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System: XBox 360
Also On: PC
Publisher: Valve
Developer: Valve
Genre: FPS
ESRB Rating: Mature
Release Date: November 17, 2008

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Rating: 4.3/5 (96 votes cast)

Number of Players: More than Four players are available for co-op play in this game. This is the highest maximum number available for a specific mode. See chart for details.

Number of Players: 2 players are available for co-op play in this game. This is the highest maximum number available for a specific mode. See chart for details.

Number of Players: 3 players are available for co-op play in this game. This is the highest maximum number available for a specific mode. See chart for details.

Number of Players: 4 players are available for co-op play in this game. This is the highest maximum number available for a specific mode. See chart for details.

Online Co-Op: Co-Op Play is available over the internet or an online service like Xbox Live or the PlayStation Network. Each player needs their own system, game, and internet connection.

Couch Co-Op: Couch or Local Co-Op allows players to use one copy of the game with multiple controllers to play co-op. This includes both split screen play and same screen play. Couches are not required.

SplitScreen: The TV is split into multiple screens so each co-op player gets their own viewpoint. The screen could be split vertically or horizontally.

LAN or Systemlink: Co-Op Play is available over a Local Network or System Link Connection. Most likely a router will be required, but you may use a crossover cable in some cases.

Drop-In/Drop-Out: Players can join or leave a cooperative game session at anytime without disrupting an existing player's game.

The Co-Op Experience: Fight with up to 4 other players against the impending zombie horde. Cover, heal, revive, and protect your teammates.
Full drop in and drop out support including the ability to "pause" your character and let the AI take over.
The online splitscreen mode requires a guest sign in or a gold account.


Left 4 Dead 360 Interface

Left 4 Dead 360 Interface
 
Background:
Fight together...or die alone. A new and highly virulent strain of the rabies virus emerges and spreads through the human population with frightening speed. The pandemic's victims become grotesquely disfigured, wildly violent psychopaths, attacking the uninfected on sight. One of the "lucky" few apparently immune to the sickness, you, unfortunately, are also trapped in a city crawling with thousands of the bloodthirsty Infacted. Together with a handful of fellow Survivors, you must fight your way to safety or die alone. A co-operative multiplayer action game from the makers of "Counter-Strike," Left 4 Dead is built atop the most advanced version of the Source Engine and introduces version 2 of Turtle Rock's artificial intelligence (A.I.) technology.
 
 Co-Op Information 
Local Co-Op: Yes
Number of Players Offline: 2 Players
Online Co-Op:Yes
Number of Players Online: 4 Players
LAN or System Link: Yes
Number of Players via LAN or System link: 4 Players
Splitscreen: Yes
Playable Online with Splitscreen:Yes
Number of Players Online with Splitscreen:2 Players
Drop-In / Drop-Out: Yes
Co-Op Specific Content: Yes
Single player content available in Co-Op: Yes

 
 
User Reviews
by: Biohzrd451 on 01.09.2009
Probably the best Co-op game I have ever played.

Not only can you game with 3 other people online but you are able to bring a guest with you to play online, that to me is a must have feature for any co-op game.

The gameplay is awesome, never expect the same run the next time you play a level, where there were guns before there may not be the next time etc. The atmosphere Left 4 Dead creates is something no other game has done to date, and that is the feeling you are actually in a horror movie just trying to survive.

If your looking for a solid co-op game this year be sure to pick this one up.
by: Anonymous on 01.02.2009
The Game is very exciting from the beginning to the end and the online splitscreen makes the game even better. No matter if your not good at games, being partbered with someone who rules will give you an equal, as when you die, your partner can save you.
by: roland on 01.01.2009
Arguably the best coop game released in 08. Teammates must work together to survive the zombie hordes. It allows for 2, 3 or 4 players to work through the campaigns.

This is a game that's all about mastery of the levels and replayability. The first time through any level is really just your introduction. The weapon selection and levels are pared down from other coop shooters, which works fine. Each campaign has been carefully crafted to ensure there is no fluff, nothing thrown in just to add some time.

So far, all I've played is local, split-screen. I'm sure going online with 4 players adds an entire other dimension. But just sitting on the couch with another person, screaming as the horde barrels down on us and laughing when we escape certain death has been more fun than virtually every other coop game this year.
by: Anonymous on 12.19.2008
I exploded in my pants when I was playing this game. Damn Value, making me buy new underwear.
by: Mrxknown_JG on 12.05.2008
It's a co-op game through and through. While you still can play it solo with no problems, there's nothing like playing with another person to strategically fight the zombies with.

The major feature of Left 4 Dead is the AI. The AI is very smart, they don't accidentally shoot you, they heal you, and they are great shots. This is a great game.
by: Ash1138 on 12.03.2008
Left 4 Dead is a co-op game in the truest sense of the word. It doesn't just ask players to co-op for the fun of it like most co-op gaming experiences (take the grand daddy co-op game Diablo for example), it requires you to cooperate or be zombie food. Sure there is a single player experience to be had, but it's just the co-op game using bots to replace your human compatriots. And while these bots are mostly effective they don't have the ability to truly cooperate with you. The point? Don't even think about getting this game to play by yourself.

However, if you are a co-op gamer, and I hazard to guess many on this site are, you'll be hard pressed to find a more fun 4-way co-operative experience vs. the computer than this. This game just doesn't challenge your teamwork skill, it also serves up a barrel of fun by making you and your party feel as if you are in a cheesy zombie movie with barely any hope of survival. But it's not all glum. This game makes use of the word party to it's more common definition to mean a gathering of people for a good time. You will have a great time running and gunning with your friends. Hearing your friends screaming for help as zombies try to drag them off is great entertainment, and they'll get their fair share from you. Count on it.

Some people have complained about how shallow this game is, and it's true, but you must understand the context. This game isn't meant to be a great single player experience like Half-Life. If you want that there are loads of games crowding the market. Left 4 Dead simply focuses on the replayability of multiple campaigns (that never play the same way twice!) each of which are meant to represent a zombie flick and take about that long to play.

This game is available on XBox 360 and PC. FPS fans needn't worry about playing on the 360 as the analog stick controls have been nailed perfectly. It's not hard at all to play without the mouse and keyboard. I myself picked the 360 version because I like having LIVE and with it the knowledge that everyone has a mic (something fundamentally needed for online play with this game).

This game requires you to have friends and a love for co-op. If you don't, you probably will be one of the haters bashing it for how shallow the game is, but if you do, you are in for something special!

P.S. If you are a fun, social co-op player who needs a 4th survivor for your party, hit me up on Live!
by: Anonymous on 11.24.2008
left 4 dead is alright

by: Anonymous on 11.24.2008
left 4 dead is alright

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