In order to make a good co-op game - no matter if it's local or online - it's not enough to create multiple maps, enemy models and different characters for the players. It is necessary to keep the balance and Valve managed to do this - their Left 4 Dead 2 has become even more successful than its predecessor.
The elements, modes and even the types of enemies from this project you could see in the many following games that had chosen the cooperative action genre. Left 4 Dead 2 successfully adapted many ideas that are now the axioms of the genre.
It's been almost 10 years since this game was released, but it still attracts not only nostalgic fans, but also a new audience. The reason is simple: great balance and timeless gameplay. Of course, in terms of picture beauty, this veteran of the genre can not compare with modern projects, but offers another - fair competition, adrenaline rounds and a fun time with friends or random co-parties online.
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Even now Left 4 Dead 2 is actively supported by fans - organized competitions, gained average stable online, and some enthusiasts even make modifications. Veterans of the series and newcomers, who want a more pronounced challange, return to the game from time to time - mainly because the project was not adjusted for the parameters of the mass player, so it requires involvement and tactical team thinking.
You should try Left 4 Dead 2 if you:
Left 4 Dead 2 has long ago earned its classic status, and quite deservedly so. It's a great project that is still supported by developers and fans, has an "ideological successor" and can attract players online even so many years after its release.
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