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Left 4 Dead

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    8.6 8.6 from 611 reviewers
  • Expert Score (127)
    8.7 8.7 from 127 reviewers
  • Gameplay (41)
    7.5 7.5 from 41 reviewers
  • Graphics (52)
    7.2 7.2 from 52 reviewers
  • Sound (50)
    7.3 7.3 from 50 reviewers
  • Storyline (5)
    7.5 7.5 from 5 reviewers
  • Multiplayer (13)
    8.6 8.6 from 13 reviewers
  • Lifespan (13)
    7.0 7.0 from 13 reviewers
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Set in a modern day survival-horror universe, the co-operative gameplay of Left 4 Dead™ casts four "Survivors" in an epic struggle against hordes of swarming zombies and terrifying "Boss Infected" mutants. The Survivor Co-op Game Mode is played out across four sprawling campaigns, set in urban and rural environments. The team of four Survivors may be comprised of one to four human players, allowing for single player and multiplayer co-op games. The next-generation A.I…

Specifications

  • Developer:
    Valve
  • Publisher:
    Electronic Arts
  • Genre:
    Action
  • Release Date:
    11/20/2008
  • Console:
    Xbox 360
  • Game Rating:
    M (Mature) Blood and Gore Intense Violence Language

Left 4 Dead

Left 4 Dead is a game published by Electronic Arts and Valve and developed by Valve that was released on November 17 2008. It falls under the genre of First-person Shooter game.

Features

Left 4 Dead sets out to do the same thing that Counter-Strike did for co-op gaming in the form of team combat. It is an ambitious survival horror game. Left 4 Dead story runs on the Source engine and leaves four armed survivors in a world overrun with zombies. Their mission is to fight their way o…

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Left 4 Dead

Left 4 Dead is a game published by Electronic Arts and Valve and developed by Valve that was released on November 17 2008. It falls under the genre of First-person Shooter game.

Features

Left 4 Dead sets out to do the same thing that Counter-Strike did for co-op gaming in the form of team combat. It is an ambitious survival horror game. Left 4 Dead story runs on the Source engine and leaves four armed survivors in a world overrun with zombies. Their mission is to fight their way out to escape the outbreak. The game is designed for co-op play, requiring four players to work together to finish each stage of the game, through means of lending each other artillery support, sharing ammo and rescuing each other when zombies are on top of them. On top of the standard four players who get to play as human characters, another four players also get to play as four main zombie characters amongst the masses of assaulting zombies, all of whom are seeking to take down the other players. Players who get to play zombie find themselves becoming one of the four mutant “boss” zombies, each of which have different unique powers that can be used to devastate, injure, tie up, mark and track, confuse or even humiliate the only four gun-toting human survivors in the game. The Left 4 Dead is an online multiplayer game with two play options, including 4-players online co-op multiplayer and 8-player online versus multiplayer.

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Pros & Cons

  • great graphics, just plain fun, intense action, so much fun, great movie style presentation
  • not enough content, not enough levels, no story, great movie style presentation, killing zombies
  1. The zombie apocalypse has arrived. Are you ready?

    Reviewer: Yahoo
    15 May 2009
    Overall 9
    9.0
    Gameplay 9
    9.0
    Graphics 9
    9.0
    Sound 9
    9.0
     

    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. This is an incredible and highly replayable multiplayer experience that's definitely worth checking out, especially if you're looking to prepare yourself for the inevitable zombie apocalypse. Just make sure you bring your friends. Read more

  2. 08 May 2009

    he first question when it comes to downloadable content is always: Is it worth downloading? This question has two parts: 1) is it worth the money it costs to add on to the game, and 2) is it worth the hard drive space it will take up? For the Survival Pack, the answer on both counts is an emphatic "yes." It's free, it cuts out all the running around trying to find zombies to kill, and there are more than 15 playable maps for this mode. What's not to like? Read more

  3. 03 May 2009

    If you like first person shooters, killing zombies, and playing with your friends this is the game for you.  This game wasn’t even on my radar of games to buy but because so many of my friends were getting it I decided to give it a try.  Since getting it Call of Duty and Gears of War have been sitting on the shelf and this game has been getting the majority of my playing time. The campaign of this game can be played single player with three A.I. controlled friends or... Read more

  4. Left 4 Dead Survival Pack

    Reviewer: Hooked Gamers
    28 April 2009
    Overall 9
    9.0
    Gameplay 8
    8.0
    Graphics 9
    9.0
    Sound 8
    8.0
     

    Obviously the most prominent feature of the free DLC is the addition of a brand new mode to the mix: the Survival mode. Taking a note from the zombie co-op mode from Call of Duty: World at War , this new addition to Left 4 Dead is not a matter of winning but rather living as long as possible. And let me be clear: you aren’t going to last long. The mode is composed of select locations from most of the chapters of the four campaigns as well as one new map called Last... Read more

  5. Left 4 Dead Review

    Reviewer: That Gaming Site
    06 April 2009
    Overall 9
    9.0
    Graphics 9
    9.0
    Sound 9
    9.0
    Multiplayer 10
    10
     

    Left 4 Dead is the pinnacle of zombie survival horror, the AI director will definitely keep you coming back for more. Read more

  1. Left 4 Awesome

    Reviewer: Amazon
    1 week ago
    Overall 10
    10
     

    Fun: Buy this game if you're looking for some of the best replay value imaginable. The online gameplay is outstanding, and the single player offers a wonderful way to quickly orient oneself on how to survive in the game. A must have for any zombie fan, or FPS fan. Read more

  2. yessssssssssssss

    Reviewer: PS3Playa, GamePro.com
    2 weeks ago
    Overall 10
    10
     

    this is a game that will blow your mind there is only one con and that is poor storytelling but even that cant ruin such a awesome game Read more

  3. Great mutiplayer game, not so great game in all

    Reviewer: Lunchbox, Newegg
    02 June 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    Overall a great buy if you play online with friends. If you plan on playing this yourself, go get Half-Life. Read more

  4. Left 4 Dead for Xbox 360

    Reviewer: Amy C., review.azze.com
    19 February 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    Best zombie game since Resident Evil 2, bar none. This game has everything you want in a zombie game. Gore, action and a creepy atmosphere. My only frustration is the tanks - how do you kill those things on the harder level without dying? Ack! If I could change anything about Left 4 Dead, I would make it longer. I have played through at least half a dozen times and am eager for a sequel. Luckily, the online play is really fun and there are plenty of people signing on to... Read more

  5. Reviewer: sazze.com
    19 February 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    Best zombie game since Resident Evil 2, bar none. This game has everything you want in a zombie game. Gore, action and a creepy atmosphere. My only frustration is the tanks - how do you kill those things on the harder level without dying? Ack! If I could change anything about Left 4 Dead, I would make it longer. I have played through at least half a dozen times and am eager for a sequel. Luckily, the online play is really fun and there are plenty of people signing on to... Read more

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