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Exophase - Left 4 Dead 2 Impressions: Feels Like A Sequel

Hands-on impressions of Valve's zombie-laden sequel Left 4 Dead 2 at E3.

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JokesOnYou5436d ago

"In short, L4D 2 is shaping up to be a surefire hit to one of last year’s must-play titles. It takes everything the original did right, dips it in a fresh coat of polish, and introduces all-new content on top of it all. Judging from my time with the game and considering there is still more yet to be unveiled; calling it a mere expansion is unfair at this point. We certainly look forward to hearing more on this one within the coming months."

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KingKionic 5436d ago

Left 4 Dead (the first one ) was very successful. It was made in a short time as well . I cant see this one flopping and not being enjoyed by its fans .

r4nger5436d ago

L4D was orginally announced in 2005. 4 years a short development cycle, doesn't make...

source: http://play.tm/interview/17...

JsonHenry5436d ago

I love how everyone knows they get quality titles from Valve, but for some reason have a problem with a sequel that comes "too soon" and whine like a bunch of school girls with sand in their vag.

Valve has never let me down yet. If they say that it has enough content to be labeled a full sequel - then due to Valve's track record I have no reason to doubt them.

DavidMacDougall5436d ago

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Its the princable. They promised all this content they never delivered and now they think they can just move on?

N2NOther5436d ago

What's a "princable"?

Oh, I think you meant "principle".

NegativeCreepWA5436d ago (Edited 5436d ago )

Screw all the haters, this is a day one purchase me. L4D is as fun as it gets for FPSs.

TheRealSpy025435d ago

nobody is doubting valve's quality.

what we are saying is that when valve was getting ready to release the first one they promised us a lot more than they provided. i have purchased every valve game since half life and have always been a HUGE supporter of them. just bothers me that after all this time, all we got out of valve was 2 "new" mulitplayer maps that were actually just slightly adjusted co-op maps.

i was expecting at least 2 new full campaigns. and that's not so much to ask when you consider that valve didn't have to put any emphasis on story, and had to do very little voice acting or motion cap. it's a full priced game but all it really is is a CS mod. we paid 50-60 dollars for it because we were expecting some post launch support. but instead of giving us those maps, they are just packaging them in a "new game" which is really just a mod of a mod.

yeah, it's improved. but that doesn't make it justifiable. if you look at how they handle TF2 vs how they handle L4D, you'll understand why we feel this way.

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felidae5436d ago (Edited 5436d ago )

i think the 1st one got boring after 10 minutes. i really don't get why so many people enjoy it!

MGOelite5436d ago

did you have the 360 version? if so i dont blame you but the pc version rules

Snatcher5436d ago

Left4Dead is one of the most fun games I have played. This is truly one of the best co-op games I have played. I'm so addicted to it.

L4D may not have the best graphics, but it's fun, and that is why I play games, TO HAVE FUN.

mastiffchild5436d ago

Dude it's his opinion so why would he be lying? I love L4D myself but only in short bursts as it's pretty limited and this, to me, doesn't look like enough to warrant another full price retail release.

A few new maps and skins could have been added as payable DLC when they haven't even given us what was promised for the first game. Yes, it'll get bought but it doesn't make it the right thing to do-not, esp, from a dev like Valve who usually look after their gamers so well. I think that's why there's so much bad feeling-cos people felt they could truct Valve more than the average developer.

If they were adding a proper SP campaign complete with a story that you could also co-op through it could be a more reasonable sequel adressing the shortcoming of the first short package. U just hope they add some more content and don't let people on either platform down this time or it will feel like a rip off. New skins and maps are not difficult or dear for them to make, y'know.

Snatcher5436d ago

''1st one got boring after 10 minutes''

After 10 minutes, mhm, yeah right. Sony fanboy strikes again. How can you get tired of a game after 10 minutes? Espacially a game so fun as Left4Dead?

And I wont bother arguing with you. You absolutely do not achieve anything on arguing this site. Bunch of fanboys, that can suck my di*k. They always feel the need to bash/trashtalk the game, and ruin for everyone others that like it.

Even when you have a point, they still disagree and trashtalk you, because they are fanboys.

pumpkinpunker5436d ago (Edited 5436d ago )

I have both versions (bought the PC version really cheap on Steam) and I like the 360 version better because almost everyone is on their microphones and they communicate. Plus, this is a great game to play split-screen with your buddies. Can't do that on the PC. Oh wait, PC elitists, did I just mention a couple things not in your version of the game. Sorry.

Anyway, this game is awesome. L4D2 is easily my favorite announcement of E3.

Baka-akaB5436d ago

What a tool , of course it get's boring for some people , just like CS was to some . Why even mention Sony in the thread ?

The thing is he should have known better before even getting the game . If you can't enjoy a repetitive multiplayer experience a la cs for what it is , L4D might not be for you , that's all .

