Left 4 Dead. Whats the big deal?

[briany]

Ok so ive had this game for a month now and its been fun but really is it such a great action shooter like everyone says? I don't think so. Its fun shooting zombies or ambushing survivors with a group of friends but its not like its sooo unpredictable and random every time like i thought it would be. In summary, left 4 dead is a good game but overhyped and best played in short bursts.

[kaimera]

play with decent players or friends and dont play on easy

[Seifer]

I agree with you to an extent as regards co-op.
However once you get into versus it's a whole different ball game. You need to be playing it with friends/good people. It's probably the only game I've played that requires such a high level of team work to do well.
Landing a quad cap is one of the most satisfying things you can do in any game

[Maximilian]

I can only assume you haven't played versus mode much. I'd say everyone stopped playing co-op after 2 weeks tops. Versus mode is what's a big deal.

[Overheal]

I think about playing co-op sometimes but then I think why should I deprive myself of the thrill of pulling pouncing vomiting on and steamrolling survivors?

I shouldnt. Thats what.

And Planet Terror was on the other night. Which got my zombie rocks hot.

[Wicknight]

Originally Posted by briany

Ok so ive had this game for a month now and its been fun but really is it such a great action shooter like everyone says? I don't think so. Its fun shooting zombies or ambushing survivors with a group of friends but its not like its sooo unpredictable and random every time like i thought it would be. In summary, left 4 dead is a good game but overhyped and best played in short bursts.

depends on who you are playing with I think. I've had some of the best multiplayer experiences playing that game, the game can be both scary, hilarious and exciting at the same time. I also think it is one of the best crafted games of all time, the little touches really show that the designers spent time playing their own game, figuring out how people would play it before it was released (a very "Valve" thing to do)

It is getting a bit long in the tooth now at this stage (why I can't understand why people are complaining about l4d2 coming out in Nov, I freaking can't wait), but I still go back 2 or 3 times a week.

I remember when it came out it got high 80s reviews, so I don't think it was ever that over hyped. It is just a good fun game that can produce really memorable moments.

[Overheal]

L4Ds marketing was Tidal. For most people unless you followed the right blogs, it came without warning. Until one day you heard about this huge wave of developed excitement and hype. I first heard out about the game when a gizmodo editor shared a picture of a L4D lego diorama. This was about a month before launch.

[thebman]

I find it kind of boring myself now.

First few games were great.

Its also a game where you start it thinkin here I go again, can't believe I still play this and then something unique happens to that game and you find yourself having loads of fun again.

Personally I prefer TF2 for team based games though. Just more fun although they are very different obviously.

L4D can be a bit gloomy at times.

[Retr0gamer]

I had been waiting for this game for about a year and a half. Was pretty pissed off when it got delayed by a year but in the end it was more than worth it. Love giving it a go every now and then and it's so satisfying when everything goes right and when it goes wrong, as long as you are playing with decent people, it's still good fun.

[Antar Bolaeisk]

This game is made or broken by the people you play with. Personally I've fallen in with a great group of people and the matches are just good craic (especially the odd 8v8s which are just mayhem) and find this game to be brilliant. However, even just one public or rage quitter can instantly ruin a good game so beware of either these type of vermin.

P.S. feel free to add me via the clickable steam icon in my sig

[koneko]

You're doing it wrong.


It is indeed very dependant on who you play with. Play it with a regular group of mates (or e-mates) and it's the best. Play it with randoms, or people that suck, or are annoying as hell, and it doesn't even seem like the same game.

[hinduhamster]

I go through phases of L4D. For a month I might play it a lot then I tend to take a break for 2 or 3 months. I generally play with good friends so things like versus and the survival modes are often stupidly hilarious.

I guess it is limited enough (in terms of level diversity) but that's what the modding community is great for. You can get some really good survival and campaign maps that work really really well.

With more DLC on the way I'm looking forward to getting into it again.

[Retr0gamer]

The only thing that annoys me is begrudging team changers. The whole campaign builds up to the final crescendo hold out and it's usually ruined by people changing teams and jumping off the nearest building.

[Atlas_IRL]

Dont really have time to play it anymore but its a great game with the right people. Hard to get 8v8 though.

[kyp_durron]

Originally Posted by briany

Ok so ive had this game for a month now and its been fun but really is it such a great action shooter like everyone says? I don't think so. Its fun shooting zombies or ambushing survivors with a group of friends but its not like its sooo unpredictable and random every time like i thought it would be. In summary, left 4 dead is a good game but overhyped and best played in short bursts.

its sooo unpredictable bro, you never know whats gonna pop out at you

I play it in 17 hour bursts, I just sit there and **** in my pants shooting zombies, totally kickin rad