Available on: Xbox 360 , PC
Genre: Shooter
Release date: Nov 17, 2008
Published by: Electronic Arts
Developed by: Turtle Rock Studios

Multiplayer Modes:

Online

4 player CO-OP

8 player VS

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A terrifying redefinition of co-op gaming that will have you drenched in blood, sweat, and tears

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Want to see the brand new map Valve’s created for Left 4 Dead’s free Survival Pack DLC? Thought so! We got Chet Faliszek, the game’s writer, to give us an exclusive guided tour of the new map, “Lighthouse.” Click play below to check it out, then we’ll regroup for further details and impressions from our hands-on session. ... » Read Full Left 4 Dead preview

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Aug 19, 2008

Self-shadowed normal mapping. That got you sitting up in your seats didn’t it? Forget zombie hordes for a second, put the intricate and sophisticated animation system to one side, and focus on what’s going to make Left 4 Dead special: self-shadowed normal mapping. What’s self-shadowed normal mapping? We had no idea, so we picked up the phone and asked Valve. ... » Read Full Left 4 Dead preview

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Latest Comments

Left4DeadRules19 - 2 months 7 days ago

Hey i was just wondering if that surviver mode was online or Not online or do u have to buy a certain left for dead game for the survival mode?

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