In Left 4 Dead 2 there is more strategy involved rather than the almost tried and true technique of sticking together as a team (which some people still don’t seem to follow). We did have a tease and taste of what the campaigns would involve with the Crash Course DLC for the original zombie killing game, but I was still captivated by the changes. The campaigns are also surprisingly unique in comparison to the original Left 4 Dead. As John mentioned, the cricket bat and frying pan have fun effects and all, but they just don’t feel like they do the job as well as a fire axe or machete do. I have almost completely abandoned the pistols in favor of the melee weapons – the katana being my personal favorite of the melees. Now, however, I run to the nearest katana in the hopes that my teammates don’t get it before I do. So, what makes Left 4 Dead 2 so great, especially in comparison to its predecessor? I did say melee weapons above there, right? In Left 4 Dead I was always the one on the prowl for my second pistol, screaming at the instant sight of one to my teammates to make sure they were aware of my very proud and exciting discovery. I had a moment of “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” due to my addiction to Left 4 Dead, but by the time I received my full copy of Left 4 Dead 2 I stopped complaining about the new witch’s odd crying noises and the changes in the music, and started to appreciate the melee weapons and new campaigns. Playing the demo for Left 4 Dead 2, I was a bit skeptical. Soon after, a little too soon some might have said, Valve announced Left 4 Dead 2 and I knew my social life had no hope of reemergence after that. I immediately took to the game my social life was doomed from its very release. It was an interesting spin on the FPS zombie-killing genre I have come to know and love. The idea that I could play as the Infected was one of the most appealing to me in reference to a zombie infested game.
I, like John, spent many hours playing the original Left 4 Dead. I hope we’re all caught up on the details now so that I may plunge into my Ode to Left 4 Dead 2.
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