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Left 4 Dead: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

Left 4 Dead (2008): what the game is about, platforms, developer and rating, in one evergreen guide.

By the Pop Culture Files editorial team3 min read✓ Fact-checked
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Left 4 Dead (2008) is a shooter video game developed by Valve, available on PC, Mac, X360. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 83/100 on IGDB.

What is Left 4 Dead about?

From Valve (the creators of Counter-Strike, Half-Life and more) comes Left 4 Dead, a co-op action horror game for the PC and Xbox 360 that casts up to four players in an epic struggle for survival against swarming zombie hordes and terrifying mutant monsters.

Set in the immediate aftermath of the zombie apocalypse, L4D's survival co-op mode lets you blast a path through the infected in four unique “movies,” guiding your survivors across the rooftops of an abandoned metropolis, through rural ghost towns and pitch-black forests in your quest to escape a devastated Ground Zero crawling with infected enemies. Each "movie" is comprised of five large maps, and can be played by one to four human players, with an emphasis on team-based strategy and objectives.

New technology dubbed "the AI Director" is used to generate a unique gameplay experience every time you play. The Director tailors the

Key details

Left 4 Dead was released in 2008 and supports single player, multiplayer, co-operative. Platforms: PC, Mac, X360. Developer: Valve.

Should you play Left 4 Dead?

A solid 83/100 aggregate score makes Left 4 Dead a safe pick for fans of shooter.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of game is Left 4 Dead?

Left 4 Dead is a shooter game by Valve, released in 2008.

What platforms is Left 4 Dead on?

Left 4 Dead is available on PC, Mac, X360.

Is Left 4 Dead good?

Left 4 Dead has an aggregate score of 83/100 from critics and players on IGDB.

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