crisis. Come to think of it, Time Crisis is more fun. Not to mention Valve's treatment of their console community is nothing short of dreadful, quite frankly. The 360 version of TF2 is only now even being offered the chance of updates which the PC version got LAST Christmas, Valve's console support is a joke and this game will die on the 360, no question - the PC version will last beyond the end of time because of custom gametypes, mods, maps, everything that the 360 will never ever get. Zombies are an annoying fad and Valve have just cashed in. This game really is rather poor and the community surrounding it is just filled with fanboys who defend it to death if you dare legitimately criticise any aspect of it.… Expand
  15. luken
    Dec 24, 2008
    10
    The game is great! I personally didnt think of it when it came out but my friends showed it to me! I got so addicted. I cant stop playing. The best part is if you have it for your PC you can turn on sv_cheats 1. You can do all kinds of stuff to it. like spawn pipebombs/propanetanks/all the weoapons/gastank/ZOMBIES!!! I had spawned 8 witches on my friend and 3 tanks. So fun. But personally The game is great! I personally didnt think of it when it came out but my friends showed it to me! I got so addicted. I cant stop playing. The best part is if you have it for your PC you can turn on sv_cheats 1. You can do all kinds of stuff to it. like spawn pipebombs/propanetanks/all the weoapons/gastank/ZOMBIES!!! I had spawned 8 witches on my friend and 3 tanks. So fun. But personally i love this game! Probally one of the best games ive played. buy it. try it. HAVE FUN!!!!… Expand
  16. RodneyH
    Dec 24, 2008
    9
    I'm glad I waited a while to pass final judgement on this game. I was sucked into the hype and the idea of mowing down zombies was all I needed to pick this up on release day. I fired it up and played through each single player campaign the first day as I have never seen the use of having a live membership. I sat there a bit replaying a level saying to myself "That's it?!" Short I'm glad I waited a while to pass final judgement on this game. I was sucked into the hype and the idea of mowing down zombies was all I needed to pick this up on release day. I fired it up and played through each single player campaign the first day as I have never seen the use of having a live membership. I sat there a bit replaying a level saying to myself "That's it?!" Short campaigns, minimal story, and a small selection of weapons. I had a month card laying around, popped in the code and jumped into a quick match. Entirely different game! The FPS mentality that is so ingrained was immediately tossed. Some moments are down right hilarious. Newer players looking for to run and gun taken down before anyone can get near them. Covering your team mates while they heal and reload. Yes the game can be simple and sometimes easy if played right, but one wrong move or a team mate lost at a desperate time can spell disaster for everyone. I love the director aspect that encourages searching every nook while penalizing you for taking the time to do so. Desperately searching for a health kit? Take too much time and the horde will be unleashed on you. Burn through the level and you will deal with less horde but more chances of running out of supplies at a critical moment. It is extremely well balanced. Yes the lack of weapons is frustrating at first but the deeper you look at them they are all different ways to play the game. I challenge everyone to get with a group of friends on "Dead Air" stick three friends on tail of the downed plane and one with the hunting rifle in the small storage area in the wall of the building. They attract the majority of the attention and leave you free to snipe any specials that may get the jump on them. They may drop a hundred infected, but you easily pop and protect them from 15 specials that could wreck everything. For all the hate the hunting rifle gets, it is hands down my favorite weapon in the game and deserving of way more love than its getting.… Expand
  17. MattR
    Dec 24, 2008
    9
    A Fantastic game. Yes it is short and there are other valid criticisms but like Crackdown, this is a game that puts the fun first and none of it's faults really matter. Not worth playing as a single player but on Live or even better with mates, this game is Godly Good. For Zombie fans, it is as though Source have harvested all our best zombie film memories and packaged them into one A Fantastic game. Yes it is short and there are other valid criticisms but like Crackdown, this is a game that puts the fun first and none of it's faults really matter. Not worth playing as a single player but on Live or even better with mates, this game is Godly Good. For Zombie fans, it is as though Source have harvested all our best zombie film memories and packaged them into one very polished video game. Recommended, would gib again A+++++… Expand
  18. SamK
    Dec 23, 2008
    1
    A game that belonged on the PC 5 years ago, maybe then it would've been impressive. I have no friggoin idea what all the fuss is about, played the single player game, laughable, and then online for nearlly 8 hours and I hate this game. From it's cookie cutter 1 shot kill zombies to the repetitive 'boss' zombies that come at you and do the SAME thing over and over A game that belonged on the PC 5 years ago, maybe then it would've been impressive. I have no friggoin idea what all the fuss is about, played the single player game, laughable, and then online for nearlly 8 hours and I hate this game. From it's cookie cutter 1 shot kill zombies to the repetitive 'boss' zombies that come at you and do the SAME thing over and over again. Lackluster maps, crappy graphics that look more at home on the original Xbox than on a next gen platform and ZERO replay value. You have a total of FOUR weapons to choose from and really that's the game in a nutshell. DO NOT BUY THIS GAME..rent if you must, but it is a rip-off at $60. These reviews are rigged. Valve should stick with making PC games, this is really shitty and I feel like I was robbed.… Expand
  19. SK
    Dec 23, 2008
    3
    With all the hype you'd expect a really amazing new IP. The sad truth is that after finishing the single player story mode (all half hour of it) and spending hours online I am sorely dissapointed. I dont know where these amazing reviews are coming from but I can honestly say it is all just hype and a lot of careful marketing. The game feels like it belongs on the original Xbox, not a With all the hype you'd expect a really amazing new IP. The sad truth is that after finishing the single player story mode (all half hour of it) and spending hours online I am sorely dissapointed. I dont know where these amazing reviews are coming from but I can honestly say it is all just hype and a lot of careful marketing. The game feels like it belongs on the original Xbox, not a next gen machine. Graphics are appalling, (anybody play Gears of War 2 yet??) gameplay is mediocre and repetitive, with only the surroundings changing as you glide from area to area fighting the same cookie cutter horde and 4 'boss' bad guys over and over again. Oh and the difficulty spikes from dead easy to stupid hard in the blink of an eye!! I just spent near $70 on what I could probably play for free on the PC. Yeap, it's THAT crappy. Valve should go back to making Half Life sequels.… Expand
  20. BradL
    Dec 23, 2008
    8
    this game is definitely worth buying, yet not worth 50 dollars. there are only 4 campaigns. although it definitely replayable, as it was meant to be. The AI director keeps it different, although it is overrated, as there will be instances in which the game seems repetitive. In short, this game is great and very fun, but not so much is it worth 50 buckaroos.
  21. bobsmith
    Dec 22, 2008
    9
    great game. There could be more levels and weapons, but valve/steam should add those with time (and the users once the SDK is released). Also, more zombie types would make the game better too. The "AI director" really keeps this game from being stale. The COOP aspect of this game is phenominal. I'm a huge coop fan, and there are not enough coop games in my view. This one reallygreat game. There could be more levels and weapons, but valve/steam should add those with time (and the users once the SDK is released). Also, more zombie types would make the game better too. The "AI director" really keeps this game from being stale. The COOP aspect of this game is phenominal. I'm a huge coop fan, and there are not enough coop games in my view. This one really fills that niche.… Expand
  22. RandallS
    Dec 21, 2008
    8
    Overall, a very good game, though it does get old kind of easily because of the lack of missions and weapons and all-around diversity. However there's probably no funner game to play in a dark room with a friend.
  23. DavidB.
    Dec 19, 2008
    9
    Left 4 Dead is a "must have" for zombie movie enthusiasts that also love first person shooters. The music, the lighting, sound effects, and graphics all add to the psychological tension as you play. The game is unpredictable in terms of knowing when or where the hoarde will strike next. The two biggest issues I have with it are: 1) the small number of weapons to choose from, and 2) that Left 4 Dead is a "must have" for zombie movie enthusiasts that also love first person shooters. The music, the lighting, sound effects, and graphics all add to the psychological tension as you play. The game is unpredictable in terms of knowing when or where the hoarde will strike next. The two biggest issues I have with it are: 1) the small number of weapons to choose from, and 2) that you can ocassionally see some enemies "clipping" through the walls. It is also worth mentioning that the game is much more fun to play in coop. mode than it is in single player. This game is worth getting, especially if you love to be scared by zombies.… Expand
  24. AnonymousMC
    Dec 17, 2008
    10
    A damned fine game.
    Most people who are used to rushing in and being the hero, trying to save everyone , shooting their own team mates because they disagree with them....can expect a quick death in the beginning of the first board. Cooperation is essential in this game, you need to listen to your team mates or you die alone.It takes a while to learn the controls but they are fairly    A damned fine game.
    Most people who are used to rushing in and being the hero, trying to save everyone , shooting their own team mates because they disagree with them....can expect a quick death in the beginning of the first board. Cooperation is essential in this game, you need to listen to your team mates or you die alone.It takes a while to learn the controls but they are fairly simple, an once you start picking it up you won't want to put it down.
    However being the cooperative game it is you'll need full communication and as much visibility as possible, so no a microphone is no option.It also gives you the option to take a break in game in case you need to do something in the middle of online co-op, this feature is not available in versus.    … Expand
  25. elmob.
    Dec 16, 2008
    8
    This is an amazing game. Ive played it now for 40+ hours online and i'm still not tired of it. The best way to play this game is with four friends online on advanced or expert difficulty. If your buying this game to play by yourself or dont like to play games on easy or normal this is definetly not the game for you. The campaign is very short for my taste but this game was created by This is an amazing game. Ive played it now for 40+ hours online and i'm still not tired of it. The best way to play this game is with four friends online on advanced or expert difficulty. If your buying this game to play by yourself or dont like to play games on easy or normal this is definetly not the game for you. The campaign is very short for my taste but this game was created by the company that brought us counter strike people. Its meant to be played on versus mode online. plain and simple. for those of you who dont know what counter strike is then you really shouldnt be buying this game. this game is not like zombie panic and i dont see why people make an argument about this game being a mod. ive never played a game that forces you to play as a team. weather you live or die all depends how you play as a team. and when your a special infected, killing the survivors isnt that easy if your trying to do it alone. great game im having a blast with it. i only gave this game an 8 because it only has 2 campaings which equals 10 maps for versus. it should really get a 7 just based on that but after playing it for so many hours and still looking forward to getting of work and playing it with some friends it definetly deseerves a 8 at least.… Expand
  26. AnonYmous
    Dec 14, 2008
    10
    First off, at Jack T, who I assume has the last name Thompson, this has a BLOOD MARK ON THE COVER. Not only that, but a severed finger and a 17+ on the front. Any idiot should be able to tell that it's not a game for small children. Also, there was a reason for your disbarment. You tried to boycott something that fell under the first amendment a few too many times, and I would assume First off, at Jack T, who I assume has the last name Thompson, this has a BLOOD MARK ON THE COVER. Not only that, but a severed finger and a 17+ on the front. Any idiot should be able to tell that it's not a game for small children. Also, there was a reason for your disbarment. You tried to boycott something that fell under the first amendment a few too many times, and I would assume that you forgot that you are an IDIOT. Anyway, I love this game. It's excellent and has plenty of fun, and would be great without the morons trying to make this into every versus shooter known to man. In short, Heath is ALMOST right, but you should find some friends who can behave themselves, and play with them in a closed group.… Expand
  27. HervéG.
    Dec 11, 2008
    10
    This game is really a masterpiece. It turns out that I have plenty of hilarious or scary stories to tell about my experiences in this game, and I think this is the same with everyone, because this game is not only very good, but also each time you play it it is different. Also the buddies A.I. is really good, and as they are talking all the time, and thanks with their amazing This game is really a masterpiece. It turns out that I have plenty of hilarious or scary stories to tell about my experiences in this game, and I think this is the same with everyone, because this game is not only very good, but also each time you play it it is different. Also the buddies A.I. is really good, and as they are talking all the time, and thanks with their amazing characterization, you almost think that they are alive at moments, even when you are playing alone.… Expand
  28. IkeA.
    Dec 6, 2008
    3
