There are also multiple difficulty settings to determine the effect of decision-making and communication on mission success. It evaluates previous performance and the current state of all party members, then tailors spawning frequency and enemy ferocity accordingly. The AI-driven gameplay ensures that you’re constantly stimulated but never in over your head. The gist of it is simple: you’re to shoot your way through swarms of the undead, reaching the end of the map to complete the level. The gameplay is logical, well-organized, and exhilarating. The never-ending action has much more of a gameplay focus. There are some emotional and witty moments, but surprisingly no overarching narrative to push the story forward. Strategic thinking is necessary to make the most of every team member’s abilities. It’s your party against the hostile world around you.Įach campaign consists of missions broken up by safehouses, where you return to replenish your strength. The developers pulled inspiration from Resident Evil: Revelations, having you survive the zombie apocalypse with in-game friends and family members.
The creators introduced some new features to the AI Director 2.0, letting it procedurally alter weather and pathways as well as your enemies. You’ll play with three other survivors, real players or AI, armed with a wide array of new and upgraded weapons. The deadly zombie pandemic also inspired two non-canon, fan-developed storylines. There are fourteen campaigns in total, including six from the initial release. You might visit a map point once and see no enemies around, while a furious swarm might be waiting at the same spot the next time.This game continues and improves on the original Left 4 Dead story, taking you through brand-new, Deep South-inspired maps. It tailors the zombie attack brutality and frequency according to your performance, making the gameplay fast-paced but manageable. Valve employs a unique AI-powered technology dubbed the ‘Director’ to generate a novel experience each time you launch the game. There are four campaigns and several DLC available. The final chapter always has you defending a position against the zombie onslaught before help arrives. If you go for one of the original campaigns, the game will put you through five levels connected with safehouses where you can heal, revive, and re-arm.