Left 4 Dead demo - Microsoft Xbox and Xbox 360

Mr Obseen · 03-11-2009, 11:19

Was this ment to be out today?

I checked marketplace this morning to no avail.

Leeham · 03-11-2009, 11:30

It'll be out some time today.

anniebrion · 03-11-2009, 12:16

I have it pre-loaded but am still waiting for activation.

Leeham · 03-11-2009, 13:15

It's on the Marketplace now, but when I select it I get "Could not retrieve information from Xbox Live"

anniebrion · 03-11-2009, 13:32

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Originally Posted by anniebrion

I have it pre-loaded but am still waiting for activation.

Sorry wrong forum, I have the PC version pre-loaded.

MsLurker · 03-11-2009, 13:36

I downloaded the demo after seeing it on live website.

CJClarke · 03-11-2009, 15:25

I'm currently downloading it, i've got to say that i'm quite surprised by the size of the demo (1.69gb), L4D1's demo was only about 700mb!

GARETH197901 · 03-11-2009, 15:33

all i can say is I LOVE THIS demo

2Dshmuplover · 03-11-2009, 19:26

^ same here. Controls feel more refined, the weapons are great. Love the melee stuff, whacking zombies with guitars and frying pans is all good fun. The machete is well powerful you can take out a small crowd and decapitate a load in the process with one good swipe. L4D is the best co-op experience I think I've ever had with online games.

Another day 1 purchase, gonna be skint at this rate.

dudester · 03-11-2009, 19:32

Liked this alot more then I expected to really.

Got the 1st on steam and didn't think I would adapt well to a pad for l4d2 but had no issues at all and does seem like theres added fun in this one.

Leeham · 03-11-2009, 19:51

The new pistol is awesome

MotherTeresa · 04-11-2009, 06:40

Lotta laughs, lotta dead zombies. And not one of them wielding a gun in sight!

Didn't play the first game, but after this demo I think we have a winner for the premier zombie franchise of this gen. Until Dead Rising 2, at least.

Ghost World · 04-11-2009, 08:48

Before it came out, I read somewhere that all the new melee weapons would be in the demo.

I only found the guitar, night stick, frying pan and machete. Are the others in there, or was that info wrong?

Leeham · 04-11-2009, 09:13

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Originally Posted by Ghost World

Before it came out, I read somewhere that all the new melee weapons would be in the demo.

I only found the guitar, night stick, frying pan and machete. Are the others in there, or was that info wrong?

It was definately wrong, in the PC version the console cheats to give yourself weapons were taken out for anything you can't pick up (except explosive ammo).

Granny72 · 04-11-2009, 09:52

Loving the AK-47 though the guitar is a bit overpowered I reckon.
Still, can't wait for the full game.

gary77 · 04-11-2009, 11:11

The demo is good fun nice to see the Tank and Witch return. I can't justify getting this on release day though once the price has dropped then maybe.

Mr Obseen · 04-11-2009, 11:26

I played it online last night and found it really laggy and the collision detection was dreadful, i've give the single player a blast the night but I'm not too overly unimpressed.

Ghost World · 04-11-2009, 14:45

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Originally Posted by Mr Obseen

i've give the single player a blast the night but I'm not too overly unimpressed.

So... you were impressed?

Aspartame · 04-11-2009, 14:58

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Originally Posted by gary77

The demo is good fun nice to see the Tank and Witch return. I can't justify getting this on release day though once the price has dropped then maybe.

The mobile Witch is kind of interesting, much harder to avoid. I'll be getting this on PC of course. Partly because I don't have a 360, but mainly because FPS games don't work well on gamepads in general

Feed The Reaper · 04-11-2009, 15:18

Lag will make hit detection go weird

Get a good connection to the server and you will be able to decap limbs with the Spas 12 from 20 feet!

Dont forget to activate the Jukebox in the corner cafe for some fantastic slashing to music

TornadoDivine · 04-11-2009, 19:35

The lag on multiplayer last night was dreadful, and I do have a good connection! Ended up junking the game and just playing single player.

The new melee weapons were massive fun and using the Boomer bile on zombies was awesome. I was going to hold off on buying this and wait for the price to drop a bit but I think I'll be getting it sooner rather than later. Can't wait to try scavenge mode and versus with the new special infected

2Dshmuplover · 04-11-2009, 19:53

The new mode "realism" sounds like it could be fun too.

FOXZFACE · 05-11-2009, 11:24

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FPS games don't work well on gamepads in general

I would be interested in why you think this.
I would much prefer a pad and a 42" HD television to a mouse, keypad and monitor.

flakmagnet · 05-11-2009, 11:46

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Originally Posted by Aspartame

The mobile Witch is kind of interesting, much harder to avoid.

If you've got one, molotov her and RUN. Otherwise, Melee weapons work quite well, especially if you can sneak up on her.

Or, if one of your teammates has already startled her, just whack her on the noggin with a frying pan whilst she's tearing him a new one.

Jockey has to be my least favorite of the new ones. Those things have caused my demise twice already from nearly full health since they drag you away from your group. If they aren't quick enough, you're doomed! (Not a complaint, but everyone has to hate one more than the rest!)

TheMadMan · 07-11-2009, 12:49

downloaded this demo last night and played for an hour this morning. first impressions are good - thought the gameplay was fun and enjoyed the atmosphere. kids were listening and my youngest got a bit freaky when the 'witch music' was playing.

