Perfect For Any L4DHead!
User Rating: 10 | Left 4 Dead 2: The Passing X360
Whew! I have read A LOT of bad reviews for this DLC, and I still got it, suspicion free. I will say- if you don't like L4D2 and are hoping this is gonna make an impact, than you missed the whole point of L4D. "The Passing", in my eyes, is a more than capable new entry to the game, bridging the gap between "Dead Center" and "Dark Carnival". First and foremost: yes, it does feature the original L4DHeads (only, sanz Bill... poor fella), but you don't really see them. They are merely... throughout. Although, they do help from a Bird Eyes view, so, it's kinda cool... You'll see "Zoey Killed A Boomer" or "Francis Killed A Hunter" pop up... a lil something. But I digress, the actual "The Passing" DLC is worth the 800 points, in my eyes, because I like what it brings to the table. Aside from adding a new campaign and Achievments, it also allows a new game mode called "Mutations". This is a nice new way to play L4D2, changing the rules of survival up once a week (one week it could be a Loner deal- you with no teamates, and then next week- it's Chainsaw Massacre, which believe you me, is as cool as it sounds). So, no, it's not revolutionary. It's not "Point Lookout" or the RE5 Chapters, and while I would understand why people would see this as a waste of points, I have to ask myself- how well do they really like/love this game? As this is one of my favs, fully embodying a potential Zombie Apocalypse, I'm eating this DLC up. It's only 800 points, the new mode is cool, and it has a new set of Achievements. Where's the miss here?
Oh, and lemme just say this before I shut this down- I also like the idea Valve is going with. I liked L4D, but I love L4D2 (the survivors are EXCELLENT!) Instead of seeing a L4D3, I'd much rather support the ideas they still have left on this one, and am excited to see where they're gonna take them. So, if you're a big fan of L4D2 and are wondering whether this is a good buy or not- rest assured. This has nothing but Zombie brains splattered all over it! =) 
