I played Left 4 Dead in cooperative survival mode with my other half.
The story is set a few weeks after the infection of Patient Zero, four immune survivors of the outbreak named Francis, Zoey (who I always play as, cos im a girl!), Bill, and Louis. We help them make their way through the zombie infested town of Fairfield, only to discover that the virus is creating new, even more dangerous mutations as you go along.
Without spoiling the game for new players, these mutations of the zombie-like infected make certain parts of the game creepy as fuck and the words ‘shh!!! Lights off there’s a Witch’ makes your heart start pounding faster and the hairs on your body start to tingle as you wait to bump into her in the dark.
The enjoyment of this game is indeed increased by playing in the dark with a partner, as team work is important. A warning though, if one player is an experienced gamer and the other one still a bit of rookie (even-though I kicked his and his mates arses at Halo Reach) expect to hear lots of ‘shit I’m lost/or dead’ followed by ‘WHAT AGAIN!’ many, many times.
The game also features an A.I. director, which changes the positioning of enemies and attacks every time you play. This means that usual game tactic don't work. Usually, if you enter a room, die and try again, you may throw a grenade in to deal with whatever got you the first time. On Left 4 dead though, Chances are that very room will be empty when you revisit and the ghoulies will be waiting for you further along. This feature is great for keeping the suspense levels up and keeps even experienced gamers on their toes.
Over all this game is a must play for a horror loving gamer. The relentless horde, numerous fluids projecting at you and of course the surprise attacks make this game worth playing again and again. Perfect for romantic nights in with the one you love, because nothing is more romantic than a zombie holocaust.
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Madame Deggly Bones X
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