One question though - on the park level you go through a bus and the alarm sounds. How do you switch it off? I've noticed there's a switch like thing on the wall but I cannot seem to do anything with it. It's the 360 version if that helps.

03-11-2009, 11:19	#1
Mr Obseen Forum Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Glasgow Services: Sony Bravia LCD, Sky HD, Virgin 20MB, XBOX360: Gamertag:Mr Obseen Posts: 543	Left 4 Dead demo Was this ment to be out today? I checked marketplace this morning to no avail.

03-11-2009, 11:30	#2
Leeham Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,137	It'll be out some time today.

03-11-2009, 12:16	#3
anniebrion Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Earth Services: Be*(4Mb), Sky+HD, 32"HDTV, Freeview, RDRHXD870, XBox360, W7x64, XP SP3 Posts: 7,139	I have it pre-loaded but am still waiting for activation.

03-11-2009, 13:15	#4
Leeham Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,137	It's on the Marketplace now, but when I select it I get "Could not retrieve information from Xbox Live"

03-11-2009, 13:36	#6
MsLurker Forum Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Behind you Services: Sky,Virgin Broadband,360,Wii,PSP,PS2 Posts: 97	I downloaded the demo after seeing it on live website.

03-11-2009, 15:25	#7
CJClarke Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Middle of Nowhere Services: Sky+HD, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, 32" Toshiba HDTV, Ageing PC. Posts: 1,938	I'm currently downloading it, i've got to say that i'm quite surprised by the size of the demo (1.69gb), L4D1's demo was only about 700mb!

03-11-2009, 15:33	#8
GARETH197901 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wigan,United Kingdom Services: XBL(JediScho),Fully Paid Up Member of The Innuendo Squad Posts: 9,254 Blog Entries: 7	all i can say is I LOVE THIS demo

03-11-2009, 19:26	#9
2Dshmuplover Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Norfolk UK Services: PS3, 360, Samsung A656 40", PSN/XBL ID: cloudskipa Posts: 321	^ same here. Controls feel more refined, the weapons are great. Love the melee stuff, whacking zombies with guitars and frying pans is all good fun. The machete is well powerful you can take out a small crowd and decapitate a load in the process with one good swipe. L4D is the best co-op experience I think I've ever had with online games. Another day 1 purchase, gonna be skint at this rate.

03-11-2009, 19:32	#10
dudester Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Services: Psn dudester24 xbl dudestar1981 Posts: 21	Liked this alot more then I expected to really. Got the 1st on steam and didn't think I would adapt well to a pad for l4d2 but had no issues at all and does seem like theres added fun in this one.

03-11-2009, 19:51	#11
Leeham Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,137	The new pistol is awesome

04-11-2009, 06:40	#12
MotherTeresa Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 147	Lotta laughs, lotta dead zombies. And not one of them wielding a gun in sight! Didn't play the first game, but after this demo I think we have a winner for the premier zombie franchise of this gen. Until Dead Rising 2, at least.

04-11-2009, 08:48	#13
Ghost World Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Northampton Posts: 4,561	Before it came out, I read somewhere that all the new melee weapons would be in the demo. I only found the guitar, night stick, frying pan and machete. Are the others in there, or was that info wrong?

04-11-2009, 09:52	#15
Granny72 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 862	Loving the AK-47 though the guitar is a bit overpowered I reckon. Still, can't wait for the full game.

04-11-2009, 11:11	#16
gary77 Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Services: Sky+HD Sky BB Nokia N95 Xbox 360 120GB Wii DS Posts: 561	The demo is good fun nice to see the Tank and Witch return. I can't justify getting this on release day though once the price has dropped then maybe.

04-11-2009, 11:26	#17
Mr Obseen Forum Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Glasgow Services: Sony Bravia LCD, Sky HD, Virgin 20MB, XBOX360: Gamertag:Mr Obseen Posts: 543	I played it online last night and found it really laggy and the collision detection was dreadful, i've give the single player a blast the night but I'm not too overly unimpressed.

04-11-2009, 15:18	#20
Feed The Reaper Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Services: VM VIP, Xbox360 Posts: 6,478 Blog Entries: 4	Lag will make hit detection go weird Get a good connection to the server and you will be able to decap limbs with the Spas 12 from 20 feet! Dont forget to activate the Jukebox in the corner cafe for some fantastic slashing to music

04-11-2009, 19:35	#21
TornadoDivine Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Services: PSN: TornadoDivine Posts: 270 Blog Entries: 1	The lag on multiplayer last night was dreadful, and I do have a good connection! Ended up junking the game and just playing single player. The new melee weapons were massive fun and using the Boomer bile on zombies was awesome. I was going to hold off on buying this and wait for the price to drop a bit but I think I'll be getting it sooner rather than later. Can't wait to try scavenge mode and versus with the new special infected

04-11-2009, 19:53	#22
2Dshmuplover Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Norfolk UK Services: PS3, 360, Samsung A656 40", PSN/XBL ID: cloudskipa Posts: 321	The new mode "realism" sounds like it could be fun too.

07-11-2009, 12:49	#25
TheMadMan Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Camberley, Surrey Services: Sky HD, Sky BB Posts: 264	downloaded this demo last night and played for an hour this morning. first impressions are good - thought the gameplay was fun and enjoyed the atmosphere. kids were listening and my youngest got a bit freaky when the 'witch music' was playing. One question though - on the park level you go through a bus and the alarm sounds. How do you switch it off? I've noticed there's a switch like thing on the wall but I cannot seem to do anything with it. It's the 360 version if that helps.