L4D first review http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/930/930859p1.html I know you like IGN reviews Karanji so maybe this will change your mind a bit in favor of it. Anyway, have a read and watch the video review. For those who think this is tl;dr, skip to the second page or just take that the review gives it a solid 9.0/10. 9.5 Presentation The movie-style presentation captures the essence of the game perfectly. Valve's typical high production values and attention to detail are obvious. 9.0 Graphics The Source Engine isn't as cutting-edge as it used to be, but it still impresses with detailed environments, amazing lighting, and the fact that it can throw zombie hordes at you with ease. 9.0 Sound An immersive audio system with plenty of solid voice work and a dynamic music system. You'll learn to dread the sound of a witch crying or a tank approaching. 9.0 Gameplay Left 4 Dead is quite possibly the perfect co-op shooter. It's an absolute blast to play with others, though the single-player mode feels a bit hollow. 9.0 Lasting Appeal Incredibly replayable and the Versus mode is also fun, but the small number of scenarios may feel limited to many. OVERALL 9.0 Outstanding (out of 10 / not an average)