    Okay, so I went out and bought this game based on the mass of positive reviews. Man, what a mistake. first off, contrary to the name, it's not a 4 player game, it's 2. unless you want to do system links... which means 2 Xboxes and two copies of L4D. that seems efficient. Maybe I'm old fashion, but there's something a lot more enjoyable about a game when you are playing Okay, so I went out and bought this game based on the mass of positive reviews. Man, what a mistake. first off, contrary to the name, it's not a 4 player game, it's 2. unless you want to do system links... which means 2 Xboxes and two copies of L4D. that seems efficient. Maybe I'm old fashion, but there's something a lot more enjoyable about a game when you are playing with people sitting next to you, not people you'd hate in real life, if you met, 1/2 way across the US. So it's a 2 person game, but there are 2 AIs that get in your way constantly and/or die horribly. Which really makes me confused because the game's AI and score keeper treats them like they aren't AI's... so why can't they be controlled by people. There is a horrible lacking in weaponry, and considering how horrible a shot you can be in this game and still succeed, you'd think they'd make it a lil more diverse... maybe more than one gun with a scope. The mobs are repetitive, not even counting the hordes of regular zombies that flood at you. The occasional special zombie, while interesting the first 2-3 levels, become tedious and old shortly after. The game is mindless and even though the scene's change, you find yourself with a strange feeling of deja vu in many new areas. I see where they wanted to go with this game, and it has a lot of great things to say about it. But it really falls short in some major categories. They should have stuck with a PC game, even on the Xbox it feels like a clunky PC game, and then at least I wouldn't feel ripped off having bought a 2 person game that does everything in it's power to call it 4 person.… Expand
  29. JonS
    Dec 4, 2008
    10
    All of the naysayers on this board probably played it for an hour or so without trying it on either the higher difficulties, didn't play it with a friend or online, or didn't play the versus mode. It's a BLAST. Anyone who has played it with friends or a good team online will tell you that it is an amazing play experience.
  30. Left4DeadKing
    Dec 3, 2008
    10
    I just bought the game last night. It was worth every cent. I am not big on fighting games, i stick to the sports games, but wow take my advice and get this game. To give you a background of the game here you go. There is 5 different stages and each one has about 5 chapters if i remember correctly. There is 4 different difficulties. I choose the 2nd hardest just to start. I did single I just bought the game last night. It was worth every cent. I am not big on fighting games, i stick to the sports games, but wow take my advice and get this game. To give you a background of the game here you go. There is 5 different stages and each one has about 5 chapters if i remember correctly. There is 4 different difficulties. I choose the 2nd hardest just to start. I did single player and had a blast. The computer plays well with you. Your team mates heal you and protect you like you would expect. The fact that literally 50-100 zombies will come flying out at once unexpected it awesome. Tons of narrow places with zombies waiting. Some of them dont really bother you. In fact i went into a bedroom with a zombie just slamming her head against a wall???? Either way i just went up and owner her soul but still made me laugh. And the witch was a nice touch. (Just dont shine the light on her or its pretty much game over for you). I then played co op with a buddy. We put the difficutly one more up to the third hardest. And that was def hard. Not impossible but def a challenge. Just when you think you have a place under control think again. This game rarely lets you rest. And this is not a game that once you beat it your like "time to trade in". This game will forever be fun. Mark my words. I dont play video games a lot but man this is something im trying to make more time for. I was seriously thinking about calling out of work to play more. haha. anyways hope this gives you a little boost to go out and buy it. Hit me up when online with x box live. USA CHAMPS. later.… Expand
  31. JakobN.
    Dec 2, 2008
    10
    Effing Spectacular! I dont even know where to start. The atmosphere is perfect. The gameplay is INTENSE. After my first game I had to take a break to get my heartrate back down to reasonable levels. Honestly, I couldnt ask for anything more in a game. The controls are smooth and easy to get the hang of. Gameplay is fantastic. The graphics are great. The sounds and music are terrifying. Effing Spectacular! I dont even know where to start. The atmosphere is perfect. The gameplay is INTENSE. After my first game I had to take a break to get my heartrate back down to reasonable levels. Honestly, I couldnt ask for anything more in a game. The controls are smooth and easy to get the hang of. Gameplay is fantastic. The graphics are great. The sounds and music are terrifying. BUT BUT The most outstanding thing about this game is the "AI director" Now this is, to my knowledge, and ENTIRELY new concept in the world of gaming. Basically, the game watches you, and the group of players you are with, and judges your skill level, pacing and stress levels and deciedes where and when to place monsters and events. In other words, even though this game has only 20 maps, none of the will EVER play the same way twice. You will never know ahead of time where the enemies will be, when the mob of 20 zombies will race around and over everything in their path to claw yer guts out. and BTW the director even plays music according to what is happening in the game. Which, despite it changing at the whim of the AI director, has never seemed out of place of poorly mixed. All in all. this is an amazing game. I give it 98% simply becase I think that there could be more levels, and more boss monsters.. however, valve has already promised to give us these things so I may as well give it 100%.… Expand
  32. PhilB
    Dec 2, 2008
    5
    I'm surprised by all the high rankings this game is getting. Yes, the Director is neat and creates a different hoard of zombies each time, but the bottom line is that the hoards of zombies are always the same hoard, just in different places. The zombies are weak, die much too easily, and just come in hoards - usually very fast and all out sprinting (which is generally unrealistic I'm surprised by all the high rankings this game is getting. Yes, the Director is neat and creates a different hoard of zombies each time, but the bottom line is that the hoards of zombies are always the same hoard, just in different places. The zombies are weak, die much too easily, and just come in hoards - usually very fast and all out sprinting (which is generally unrealistic speeds as at times 30 zombies come out a standard doorway within 10 seconds - much faster than if a nightclub was burning and people were trying to get out). I would have much more preferred 5-7 zombies that walk slower, but you need precise firepower to eliminate. Boom headshot kind of stuff. Generally, you just go full-auto all the time. If you can point and click, you can succeed. I've only played the single player but in the hour I've spent so far, I'm already regretting the $50.00 I put out for the game. I'd say this is a $20.00 game - wait for the price to drop.… Expand
  33. DougB
    Dec 2, 2008
    8
    I'm almost finished with left 4 dead. I was really expecting more and was let down. There are about 4 guns,4 characters, and 4 levels. The stories are good, but I wish they had one cohesive story. With that said you can beat the single player campaign very quick. Now for the good. The graphics are great with only minor glitches. The sound is awesome. Hearing groans and crying will I'm almost finished with left 4 dead. I was really expecting more and was let down. There are about 4 guns,4 characters, and 4 levels. The stories are good, but I wish they had one cohesive story. With that said you can beat the single player campaign very quick. Now for the good. The graphics are great with only minor glitches. The sound is awesome. Hearing groans and crying will make your hair stand. Online and multiplayer is where this game was meant to be played. It has a long lasting appeal on that front. To be more precise I would give the game an 8.4/5. It's is fun and enjoyable but leaves more to be desired.… Expand
  34. JoshK
    Dec 1, 2008
    10
    This game is amazing and fun for replay ability. Those who voted low obviously don't have close knit friends and groups to play with where the lobby and game matchmaking come in for pure joy! Honestly anyone who complains about the graphics on this needs to realize games don't have to have the "best" graphics ever to be one of the most fun games! I just finished another Versus This game is amazing and fun for replay ability. Those who voted low obviously don't have close knit friends and groups to play with where the lobby and game matchmaking come in for pure joy! Honestly anyone who complains about the graphics on this needs to realize games don't have to have the "best" graphics ever to be one of the most fun games! I just finished another Versus run through on Blood Harvest and it remains in my memory still 30 minutes later as it was a total back and forth point lead switchin guns a blazin ZOMBIE FEST! Please also remember this is a ZOMBIE game and you will... get this... face many many many a zombie. GO CHICAGO TED!!!!… Expand
  35. JoshD
    Nov 29, 2008
    10
    Although the graphics are not up to par with such games as mirror's edge and gears of war 2, the gameplay is truely innovative. The team must work together to fight insurmountable odds and overcome the hordes of zombies. Never playing a game like this, I have been playing it ever sice i downloaded the demo, and the next day, bought the game. Amazing.
  36. JustinL
    Nov 29, 2008
    9
    Repetitive fun, you will be able to play these (few) levels over and over, without getting bored of it. I can understand that people don't quite like it because it's not the most varied game, but you will never grow bored of killing hordes of zombies while waiting for someone to save you. I mean, who doesn't love killing zombies!? Best played on Live, or it will not be the Repetitive fun, you will be able to play these (few) levels over and over, without getting bored of it. I can understand that people don't quite like it because it's not the most varied game, but you will never grow bored of killing hordes of zombies while waiting for someone to save you. I mean, who doesn't love killing zombies!? Best played on Live, or it will not be the same experience.… Expand
  37. ForrestM.
    Nov 29, 2008
    8
    Yea, this is a great game overall, good gameplay, great multiplayer action, good AI, the voice-overs really aren't too great, and the lack of story would bring it lower, but the gameplay and multiplayer are enough to give it a pretty good review. But I have a question to Jack T. Did you notice that there is an M for MATURE on the bottom left corner of the game cartridge... that is a Yea, this is a great game overall, good gameplay, great multiplayer action, good AI, the voice-overs really aren't too great, and the lack of story would bring it lower, but the gameplay and multiplayer are enough to give it a pretty good review. But I have a question to Jack T. Did you notice that there is an M for MATURE on the bottom left corner of the game cartridge... that is a massage to parents that it might be a little bad for kids and you shouldn't buy it if you have children in the house... so yea, don't try to boycott the game because it is "to bad for young children" because it is meant for older people, like people who actually have to mental power to establish the difference between a videogame and real life. And your statement that an "average household parent" wont want their kids to play this... well, almost everybody I know plays this, and their parents bought it for them, and I'm 14, and some of my friends are younger. Maybe you are just don't know what your child likes as most "average" parents can figure out, or you brainwashed your child to do only what you want him/her to, maybe only let him/her play educational games, not let him play outside, and only let him/her wear a certain clothing. Or your kid just doesn't like blood and gore, but that doesn't mean you have to go all boycotty on this game because you don't want your child to play it or your child does not want to play it...… Expand
  38. MickD
    Nov 28, 2008
    3
    Do not spend 60 dollars on this game. We borrowed a copy and other than the initial "this is cool" reaction the game gets old fast and by fast I mean really fast. No scare factor, no strategy, no nothing other than hold down the right trigger. Terrible.
  39. MatteoG.
    Nov 28, 2008
    3
    You'r gonna play it 1 hour, then maybe you like it... you laugh about it, you have nothing better to do and so you play it on. But this title, also if "purifing" the zombie-game to its very substance, is really too poor. I mean, Valve made a zombie-game in which all you have to do is kill zombies, and this may be ok, but there is no plot or story there isn't a variety of You'r gonna play it 1 hour, then maybe you like it... you laugh about it, you have nothing better to do and so you play it on. But this title, also if "purifing" the zombie-game to its very substance, is really too poor. I mean, Valve made a zombie-game in which all you have to do is kill zombies, and this may be ok, but there is no plot or story there isn't a variety of weapons... there is nothing. I could have accepted something like this if, on the other side, there have bben the opportunity to wonder around, to find different places and locations like in GTA. In that case it could have been wonderful! Think of it: a GTA-style city full of zombies and you wonder around trying to get out of it. Still simple and "kill-averything-that-moves" but more realistic. This game had the opportunity to take gamers inside a real zombie situation and then let them choose how to get out of it, but they didn't, they just made only one very simple path that you have to follow keeping your fire botton pressed all the time. That's it. A good idea, but they wasted it totally.… Expand
  40. SimonB
    Nov 28, 2008
    10
    Firstly Devan B is an idiot (what game where you playing? ). Jack T is an idiot. (Stick to Little Big Planet - not a FPS (the S stands for shooter which imply weapons, which imply violence) or something with dead in the title - maybe the survivors should give flowers and hugs to the infected instead of bullets) My only fault on L4D is that there isn't a set director that changes the Firstly Devan B is an idiot (what game where you playing? ). Jack T is an idiot. (Stick to Little Big Planet - not a FPS (the S stands for shooter which imply weapons, which imply violence) or something with dead in the title - maybe the survivors should give flowers and hugs to the infected instead of bullets) My only fault on L4D is that there isn't a set director that changes the linear route on each replay to some degree. Other than that it's just plain fun playing this game with friends. Did you guys HAVE friends to play with? The story is subtle and you make your own narrative (that requires some sort of a brain/imagination on your end) I also like the fact that sometimes the AI Director can be in a really bad mood and properly through everything its got at you.… Expand
