Left 4 Dead 2

There is no gaming up. Everyone is the same level. The weapons do not level up either. There is no hunting for money or stuff to buy weapons or protective gear. The game relies only on skill. Then there are 1000 of custom maps that make the game endlessly playable all the time.

doesn't matter how old this game is nor how long time will pass, it will always remains as THE masterpiece of the zombie shooter game.

this was made at a time when games was fun to play. you just buy the game and you're guaranteed to have fun with your friends without worrying about cross platform games with clunky UI, stupid grinds for loot boxes, and predatory monetisation by corporate suits. one of the best games to play with in LAN parties. 15 years later and the devs are still patching up the game. wish more games would treat this like the gold standard of shooters.

The game also comes with a DLC, which includes the following items:
1. A Toxic Community: Mistakes are rarely forgiven. Unless you’re playing with friends, be prepared to face harsh criticism, often from younger players. The game’s multiplayer is largely populated by school-aged players who don’t hold back.
2. Disruptive Adults: It’s not just the kids causing chaos—some adults blast music through their microphones, assuming everyone else shares their taste. Spoiler: they don’t.
3. Frequent AFKs: Teamwork can fall apart when a teammate goes inactive, whether they’re brewing tea, taking a smoke break, or simply wandering off mid-game. And yes, it often happens right after you’ve generously used your first aid kit on them.
4. Team Abandonment: Lone wolves running off to the far corners of the map, only to be overwhelmed by infected, are a common sight. They’re quick to flood the chat with colorful language before rage-quitting the game.
5. Difficulty Disputes: Some players join games on "Expert" difficulty only to demand a downgrade. If their request is denied, they might sabotage the team before leaving the server entirely.
6. Vote Kicks: Occasionally, you’ll encounter players who inexplicably start a vote to kick you from the game. When you ask why? Crickets.
The Verdict: Despite the chaotic community, Left 4 Dead 2 remains a phenomenal experience. The graphics are a significant step up from the first game, the mechanics feel more polished, and there’s a greater variety of weapons and infected to enjoy. However, surviving the online experience without a calming remedy might be just as challenging as surviving the zombie apocalypse itself.

I grew up playing this game, thus planting the seed for my love for coop shooter games. I love this game with all my heart

Left 4 Dead 2 is that magical game where four strangers (or unlucky friends) try to survive the zombie apocalypse... and usually fail because someone thought now was a great time to “just check that one corner real quick.”

You and your crew are tossed into the worst family road trip ever, armed with frying pans, molotovs, and enough bullets to make an ammo factory blush. The zombies? Oh, they don’t just walk. They sprint at you like they saw you take the last slice of pizza at the office party.

The special infected are what nightmares are made of:

The Smoker pulls you away like a bad Tinder date.

The Boomer explodes in your face and somehow gets you covered in zombie-attracting puke. Fun!

The Witch sits and cries until you breathe in her direction and she rips your soul out like an angry librarian.

And The Tank is basically a boulder on steroids who yeets cars at you for fun.

But the real horror? Your teammates. You’ll beg them to stick together, and they’ll immediately Leroy Jenkins into a horde with a chainsaw and zero regrets. Friendly fire? Oh yes. Nothing like getting shot in the back with a shotgun by your own buddy who “didn’t mean to, bro.”

Despite the chaos, Left 4 Dead 2 is a timeless classic. It’s like a trust exercise disguised as a horror game—except you’ll never trust anyone again.

9/10. Would scream “DON’T STARTLE THE WITCH” again.

For me, the best zombie game ever. A pioneer that redefined the coop and zombie fps genre. So many games have copied it, been inspired from it, followed it loosely and yet it sticks out like a spear through the clouds. Unabashedly almost perfect, this game is the head of zombie coop. Try it, you won't regret it.