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Left 4 Dead available now: go, try or just buy

Theo Valich — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:45:31 +0000

I’ve received word from Doug Lombardi that Valve officially released Left 4 Dead, brilliant survival shooter. I fell in love with the game at this years’ E3, when my team of four people came closest to getting alive from undead-infested building.
Those darn developers, we died roughly 10 seconds before mission’s end. But anyways, this game is not to be missed, and I would highly recommend that you check out Steam and download the demo. If you want to take my word on it, just buy it and enjoy. I am not going to do a massive review of the game and tell you all the marketing shenanigans gaming sites usually blabber about.
This game is fast-paced fun, especially bringing co-op multiplayer for the first time since Serious Sam – single-player is represented as well, but the feeling of “gotta get out” with three more companions is just… refreshing.
If you’re located in areas that are not called “North America”, you can get the game immediately through Steam, or wait until Nov 21, the official release date in retail. US and Canada got the game today. But Internet/Steam knows no borders ;).

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Looking forward to Left 4 Dead

Theo Valich — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 08:05:09 +0000

I just got news from Doug Lombardi that Left 4 Dead is available for pre-purchase. All that I can say is – YES!!!
It’s been a while since we saw a good co-op game that will shake up small LAN parties (such as office brawls), and this game has everything that’s needed. I had the opportunity to play the game at this years’ E3 Summit in Los Angeles, and honestly – I was delighted. The game has everything that’s needed to be great: it is fun, fast-paced, survival horror themed game.
Of course, Left 4 Dead has single player and multiplayer modes, but the real deal is co-op. Team has to work together and cover each other, otherwise you’re toast.

The official release is November 18 in North America and November 21 in Europe. Of course, if you buy the game via steam, it will be available on Nov. 18, so there is additional incentive for Europeans to buy the game via Valve’s own distribution platform. The pre-order comes at 10% off regular price ($44.95), and that is visible in the fact that the pre-orders are 65% higher than for Orange Box.

This is one game I am eagerly waiting for. Second one is Fallout 3.

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