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Video Games » Review Left 4 dead 2 on xbox 360

written by owen, published 2026-Sep-13, comment

Play through

I saw this for sale on FB marketplace for cheap ($12) so I picked it up. No case, super scratched disc but I like loose discs now so I picked it up. Right off the bat the game menu is full of DLC levels and there is no way to download them for this game. I am playing offline single player, would have been fun to experience the extra content. No luck. No game of the year edition either. Sucks.

The game is bare bones. The graphics are valve 2009. The in game fire animation does not look good. This is one of those games that is hyped up because of multiplayer with friends. As a single player it is average at best. The zombies are quick and reactive but there is not much else to keep a single player like me interested other than shooting your way to the next exit.

I increased the difficulty just to see how it was: its a challenging game. On higher difficulties the special zombies are extra deadly for you and your NPC teammates. I got wrecked so many times that I had to leave my teammates dying on the ground as I jumped into the helicopter to escape the bloodbath. This must be the fun. I like it.

The missing dlc missions really annoys me. I would rather not see them in the single player menu because it makes it feel like I only have access to half a game. Anyway the game has it moments, rough around the edges, janky at times but it really gets hectic in the last seconds just before you need to evac. Stages 1-3 is mostly walking around a slightly confusing space killing zombies until you reach level 4 where everything pops off and your whole team dies. I had to leave my team to die just to get off the island alive. lol.

Even though there are just 5-6 levels they can get very intense when playing them for the first time. You are always on the brink of death. Its fun and there is also a survivor mode.

I am on the last level now and I tried running away from my team but everything is better when they are around. One time I left them with an enemy that totally destroyed them because I was not there to help. I am sorry I was scared. Unlike other games the NPC really do help out in the harder areas. Playing on normal now because the L4D really needs the extra intensity for it to make sense.

Sep 12, 2026: This session I made it all the way to the bridge on normal and died after being over whelmed by zombies. This game has a good sense of panic when things get tough. When it all falls apart everything just goes to hell. The fun in this game is definitely in its simplicity. The ever present chance that something might go wrong at any moment.

I finally beat the last campaign with all 4 team members. I had to run out of the helicopter to save the last guy at great risk to myself but I got it done.

How it ended

I was near the end and I decided to switch to normal to kind of keep the game from ending too soon. Its fun. Hard to get lost, easy to die if you are not careful. The sense of panic is nicely done. The game manages to keep you on the edge.

Conclusion

My rating 9/10. Its ok but you cannot download the extra DLC which is like 50% more content. Dont buy it on xbox360 unless you can get it for cheap. The short experience is not worth it when you can buy 3-4 other games with the same money. Its a multiplayer game that might be fun with friends while single player is fun. The zombies are cool. The engine is cool. The frantic nature of the game is cool. Best zombie game but no way to get the extra DLC on 360. Play it if you can, its fun and frantic.

Strategy

Shoot stuff. Because the game is so short you might want to play it on normal just for the vibes. Stay with your team because you will get gang rushed by the tougher enemies when you least expect it. Crouch and keep moving forward. You need to play each campaign from start to finish in one sitting in order to get the achievement. If you want to do this you might as well play on easy because fatigue sets in when you are 40 minutes into a campaign. It does add to the vibe being stressed out and tired.

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Video Games » Digital vs Physical media in gaming, why go digital?

written by owen, published 2026-Sep-08, comment

Video game youtubers that I have seen covering this topic go down the same path of pointless regurgitation. They repeat the similar points hoping that things that cause people grief will go away by the next news cycle or everything will just "work out". This article is not going to waste time talking about things that might be in the sea of own nothing and be happy. Here I will attempt to outline what you get when you go totally digital in gaming;

1. You get nothing. That is the primary advantage. An on screen list is all the ownership you really need. You get the experience of playing a game for a set period of time while the license is still valid. There is no way to tell how long this will be because nothing is forever. It is best to enjoy your purchase while it lasts. This is the most convenient way to exist and live a minimalist lifestyle.

2. Vender Lock In: By purchasing a game digitally you pay a company to grant you to access a game using an account that is hosted by said company under their terms of service. This is the only way to get access to the game. You get to play the game when they say and how they say. Do not lose your password. Also you must become apart of their marketing audience. If they ban your account, no appeal, do not pass go. If you follow the rules and give them money this company will be your best friend.

3. Refund at anytime; Because you have nothing you can get a refund at anytime. There is nothing you need to return to the sender because you have nothing.

4. No one can steal your game collection: A digital game collection is safe inside the cloud. No one can steal it from your house while you are on vacation. It takes up no shelf space, gathers no dust so no cleaning necessary. You collection is safe in a cloud account protected by 3 factor authentication. It is there forever as long as you are alive.

5. Discounts. Since you are technically renting, the landlord who owns your content and your device can offer you random discounts 365 days of the year. Marketing. Discounts all the time: 50%, 90%, 1%, 8%, or even 4% - just throw a number on the wall. You never know what discounts will be posted today, tomorrow or in the summer. The FOMO is so exciting that it becomes a game in itself. Just keep scrolling through the store listing forever. These discounts are visible every time you boot your console and soon inside every game while you play. MUST CONSOOM.

6. Pay full price because we KNOW you want it. Discounts only apply to old stock (well nothing is old, its all digital). We know you really like this particular game so we will never put that game on discount. Your will is not strong enough. Wait 2 years, 3? We know you want it, we know how long you played the remake. We know you stop scrolling every time you pass that game. Here is the ultra edition with all the DLC included but no discount for you. Full price if you want to play it.

7. Get better internet and more storage. You have all these digital games, thousands and thousands. You can only store so much locally because digital games are often hugs. You need to choose which games you install. The installation takes 1 hour so you do not install the game. If you want to play a new game you need to delete something - choose. We could buy more storage but it is expensive but also you can play your game via our cloud. Choices; CONSOOM.

8. Always online, reward points. We want to know that you are safe and well at all times - mostly to sell you new stuff. So since you are basically connected to us at all times here are some reward points.

9. Instant access. Digital is fast. Quick to buy, quick to scroll through with nice big thumbnail. Only downside is you can only play a few at a time.