About
Left 4 Dead 2 for PC is perhaps that rarest of creatures: a sequel that is almost universally agreed to be better than the original, capitalising on what was done right, minimising that which didn’t work so well and generally being a more polished, immersive and engaging game. The game is a zombie apocalypse survival game, in which you are one of only four survivors, on your way to your destination (wherever that might be).
About the Game
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How to activate your game
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Release date:
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16 November 2009
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Genre:
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Recent Steam reviews:
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Overwhelmingly positive
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All Steam reviews:
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Overwhelmingly positive
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Description
Left 4 Dead 2 for PC is perhaps that rarest of creatures: a sequel that is almost universally agreed to be better than the original, capitalising on what was done right, minimising that which didn’t work so well and generally being a more polished, immersive and engaging game. The game is a zombie apocalypse survival game, in which you are one of only four survivors, on your way to your destination (wherever that might be).
About the Game
You are one of four, and it is best to play with four friends if you like to be sociable, but if you are awake and gaming at an hour when most others are sleeping, you can still play – the other three characters will be peopled by computer characters who come complete with their own quirks and personalities to make it a bit more engaging – watch out for Errol who chatters endlessly, to the point that he seems oblivious to the gathering hordes of zombies approaching!
Versus is a nicely challenging game, when you and your fellow survivors take on four other online players who take on the personas of Boss Zombie villains, such as Boomers, Hunters, Smokers, Tanks from the old game and Spitters, Jockeys and Chargers from the new, some of whom can leave time-delayed obstacles, such as Spitters’ giant pools of acidic saliva which will harm anyone who stumbles into it.
What’s New?
The improvements to the game are wide-ranging, including locations and backgrounds, the ready availability of loot – especially different types of ammunition (Can you say explosive? Can you say incendiary?) and powerful guns of all sorts.
There are also – new to the sequel – melee weapons so you can work out some serious tension by shredding, ripping and generally savaging your way through the zombie hordes using machetes, katanas, and even chainsaws. More niche weapons include oddities like Molotov cocktails and bile bombs (don’t ask).
Gameplay in this sequel is so rapid that you will not have time to think before each move. This means you will need to learn the keyboard layout or mouse controls as soon as possible, in order for the motions to be like muscle memory, ingrained in your hands and wrists. Once you have mastered them, your character will respond rapidly to instructions, orders and threats, giving you more of a chance of survival.
One of the major changes between the first game in the series and this one is the rather delightfully gruesome way that the zombies are dispatched. Intestines uncoil, heads and limbs fly off, bodies are practically vaporised into bloody shreds: violent and bloodthirsty, but curiously satisfying when you have been having a stressful day!
Multiple Difficulty Levels
Normal: The best way to start off play, giving you a nice challenge and letting you learn your way through the game without throwing too many obstacles in your way.
Expert: Needing tight cooperation, near constant and perfectly-understood communication between you and your fellow survivors to survive. You will also need to make lightning fast decisions, communicate and agree and enact them within seconds, all of which makes success an extra pleasure – you will all have a deep sense of accomplishment for pulling it off!
Realism: Add an extra challenge to the game by switching on this mode. Instantly, all the helpful guides such as attractive glows around desirable treasures, guiding hints and so on are all removed, leaving you blundering around to find your own way around the map!
Left 4 Dead 2 for PC is available for purchase on Instant Gaming for a fraction of its retail price. You will receive an official key and be able to play the game in seconds. Play smart. Pay less.
Configurations
minimum*
- OS *: Windows 7 32/64-bit / Vista 32/64 / XP
- Processor: Pentium 4 3.0GHz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: Video card with 128 MB, Shader model 2.0. ATI X800, NVidia 6600 or better
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 13 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
recommended*
- OS *: Windows 7 32/64-bit / Vista 32/64 / XP
- Processor: Intel core 2 duo 2.4GHz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: Video Card Shader model 3.0. NVidia 7600, ATI X1600 or better
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 13 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
minimum*
- OS: Ubuntu 12.04
- Processor: Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: nVidia GeForce 8600/9600GT, ATI/AMD Radeon HD2600/3600 (Graphic Drivers: nVidia 310, AMD 12.11), OpenGL 2.1
- Storage: 13 GB available space
- Sound Card: OpenAL Compatible Sound Card
Fast and Easy. Amazing
7 years ago
THE KEY DOESN'T WORK!!!
7 years ago
Quick answers.
7 years ago
Game review score
based on 102 reviews, all languages included
Recent reviews
10/10
can shitpost with easy to add mods
lets be honest most ppl want this game onli becouse the russian badger
....................................................................................................................................................................... - -easy moding
- -quick to learn
- -drop in drop out coop
- -no campain structure
- -onli a few new levels compared to the first game
- -reused content of the first game
Good awesome game <3 a good experience a best game for have zombie shooter! u need buy this game i love it u need try this game u try man luck for defeat zombies! watch out tanks and witchs! see you later
- you can play with friends
- if you not have friends u sad
The game is old but its very awsome because steam knows how to make games when they make them they rock.I recommend it to everyone its got to play with someone i met this one dude and we met irl and played for a long time :D - Really awsome deffinitly recommending it to everyone
- I have nothing bad to say to this game lol
Jeg er ikke en stor fan af zombie ting, men dette spil ændrede mig.
At få nye venner på hvert spil, et spil hvor du har brug for ægte samarbejde.
Jeg antager, at dette spil viser ret godt, hvordan en zombieapokalypse ville se ud.
Spænd sikkerhedsselen! - Masser af våben
- Melee våben
- God grafik
- God historie
- Godt coop spil
A game that's reaching it's first decade of life, it still holds up as a fun game, the endless mods you can add to your game just makes it so much better. It's a non stop good time along, with friends or playing with strangers. Great Game! Great Game! Great Game! Great Game! Great Game! Great Game! Great Game! Great Game! Great Game! Great Game! Great Game! Great Game! Great Game! Great Game! Great Game! Great Game! Great Game! Easy,legit,fast,cheap
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It's a seven years old game but it's still very much alive. I haven't had so much fun since Borderlands. My wife would never watch a zombie film because they are scary but every time I get back home she is playing Left 4 Dead 2. - gameplay
- co-op
- fun
- simple
- zombies
- old graphics