User Reviews

1. Review Date: 2009-11-24

   i like how there is more weapons to choose from this time around. 5 campains instead of 4 . note to anyone who hasnt played these games there not very long but you get a lot of replay value out of them. like replaying the story mode or jus online with other people. only thing i dont like is the characters , the ones from part 1 are better. hope theres a lot of dlc coming out and they wait a while to make a 3rd installment . heres some levels that would be cool if they made them a movie theater,casino, foggy graveyard at night. cemetary level wasnt in cemetary very long .so if u love zombies and shooters like me then you should enjoy the game.
   
   User: shawn gorsuch
   Rating:
   Summary: way better then part 1
   Helpful Votes: 1
   Total Votes: 1
   

2. Review Date: 2009-11-24

   First of all, the gameplay on this game is great, I've gone through all of the campaigns on local multiplayer and have had a blast. That being said, online modes are completely unplayable due to lag. I will shoot a zombie, and the shot won't register for 5 seconds, whenever there are enemies on the screen I will teleport around the stage. Try searching google for "left 4 dead 2 unplayable". Do yourself a favor and buy this game on PC, I wish I had. I'm never pre-ording another valve game again.
   
   User: Devon
   Rating:
   Summary: Unplayable due to lag
   Helpful Votes: 2
   Total Votes: 6
   

3. Review Date: 2009-11-23

   This game is a vast improvement from the first. Many complained that the first installment wasn't worth the $60 price tag and I have to agree. It felt like a beta to this game, something to test it out. This game is very fun and best when playing the Versus Mode.
   
   User: m
   Rating:
   Summary: Huge Improvement From the Original
   Helpful Votes: 1
   Total Votes: 1
   

4. Review Date: 2009-11-23

   I loved L4D and i was hoping this would at least be as good as that. luckily it's even betteer! plus it's way mor challenging with even more modes and difficulties. Playing with your friends or by yourself will be a blast!
   
   User: ninja penguin
   Rating:
   Summary: EVEN BETTER THAN TH FIRST!
   Helpful Votes: 1
   Total Votes: 1
   

5. Review Date: 2009-11-23

   Title pretty much sums it up. Lets be honest no one plays Left 4 Dead for the campaign. The entire game is centered around playing with your friends. It was how it was marketed and its where the game truly shines. The original Left 4 Dead's matchmaking and spot on dedicated servers made its play consistant and highly addictive. The only improvement to be made was the ability to join games with friends as a party. Was this added? No, they completely innahalated the original multiplayer system and replaced it with a piece of crap system that hasn't been taken seriously since Counter Strike. I can't think of any other mainstream game that has been set up this way, and the ones that are have campaigns and all sorts of other features that keep the game afloat. But it doesn't stop there, not only is the multiplayer system awful, the dedicated servers are completely broken, so all respectable servers are local. That's right player hosted games on a game that dares to call itself multiplayer. I don't need to tell you how ancient the concept of players hosting games it on a serious multiplayer game. This inevitably results in an out of control host advantage terrible bouts of lag and constant disconnects. Overrall, I would not recommend this game at all, I have to admit it would be great if not for the fails on the multiplayer but I know how the gaming industry works. They have cashed in on those foolish enough to buy the game on release and now they are going to cut their losses and leave the Left 4 Dead series behind. Thanks Valve!
   
