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Left 4 Dead 2 for PC is perhaps that rarest of creatures: a sequel that is almost universally agreed to be better than the original, capitalising on what was done right, minimising that which didn’t work so well and generally being a more polished, immersive and engaging game. The game is a zombie apocalypse survival game, in which you are one of only four survivors, on your way to your destination (wherever that might be). About the Game You are one of four, and it is best to play with four friends if you like to be sociable, but if you are awake and gaming at an hour when most others are sleeping, you can still play – the other three characters will be peopled by computer characters who come complete with their own quirks and personalities to make it a bit more engaging – watch out for Errol who chatters endlessly, to the point that he seems oblivious to the gathering hordes of zombies approaching! Versus is a nicely challenging game, when you and your fellow survivors take on four other online players who take on the personas of Boss Zombie villains, such as Boomers, Hunters, Smokers, Tanks from the old game and Spitters, Jockeys and Chargers from the new, some of whom can leave time-delayed obstacles, such as Spitters’ giant pools of acidic saliva which will harm anyone who stumbles into it. What’s New? The improvements to the game are wide-ranging, including locations and backgrounds, the ready availability of loot – especially different types of ammunition (Can you say explosive? Can you say incendiary?) and powerful guns of all sorts. There are also – new to the sequel – melee weapons so you can work out some serious tension by shredding, ripping and generally savaging your way through the zombie hordes using machetes, katanas, and even chainsaws. More niche weap