  41. JasonB.
    Nov 28, 2008
    0
    I hate poop! That is why this game sucks, every single time a zombie dies i could swear it was just pooping on the floor. The similarities between poop and sounds in this game was dispicable. Zombies talked like poop, died like poop, killed...like POOP! it was utter poop of a game, me and my 360 want to go outside and just poop on this piece of poop game.
  42. KeithB.
    Nov 27, 2008
    9
    Left 4 Dead will be the third game behind Aliens Online and Counter-Strike (before they added radar) that I will play intensely for years straight. I would give it a ten except that two campaigns are missing from the versus mode and because the menu and lobby options are a bit clunky, such as not having a Gears 2-copied "What's Up" feature that I can use from almost any menu. It Left 4 Dead will be the third game behind Aliens Online and Counter-Strike (before they added radar) that I will play intensely for years straight. I would give it a ten except that two campaigns are missing from the versus mode and because the menu and lobby options are a bit clunky, such as not having a Gears 2-copied "What's Up" feature that I can use from almost any menu. It would be very difficult to improve the gameplay, though.… Expand
  43. AaronL.
    Nov 27, 2008
    7
    I would have been very impressed, havent the developers expanded the longevity of it. I feel as if this game had a couple of major drawbacks, first the length of course, the length doesnt follow the concept of the story very well, I wonder if it was even the true story and not just a draft for the original background. Second, the level design wasnt up to snuff with resident evil, it felt I would have been very impressed, havent the developers expanded the longevity of it. I feel as if this game had a couple of major drawbacks, first the length of course, the length doesnt follow the concept of the story very well, I wonder if it was even the true story and not just a draft for the original background. Second, the level design wasnt up to snuff with resident evil, it felt more like a poorly designed house of the dead. Third, As much as I dont care about graphics that greatly, the effects are far from what I call a "nightmaric atmosphere". Sorry if that doesnt sound too intelligent, But I was hoping this would've beat dead rising in terms of entertainment. But the originality is where its at, and its very dark and apocalyptic despite the above mentioned. - Aaron Lee.… Expand
  44. VincentB
    Nov 27, 2008
    2
    Huge disapointment. After reading reviews and listening to all the hype built up about this game i was hoping for something great. Single player is totally shite but the main thing i bought it for was the multiplayer which for a couple of hours is fun but there is no lastability to it. There is some good new ideas in there but with poor graphics, crap controls, dodgy sound, this game Huge disapointment. After reading reviews and listening to all the hype built up about this game i was hoping for something great. Single player is totally shite but the main thing i bought it for was the multiplayer which for a couple of hours is fun but there is no lastability to it. There is some good new ideas in there but with poor graphics, crap controls, dodgy sound, this game feels like a demo game and how it is for sale at £40 is a joke. For you people who gave it 10/10, you have just wasted me my money, AVOID like the plague.… Expand
  45. JD
    Nov 27, 2008
    10
    I dont understand how people can not like this game. it has everything you want from a valve game. the versus is the most fun you will ever have and dont talk about the damn single player, yes you can run through it quickly, but thats so you get the feel of the game well enough to destroy all in versus and campaign. Also, dont bitch about the game if you have the xbox 360 version. its I dont understand how people can not like this game. it has everything you want from a valve game. the versus is the most fun you will ever have and dont talk about the damn single player, yes you can run through it quickly, but thats so you get the feel of the game well enough to destroy all in versus and campaign. Also, dont bitch about the game if you have the xbox 360 version. its made for pc, like all valve stuff, you think this was going to change from the orange box? pc games are made for pc, not 360, so if you have this game for 360, im sorry you wasted 60 dollars on a game that is better on pc for 45.… Expand
  46. JorgeO.
    Nov 27, 2008
    10
    This game is possibly the best first person shooter i have ever played on the xbox360. It combines fast action gameplay, non-stop tension and beautiful graphics to make a game that you just cannot put down. I do agree with anyone who says that the single player is a little bit of a let down, but that is not the point of the game hence the multiplayer which is efficent and deadly with This game is possibly the best first person shooter i have ever played on the xbox360. It combines fast action gameplay, non-stop tension and beautiful graphics to make a game that you just cannot put down. I do agree with anyone who says that the single player is a little bit of a let down, but that is not the point of the game hence the multiplayer which is efficent and deadly with absoloutely no lag which is hardly ever seen on a xbox live multiplayer game. I would reccomend this game to anyone with more than one friend who has an xbox (or even a pc) because this game is simply - an all time legend.… Expand
  47. CrayshM.
    Nov 27, 2008
    10
    All the low comments here obviously have not played co-op or versus for this game. This is NOT a game to play by yourself. Live is damn near required for this game and it's well worth it when you do play it on Live. Constantly switching between survivor and zombie is VERY fun and causes strategy to be taken into account, trying to prevent the other team from getting as far as you All the low comments here obviously have not played co-op or versus for this game. This is NOT a game to play by yourself. Live is damn near required for this game and it's well worth it when you do play it on Live. Constantly switching between survivor and zombie is VERY fun and causes strategy to be taken into account, trying to prevent the other team from getting as far as you did, or trying to push through past where the last team was. Yes, the Director comes into play in Versus too. Randomizing what zombie you become, randomizing where you can get ammo, and just how powerful a boomers bile can be (How many zombies come flying at you) So ignore all the low scores. The campaign was designed to get you used to the maps and the zombie types. But the GAME was designed for multi-player versus fun!… Expand
  48. IanC
    Nov 26, 2008
    10
    New old school shooting, with stunning production qualities. We'd played split-screen only over the last few days and found the game to be hilarious fun (chaaaaaaaaaaaaaarge!), then last night I tried single player for the first time, totally different experience, tense and really scary. The way a level changes from one go to another through the Director is fantastic. I kept dying New old school shooting, with stunning production qualities. We'd played split-screen only over the last few days and found the game to be hilarious fun (chaaaaaaaaaaaaaarge!), then last night I tried single player for the first time, totally different experience, tense and really scary. The way a level changes from one go to another through the Director is fantastic. I kept dying over and over on the same level, but in a different place and in a different way each time as every time I restarted the level was almost totally... different. For all the shooters that come and go, this is a bona fide stayer, don't miss it if you love video games.… Expand
  49. HeathisaWhiner
    Nov 25, 2008
    9
    Heath, I'm praying to 4 different gods that you're 8 years old. That's the only way your comments won't come off as any one of the following adjectives: arrogant, dumb, annoying, idiotic, super-idiotic, or mega-idiotic. "360 owners" and other console owners are not a singular breed of human being. Don't be one of those weird, stereotypical PC nerd/douche bag Heath, I'm praying to 4 different gods that you're 8 years old. That's the only way your comments won't come off as any one of the following adjectives: arrogant, dumb, annoying, idiotic, super-idiotic, or mega-idiotic. "360 owners" and other console owners are not a singular breed of human being. Don't be one of those weird, stereotypical PC nerd/douche bag hybrids who thinks they shit gold because they use all their fingers simultaneously to play Fallout. Ugh, what a twat. Oh yeah! Left 4 Dead is good!… Expand
  50. BenK.
    Nov 25, 2008
    9
    This game is just what a game should be: Fun. Get 3 of your friends together and play through a advanced/expert campaign and I pretty much guarantee you will have an hour and a half of pure video game exhiliration. Then you can do it all over again because shooting zombies never gets old! They're zombies! Technically, the game is brilliant. The pacing is very well done and the game This game is just what a game should be: Fun. Get 3 of your friends together and play through a advanced/expert campaign and I pretty much guarantee you will have an hour and a half of pure video game exhiliration. Then you can do it all over again because shooting zombies never gets old! They're zombies! Technically, the game is brilliant. The pacing is very well done and the game is dynamic. You feel a different situation even when you replay the same campaigns because of the AI Director, who controls your script. AI Director will wait for the perfect moment to throw a Tank at you right when you're feeling like you're doing a good job.… Expand
  51. AlexS
    Nov 24, 2008
    9
    My favorite game at the moment. keep in mind, this is a MULTIPLAYER game. If you want to enjoy the game make sure you play it online. Hence, there's no story needed. Suprisingly, most players really try to play as team-oriented as possible and many use the built-in voice chat feature. It may take a while sometimes, but once you're in a capable team, this game is just a blast.
  52. Idoru
    Nov 24, 2008
    9
    Fun, simple gameplay designed for fun with your friends. Not much content but assuming it recieces as much post launch attention as the orange box has then I think we should be OK. Not played enough yet to know wether or not thew AI make huge differance replayability wise. Even if it were the same though I'm sure I'd enjoy it just as much with the difficulty ramped right up.Fun, simple gameplay designed for fun with your friends. Not much content but assuming it recieces as much post launch attention as the orange box has then I think we should be OK. Not played enough yet to know wether or not thew AI make huge differance replayability wise. Even if it were the same though I'm sure I'd enjoy it just as much with the difficulty ramped right up. Simple the most fun I've had in ages over Live.… Expand
  53. JoelB.
    Nov 23, 2008
    10
    So far i have only played to demo should be getting this game soon lets just say im turned on and LOL to the parent he or she gave it a 0 just cause of the gore well wake up case you haven't realized most games are violent like it or not and i would hate to be your son, yay viva pinata or maybe you think your cool because you let him play halo 3 because its M man people these days So far i have only played to demo should be getting this game soon lets just say im turned on and LOL to the parent he or she gave it a 0 just cause of the gore well wake up case you haven't realized most games are violent like it or not and i would hate to be your son, yay viva pinata or maybe you think your cool because you let him play halo 3 because its M man people these days and in case people haven't realized its sorta cartoony like team fortress man i can get over that lol.… Expand
  54. DarcyG.
    Nov 23, 2008
    10
    This is an amazing game, and the fact that it changes every time you play it just makes it even better. I don't see how people find it boring, as when I got the demo, I spent 15+ hours on those 2 levels, playing it again and again, with mates and randoms online. And Jack T., how violent a game is shouldnt make it an automatic 0. If you think this is violent, you should see This is an amazing game, and the fact that it changes every time you play it just makes it even better. I don't see how people find it boring, as when I got the demo, I spent 15+ hours on those 2 levels, playing it again and again, with mates and randoms online. And Jack T., how violent a game is shouldnt make it an automatic 0. If you think this is violent, you should see Manhunt/GTA/COD4/insert violent game here. In this, you aren't even killing people. And since when are games about graphics and story? They are about GAMEPLAY. Sure, a game with a story is always good, but Valve has said, they didnt want a big story because then gamers would have to go through cutscenes every time they played, and that would get boring. 10/10 all the way.… Expand
  55. AlexM.
    Nov 23, 2008
    10
    I've been playing Left 4 Dead for three days straight, and although I was skeptical when I noticed that there were only 4 levels, I soon realized that hanging with friends and blasting zombies in the face NEVER gets old. Best zombie game I've ever played, and that's coming from an undead aficionado.
  56. TimB
    Nov 23, 2008
    9
    I'd have to say that I am impressed with the game. I play it on PC and have to admit the graphics are a little low-tier, but the reasoning behind that is when you have 60+ models on the screen it tends to slow the action down, especially in a four-player game. The non-repeating mob placement and open-endedness of this game make it very dynamic and different every time you play. It is I'd have to say that I am impressed with the game. I play it on PC and have to admit the graphics are a little low-tier, but the reasoning behind that is when you have 60+ models on the screen it tends to slow the action down, especially in a four-player game. The non-repeating mob placement and open-endedness of this game make it very dynamic and different every time you play. It is a great buy, though maybe not for $60. You really get your money's worth by playing on LIVE/Steam. That is where the fun is. Nothing like swatting a hunter off a friend 500 miles away and blasting him on the headset. GG valve.… Expand
  57. MarkK
    Nov 23, 2008
    9
