It's a descent game but I don't know why everyone likes it so much...
The graphics are alright. nothing next generation about it though. There are lots of texture problems. When you get attacked by a hunter or grabbed by a smoker the camera goes third person and it just looks ugly. The animations aren't very well done either.
The sound design however is one of the best things about this game. It really makes you feel like you are immersed in this zombie infested world. The sound the witches make really sends a chill down your spine. However, the voice overs could have been much better.
And finally, the gameplay. This is really where the game falls short.
You pick this game up and you figure it is going to be a mindless zombie shooter, and it is. That's ALL it is. There is no real story telling, there is no character development between the characters. You are just put in the shoes of one of the 4 protagonists, and you go off blasting the infected. If you like the sound of killing zombies, this might be your cup of tea. But as for me, I like a good story line to keep me playing the game. I like killing zombies too, but when that's all you do in the game it gets really repetitive and annoying. But the best thing about this game would have to be the 4 player co-op over Xbox Live. It's really fun. But as for the single player stuff, don't waste your time.
You really disappointed me Valve. Now go, get to work on Half Life 3.
7.5 / 10