Platform:PC Product Description Left 4 Dead 2 is set at roughly the same time as the original - just after the outbreak that turned most of the population into various zombie mutants

Players assume the role of 4 new "Survivors," each with their own personality and new dialog

The game leads these "Survivors" through the southeastern region of the US - from Savannah, Georgia thru the bayou country, and climaxing in New Orleans' French Quarter. Amazon.com Left 4 Dead 2 is the sequel to the best-selling and critically-acclaimed co-op multiplayer smash from Valve, creators of the Half-life, Portal, Team Fortress and Counter-Strike game properties

With multiple multiplayer options both on and offline, extensive AI custom functionality, four character options, new melee weapons and more, Left 4 Dead 2 promises to become one of 2009's best shooters on the PC platform and set a new benchmark for co-op centric action games

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Superior online and offline multiplayer and co-op gameplay

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Utilize a mix of available weaponry

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New and familiar game modes

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Improved AI customization functionality

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Story Left 4 Dead 2 is set at roughly the same time as the original – just after the outbreak that turned most of the population into various zombie mutants

Players assume the role of four new "Survivors," each with their own personality and new dialog

The game leads these "Survivors" through the southeastern region of the US - from Savannah, Georgia through the bayou country, and climaxing in New Orleans’ French Quarter

Gameplay Just as with the original Left 4 Dead, Left 4 Dead 2 is a first-person shooter which pits players against hordes of zombie-like enemies

As you would expect in a scenario where you are regularly surrounded by masses of the undead, it is very good thing to have plenty of help, as well as weapons at your disposal, and Left 4 Dead 2 has players covered on both accounts

The game features several multiplayer options including 2-8 player online and offline support in several modes seen in the first game, including Campaign, Versus, and Survival, as well as the new Scavenge Mode

This new multiplayer option tasks players, in the role of survivors to find a limited number of fuel canisters hidden in a level in order to keep their individual generators going, while other players in the role of the infected try to stop them

In addition the game features very strong co-op play support, with 2-player support locally and 2-4 player support online

The game features a wealth of melee weapons and additional items handy for battling enemies up-close and personal

Along with melee weapons seen in the first game, players can look forward to wielding new weapons like axes, chainsaws, frying pans, etc

Firearms are also available, but seeing as zombie fighting usually requires a little elbow grease, melee weapons are the mainstay

In addition, players can carry other useful items, including a variety of throwing weapons and several different kinds of support items, like flashlights to startle enemies and light the way in dark environments and healing items like first aid kit and defibrillator kits

Customize with AI Director 2.0 Introducing the AI Director 2.0, Left 4 Dead 2's dynamic gameplay is taken to the next level by giving the Director the ability to procedurally change weather effects, world objects, and pathways in addition to tailoring the enemy population, effects, and sounds to match the players' performance

The result is a unique game session custom fitted to provide a satisfying and uniquely challenging experience each time the game is played

Key Features Quality Co-op Gameplay - Left 4 Dead 2 features quality next generation co-op action gaming from the makers of Half-life, Portal, Team Fortress and Counter-Strike

AI Director 2.0 - Advanced technology dubbed "The AI Director" drives Left 4 Dead’s unique gameplay – customizing enemy population, effects, and music, based upon the players’ performance

Left 4 Dead 2 features "AI Director 2.0," which expands the Director’s ability to customize level layout, world objects, weather, and lighting to reflect different times of day

New Melee Weapons – Put a whole slew of melee weapons including axes, chainsaws, frying pans and baseball bats to use which allow you to get up close with the zombies

Meet "The Survivors" - The game features four different survivors, a new storyline and new dialogue

More Game - On day one, Left 4 Dead 2 features more cooperative campaigns, more campaigns and maps for the versus game modes than the original Left 4 Dead did, plus support for Survival Mode right out of the box

System Requirements: Minimum OS: Windows 7, Vista, Vista 64, XP Processor: 3.0GHz P4, Dual Core 2.0, AMD64X2 (or higher) RAM: 1GB or more (XP), 2GB or more for other OS Disc Drive: DVD-ROM drive Hard Drive: At least 7.5 GB of free space Video Card: DirectX 9 compatible video card (card must be 128MB or more and be DirectX 9 compatible with support for pixel shader 2.0b (ATI X800 or better, or NVIDIA 6600 or better)) Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible Input Device: Mouse, keyboard or game pad