The first time you boot up L4D you are treated to an introductory cinematic. It likely goes without saying, but watch this movie! It very subtly keys you in on some basic concepts of the game. It’s the equivalent of a training mission in movie-form. Just another example of how well Valve seems to understand all the little things that go into a great gaming experience.
Jump straight into a campaign and you’ll be given the chance to choose between 4 survivors: Bill the Vietnam Vet, Francis the bar fighter, Zoey the horror movie buff, or Louis the IT guy. Aside from appearances, there are no differences between Survivors. You start the campaign in a safe location where you will choose which weapon to equip (shotgun or uzi) and pick up a health pack before beginning your journey.
Teamwork is paramount in this game. You will not have a good experience if everyone tries to lone-wolf their way through a level. In addition to the health pack mentioned above, you can carry a bottle of pain pills for a temporary health boost. You can use these on yourself of course, but often you will find yourself using them and health kits on your teammates, as keeping everyone in the fight is far more important than individual status in the game. Survivors who have their health taken to zero fall down to the ground and must rely on a buddy to help them up. Fortunately, the downed player can still fire a pistol and contribute since their savior will be helpless while reviving anyone. Dead players can be found in closed rooms for a quick respawn, though you start with half health and an uzi. Live together, die alone will be your mantra as you face the mass of undead standing in your way to safety.
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