Left 4 Dead

[[AK]Hylander]

I haven't laughed that much while playing a game in awhile. The Versus mode is definitely a different and much more difficult mode of the game. Once I got the leaping down on the hunter - that was alot of fun. I only got to be the tank once, and the smoker twice, but I love the way everyone cycles in and out instead of just 'fixed' for the whole map.

I won't be available tonight, but I'll be around for the weekend so please post if you set a specific time frame so I can plan my iRacing around it.

[[AK]The Beast]

That was even more fun than the co-op campaigns! When a human-controlled tank comes in--look out! (Unless I'm the tank. I think I set a record last night for the shortest tank life ever.)

I'll be away until Monday but I'll definitely be up for more next week!

[[AK]Hylander]

Just an FYI for those that don't get Maximum PC, they gave it a 10 out of 10 and this info regarding the game. But heres a snip of info regarding 're-playability':

Left 4 Dead’s zombie horde is controlled by a technology called AI Director, a complex intelligence algorithm that tracks and monitors your performance throughout the game to dynamically ramp up or tone down the difficulty. Attributes like the health of the team, available ammunition, and accuracy are taken into consideration when the director decides how many zombies to throw at you in each set piece.

This ensures that the game not only feels balanced when you’re playing with strangers of varying shooter aptitude but also that no two sessions will play out the same way. Variables that are changed include the number and location of the zombies you encounter, the timing of Boss Infected attacks, and the placement of weapon, health, and ammo drops. So even though you might learn the layout of a level after running through it a few times, you can still expect to be challenged and surprised by the AI Director’s unpredictability. Left 4 Dead will ship with a software development kit that’ll let modders build their own levels and populate them with the AI Director, as well. We can’t wait to see what the community will do with this powerful tool.

[[AK]Bribo]

Left 4 Dead will ship with a software development kit that’ll let modders build their own levels and populate them with the AI Director, as well. We can’t wait to see what the community will do with this powerful tool.

This is awesome news. It means this game should have some longevity.

[[AK]Nuts]

Would like to see a map set on a cruise ship... that would rock.

[[AK]Bribo]

Fun park.

[[AK]Squidly]

The vs mode is interesting, but I don't see this game lasting more than 2 months. (Yes I bought it, and have played it.) $49.99 is also a bit steep for what you get.

I'll review it once I have more multiplayer time in.

[[AK]Bribo]

The vs mode is interesting, but I don't see this game lasting more than 2 months.

I think that's what they said about Counterstrike.

But seriously if they open this up to the mod community I think it will last much longer than 2 months.

[[AK]Hylander]

Would like to see a map set on a cruise ship... that would rock.

Congress

[[AK]Hylander]

Forget med packs, we need them to add a new medical kit with a 'fricken laser'.

[[AK]Brorlis]

For those of you that are still on the fence .... Forget it ! I had more fun last night than I have in a really long time ... It broke up the grind in WOW a bit.

It was nice playing with some of the other AK guys as well..... If you missed out last night please, if you don't do anything else, BUY THIS GAME.....

I woke the wife up laughing last night .....

Were gonna have to get on Vent though, my voice chat was fubared and I could hear everyone bu couldn't talk...

[[AK]Squidly]

I think that's what they said about Counterstrike.

Do you think the gameplay in this is as strong as counterstrike?

I don't see it as being close, really. But then I haven't tried versus mode, so I may amend later.

[[AK]StitchJones]

Do you think the gameplay in this is as strong as counterstrike?

I don't see it as being close, really. But then I haven't tried versus mode, so I may amend later.

Are you still dead? I'm waiting ya know....

[[AK]Squidly]

I was dead. Then I rezzed. Then I killed the guy. Next I turned in my quest. Finally, I logged out because my in-laws arrived.

Now I'm sitting on my couch typing this on my laptop.

Later I may eat dinner. Odds are good.

The jury is still out on desert. What do you think?

[[AK]Palooka]

I tried it out last night. Looking forward to playing with some real people.