by Natasa Shepherd

Created on: December 21, 2009

Chainsaws, shotguns and a whole bunch of zombies, these are all things you can look forward to when entering the world of Left 4 Dead 2 or L4D2 as it is more commonly known. If we were to compare the overall structure of Left 4 Dead and Left 4 Dead 2 we would see a lot of similarities but then we would see a lot of differences. To get ahead in Left 4 Dead 2 there is one basic element that every person needs and that is good teamwork.

Teamwork

The Left 4 Dead series is unlike any other game out there. In other popular games such as Counter Strike or Call of Duty you can easily run off and do your own thing. You don't need to worry about what your team mates are doing as you could generally take care of the opposition by yourself but this isn't the case in Left 4 Dead 2. Here it is essential that you stick with your teammates which can be hard at times. With so many knooks and crannies waiting to be searched you can easily get caught up in trying to find much needed equipment only to realize your entire team has literally left you for dead. This is why you'll need to cooperate and communicate with your team mates and make sure that no one goes wandering off by themselves. To simplify things,  don't loose your teammates! Well unless you want to become a walking talking T-bone to the zombies that is.

Equipment

Health packs, defibrillators and pain pills are all a necessity in the world of Left 4 Dead. Always keep your eyes open to the little blue shadows that will highlight a piece of equipment. Remember, sharing is caring. If there is a team member who looks like they need to pills or health packs a lot more than you do, let them know about it. The worst thing to be in Left 4 Dead is the hoarder that will be as fresh as a daisy while his or her entire team is limping at a turtles pace. Just remember than when your compatriots die, your chances of surviving also drops so make sure your team is as healthy as your are, it might just pay off when you realize you need help, a good deed will often be rewarded with a good deed back.

Special Infected

There are three new infected zombies in Left 4 Dead 2 with the return of the classic special infected from Left 4 Dead 1. Remember, every zombie has their own little 5 second piece of music that will alert the survivors just what is lurking around the corner. While it would be impossible for me to tell you what those music pieces sound like, you will eventually learn what each piece indicates to after a while.

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