    I'm shocked that anyone in this column would rate this game terrible. So far what i have seen is 1) bad graphics (2) mindless shooting (3) too gory. In rebuttal to 1, the game has stunning graphics. However, i will not deny that it is not up to par with games like gears of war 2. But what you will not find in gears of war 2 is the exceptional animation. Zombies in l4d will gather and I'm shocked that anyone in this column would rate this game terrible. So far what i have seen is 1) bad graphics (2) mindless shooting (3) too gory. In rebuttal to 1, the game has stunning graphics. However, i will not deny that it is not up to par with games like gears of war 2. But what you will not find in gears of war 2 is the exceptional animation. Zombies in l4d will gather and maul in quite the terrifying way. Meleeing them results in a completely different fall every time, and the AI is nothing short of brilliant. (2) You clearly have not played this game online at all. Finding a good coop team is unlike any other multiplayer experiences out there. and the versus mode is where you have to put the teamwork into the second gear. (3) "this game is terrible; my kids will certainly not play it, thus i rate it bad". Sir, i would encourage you to examine the logic of your statements. If that is truly the reason for your bad review, then i would give it a 5. Considering you could not possibly own this game, i wouldnt rate it at all. people may need to stop rating games wither 1 or 10, there are numbers in between. i know! its shocking! well i guess your entitled to do what you wish, as long as your not the guys on the big page behind this one.… Expand
  58. PeteTelonen
    Nov 23, 2008
    1
    Definetely not worth the 40 odd dollars. Demo was utterly sucky. Repeated itself every round and easy gameplay. Co-op is not bad, but not good either. Can not match the co-op of e.g Rainbow Six- series. Was waiting it to be superb but it turned out a dissapointment. Gameplay is not that good. Repeats itself all the time. Wouldn't expect this sucky game from Valve. Worst dissapointmentDefinetely not worth the 40 odd dollars. Demo was utterly sucky. Repeated itself every round and easy gameplay. Co-op is not bad, but not good either. Can not match the co-op of e.g Rainbow Six- series. Was waiting it to be superb but it turned out a dissapointment. Gameplay is not that good. Repeats itself all the time. Wouldn't expect this sucky game from Valve. Worst dissapointment since PES 08.… Expand
  59. GladysofPortal
    Nov 22, 2008
    8
    Engaging action, good AI, great online experience, but it is missing that feeling of being your character- just as many of Valve's previous games did. A great game also goes askew with its character animation- jumpy, and campy- not fluid and artistic like many other titles manage to be today, such as COD 4, Halo 3, Gears 2, and Mirror's Edge. these flaws are more than made up Engaging action, good AI, great online experience, but it is missing that feeling of being your character- just as many of Valve's previous games did. A great game also goes askew with its character animation- jumpy, and campy- not fluid and artistic like many other titles manage to be today, such as COD 4, Halo 3, Gears 2, and Mirror's Edge. these flaws are more than made up for in its intense gameplay, but it would be nice to see Valve put more of an emphasis on fixing these problems.… Expand
  60. RandyM.
    Nov 22, 2008
    9
    This game has single handedly re-energized my enthusiasm for the FPS genre. Perfectly playable on a wide range of systems, and the gameplay and balance is very well thought out. Right now, this is the most fun you can have online with friends IMHO. And by the way, if you're not playing online with others, you're missing the whole point of the game. The only reason it misses a 10 This game has single handedly re-energized my enthusiasm for the FPS genre. Perfectly playable on a wide range of systems, and the gameplay and balance is very well thought out. Right now, this is the most fun you can have online with friends IMHO. And by the way, if you're not playing online with others, you're missing the whole point of the game. The only reason it misses a 10 is due to the limited number of maps and weapons. But I'm sure Valve will address that soon enough. And to Jack T who gave it a 0 because it's not good for kids... WTF dude? You know it IS rated "M" for mature. You should have to take an IQ test to produce offspring. *sigh*… Expand
  61. ReaderCritic
    Nov 22, 2008
    10
    It's VALVE, do I have to give any more explanation? As always, they go all out and make sure the game is made with full effort; never dissapointing their fans. Perfect hard-core game, with blood, gore and nice sense of team work; great for all teen agers who have personal issues (just lash it out on zombies!) Putting the joke aside, this game is simply awesome with a lot of care into It's VALVE, do I have to give any more explanation? As always, they go all out and make sure the game is made with full effort; never dissapointing their fans. Perfect hard-core game, with blood, gore and nice sense of team work; great for all teen agers who have personal issues (just lash it out on zombies!) Putting the joke aside, this game is simply awesome with a lot of care into it. Still looking for hard-core game or another good first person shooter? Fuck HALO, get this game and pick up ORANGE BOX on your way out. Btw: Get it for PC. Valve always makes official games on PC, not 360.… Expand
  62. AdamD.
    Nov 22, 2008
    9
    This is about as tense as it gets. It recreates the dread we experienced in Doom 3, but throws it in by the gallon instead of a trickle. Single player is tolerable, but L4D really shines with friends. Campaign mode and the fantastic Versus mode are excellent. Well worth a look!
  63. DevanB.
    Nov 22, 2008
    0
    I really, really hate this game. I've been waiting for this game for months, and Valve gives me this? I will admit that the graphics are nice, but that's where the good things end. Here is a list of my problems with this game: #1: There is no replay value. It's kind of funny how this game was built for replay value and it DOESN'T HAVE ANY! I played this game for about I really, really hate this game. I've been waiting for this game for months, and Valve gives me this? I will admit that the graphics are nice, but that's where the good things end. Here is a list of my problems with this game: #1: There is no replay value. It's kind of funny how this game was built for replay value and it DOESN'T HAVE ANY! I played this game for about two hours and I was bored to tears. The first level looked pretty promising, but by the time I finished the second level, the game began to lose its initial appeal. First of all, the game has six guns, that's it, and only five of them are worth using (the hunting rifle sucks). Second of all, the game follows a cookie-cutter formula for every level: blast your way through hordes of zombies (which isn't challenging or fun at all) and then push a button or open a door which calls more hordes of zombies which are not any more fun to kill. This will get you to another part of the level where you fight more hordes of zombies. Every once and a while, you will encounter a "boss zombie". Wow, that sounds exciting! It's not, you don't really have to change your tactics (gun it down) for any of the boss zombies except for the Boomer (which is shove and then gun him down). Eventually, you will get to the end of the level, but it doesn't really feel like an accomplishment because it wasn't challenging at all. #2: The game is not scary at all. There are a load of other FPS games available for just about every gaming system out today, a lot of these games are good, and I could have bought a number of them instead of this awful, awful game, but I thought this game would be scary, and boy, do I like a good scary video game. Unfortunately, I was mistaken. Zombies are incredibly easy to kill, even on the hardest difficulty mode, and you are able to carry way too much ammo. Also, the weapons you get are waaaaay too powerful, last time I checked automatic shotgun + assault rifle > zombie horde. Take Resident Evil, make the zombies god awful, give yourself the rocket launcher with infinite ammo, and allow four people to play it at the same time and you have an experience much life Left 4 Dead. This kinda ties in with reason #3 because, since your survival is pretty much ensured, you don't really have to wonder what's around that next corner or what's in the shadows in the corner because, whatever it is, you can kill it with hardly any effort. #3: The game is way to freaking easy. Even the hardest difficulty setting is easy in Left 4 Dead. If the game was Left 1 Dead then the current difficulty level would be appropriate, but with four players (of any skill level) the game is laughably easy. The health of the zombies hardly changes at all in between difficulty levels and, as long as you keep them away from you, they are just as easy to gun down. I really hope these three reasons are enough to stop you from getting this game, I really do (I could give you several more, such as how the story sucks, but I won't for the sake of readability). I would not wish this game on anybody. Remember how repetitive Assassin's creed was? Multiply that by sixteen and you have Left 4 Dead. Come on, six guns?! Some of you who already own the game may say things like "But there's an AI director that makes the game different every time you play it", and that may be true, but how different? All the AI director does is change the position of some enemies, I really could never tell any difference from one play to the next. I just want to tell everyone who reads this that this game is god awful and you should not get it. If you HAVE to get this game, rent it, you will be happy that I saved you forty bucks. To sum it up, I am very sorely disappointed in this game and I plan to return it or trade it in ASAP.… Expand
  64. AnonymousMC
    Nov 22, 2008
    10
    ive been waiting for this game for a year and it in no possible way let me down. it may be short but its really addicting, the controls work great and i love how if your reloading and smack a zombie you dont have to start the animation over. ive only seen one bug that made a game unfinishable but that was on versus and thanks to horrible lag from one person all in all this game is one ofive been waiting for this game for a year and it in no possible way let me down. it may be short but its really addicting, the controls work great and i love how if your reloading and smack a zombie you dont have to start the animation over. ive only seen one bug that made a game unfinishable but that was on versus and thanks to horrible lag from one person all in all this game is one of the best ones out there and anyone that says any diffrent is probably just some halo nerd that cant accept the fact that halo is starting to be crap… Expand
  65. BrianH.
    Nov 22, 2008
    10
    One hell of an addicting game with the quality you expect from Valve. The game will only get better in time with the constant support and the custom content that will come out. This is a must-buy multiplayer game, and will surely be a hit at LAN parties.
  66. ThomasI.
    Nov 22, 2008
    10
    This game is perfect. It isn't an edited version of CS:S, the graphics are awesome compared to the old Source versions. The Filmic effects add to the game drastically and the speed of the infected is perfected. The way they lean into turns and hammer you to death was perfectly tweaked. "Too much violence, too much gore. I don't think the average household parent would want their This game is perfect. It isn't an edited version of CS:S, the graphics are awesome compared to the old Source versions. The Filmic effects add to the game drastically and the speed of the infected is perfected. The way they lean into turns and hammer you to death was perfectly tweaked. "Too much violence, too much gore. I don't think the average household parent would want their child playing this terrible game. I know my son won't play it. I have seen this game in action. I suggest a boycott of this violent game." Jack T. Seriously. We don't care that you wont buy your son the game. If you don't like violence, go buy him a happy game with love and care and dragons and ponies and lullaby's and princesses. But personally you are a stupid old tard who can't accept that we are not all religious anti-violent gamers.… Expand
  67. HenryI
    Nov 22, 2008
    7
    There is some validity in what has proved to be an entertaining game. However, it is let down in some instances. More innovative zombie AI could have been used, and the lack of weaponary was.... disappointing. Essentially, it is based on the Source engine has said. This engine is good, and works well for the game. There are unforgettable moments of teamwork and cohesion which will stick There is some validity in what has proved to be an entertaining game. However, it is let down in some instances. More innovative zombie AI could have been used, and the lack of weaponary was.... disappointing. Essentially, it is based on the Source engine has said. This engine is good, and works well for the game. There are unforgettable moments of teamwork and cohesion which will stick in your mind. There are unbelievable moments when you will think "wow, this is AWESOME!". But considering all the other zombie mods out there, I believe Valve did a good job, but not a great one. They needed things such as barricadable areas, some environment destruction, that kind of thing. Because this was lacking, I give this a good rating, and recommend the game highly, but don't believe it is high enough to be regarded as a truly brilliant gem like games such as Fable, COD4, TF2 ect.… Expand
  68. adamd
    Nov 22, 2008
    10
    simply put, best co-op game made to date. the versus is innovative and infinitely replayable. everything about this game is awesome. i think the low user rating is from ps3 fanboys upset about the lack of valve's support, just like gears of war 2 got flamed by fanboys.
  69. Vins:p
    Nov 22, 2008
    10
    I played demo for 10H00 hours.
    And the user rating says what it says :
    20 people loved it/ 4 hated.
    10 / 2 or nearly 9/10 loved it.
    And someone gave it a zero because it's too gore. But it's 18+! O.o
    So 9/10 people loved it : 90% and 18/20
    You hate or you love.
    I love. 10/10
  70. DavidA.
    Nov 22, 2008
    10
    This game is amazing all around. The constant tension, the fast pace, the heavy co-op aspect, all of this was done surprisingly well. Difficulty ranges are very even as well, with Expert being sufficiently difficult enough to satiate even the most hardcore gamers. If for some reason the game would ever start to feel stale (very hard to do thanks to the AI Director which makes every This game is amazing all around. The constant tension, the fast pace, the heavy co-op aspect, all of this was done surprisingly well. Difficulty ranges are very even as well, with Expert being sufficiently difficult enough to satiate even the most hardcore gamers. If for some reason the game would ever start to feel stale (very hard to do thanks to the AI Director which makes every monster and item spawn randomized), you can play versus mode for a chance to play as the Infected, who have a completely different approach. The promise of future DLC is also enticing - This game will leave you wanting more!… Expand
  71. DaveidW
    Nov 22, 2008
    10
    WHAT IS UP WITH THE LOW USER SCORE? Are People Idiots?!

