Oh, and if that wasn’t enough, there’s also the occassional grenade launcher hidden around the map. Sometimes the hit detection is a little off, but the overall experience is one of pure satisfaction as heads roll and limbs fly in all directions. These range from frying pans and cricket bats, to more heavy duty objects like axes, katanas and chainsaws. Most importantly of all are the new melee weapons, that can be swapped with the standard pistols. Joining the iconic Medkits is the new Defibrillator, which will bring a dead Survivor back to life. Boomer Bile is a brand new grenade weapon that turns the Infected against each other for a brief period of time, and there are new consumable items such as Adrenaline, which makes Survivors faster and allows them to power through hordes. Incendiary and explosive ammo can be added to weapons for an offensive boost, while lazer sights improve targeting. The Survivors have their own new playthings too. The simple inclusion of unique common Infected makes even the most mundane battles more spicy, and makes for a more varied and fun game. Zombies in hazard suits that are invulnerable to fire, “Mud Men” that run on all-fours and fling filth into your eyes, riot police that wear bullet proof vests, and even more that I daren’t spoil are to be found hidden among the horde. However, they are not to be trifled with. These differ from the Special Infected in that they are no more smarter and able than the common horde, nor can they be played in Versus Mode.
One of the major new challenges is the appearance “Uncommon” Infected.
Left 4 Dead 2 is chaotic compared to even its predecessor, and while the novelty shock value of the game’s premise has worn off since Left 4 Dead 1, the new zombies and crescendo events definitely make up for it, bringing a whole new brand of panic to the experience. The zombies are more plentiful, more violent and more varied this time around, making for a tougher and more stressful experience. Sticking close to each other, reviving fallen comrades, sharing health packs and covering backs are the key to success, more than ever before.
As always, the Survivors will need to work together in order to reach each chapter’s Safe House.
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