Personally i love it and will get the second the very day it releases .

N2NOther5436d ago

Yes, new maps and new skins could have been DLC, but a new AI director with changing environments, new infected, new ammo, and new melee weapons all add up to more than enough for a sequel.

Like someone said, Valve has done so much good I don't see why they can't be given the benefit of some doubt.

Now you have someone who's posting his impressions on the game. Which he stated he wanted to see if it was enough to actually earn the "sequel", which means that HE was suspicious and ready to cry "foul", but instead came out saying it very much felt like a sequel.

Seriously, people are jumping the gun a bit. They saw a trailer and a name and already they want to have Valve's collective head.

NegativeCreepWA5436d ago

My guess would be that your simple minded and uncreative and you need developers to tell you what to in a game.

akaFullMetal5435d ago

yea i tried it but got bored with it fast

TheRealSpy025435d ago

when you get 4 ppl together that know how to play and how to watch each other's backs. you can play this game on advanced or expert and it's pure orgasm. i'm not happy about the announcement of a sequel without any first game additions, but lets not take away from this game what it deserves. this is possible the most fun co-op experience ever. not just this generation....ever. after bubble bobble, of course.

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MGOelite5436d ago

it looks like a very talented mod if u ask me, ill still pick it up though, i loved the first

Hiruma Youchi5436d ago

Hope the game is Longer than the 1st one to.

Only PS3N4GFAMGURLS thought this was shaping up to be crap.

Usual N4G hate.

Alan Wake
Mass Effect 2
Splinter Cell conviction
Forza3
Halo ODST
Left 4 Dead 2

Those Will Be selling Millions in Short Weeks .

San Frandisco5436d ago

yeah i downloaded the PC version of L4D and it got really boring after about an hour or so..
its like the dynasty warriors of FPS games.

FragMnTagM5436d ago

The PC version, is the boring version. I too played the PC version, and it was boring as hell because it is like playing a Sony multiplayer game. NO ONE SPEAKS. It is like a ghost town. The only saving grace of the PC version is MODS. Other than the that, the XBOX Live version rules. When a smoker grabs you, or a hunter pounces on you, you can yell at your teammates to save you. Not so in the PC version because no one talks.

i3eyond the Circle5436d ago

Most people are on Ventrilo or TS

Xbox Live is the place to go for pick up games to meet people that talk in L4D I know what you mean.

Gun_Senshi5436d ago

ol l4d on x360 looks and plays horrible and less enemies too

Baka-akaB5435d ago

hum everyone actually talks . What 360 players have enjoyed has been stapple of pc gaming for years in every mmo and fps . You just need TS , ventrilo or any prog of that kind on your own , since pc are obviously not as user friendly .

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15 Xbox Games That Should Make the Multiplatform Jump

While there’s likely already a list behind closed doors, one can still speculate and offer logical suggestions for titles new and old that should find their way into the PlayStation and Switch libraries.

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GamerRN40d ago

Single A games and live service games. Those make sense

S2Killinit40d ago

None of it makes sense. But its happening.

Ps5conehead39d ago

That’s up to Microsoft they want return on there investment. From buying up those publishers. That’s what there in business for. And they made a mistake putting day one exclusive on game pass. So now Microsoft wants to profit any way they can.its called buisness . Just like Sony putting games on pc a year are two after ps5 launch.
So if they can make money off PlayStation and Nintendo. They will do that. And I bet soon real soon they will release some aaa exclusives .and I bet one day it will be same day release

TheEroica39d ago

Sony gamers begging for Xbox games.... Who would've thunk it?

BISHOP-BRASIL39d ago

Yeah, because random site off the internet represents all Sony gamers, they have the letter of attorney and all...

S2Killinit39d ago

Lol what a spin. You dizzy?

AsunaYuukiTheFlash39d ago (Edited 39d ago )

We don’t care about shovelwares. Get that junk out of PS5

StormSnooper39d ago

More like MS begging to put their games on PlayStation.

TheEroica37d ago

Keep begging Sony gamers!

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Friendlygamer40d ago

Some of these seem to be exclusive for lack of enthusiasm of the publisher rather than because of deals. A lot of cool indies skip ps for some reason like katana zero, el paso, elsewhere and gunbrela

S2Killinit40d ago

Even more indies skip xbox. We know that right?

Friendlygamer39d ago

Quality over quantity, Microsoft got some really interesting and curated niche games on their machines, maybe in part because of gamepass

S2Killinit39d ago

Quality and MS are not things you bring up in same sentence.

shinoff218339d ago (Edited 39d ago )

Alot of indies skip xbox to. It goes round and round. Personally I think your off base on that but no need to have the argument.