    The Graphics On The PC Are Amazing And Are By Far The Best Out There To Date. Don't Get Me Started On The Power Hunger Crysis, This Game Looks Beautiful And Performs Like A Champ With Low Specs. The Multiplayer Is AMAZING! It's The Most Fun I've Had In Awhile. Beats Multiplayer Giants Like COD4, CSS, And TF2.    WHAT IS UP WITH THE LOW USER SCORE? Are People Idiots?!

    The Graphics On The PC Are Amazing And Are By Far The Best Out There To Date. Don't Get Me Started On The Power Hunger Crysis, This Game Looks Beautiful And Performs Like A Champ With Low Specs.

    The Multiplayer Is AMAZING! It's The Most Fun I've Had In Awhile. Beats Multiplayer Giants Like COD4, CSS, And TF2.

    And So What If It Doesn't Feel Like A 50 Dollar Game? ITS GOING TO! Don't You Know How Valve Works? They Update Their Games Constantly And We Will See New Maps And Possibly Unlocks For The Game Real Soon. As An Added Bonus, You And Your Friends Can Chip In For The Bill By Buying The "Four Pack" Which Gives You Four Copies Of The Game For $150 Dollars, That's Like Getting A Copy For Free!    … Expand
  72. AnonymousMC
    Nov 22, 2008
    7
    It's got decent gameplay, that's for sure. It's a lot of fun, for a short while. Definitely not worth as much as a full priced game, it feels like a mod, kinda like Team Fortress 2 or Counter Strike. There's no story line, and the campaigns it does have (four there of) are all pretty short; no more than an hour each at most. I managed to get 400/1000 GS in only a coupleIt's got decent gameplay, that's for sure. It's a lot of fun, for a short while. Definitely not worth as much as a full priced game, it feels like a mod, kinda like Team Fortress 2 or Counter Strike. There's no story line, and the campaigns it does have (four there of) are all pretty short; no more than an hour each at most. I managed to get 400/1000 GS in only a couple of sittings. Good thing EB Games stores have a seven day no fuss returns policy!… Expand
  73. Lincoln
    Nov 21, 2008
    10
    I read through the poor reviews before posting mine. Even the person who gave it a seven. Really, did you do your research before buying this at all?
    I'm not sure how the 360 version plays, but I do know that I far prefer my PC as far as shooters go, so theres that. Also, Valve has already said that they will be releasing DLC for this game, including new campaigns, so no worries    I read through the poor reviews before posting mine. Even the person who gave it a seven. Really, did you do your research before buying this at all?
    I'm not sure how the 360 version plays, but I do know that I far prefer my PC as far as shooters go, so theres that. Also, Valve has already said that they will be releasing DLC for this game, including new campaigns, so no worries that even those will get old.
    As far as knowing the "traps"? You can't know them. The Director, Valve's awesome piece of AI is analyzing your play style in real time. It helps you or harms you depending on how well you're doing, and the attacks will never come from the same place twice.
    This is genius, as far as I'm concerned. And the strength is definitely in the co-op play. If you don't have access to online play, maybe that's your problem. Never before have I seen a game where the players are so well coordinated, and I was playing in a game where only one other player had a mic. You'd never see that in TF2. We worked together, and we won.
    Final summation: This game is brilliant.    … Expand
  74. GeoffGardner
    Nov 21, 2008
    8
    Pretty fun game overall. Very well presented, makes you feel like you're in a zombie attack. The idea that each level is never the same is pretty cool too. My only problem is that it's just so short! There's lots of replay value, but even then it does get old. Very fun game though. Definably pick it up if you get the chance.
  75. GMILLER
    Nov 21, 2008
    10
    As a huge fan of zombies, and fast moving zombies to boot, Left 4 Dead seemed like a no brainer as an addition to my Steam collection. So I pre-ordered, played the demo, pre-loaded, and the say I came out, I unlocked it and fired it up.