   User: Laurie Clark
   Rating:
   Summary: A multiplayer based game with broken multiplayer = Fail
   Helpful Votes: 0
   Total Votes: 0
   

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Editorial Reviews

Left 4 Dead 2 is the sequel to the best-selling and critically-acclaimed co-op multiplayer smash from Valve, creators of the Half-Life, Portal, Team Fortress and Counter-Strike game properties. With multiple multiplayer options both on and offline, extensive AI custom functionality, four character options, new melee weapons and more, Left 4 Dead 2 promises to become one of 2009's best games on the Xbox 360 platform and set a new benchmark for co-op centric action games. Battle the infected again in the sequel to Valve's original hit. View larger. Superior multiplayer and co-op gameplay. View larger. Utilize a mix of available weaponry. View larger. Story Left 4 Dead 2 is set at roughly the same time as the original – just after the outbreak that turned most of the population into various zombie mutants. Players assume the role of four new "Survivors," each with their own personality and new dialog. The game leads these "Survivors" through the southeastern region of the US - from Savannah, Georgia through the bayou country, and climaxing in New Orleans’ French Quarter. Gameplay Just as with the original Left 4 Dead, Left 4 Dead 2 is a first-person shooter which pits players against hordes of zombie-like enemies. As you would expect in a scenario where you are regularly surrounded by masses of the undead, it is very good thing to have plenty of help, as well as weapons at your disposal, and Left 4 Dead 2 has players covered on both accounts. The game features several multiplayer options including 2-8 player online and offline (via system link) support in several modes seen in the first game, including Campaign, Versus, and Survival, as well as the new Scavenge Mode. This new multiplayer option tasks players, in the role of survivors to find a limited number of fuel canisters hidden in a level in order to keep their individual generators going, while other players in the role of the infected try to stop them. In addition the game features very strong co-op play support, with 2-player support locally and 2-4 player support online. The game features a wealth of melee weapons and additional items handy for battling enemies up-close and personal. Along with melee weapons seen in the first game, players can look forward to wielding new weapons like axes, chainsaws, frying pans, etc. Firearms are also available, but seeing as zombie fighting usually requires a little elbow grease, melee weapons are the mainstay. In addition, players can carry other useful items, including a variety of throwing weapons and several different kinds of support items, like flashlights to startle enemies and light the way in dark environments and healing items like first aid kit and defibrillator kits. Customize with AI Director 2.0 Introducing the AI Director 2.0, Left 4 Dead 2's dynamic gameplay is taken to the next level by giving the Director the ability to procedurally change weather effects, world objects, and pathways in addition to tailoring the enemy population, effects, and sounds to match the players' performance. The result is a unique game session custom fitted to provide a satisfying and uniquely challenging experience each time the game is played. Key Features Quality Co-op Gameplay - Left 4 Dead 2 features quality next generation co-op action gaming from the makers of Half-life, Portal, Team Fortress and Counter-Strike. AI Director 2.0 - Advanced technology dubbed "The AI Director" drives Left 4 Dead’s unique gameplay – customizing enemy population, effects, and music, based upon the players’ performance. Left 4 Dead 2 features "AI Director 2.0," which expands the Director’s ability to customize level layout, world objects, weather, and lighting to reflect different times of day. New Melee Weapons – Put a whole slew of melee weapons including axes, chainsaws, frying pans and baseball bats to use which allow you to get up close with the zombies. Meet "The Survivors" - The game features four different survivors, a new storyline and new dialog. More Game - On day one, Left 4 Dead 2 features more co-operative campaigns, more campaigns and maps for the versus game modes than the original Left 4 Dead did, plus support for Survival Mode right out of the box. Xbox LIVE Co-op Support - Along with the usual achievement points, Xbox LIVE stats, rankings, and other support drives collaborative play.

Product Details

1. On day one, Left 4 Dead 2 features more co-operative campaigns, more campaigns and maps for the versus game modes than the original Left 4 Dead did, plus support for Survival Mode right out of the box.
2. Left 4 Dead 2 features quality next generation co-op action gaming from the makers of Half-life, Portal, Team Fortress and Counter-Strike.
3. Updated “AI Director 2.0" technology expands players’ ability to customize level layout, world objects, weather, and lighting to reflect different times of day, creating fresh gameplay every time.
4. Put a whole slew of melee weapons including axes, chainsaws, frying pans and baseball bats to use which allow you to get up close with the zombies.
5. The game features four different survivors, a new storyline and new dialog.