Friendlygamer39d ago

Between katana zero, valheim, Battletech, el passo... I don't feel off base. maybe ps got a million of light novel games that will never release on Xbox but like I've said, I'm talking about niche games highlights, the 10%.

  Heck, it's probably thanks to Microsoft that the s.t.a.l.k.e.r games came to console ps included, meanwhile Sony backwards compatibility continues to be extremely anemic.

And I'm sure most ps5 users are happy to ignore these games and just play wathever new 3rd person action game is trending but it's cool that Microsoft gives some love to smaller audiences and software preservation

shinoff218339d ago

Again your off base just to be snide. All it's showing though is your ignorance.

One light novels wtf is that even. Ps has plenty of pretty damn good indies.

Speaking of indies and ms being responsible. You know F.I.S.T. of course you do alot of you guys just support gamepass. Well here's a history of Sony being responsible for helping indies. Look up the China project from Sony.

Lastly lol your ignorance showing again. Sony has plenty of games. Personally third person is better then first anyway but that's besides the point. Sony gets so many games that xbox doesn't get because yall don't support the games. Jrpgs being a great example. I personally am not into every Sony first party game. Alot of us aren't. On the other side you don't get to eat often so you gobble up everything. Me personally God of War not my cup, etc. For me I'm into jrpgs and ms just can't touch Sony on those. Again because the Xbox base doesn't support it. Devs dont wanna waste their time or money. Hit me up when falcom develops a game over there.

Speaking of third person narrative games. Aren't yall drooling over hellblade 2. The first one was Sony exclusive at one point. Another not my cup game. Showing we don't have to fall in line and agree we love everything Sony puts out. The facts are they sell though unlike elsewhere(not nintendo)

StormSnooper39d ago

You are same person as GamerRN, yes?

Abnor_Mal39d ago

They really think PlayStation fans would want to play Redfall? Pfft.

Personally nothing on that list would be any game I’d want to play.

TwoPicklesGood39d ago

I’d absolutely love Hellblade 2, Palworld, and Quantum Break on ps5 as I’m sure tons of others would too. There’s nothing wrong with wanting games from another console and its sad that people try to act like they aren’t interested in them.

shinoff218339d ago

While indont agree with the games. I agree with the point. Your not wrong.

DarXyde39d ago

Sunset Overdrive makes very good sense. Palworld might.

Don't know about the others. Hellblade II does make sense given the original launched on PS4 first. Quantum Break was a massive letdown for me. I absolutely hated the whole TV show thing and I don't think anyone should have to relive that on modern hardware.

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Valve Made Left 4 Dead 2 Because The First Game Was A Broken Mess

Left 4 Dead lead Chet Faliszek describes the original Left 4 Dead game as "such a broken thing that nobody wanted to touch it."

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Number1TailzFan151d ago

And then couldn't be arsed to make a third game.

If they can add a lot more stuff to a 2nd game in just 1 year why didn't they make a third game a few years later with tons of stuff extra? Because that shows they could've.

I know Source 2 was kind of broken and was a reason they cancelled L4D3 but it seems wasteful to just toss it away.

Don't know what Valve were thinking.. it's like nobody wanted to fix the issues to get going. They certainly aren't the Valve of 2004 that released fun games with pretty cutting edge graphics.

cthulhucultist150d ago

Valve is allergic to number 3 it seems. It would be easier for them to release a Left 4 Dead 2.5 enhanced version instead of releasing a game with "3" slapped on its title.

rakentaja149d ago

They stopped making games a long time ago. Steam brings in so much money that it's really not worth the effort. Nowadays, people only look for faults in games, and spend more time whining on Twitter/X than playing the game anyway. Valve says a big fat no-no.

anast150d ago

Value is the Blockbuster of video games. They have no need to invest in deving a game, when they can make handfuls of cash renting them.

-Foxtrot151d ago

What are they talking about? Seemed pretty alright to me at launch it just wasn't supported the way Valve promised us

They should have just worked on a revamp / massive update to the game but they didn't they jumped straight to a sequel with brand new characters despite having some sort, if small, story about where the original survivors were heading.

I didn't care for the direction they took the sequel, the original games tone and atmosphere was missing in the second game and is still unmatched. Daytime levels, more whackiness, melee weapons where you could attack a Tank with a frying pan...just wasn't the same to be honest and the new survivors just didn't hold up the originals.

Here's my speculation. I think they did a sequel because they didn't want to update a game co-developed by Turtle Rock, they wanted the franchise to be known as a Valve game only and knew if they updated the first one Turtle Rocks name would still linger on it.

shaenoide149d ago

I want broken games like L4D all day long...

GhostScholar149d ago

Well the first game was by far the best

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The Best Co-Op Horror Games You've Missed in Halloween

Try to cope with your friend through terror with this list featuring the best horror Co-Op games you can play today.

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