    My first non-demo map I played led me into a farmhouse by a cornfield. The 4 of us moved to the second floor landing, where we were surrounded by    As a huge fan of zombies, and fast moving zombies to boot, Left 4 Dead seemed like a no brainer as an addition to my Steam collection. So I pre-ordered, played the demo, pre-loaded, and the say I came out, I unlocked it and fired it up.

    My first non-demo map I played led me into a farmhouse by a cornfield. The 4 of us moved to the second floor landing, where we were surrounded by doors. Suddenly we heard the screeching of zombie hordes coming from all around us, and for close to 20 seconds, that's all that happened, the sound just got louder and louder. Suddenly, one of the doors splintered and a gray, dead hands reached into the room with us, grabbing for living flesh. A second later, another door did the same thing, and they just kept coming. We all took a door and the stairs and started firing, chattering on the mic "Watch the door behind you!" "Holy shit there's a lot of them!" "Crotch down, CROTCH DOWN!" Finally the streams of zombies started to thin, and everyone took a breath. We made it.

    Then the house shook...big time. That's when I fell in love with this game.

    Two words: Get it.    … Expand
  76. KyleA
    Nov 21, 2008
    10
    This is an amazing game that can be played over and over. The game has a built in AI director that spawns the zombies and Super zombies at randomized areas in the game and the game modifys the dificulty based on how well the team is doing as a whole.

    Those who say the game has no story or script is paying no attention to ingame dialoge with is randimized baised on what other players say.
  77. B.Jones
    Nov 21, 2008
    10
    the game is an absolute blast.
    but i have one problem with you MetaCritic that the users here should know. Turtle Rock Studios did not develop the game. Turtle Rock Studios is now known as Valve South. Valve worked with Micheal Booth with the R&D for the game from the beginning. Left 4 Dead is a Valve game. Get your facts right MetaCritic. /end rant.
  78. Homestar2084
    Nov 21, 2008
    9
    This game is great. I have always trusted Valve to make quality games, and this one does not dissappoint. There could have been a more in-depth story, but the great gameplay distracts from that.

    Even though there's no defined story, the characters have their own personality. While in an elevater, the war-verteran Bill said, "If I start to turn, don't hesitate to shoot."    This game is great. I have always trusted Valve to make quality games, and this one does not dissappoint. There could have been a more in-depth story, but the great gameplay distracts from that.

    Even though there's no defined story, the characters have their own personality. While in an elevater, the war-verteran Bill said, "If I start to turn, don't hesitate to shoot."
    Francis, the biker, replyed, "If your beard starts to turn, can we shoot that?"
    "Shut up, Francis."

    The gameplay is the big point of the game. The AI Director keeps you on your toes by throwing all sorts of twists and changes. While holding out on a rooftop waiting for a helicopter, our team had to holdout a 15 minute zombie swarm. playing on the second-highest difficulty, this was not an easy feat. Constant swarms of zombies combined with random boss zombies thrown in battered us to the point of death. When the helicopter arrived, I immidiatly jumped on. The AI was a bit too focused on killing the zombie horde and the Tank that had just come instead of hopping on the chopper. I had 17 health left, and the rest of my team died.

    Although the AI is smarter than common bots, they are programmed to kill everything first, then complete an objective. It'd be more realistic if the AI would immidiatly run to the objective, rather than stand and shoot.

