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The infected (voiced by experimental musician Mike Patton [commons, Smoker, and Hunter] and voice actor Fred Tatasciore [Boomer and Tank]) [15] are the enemies of Left 4 Dead, and comparisons have been made with 'zombies' from certain modern films, such as Dawn of the Dead, 28 Days Later, and Quarantine. [16] [17] An important distinction from the former is that the infected are, as cited in the game's manual, living humans infected with a rabies-like pathogen; more similar to the latter two films, rather than undead zombies. While they are never seen eating humans, bite wounds and mutilation are often mentioned. In an interview with 1Up.com, designer Mike Booth commented on the concept of using a pathogen as an inspiration for the setting: The Xbox 360 version of the game was noted at launch for having serious issues with lag and slowdown in online game modes, the majority coming from using the game's dedicated servers. According to Valve, these problems were due to an unexpectedly huge number of players online on Xbox LIVE. [147] It was shortly fixed after release by a server infrastructure change and adding new dedicated servers. [147] Sales [ edit ] Machkovech, Sam (November 22, 2023). "15 years later, Chet Faliszek dishes on the making of Left 4 Dead". Game Developer . Retrieved November 22, 2023. a b Bramwell, Tom (2009-11-17). "Left 4 Dead 2". Eurogamer. pp.1–3. Archived from the original on 2012-02-18 . Retrieved 2009-11-17.

McWhertor, Michael (February 11, 2010). "Left 4 Dead 2's "The Passing" Coming March, Followed By Comic, More L4D DLC". Kotaku. Archived from the original on November 21, 2018 . Retrieved February 11, 2010.Review: Left 4 Dead 2". Edge. 2009-11-17. pp.1–2. Archived from the original on 2013-01-21 . Retrieved 2017-03-31. Newell, Gabe (November 21, 2008). "Gabe Newell Writes for Edge". Edge. Archived from the original on September 9, 2012 . Retrieved November 22, 2008. The events are trying to give them a sense of narrative. We look at sequences of events and try to take what their actions are to generate new sequences. If they've been particularly challenged by one kind of creature then we can use that information to make decisions about how we use that creature in subsequent encounters. This is what makes procedural narrative more of a story-telling device than, say, a simple difficulty mechanism.

See also: Classification of video games by the Australian Office of Film and Literature Classification Left 4 Dead Hands-on Preview". Archived from the original on September 3, 2020 . Retrieved November 19, 2008.

Cario, Erwan (2009-11-19). " " Left 4 Dead 2 " prend aux tripes". Libération. Archived from the original on 2012-03-03 . Retrieved 2009-11-19. As soon as I arrive, I'm aimed towards the playroom. Visiting the studio? Meeting the upper staff management? I will see later. Valve people do not imagine for a minute that a journalist may have cross half the globe for something else than playing the game fifteen days before the others. As if the game spoke for itself, as if it was carrying a speech far more powerful than any of those who participated in its birth. It is probably true.

Doug Lombardi, vice-president of marketing for Valve, noted that the SDK released for Left 4 Dead would also be compatible with Left 4 Dead 2. [82] Promotion [ edit ] On May 1, 2009, the game was released freely via Steam as a one-day trial called "Freaky Free Friday". The trial was then extended to end on Saturday. [57] Little, Reilly (June 18, 2012). "Payday: The Heist - No Mercy revealed". Game Rant. Archived from the original on November 16, 2012 . Retrieved December 20, 2012.Laughlin, Andrew (2010-01-10). "Valve releases 'L4D2' toolset online". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 2011-06-11 . Retrieved 2010-07-08. Singleplayer mode allows players to play without intrusion from human players, working through the Campaign stages with three computer-controlled Survivor allies. A Japanese arcade cabinet version of L4D2 titled Left 4 Dead: Survivors ( Left 4 Dead: 生存者たち, (Seizonshatachi)) was developed and released under license by Taito in December 2014. The arcade version featured a unique mouse-and-handset control scheme, exclusive skins and weapons, online and local connected play, and unique limited online events (with the online service ending in 2017). The plot and gameplay remains largely unchanged from L4D2, streamlined and modified for a time-limited arcade environment. The game also features four exclusive survivors which replace the original survivors: Haruka Hirose ( 広瀬遥, Hirose Haruka, voiced by Ayane Sakura), a Japanese schoolgirl visiting America on a school trip; Yuusuke Kudou ( 工藤佑介, Kudō Yūsuke, voiced by Ryuichi Kijima), a Japanese college student on vacation; Sara Kirishima ( 霧島沙良, Kirishima Sara, voiced by Miyuki Sawashiro), a half-Japanese half-American tour guide; and Blake Jordan ( ジョーダンブレイク, Jōdan Bureiku, voiced by Hidenori Takahashi), an American bartender and army veteran. [125] Competitive community and tournaments [ edit ] Reilly, Jim (June 17, 2009). "ESRB Made Valve Change Left 4 Dead 2 Cover". IGN. Archived from the original on April 18, 2021 . Retrieved September 7, 2020. Nunneley, Stephany (2010-03-26). "South Australia Attorney General John Rau supports R18+ rating". VG247. Archived from the original on 2010-07-07 . Retrieved 2010-06-20.