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Tim S · 20th Nov 2008, 08:34

http://www.bit-tech.net/gaming/2008/11/20/left-4-dead/1

Zombies. Lots of Zombies. Throw in an excellent AI engine to spawn hoards of them, and four player co-op to sweeten the deal and you'd better fetch a change of underwear because you're going to need them. Left 4 Dead is finally here, and we take a look to see if it lives up to the expectations.

chiper136 · 20th Nov 2008, 08:59

Just finished the game last night with the same 3 friends. I would easy give it a 9 too. Probably the best co-op experience of the year.

johnnyboy700 · 20th Nov 2008, 09:01

Just knew it would be good, it looked classy right from the start.

Spiny · 20th Nov 2008, 09:34

L4D? BTE!

Xtrafresh · 20th Nov 2008, 09:37

right, i'm out, gotta call some people

B1GBUD · 20th Nov 2008, 09:42

Played the demo... will most certainly get the game.... though found the demo a little stuttery on a e6600, 4GB Ram and an 8800GTX, I hope the game doesn't suffer from the same annoying stutters, espacially when you're about to pop a boomer

Phil Rhodes · 20th Nov 2008, 09:42

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one of the best distribution platforms around

I'm becoming increasingly convinced that Valve are starting to bribe reviewers to say this.

P

Tim S · 20th Nov 2008, 09:45

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Originally Posted by Phil Rhodes

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one of the best distribution platforms around

I'm becoming increasingly convinced that Valve are starting to bribe reviewers to say this.

P

I'd be pleased to hear what you think is better and offers the same breadth of titles with the same portability? EA Store? Heh.

p3n · 20th Nov 2008, 09:54

Your brightness in the screenies makes everything look pap, but enjoying what little i've played between WoTLK sessions

Denis_iii · 20th Nov 2008, 10:04

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Originally Posted by B1GBUD

Played the demo... will most certainly get the game.... though found the demo a little stuttery on a e6600, 4GB Ram and an 8800GTX, I hope the game doesn't suffer from the same annoying stutters, espacially when you're about to pop a boomer

i'm on 1GB mem, 7900gtx and core duo 2ghz on laptop and playing smooooth at 1920*1200 on med settings. Has any game ever got a 10 at Bit-tech?

steveo_mcg · 20th Nov 2008, 10:04

I'm going to have to find more friends to play expert

Xtrafresh · 20th Nov 2008, 10:05

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Originally Posted by Tim S

I'd be pleased to hear what you think is better and offers the same breadth of titles with the same portability? EA Store? Heh.

The man has a point though, you guys are starting to sound like fanboys :P

Bindibadgi · 20th Nov 2008, 10:16

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Originally Posted by Denis_iii

i'm on 1GB mem, 7900gtx and core duo 2ghz on laptop and playing smooooth at 1920*1200 on med settings. Has any game ever got a 10 at Bit-tech?

yea!

Steam was really really pants a couple of years ago, but they've sorted it out fantastically and compared to every other alternative it's head and shoulders above them.

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Originally Posted by p3n

Your brightness in the screenies makes everything look pap,

It's so you can see what's happening :P:P

Gunsmith · 20th Nov 2008, 10:24

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Originally Posted by Bindibadgi

It's so you can see what's happening :P:P

defeats the object + i bet its really because Baz is a big girl

iwog · 20th Nov 2008, 10:35

I was wondering if there was a dedicated server set up for the bit-tech steam group yet?

B1GBUD · 20th Nov 2008, 10:38

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Originally Posted by Denis_iii

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Originally Posted by B1GBUD

Played the demo... will most certainly get the game.... though found the demo a little stuttery on a e6600, 4GB Ram and an 8800GTX, I hope the game doesn't suffer from the same annoying stutters, espacially when you're about to pop a boomer

i'm on 1GB mem, 7900gtx and core duo 2ghz on laptop and playing smooooth at 1920*1200 on med settings. Has any game ever got a 10 at Bit-tech?

I play on highest settings @ 1680 x 1050, was playing a co-op at the time so I'm hoping it's just a bit of lag

Denis_iii · 20th Nov 2008, 10:41

yea, plays perfect single player campaign but play online and add a lil lag and things go wierd

Tim S · 20th Nov 2008, 10:54

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Originally Posted by Gunsmith

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Originally Posted by Bindibadgi

It's so you can see what's happening :P:P

defeats the object + i bet its really because Baz is a big girl

The latter is DEFINITELY true

Phil Rhodes · 20th Nov 2008, 10:55

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I'd be pleased to hear what you think is better and offers the same breadth of titles with the same portability?

I just tend to wander down to Game, but call me a rampant traditionalist. I just like the idea that I can't be prevented from playing games I've bought because the publisher forgot/can't be bothered/got bored of supporting the activation servers.

lewchenko · 20th Nov 2008, 10:56

How does the multiplayer piece work....

Do you have to host a server yourself on the same box you are playing on (360 style).. or connect to public server (are these provided or is it like jolt / multiplay etc ?)

Are 4 players co-op the max ?

Are there any other online game modes ... eg. like Hoarde on the 360 etc ?

My copy should arrive tomorrow. On Amazon.co.uk its £19.99 which is actually cheaper than steam due to the $/£ rate at the moment. That's just plain wrong. I would have loved to buy from steam directly, but Im not gonna get robbed !

20th Nov 2008, 08:34	#1
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20th Nov 2008, 10:04	#11
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20th Nov 2008, 10:35	#15
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20th Nov 2008, 08:59	#2
chiper136 Modder Join Date: May 2007 Location: You Kay Posts: 66	Just finished the game last night with the same 3 friends. I would easy give it a 9 too. Probably the best co-op experience of the year.

20th Nov 2008, 09:01	#3
johnnyboy700 Hypermodder Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 784	Just knew it would be good, it looked classy right from the start.

20th Nov 2008, 09:34	#4
Spiny Modder Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 55	L4D? BTE!

20th Nov 2008, 09:42	#6
B1GBUD Multimodder Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 202	Played the demo... will most certainly get the game.... though found the demo a little stuttery on a e6600, 4GB Ram and an 8800GTX, I hope the game doesn't suffer from the same annoying stutters, espacially when you're about to pop a boomer

20th Nov 2008, 09:54	#9
p3n Hypermodder Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 735	Your brightness in the screenies makes everything look pap, but enjoying what little i've played between WoTLK sessions

20th Nov 2008, 10:41	#17
Denis_iii Hypermodder Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 873	yea, plays perfect single player campaign but play online and add a lil lag and things go wierd

20th Nov 2008, 10:56	#20
lewchenko Supermodder Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 322	How does the multiplayer piece work.... Do you have to host a server yourself on the same box you are playing on (360 style).. or connect to public server (are these provided or is it like jolt / multiplay etc ?) Are 4 players co-op the max ? Are there any other online game modes ... eg. like Hoarde on the 360 etc ? My copy should arrive tomorrow. On Amazon.co.uk its £19.99 which is actually cheaper than steam due to the $/£ rate at the moment. That's just plain wrong. I would have loved to buy from steam directly, but Im not gonna get robbed !