Difference between L4D and L4D2

[󰀜 Nytrowgen]

So I bought L4D2 on sale... And I didn't know that It includes the L4D Campaign. But I'm a little curious what's the difference between both L4D and L4D2. And If should I buy L4D too

[Hype Moments]

well first, you don't have weapons like ak 47, spas and others, second you don't have some special infected, but atmosphere! there are very good!

[Royal Dutch Shell]

you dont need to buy both only 2

[OVER4U]

You can see feet in l4d 1.

[󰀜 Nytrowgen]

Originally posted by AustrAlien2010:

If you search the internet and this forum, you can find out there are quite a few small differences.
I'm not going to list them here because it would take hours, and there are many threads about it already. (Tip: If you look closely at the top right corner of your forum interface, you can find a "search" field.)

Your second question; No one should tell you if you should buy it or not, because that's up to you.

Imma make my second question clear then. "What has the L4D have that the L4D2 doesn't have?"

[Gracey Face]

The first game is better in prettymuch every way, but almost no one plays it now. It's not really worth buying unless you just want a "complete game library".

As to your second question. L4D doesnt really have anything L4D2 doesnt. This is partially the problem. For example L4D doesnt have melee weapons, this means the commons are actually a thing in L4D instead of something you mindlessly spam both of your mouse buttons through.

What makes L4D better is more that it is just better put together, rather than it having things L4D2 doesnt.

[Cursed Hawkins]

This does make some good points about the two games.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OR43YmyDsko
Do understand that it will be best to do as the disclaimer says and take what's said with a grain of salt or be salty!

[Payne☣]

I believe Left 4 dead 2 would probably dead now if it were for the l4d1 content. The sequels campaigns wasn't as good. The character weren't as likeable. The l4d2 community didn't stick around long term. Its l4d1 players now playing l4d2. lol So what does the l4d1 have, it has l4d1 content. But it was added into the sequel, and it has workshop and a properly working vote kick. So if you like left 4 dead 4 player coop formula or versus mode your probably going to play the sequel.

[Demo]

All of L4D1 is inside of L4D2, and if you wanted an authentic L4D1 experience that can be replicated with the plethora of mods available on workshop.

L4D1 is a lot simpler (no defibs, no explosive ammo, no melee weapons, etc) but as a result it almost feels like it's an unfinished game. L4D2 on the otherhand has a ton of crap stuffed into it that almost feels unnecessary (jockey, grenade launcher, bile jar, etc) but these can be worked around with the mods.

Oh, and L4D1 has no workshop.

[Blaquicat]

Originally posted by SubsidiuM:

So I bought L4D2 on sale... And I didn't know that It includes the L4D Campaign. But I'm a little curious what's the difference between both L4D and L4D2. And If should I buy L4D too

You can see for yourself..
Just go into mutations, theres "L4D1 Coop" mutation, its not exactly the same atmosphere, but you get the point.

Ignoring that aspect of the game, l4d2 has everything l4d1 has, except a few survival maps, and l4d1 versus, and so..

[Stark Raven]

To start with, Left 4 Dead and Left 4 Dead 2 are not the same game, and neither can fully include what the other has.

As a basic primer:
Left 4 Dead 2 has three new Infected and new weapons. In campaign mode, you can shove roughly five times in a row before incurring an increasing cooldown.

The AI Director, which controls hordes, the placement of bosses and items, is different between the two games.

Left 4 Dead has more ambient noise in its levels, things like distant gunfire and background music. Its levels are also on average darker, requiring more frequent use of a flashlight.

Animations and Infected design are different. Shotguns and Auto-Shotguns include an empty reload. Sounds between the two games are different.

Damage and accuracy values are different between the two games. Pistols have a higher fire rate in Left 4 Dead.

The big one though: Left 4 Dead 2 does not use Left 4 Dead's campaign version maps. I've been told the ported maps are from Versus mode. Many areas in the first game that are better protected have been altered or removed in the second. In addition, nearly every ported campaign has an unending crescendo (gauntlet event), where that same place in Left 4 Dead is either a holdout, outliving the horde, or not even a horde event at all.

Left 4 Dead 2 has a modern(ish) VPK addon system. While mods exist for Left 4 Dead, their installation is a bit more difficult than in L4D2.

[Cursed Hawkins]

Originally posted by Gimmeh Jibbs!:

To start with, Left 4 Dead and Left 4 Dead 2 are not the same game, and neither can fully include what the other has.

As a basic primer:
Left 4 Dead 2 has three new Infected and new weapons. In campaign mode, you can shove roughly five times in a row before incurring an increasing cooldown.

The AI Director, which controls hordes, the placement of bosses and items, is different between the two games.

Left 4 Dead has more ambient noise in its levels, things like distant gunfire and background music. Its levels are also on average darker, requiring more frequent use of a flashlight.

Animations and Infected design are different. Shotguns and Auto-Shotguns include an empty reload. Sounds between the two games are different.

Damage and accuracy values are different between the two games. Pistols have a higher fire rate in Left 4 Dead.

The big one though: Left 4 Dead 2 does not use Left 4 Dead's campaign version maps. I've been told the ported maps are from Versus mode. Many areas in the first game that are better protected have been altered or removed in the second. In addition, nearly every ported campaign has an unending crescendo (gauntlet event), where that same place in Left 4 Dead is either a holdout, outliving the horde, or not even a horde event at all.

Left 4 Dead 2 has a modern(ish) VPK addon system. While mods exist for Left 4 Dead, their installation is a bit more difficult than in L4D2.

They are ported from the Versus mode in L4D1 a good example would be the finale of No Mercy instead of the enclosed area along with the staircase in the back for the Versus mode in L4D1 they made it an open area all around.
Edit: however No Mercy remains mostly unchanged in terms of events all of the events are still holdouts while Death Toll and beyond have the crescendo in the place of the holdout that those spots were.

[JumpingBarista]

Everything exclusive of l4d1 can be easily added to L4D2 without the help of some mods.

But some like l4d1 for its novelty or classic feel.

[Qdude]

dont buy l4d if you have l4d2 already, mods have got you covered to imitate l4d1, plus its a waste.

i bought the bundle like 4 years ago thinking it would give me the l4d maps in l4d2 like i saw in videos, but i figured out you don't need it

[Bolsita]

para q kieres saber eso saludos ajaja

[ΉΣX]

L4D1 = Less melee & Guns
L4D2 = plenty of Guns