    I haven't played online yet, But I'm sure it will be incredibly fun, and my experiences with the demo were.    … Expand
  79. GeorgeM
    Nov 21, 2008
    8
    Left 4 Dead, the game i've been wondering about for a long time. Always been a big fan of zombies....loved Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of the Dead, 28 Days Later, and even Shaun of the Dead was great....so this seems right up my alley. First of all....its fun, fast, and intensely entertaining...but its not perfect. Graphically, when compared to the likes of Far Cry 2, ResistanceLeft 4 Dead, the game i've been wondering about for a long time. Always been a big fan of zombies....loved Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of the Dead, 28 Days Later, and even Shaun of the Dead was great....so this seems right up my alley. First of all....its fun, fast, and intensely entertaining...but its not perfect. Graphically, when compared to the likes of Far Cry 2, Resistance 2, CoD5 World at War, and Gears of War 2....Left 4 Dead falls very flat, sporting graphics you would expect to have seen 2 years ago. The game runs smooth enough....even when things are tense and there are seemingly hundreds of zombies on screen, but the bland textures in the backgrounds, often repeated zombie character models, and no frills design/style give it a very vanilla LOOK. Sound is excellent, whether it be the tense chatter amongst the characters, the screeching and howling of zombies running full sprint, or the lumbering sound of a "HULK"-like zombie crashing through....the sound keeps you on your tense and keeps your pulse-rate up. Gameplay consist of a straight-forward from point A to point B style, which isn't bad....but a little more open-endedness would have been more favorable and while there is a decent amount of ground to cover and the game rarely ever lets you sit in one spot too long....a larger world would have been nice even if it seems unnecessary. This game moves FAST...you character is seemingly running at full sprint at ALL TIMES and for a good reason....the zombies in this, when made aware of your presense, will stop at nothing to get to you....smashing through doors with their fist....spilling out of door-ways 10 to 20 at a time, just booking it at you....yes, this is a shoot/reload, shoot/reload, shoot/reload type a game where your objective is to survive the trip to your destination....its a bloody good time, and with friends....its priceless. Overall, im pleased with Left 4 Dead....this game SCREAMS multi-player over Live and that for sure will be its biggest redeeming factor because single player WILL get old rather quickly. If there is ever a game thats needs constant downloadable content....its this one, they should keep releasing new levels and scenarios for this game and i can assure you....it will be around for some time. While this dosen't earn my "HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION".....it IS RECOMMENDED.....mainly for the online-playing crowd.… Expand
  80. MontgomeryMax
    Nov 21, 2008
    8
    Ok...... I'm getting tired of reading all these pathetic user scores. Every one of them I read, "OH NOOOOO! THE GRAPHICS ARE TERRIBLE!!! WAAAAAAAAAAAH WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!" Guy please..... If you play a game for the graphics, that makes you a PUSSY. A big, giant PUSSY. Some of the most fun games I've played don't have the best graphics and STILL manage to get me hookedOk...... I'm getting tired of reading all these pathetic user scores. Every one of them I read, "OH NOOOOO! THE GRAPHICS ARE TERRIBLE!!! WAAAAAAAAAAAH WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!" Guy please..... If you play a game for the graphics, that makes you a PUSSY. A big, giant PUSSY. Some of the most fun games I've played don't have the best graphics and STILL manage to get me hooked for months. Look at GTA! Look at Rainbow Six Vegas!! Graphics?!?! Please. If your eyes are that desperate, find something else to do besides play video games. Go to an art museum or something... damn...… Expand
  81. MarkThompson
    Nov 21, 2008
    10
    What a fantastic game. One of the best coop experiences around. The graphics are great considering the amount of zombies that rush at you sometimes. The sound is very atmospheric and downright scary at times. There is lots of replayability thanks to the A.I. Director. One of the best released in a long time and definate contenter for GOTY for me.
  82. SMcD
    Nov 21, 2008
    10
    Great game indeed. The reviewers here that are giving the game low scores because of poor graphics and sound etc don't have a clue!! this game is based on some old sterotypical cheesie zombie movie and the sound acting and graphics are meant to add to this (which it does).
  83. FlareArmoru
    Nov 21, 2008
    10
    Game is great.
    Michael G. , if you dont like Valve's games maybe you shouldn't spend your time reviewing the game and find something else to do... writing a long ass review on how much you dislike everything really seems like you need a life...
    Jack T. It's a zombie game. Iuno, maybe the proper way to play such a game is to go up to it and kiss and start talking to    Game is great.
    Michael G. , if you dont like Valve's games maybe you shouldn't spend your time reviewing the game and find something else to do... writing a long ass review on how much you dislike everything really seems like you need a life...

    Jack T. It's a zombie game. Iuno, maybe the proper way to play such a game is to go up to it and kiss and start talking to it in a Dating Sim kind of way. It's a mature zombie game, rate it 0 if you don't think its a GOOD MATURE BLOODY ZOMBIE GAME, NOT CUS UR A FUCKING CHICKEN SHIT. Go online and play maplestory and stop hating on everything you dont like. Plus, where the fuck u find the time to do that anyway? Get a life.

    Steve S. Buy a good movie. They have the best graphics. You seem like you will love movies over games. Go to blockbuster and rent a scary movie. Dont need to get a life, get a brain.

    skipping Daniel M. cus I have nothing good to say to him.
    Anyway... Game's great. Playing it on Adv and getting killed so baddly w/ my freinds at night. 3 hrs to pass Dead Air. IT WAS AWESOME!!

    Loved the whole team concept. You always goto go and save someone or get saved other every 30 seconds to a min. Only time we had to drop the teamwork was the final run to safty and beating the round, Sacrifice someone since we were all hurt too bad so that the rest could snipe from a good distance. And when theres only like 1 or 2 people left and had to rescuse survivors for backup. It is Awesome~ >_<

    Happy shooting =D Don't get too trigger happy though.    … Expand
  84. mikechabot
    Nov 20, 2008
    9
    While this game does lack in length it is still one of the best games out there to play with your friends. I requires more then the meaningless but sometime fun single player ownage as seen in games like Call of Duty 4/5. It requires you and your friends to work together to survive. This is a great game to have for when you have the guys over and is one that really gets you screamingWhile this game does lack in length it is still one of the best games out there to play with your friends. I requires more then the meaningless but sometime fun single player ownage as seen in games like Call of Duty 4/5. It requires you and your friends to work together to survive. This is a great game to have for when you have the guys over and is one that really gets you screaming at the t.v.… Expand
  85. TietsuCohren
    Nov 20, 2008
    9
    This game is an epic display of everything that can and in this case does go write when making a video game. Whether your a fan of FPSs or not you owe it to yourself to experience this game for what it is. A rewarding (if not short) game with more to offer than most of the games out this holiday season.
  86. lordolunch
    Nov 20, 2008
    9
    One of the most frantic and exciting games I've played on PC in a long time. If you like games that are constantly pounding you with action, then this is your game. The online is some of the best co-op you can play at this point in time. BUY IT
  87. JohnB
    Nov 20, 2008
    8
    Overall, worth the price of admission for any FPS/Zombie fan. But not without it's faults.

    Pros: Simple and polished game mechanics. Good Graphics Great "movie" like theme. Interesting levels. Some freedoms to do stuff Your favorite Zombie guns Excellent co-op play Endless pistol ammo and plenty of "big weapon" ammo (yeah for action fans!) Cons: Not much gun variety or    Overall, worth the price of admission for any FPS/Zombie fan. But not without it's faults.

    Pros:
    Simple and polished game mechanics.
    Good Graphics
    Great "movie" like theme.
    Interesting levels.
    Some freedoms to do stuff
    Your favorite Zombie guns
    Excellent co-op play
    Endless pistol ammo and plenty of "big weapon" ammo (yeah for action fans!)

    Cons:
    Not much gun variety or options
    Not enough campaigns
    Not enough freedom to get from point A to point B
    Little to no zombie variety. You got "normal" zombies, your three main 'sub-boss' zombies (Hunter, Boomer, Smoker) and then the Witch (easily avoidable) and Tank.
    Bad AI, even for zombies (how can I stand in the middle of a room during a zombie rush, mowing down zombies and they don't even bother to attack me?).
    Not enough environment interaction.
    Movement slowed on being hit by a zombie? Really?
    Endless pistol ammo and plenty of "big weapon" ammo (boo for strategy and thriller fans)

    At the end of the day, it's a gun game, at least for a while. I don't see much replay value but even then, it's still worth playing a few times, at least for the PC with a $45 price tag. XBox 360 players might want to pass on this game or pick it up on the PC instead.

    Lots of potential, an average showing. Can really shine with user created maps/campaigns and some more variety of options, weapons, environment interaction (how about building a barricade?).

    A little more thrill and a little less constant action would be nice too. I'd like to see sneaking through empty streets to stock-up on ammo and finding a "safe spot" to build a barricade and prepare for a zombie rush. Also a mix between slow moving zombies and fast moving ones would be cool. Make some slow moving zombies hard to maneuver around (like a mine field) while the fast zombies part of the zombie rush.

