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survival horror
Left 4 Dead 2
By Valve Corporation, released 1 Jan 2009
- Linux
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
- horde shooter
- post-apocalyptic video game
- first-person shooter
What it is
Left 4 Dead 2 is a cooperative action-horror first-person shooter from Valve, released in 2009 for Windows, Linux and macOS. Set during a zombie apocalypse, it follows four new survivors across five campaigns through locations in the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans. Players can use firearms and melee weapons, and the game includes new Special Infected and uncommon infected enemies. Its AI Director 2.0 can alter weather and routes, and adjust enemies, effects and sounds in response to player performance. Steam lists single-player as well as multiplayer, online PvP, co-op and online co-op, so players can choose different ways to play together or alone. Other listed features include Achievements, full controller support, Trading Cards and captions. Its listed Metacritic score is 89. The supplied description also notes that players can take the role of Special Infected in Versus mode.
What players like, and what they don't
- Five campaigns set across the Deep South.
- Supports online co-op and online PvP.
- AI Director can vary routes and conditions.
- Full controller support and captions are listed.
- The listed platform options are Windows, Linux and macOS.
- Metacritic score is 89.
- The supplied description cuts off during its feature list.
Who it suits
Left 4 Dead 2 suits players looking for cooperative shooter campaigns with friends, as well as those interested in PvP or solo play. Its listed controller support and captions may also matter to players choosing how to play.
Left 4 Dead 2 centers on campaign-based zombie shooting, with co-op, PvP and solo options listed. Its changing routes and conditions add variation to the five campaigns.
