Left 4 Dead - Page 26

iCraig · 10-12-2008, 17:00

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Originally Posted by divine

It's a shame the 360 has to miss out on some fantastic looking content though, it's one area consoles really need to find a way to catch up in.

But even say if they could, and a 360 could play the game, access the communities and download the mods/skins/maps onto its hard drive. It would become, well, a PC.

divine · 10-12-2008, 17:06

There are plenty of examples of great mods and mapping improving games.

At the end of the day though, can you honestly if you had the choice with all other things equal, say that you wouldn't want to play this for example, along with various other already in development maps and skins shown on that site, rather than just the four, fairly limited in size campaigns it comes with?

If it wasn't for the expandability of this game and the fact I know it will get added to, by some now very talented Source mappers/modders (and the fact it was only £20) I would have thought twice about getting it.

Haly · 10-12-2008, 17:14

Aww don't turn the thread into a bloody PC vs consoles debate yet again

It's getting tedious.
I only wanted people to keep an eye out for good prices for me

divine · 10-12-2008, 17:18

*wanders off again*

All i was originally pointing out was the PC version is cheaper and you will get more content.

NokkonWud · 10-12-2008, 18:41

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Originally Posted by divine

There are plenty of examples of great mods and mapping improving games.

At the end of the day though, can you honestly if you had the choice with all other things equal, say that you wouldn't want to play this for example, along with various other already in development maps and skins shown on that site, rather than just the four, fairly limited in size campaigns it comes with?

Sure they look good, but seldom do they work good. You could mention the really good mods of all time on one hand. It's a lot of fuss and hassle sometimes.

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Originally Posted by divine

If it wasn't for the expandability of this game and the fact I know it will get added to, by some now very talented Source mappers/modders (and the fact it was only £20) I would have thought twice about getting it.

So what you're saying is that it's not a good game in its own right? I don't think that's the case. I get the impression Left 4 Dead for the experience anyway.

I buy any game for the actual content of that game and judge it on its own merits. I would of course like additional content but it will not ever blinker my judgment on what format I would like it on. Any game I buy is for playing with other people and the social experience I get from Xbox Live far outweighs anything I'd get from a mod but can see why someone would like it on the PC.

divine · 10-12-2008, 18:46

No, i'm saying it is a very good game but that is very small and if I knew I was going to be limited solely to 4 ~hour long campaigns, i'd have thought twice about spending on it. The same way I get bored of the way everyone on Counter Strike always always always plays dust and office.

It was only a suggestion because Haly was asking about price and the PC version is £10-£15 cheaper for a start anyway, I don't see the need for the massive defensiveness that's somehow arisen from one jokey comment I made in reply.

(edit - though, having said it's a very good game, there are some niggles getting to me now, such as the awful positional sound.

'guys, i hear a boomer'
*after ten minutes of being careful*
'oh, he was actually 4 floors above us'

There is no distinction between something round the next corner to something 15 times the distance away from you, regardless of floors, doors, corners etc.)

edit 2 - in fact, looking back, all I said was it was a shame that consoles don't have the facility for decent mod content. Why are you arguing with that? Surely having mods available is better than not? :/

Justsomebloke · 10-12-2008, 19:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haly

Aww don't turn the thread into a bloody PC vs consoles debate yet again

It's getting tedious.
I only wanted people to keep an eye out for good prices for me

Agreed.
I think people are forgetting where they are posting & are clicking back into that Defensive mode we All use on Other forums.
Not mentioning no names here but Step back a tad Dude.

Kainz · 10-12-2008, 19:40

I found the demo dull and then bought the game over pos steam and then as predicted the full game was just as dull once we'd gotten through it all.

It is just so boring and repetitive. A week later everyone had forgotten about it. Just another overhyped game, which gamers lap up because it's a 'Valve' game. Rather go and play Dead Rising. It may not be multiplayer but it is a ton of fun.

Even Mr.Whiney below agrees.
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/vide...59-Left-4-Dead

Haly · 10-12-2008, 19:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by divine

It was only a suggestion because Haly was asking about price and the PC version is £10-£15 cheaper for a start anyway, I don't see the need for the massive defensiveness that's somehow arisen from one jokey comment I made in reply.

Personally I found it a bit daft to suggest it as I made a point of mentioning that I wanted it for the 360. To me, it's the same as if you started a thread asking for recommendations on a new graphics card and I came in and said 'buy a 360'. However I'm sure you had good intentions at heart but it wasn't really answering my question.

The rest of this thread has all turned mountain out of a molehillish which is stupid. PC versus Console debates always turn ridiculous because it all boils down to opinion and is far too subjective for a definitive answer. Personally, play whatever you enjoy most and let others do the same

My final say on the matter as I honestly don't want to fuel the fire, just wanted to explain my take on my question as it came up again.

NokkonWud · 10-12-2008, 23:19

Get it on PS3, it can be had for £24.

10-12-2008, 17:06	#252
divine Moonshine Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 3,201	There are plenty of examples of great mods and mapping improving games. At the end of the day though, can you honestly if you had the choice with all other things equal, say that you wouldn't want to play this for example, along with various other already in development maps and skins shown on that site, rather than just the four, fairly limited in size campaigns it comes with? If it wasn't for the expandability of this game and the fact I know it will get added to, by some now very talented Source mappers/modders (and the fact it was only £20) I would have thought twice about getting it. __________________

10-12-2008, 17:14	#253
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Aww don't turn the thread into a bloody PC vs consoles debate yet again It's getting tedious. I only wanted people to keep an eye out for good prices for me __________________ Halycopter

10-12-2008, 17:18	#254
divine Moonshine Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 3,201	wanders off again All i was originally pointing out was the PC version is cheaper and you will get more content. __________________ Last edited by divine; 10-12-2008 at 17:20.

10-12-2008, 18:46	#256
divine Moonshine Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 3,201	No, i'm saying it is a very good game but that is very small and if I knew I was going to be limited solely to 4 ~hour long campaigns, i'd have thought twice about spending on it. The same way I get bored of the way everyone on Counter Strike always always always plays dust and office. It was only a suggestion because Haly was asking about price and the PC version is £10-£15 cheaper for a start anyway, I don't see the need for the massive defensiveness that's somehow arisen from one jokey comment I made in reply. (edit - though, having said it's a very good game, there are some niggles getting to me now, such as the awful positional sound. 'guys, i hear a boomer' after ten minutes of being careful 'oh, he was actually 4 floors above us' There is no distinction between something round the next corner to something 15 times the distance away from you, regardless of floors, doors, corners etc.) edit 2 - in fact, looking back, all I said was it was a shame that consoles don't have the facility for decent mod content. Why are you arguing with that? Surely having mods available is better than not? :/ __________________ Last edited by divine; 10-12-2008 at 18:53.

10-12-2008, 23:19	#260
NokkonWud BD Recruitment Officer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smogville Posts: 3,880	Get it on PS3, it can be had for £24. __________________

10-12-2008, 19:40	#258
Kainz Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hiding outside Nokkon's bedroom window Posts: 129	I found the demo dull and then bought the game over pos steam and then as predicted the full game was just as dull once we'd gotten through it all. It is just so boring and repetitive. A week later everyone had forgotten about it. Just another overhyped game, which gamers lap up because it's a 'Valve' game. Rather go and play Dead Rising. It may not be multiplayer but it is a ton of fun. Even Mr.Whiney below agrees. http://www.escapistmagazine.com/vide...59-Left-4-Dead