Walk into any cybercafe nowadays and there you see it, half of the place hooked onto the most talked about first-person shooter. Left 4 dead is basically about 4 people, called the Survivors, battling their wits against hoards of zombie-like aggressively infected people, simply called the Infected.

Left 4 dead is built based on multi-player co-operation although it does have a single player mode which actually is quite weak. During the game you will have to battle your way to a series of safe houses which then leads to a rescue point in each of the game’s four scenarios.

Other than the bots issue, the game is great fun to play. You are constantly pushed to the edge, having to deal with low health and low ammo. Having said that there are a number of awesome items you can use throughout the game, from pipe and Molotov bombs and weapon-turned propane tanks and gas canisters. There is simply no better feeling than to blast off zombies with a group of friends pumped with the adrenaline rush. Moreover the multiplayer mode is very much replayable, with events unfolding differently every time you play them.

However there are still several soft spots to the game. One instance is the AI. Playing with bots can seem rather passive and you will have to lead the way anyhow even if you’re low on health. Another low point is the fact that there are only four scenarios, which is considered very little. With normal difficulty you can finish the game in 20 to 30 minutes.

Having said that Left 4 Dead is undoubtedly one of the best multi-player games you’ll find in town. Its strong audio effects and solid visuals make it a highly tensed game throughout. It’s reminiscent of typical Hollywood zombie movies that catches you on your seat. This is definitely recommended for you hardcore gamers out there, just make sure your friends tag along too.

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