I'm really looking forward to this game. It looks really good. Although it's too bad that they didn't release any new episodic DLC for the original.
Set for Nov. 17 as an Xbox 360 and PC "exclusive", the game will add melee combat, deeper cooperative gameplay and new weapons, including a chainsaw, frying pan, axe and baseball bat. The game will make use of AI Director 2.0, which Valve says will take the game's dynamic gameplay to the next level. That means the ability to procedurally change weather, world objects and pathways and "tailoring" enemy population, effects and sound. The game will also feature new Survivors, boss zombies, weapons, and items. Valve says the game is much larger than the original with more co-operative campaigns, more Versus campaigns, and maps for Survival mode available at launch. "Left 4 Dead was backed by our most aggressive advertising campaign to date, and resulted in a top 5 showing on two platforms during holiday 2008," said Doug Lombardi, VP of marketing at Valve. "Left 4 Dead 2 is a larger game and will be supported with even more consumer and retail advertising programs than the original."Source: kotaku.com
The game will make use of AI Director 2.0, which Valve says will take the game's dynamic gameplay to the next level. That means the ability to procedurally change weather, world objects and pathways and "tailoring" enemy population, effects and sound.
The game will also feature new Survivors, boss zombies, weapons, and items. Valve says the game is much larger than the original with more co-operative campaigns, more Versus campaigns, and maps for Survival mode available at launch.
"Left 4 Dead was backed by our most aggressive advertising campaign to date, and resulted in a top 5 showing on two platforms during holiday 2008," said Doug Lombardi, VP of marketing at Valve. "Left 4 Dead 2 is a larger game and will be supported with even more consumer and retail advertising programs than the original."Source: kotaku.com
Hawkeye1691 wrote:Does anyone else think it's a tad too early for a sequel? I mean, don't get me wrong, sequels are nice and all, but it's a little soon for one, considering the game just released last November.
The1Npc wrote: Hawkeye1691 wrote:Does anyone else think it's a tad too early for a sequel? I mean, don't get me wrong, sequels are nice and all, but it's a little soon for one, considering the game just released last November.yeah a little too soon. I would rather have had this to be a l4d update or in store add-on
Doos wrote:Y'see. After seeing all the improvements and add-ons that Criterion did with Burnout, I really have no idea what can be done with DLC.Valve, so far, has my respect for a lot of their DLC and pricing. The Orange Box was awesome. 5 games for the price of 1. Great stuff, they added the free DLC to Left 4 Dead. I'm hoping that because this sequel is coming so quickly, and really doesn't look to add all that much (In my opinion, new maps, melee, and different play style isn't really all that much, at least not in relation to a $69.99 price tag) that they have a reduced price attached to it.Valve is usually pretty good with that kind of thing, they seem to be, at least. So here's hoping it's cheaper than full retail price.
Dalamornight wrote:The 1st game was only $49 retail so as long as they stick to that it makes me even happier.
Doos wrote:I'm going to save my nerd fury for when they actually release a solid price. As for nerd rage, all of mine is aimed at ODST, which I hear is now being released at $59.99. Then again, I'm exaggerating, because 1) Maybe it's a full length game now? and 2) I never really wanted to buy it in the first place.. as Halo is not my cup o' tea.
Doos wrote:The Orange Box was awesome. 5 games for the price of 1. Great stuff, they added the free DLC to Left 4 Dead.
Mister Switch wrote:Why sell four new campaigns for 800MSP each when you can sell four new campaigns in a box for $60?
SpectralMeat wrote: Mister Switch wrote:Why sell four new campaigns for 800MSP each when you can sell four new campaigns in a box for $60?That is still a better deal than most sports games from one year to the next.
Mister Switch wrote: SpectralMeat wrote: Mister Switch wrote:Why sell four new campaigns for 800MSP each when you can sell four new campaigns in a box for $60?That is still a better deal than most sports games from one year to the next. Hey, no doubt! But usually when I think something is a bad deal I simply don't buy it. You'd be amazed what walking away with cash in hand can do to convince businesses to lower prices! It works for more than just games, kids!
vile deception wrote:Here's Valve's explanation for such an early release for the sequel, looks like LFD:2 will be sticking around a lot longer than the first one, link from Joystiq: http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/02/left-4-dead-2-will-last-much-longer-as-a-platform/
ThunderCurls wrote: vile deception wrote:Here's Valve's explanation for such an early release for the sequel, looks like LFD:2 will be sticking around a lot longer than the first one, link from Joystiq: http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/02/left-4-dead-2-will-last-much-longer-as-a-platform/The first one would have stuck around fine if they DIDN'T CHOOSE TO RELEASE A SEQUEL. Are they mentally challenged?They pretty much just admitted we bought an unfinished game.
Juxtapose13 wrote: ThunderCurls wrote: vile deception wrote:Here's Valve's explanation for such an early release for the sequel, looks like LFD:2 will be sticking around a lot longer than the first one, link from Joystiq: http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/02/left-4-dead-2-will-last-much-longer-as-a-platform/The first one would have stuck around fine if they DIDN'T CHOOSE TO RELEASE A SEQUEL. Are they mentally challenged?They pretty much just admitted we bought an unfinished game.Wouldn't be the first time a company "beta tested" it's game with the retail product.
The1Npc wrote: Juxtapose13 wrote: ThunderCurls wrote: vile deception wrote:Here's Valve's explanation for such an early release for the sequel, looks like LFD:2 will be sticking around a lot longer than the first one, link from Joystiq: http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/02/left-4-dead-2-will-last-much-longer-as-a-platform/The first one would have stuck around fine if they DIDN'T CHOOSE TO RELEASE A SEQUEL. Are they mentally challenged?They pretty much just admitted we bought an unfinished game.Wouldn't be the first time a company "beta tested" it's game with the retail product.yeah I bought the halo 3 beta and it came with crackdown!
EvilestOrphan wrote:I was just talking to a friend and she just told me the cost to preorder this game is 59.99 + taxes. @ our eb games...