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Left 4 Dead

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User Score (273)

8.3
Expert Score (105)

8.4
Value for money (30)

8.6
Features (14)

9.1
Ease of use (2)

8.0
Sound quality (11)

9.7
Gameplay (46)

8.8
Graphics (42)

8.4
Sound (26)

8.8
Storyline (2)

8.2
Multiplayer (7)

9.3
Control (5)

9.6
Lifespan (8)

8.9
Reliability (2)

8.2
Overall quality (14)

9.0
Appearance (3)

8.6
Replay value (2)

8.2
Atmosphere (2)

10
Singleplayer (2)

6.7
Funfactor (3)

7.1
Lastability (2)

5.3

Freak Rank

157 of 6788 in PC Games

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Pros & Cons

graphics, good sound, gameplay, multiplayer, fun

repetitive

Score Distribution

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5-6		(5)
3-4		(0)
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Expert Reviews

Bright Hub

8.0/10

28 May 2011
Left 4 Dead is the newest entry in the zombie horde genre of games. But this game brings forward some decidedly unique and compelling features that put it a step above the rest. Read more
Hooked Gamers

7.5/10

11 March 2011
Payday: The Heist deserves praise for working with a unique concept, but loses some points for less-than-perfect delivery. While the gunplay is your standard shooter fare, Payday ’s saving grace is that four-player coop is tremendous fun and when you have a good team, together you can transcend the repetitive objectives. Read more
- One of the better co-op games on the PSN.
- Sometimes difficult to find a multiplayer game, feels like a co-op game with a heist skin, rather than a heist game.
Ars Technica

19 November 2009
Today, we're going to deviate from our standard review format for just a bit... and we beg your indulgence for this exercise. Read more
ActionTrip

9.0/10

22 December 2008
Valve did not disappoint. If you're looking for something to buy this Xmas for your gaming needs Left 4 Dead should be money well-spent. Both shooter fans and survival horror aficionados will enjoy it. Read more
- The best multiplayer survival horror game on the market;
- Solo play feels too thin; AI bots aren't perfect.
Modern-Gamer.com

9.0/10

27 April 2010
The newest addition to Left 4 Dead 2 is more than just the average add-on campaign. These new story known as The Passing gives the story of Left 4 Dead 2 a much needed connection to the survivors from … Read more
Gamebosh

9.0/10

3 May 2011
While zombie games aren't new fare (the first Resident Evil is nearly 13 years old), recent technology has made it possible to properly recreate full-on uprisings on our console screens. The recent influx of zombie movies and shows in the past few years - Shaun of the Dead, Dead Set, the Resi movies and even Romero's new (if slightly disappointing) Dead films - have also helped to bring the genre into the mainstream. Read more
- Amazing online multiplayer experience, AI settings mean two games are never the same, Playing as a zombie is great fun, Sound and visuals create a fantastic, dark atmo...
- Expert may be too tough for some, AI replacements in Versus mode seem overpowered, Can get slightly repetitive in single player
VideoGamer.com

9.0/10

4 August 2008
There are games you want everyone to play, just so they can experience what you've such a good time with, and Left 4 Dead is one of them. It's unlike any other game we've ever played. Read more
- Many different experiences, Co-op works superbly, Brilliantly playable
- Not all levels are playable in versus
Fragland

8.6/10

20 July 2008
With Left 4 Dead Valve have again done their best to deliver a top game. The addictive gameplay and achievements make for countless hours of fun despite the limited amount of maps and lack of a decent storyline Read more
- Graphics, Sound, Addictive gameplay, Achievements
- Too few maps, Repetitive, Story
xbox360.gamespy.com

9.0/10

17 November 2008
Valve brings the zombie apocalypse to life in this intense, addictive co-op shooter. Read more
- Intense, nerve-wracking experience; co-op gets even better as you add players; innovative, entertaining multiplayer mode.
- No real narrative in place; single-player offerings pale in comparion to co-op play; no searching for dedicated servers.
Neoseeker

22 April 2010
The four Survivors from down South meet the original cast of Left 4 Dead, with hilarious and tragic results. Now with even more challenges and Jimmy Gibb's car! Read more