    As you can see, it could have been a lot more, but it's still something.    … Expand
  88. Matt
    Nov 20, 2008
    10
    Look. For anyone looking for a very fun game no matter how long you play it, this is your game. Anyone who says it is short, they are clearly playing on lower difficulties! Once you try going through these hordes with your friend beside you on expert, it becomes a whole new and exciting game. Just buy, play, and have fun!
  89. J
    Nov 20, 2008
    10
    I do not know why this game is getting a low score on the user side. I have 5 friends playing this, and they all LOVE it including myself. The art direction, the polish, the music, the random spurts of zombie rushes, the fact that you can actually PLAY a zombie, and the overall experience as a whole that puts you right smack dab into a zombie horror movie like no other video game has ever I do not know why this game is getting a low score on the user side. I have 5 friends playing this, and they all LOVE it including myself. The art direction, the polish, the music, the random spurts of zombie rushes, the fact that you can actually PLAY a zombie, and the overall experience as a whole that puts you right smack dab into a zombie horror movie like no other video game has ever done before it. Try the demo on steam and dont let these naysayers fool you. Decide yourself.… Expand
  90. NickL.
    Nov 20, 2008
    9
    I love this game. The game would be great enough as single player, but co-op lets it take the prize. Most would take off points for its shallow story, but that makes it better. There is an air of mystery surrounding the infection, and the story is mostly told by graffiti on the walls of the safe houses. There are even references to valves previous game Portal. The only thing lacking is I love this game. The game would be great enough as single player, but co-op lets it take the prize. Most would take off points for its shallow story, but that makes it better. There is an air of mystery surrounding the infection, and the story is mostly told by graffiti on the walls of the safe houses. There are even references to valves previous game Portal. The only thing lacking is the number of scenarios, 4 with 5 chapters. Overall, this game should be either in the hands or stockings of any gamer who loves anything and everything about Valve.… Expand
  91. Kotsu
    Nov 20, 2008
    10
    left 4 dead is freaking awsome! anyone who voted bad on this game doesn't deserve to rate anything ever again. If you have played the "demo" (the full games not even out yet) you would get a "small" taste of what the real game is like. Super fast and super uber zombies keep this game fast paced and always asking where did Bill go?
  92. HeathL.
    Nov 20, 2008
    10
    Pros: Amazing blend of action, horror, co-op, vs, and single player. This game generates an amazing amount of replayability and immersion with the AI director shaking things up with every play through. Each campaign has a different feel and covers a vast amount of ground without letting players get lost along the way. Watching zombies swarm around a pipe bomb and disappear in a mist of Pros: Amazing blend of action, horror, co-op, vs, and single player. This game generates an amazing amount of replayability and immersion with the AI director shaking things up with every play through. Each campaign has a different feel and covers a vast amount of ground without letting players get lost along the way. Watching zombies swarm around a pipe bomb and disappear in a mist of blood and shrapnel will never get old. In the same vein, snagging the last standing survivor with the smoker's tongue just as he reaches a fallen comrade is diabolical in it's hilarity. Cons: The game was wasted on 360 owners, most of whom wouldn't know a good game if it pounced on them and clawed their faces off. Griefing idiots make the co-op experience a considerably less fun. Rare, but incredibly aggravating bugs such as jumping down from a ledge a short distance and having the game think you'll fall to your death, making you hang there until you either die or are rescued. Bottom line: This game is hands down the best multiplayer game of the year, the best co-op game in memory, and may well prove to be one of the best games of the last (or next) ten years. Do yourself a favor, if you have a pc that will run this game, buy a copy yesterday. If you have a 360, pawn your noob-box and get a pc so you can L2 play real games; ones you don't have to pay a fee to enjoy online. Failing that, the 360 version is still a beacon of gaming brilliance in a sea of utter mediocrity.… Expand
  93. BoilingOil
    Nov 20, 2008
    10
    I've been playing this game non stop since the hour it was released. I can't get enough of shooting zombies through the heart, to watch the full out run come to a staggering halt. The source engine is by far superior to any other on the market - well, maybe rivaled only by the current rendition of the Unreal Engine. In my opinion id has a whole lot to make up for. But anyways I've been playing this game non stop since the hour it was released. I can't get enough of shooting zombies through the heart, to watch the full out run come to a staggering halt. The source engine is by far superior to any other on the market - well, maybe rivaled only by the current rendition of the Unreal Engine. In my opinion id has a whole lot to make up for. But anyways back to Valve's stab at Game Of The Year. Ok i'll cut it short - This is the most fun and most challenging game i've played this year.… Expand
  94. D.J.P.
    Nov 20, 2008
    9
    This game is absolutely amazing for those who have waited for a good zombie game to come out! I already love FPS's and this just adds to it! I would say the only downfall to this game is that there are very few checkpoints (average of 4 in each campaign). Although it is meant to be like that, so keep your team together; it also makes it extremely tiresome to get from one safehouse to This game is absolutely amazing for those who have waited for a good zombie game to come out! I already love FPS's and this just adds to it! I would say the only downfall to this game is that there are very few checkpoints (average of 4 in each campaign). Although it is meant to be like that, so keep your team together; it also makes it extremely tiresome to get from one safehouse to the next on expert mode >:/. Overall I believe this game is excellent and will flourish on Live and PC until another game comes out that takes FPS lovers attention away...kinda like what happened to CoD4 and Halo 3 :D… Expand
  95. MattA
    Nov 20, 2008
    10
    Ridiculously fun when played with friends. Almost unmatched. Each campaign is about 1 1/2 to 2 hours long, and changes each time you play. It doesn't get old! It's great to pick up and play one campaign a night in between other games. Versus mode is also a joy to play, as both human or zombie. The true cinematic feel of the game is apparent throughout, and it pays constant Ridiculously fun when played with friends. Almost unmatched. Each campaign is about 1 1/2 to 2 hours long, and changes each time you play. It doesn't get old! It's great to pick up and play one campaign a night in between other games. Versus mode is also a joy to play, as both human or zombie. The true cinematic feel of the game is apparent throughout, and it pays constant homage to the greats of zombie lore. Great game... very fun...enough said.… Expand
  96. PaulZoots
    Nov 19, 2008
    10
    this game ROCKS, it's timeless kinda like dice. You can play the same level again and again and it does not seem like it's getting old. The feeling of stalking your prey is intense and when it leads to a death your pumped. Great game. Get it for PC
  97. AnonymousMC
    Nov 19, 2008
    9
    There's nothing more satisfying than playing as a zombie in the 4v4 Co-op Campaign and waiting for just the right moment to pounce on that one player that's lagging behind, or call in a swarm of the undead on your unsuspecting enemies. All in all, Left 4 Dead is a zombie massacre masterpiece.
  98. JonW
    Nov 19, 2008
    10
    This is the best instance of Co-operative game play that i've ever experienced. The game is entirely beautifully paced, dramatically dynamic and insanely fun. There have been complaints regarding the length of the individual campaigns but to be totally honest, with the random and variable enemy spawning there is hundreds of hours of gameplay here. It should be noted though that this This is the best instance of Co-operative game play that i've ever experienced. The game is entirely beautifully paced, dramatically dynamic and insanely fun. There have been complaints regarding the length of the individual campaigns but to be totally honest, with the random and variable enemy spawning there is hundreds of hours of gameplay here. It should be noted though that this game is completely dependent on who you play it with. If you have friends in the online community that you trust you will have an excellent experience battling through slogs and slogs of the undead horde. LIkewise if you strictly play through as a pubber you'll feel the frustration of constantly having to rescue and heal incompetent players and greifers.… Expand
  99. Fozzy
    Nov 19, 2008
    7
    This is a must have FPS co-op zombie frag fest game. Other than that, it will more than likely grow old... fast. 5 Campaigns with several sections each. One campaign can take as little as 1 hour to as much as 2+ hours. However, there's little to no reason to play a campaign twice. It's the same thing. To put it another way, the game is designed to feel like a money. How many This is a must have FPS co-op zombie frag fest game. Other than that, it will more than likely grow old... fast. 5 Campaigns with several sections each. One campaign can take as little as 1 hour to as much as 2+ hours. However, there's little to no reason to play a campaign twice. It's the same thing. To put it another way, the game is designed to feel like a money. How many times can you watch the same movie in the same day, week, or month without getting bored? There's only 5 guns. 2 are just derivatives of each other (sub-machine gun => Assault Rifle, Pump Shotgun => Auto-Shotgun). Then you have 2 types of throwables. A Molotov cocktail and pipe-bomb. That's about it. Once you played through a campaign and you know "the story" and the "traps", you have little reason to play it again. It gets boring... fast. The game play is impeccable but there's just no staying power. Though, I'm at odds for the decision to low down your movement speed when being hit. That just doesn't feel right. But in the end, I'll pay for it again and again, just to sit in an old abandoned farm house, holding the line from hordes of zombies. Hey, they didn't even have to get the AI "smart" because... they are Zombies after all!… Expand
  100. DenizYeter
    Nov 19, 2008
    10
    Best zombie game ever, enough said.
    Nothing like gunning down a horde of charging zombies!

    The people who voted this game down, voted before the game even came out. If you're judging it based on the demo, you're either retarded or naive.

    Don't let the user scores scare you away from one of the best gaming experiences to date.
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Awards & Rankings

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#10 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2008
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#6 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2008
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#26 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2008

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 67 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 66 out of 67
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 67
  3. Negative: 0 out of 67
  1. Official Xbox Magazine
    95
    Left 4 Dead's simplicity offers purity of gameplay - the same reason that gamers keep returning to classic arcade games. Come to think of it, with a handful of levels and unpredictable events happening within them, Left 4 Dead has more in common with "Ms. Pac-Man" than just the eating. It's the same thing over and over - but when simple ingredients are perfectly prepared, what could be a mere snack becomes a feast. This one just happens to be on human flesh. [Holiday 2008, p.32]
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  2. 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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  3. 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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