Left 4 Dead 1 vs 2

I am thinking about getting Left 4 Dead, but do not know which one to purchase. Which one is better? The first or the second? And can anyone please give me some info on how many people play the game now?

idk how many people still play but

left 4 head 1 characters>

left 4 head 2 weapons>

They are both great games.

L4D2, the first one you can tell it's REALLY old. Great series, just wish you could aim down sights...

Both are fun games. The second is better because of it's melee weapons, otherwise they're both similar.

Both are fun games. The second is better because of it's melee weapons, otherwise they're both similar.

Blueresident87

First game all the way. campaigns are better, none of this collecting 16 gas cans cr@p

To answer your question about how many people still play... not much I think. I gave L4D2 a try about 5 months ago and could not get anyone in my lobby. You will end up playing it by yourself.CaptainSofa

I played it week ago and the game was very active. nobody also joint in my lobby but just go in some1 else hes lobby.

I had more fun playing the first one, but if you play the franchise for the first time then pick lfd2, it has more content.

I prefer the 2nd game.

Left 4 Dead 2 was better then the first,in my opinion.BTW,what happend to Left 4 Dead 3.Will there be a 3rd.Will it be an Xbox 360 exclusive.Anybody have info,please respond.Thank You in advance.

Left4dead 2 is better than the first but the characters you play in the first are better than the characters in the second.

[QUOTE="Blueresident87"]

Both are fun games. The second is better because of it's melee weapons, otherwise they're both similar.

Mr-Gingersnaps

First game all the way. campaigns are better, none of this collecting 16 gas cans cr@p

Nope, because I don't care about difficulty.

The melee weapons are fun in Left 4 Dead 2, that's all I care about.

[QUOTE="Blueresident87"]

Both are fun games. The second is better because of it's melee weapons, otherwise they're both similar.

Mr-Gingersnaps

First game all the way. campaigns are better, none of this collecting 16 gas cans cr@p

get Left 4 Dead 2. pretty strong community. eventually the Cold Stream DLC will be coming out, which has all the campaigns from the first game. basically making the first game useless.

I say get the 2nd one on Xbox. It has splitscreen co-op, new infected, new weapons, and the online will be more active. I like the 1st one more for the atmosphere and story, but L4D2 is a better game.

There is still plenty of people playing L4D2...but I wish that they just had a matchmaking system, because hosts tend to boot people out too often. It can take a while to get a game going if none of your friends are playing.a55a55inx

The online logistics of L4D is by far the worst design ever, breeding a community filled with constant kicking and trash talking griefers (when you actually get into a game). Say something back that the host doesn't like? Kick. The system of 2 people (out of 4) being able to vote-kick out whoever they like is a complete joke.

Short version: Make sure you have a group of friends to play with if you are even thinking about playing L4D2 online, or set aside at least 30 minutes to get into a room that isn't occupied by a couple of morons.

First, look at my name.

Second, I have both games.

Third, they are both great.

Fourth, the way to have fun playing these games is to constantly jump into different games. Don't be disappointed if you play with morons or get kicked. Just constantly jump to new games any time something stupid happens. Takes 20 seconds to jump into a new game. The good thing is when you meet nice people and make friends, then you can do whole campaigns together. Otherwise jump game to game, try to be helpful and friendly with people.

Right now I would get L4D1 first.

It has a better community, more fun maps and generally less frustrating.

Eventually all the LD41 maps will be available in L4D2, making the second game all you need. But right now that is not the case.

Just get L4D1 for now.

First, look at my name.

Second, I have both games.

Third, they are both great.

Fourth, the way to have fun playing these games is to constantly jump into different games. Don't be disappointed if you play with morons or get kicked. Just constantly jump to new games any time something stupid happens. Takes 20 seconds to jump into a new game. The good thing is when you meet nice people and make friends, then you can do whole campaigns together. Otherwise jump game to game, try to be helpful and friendly with people.

Right now I would get L4D1 first.

It has a better community, more fun maps and generally less frustrating.

Eventually all the LD41 maps will be available in L4D2, making the second game all you need. But right now that is not the case.

Just get L4D1 for now.

ZombieKiller7

Okay, so my response was slightly negative, lol...

Zombiekiller is right, though. They are great games and when you get into the right room you can have a ton of fun. I also found that if you don't use chat you usually get kicked. My bro and I were in a party and tried getting into games for a while but kept getting kicked. Once we went with game chat the kicking happened less often.

Hopefully you have fun though. The scavenger mode in L4D2 was really fun.

[QUOTE="a55a55inx"]There is still plenty of people playing L4D2...but I wish that they just had a matchmaking system, because hosts tend to boot people out too often. It can take a while to get a game going if none of your friends are playing.chasingmaynard

The online logistics of L4D is by far the worst design ever, breeding a community filled with constant kicking and trash talking griefers (when you actually get into a game). Say something back that the host doesn't like? Kick. The system of 2 people (out of 4) being able to vote-kick out whoever they like is a complete joke.

Short version: Make sure you have a group of friends to play with if you are even thinking about playing L4D2 online, or set aside at least 30 minutes to get into a room that isn't occupied by a couple of morons.

I preferred the first Left 4 Dead. I wasn't as keen on the whole 'daylight' maps on 2. I think I prefer the cliché dark, rainy back alley zombie attacks. I preferred the simplicity too.