How does left 4 dead 2 still have over 30k players, wich is way more compared to a ton of multiplayer games, even though its like a decade old?

[Jared]

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[DarkCrystalMethod]

The weapons just feel right.
Good random banter between the characters during slow times.
And if that Autodirector was more predictable the game would have died long ago. Its always a pleasant surprise.

[Tsumugi]

Because, and bare with me here, IT WAS DESIGNED TO BE FUN, FIRST AND FOREMOST. It's designed to be a video game, not a casino, like TF2, CS, Overwatch, etc.

[Goggles Paesano]

Both of the above replies are true. Also, there is a TON of really good user made campaigns. There is so much great content, so much entertainment and fun with friends... and because of the director, it's a little different every time you play.

[bluefalcon74.ttv]

How do those numbers never change even when the servers are getting DDoSed?

[they/them titties :3]

idk exactly but i cant think of a game made in the past 5 years i would consider "good" so its probably something to do with that

[Kidd Dick Johnson]

Left 4 Dead 2 have something that not many other game had, replayability. plus Left 4 Dead is kinda like "i pay 2 bucks for this game, time to play" instead of "i pay 60 bucks for the base game that aint even base, time to get $100 DLC that is actually the base game expansion"

[Razör]

It's called fun gameplay loop and mods.

[DeathmoreHazard_DragonFist]

Well what kept L4D2 alive and well still are the steam work shop mod. For L4D2 is still enjoyable.

[Fortress_Bucket]

cuz mods and the devs givin a ♥♥♥♥ abt the player's experience

[kurochama]

Mods play the big role, along with enjoyable gameplay with good replayability. For me, it's the custom campaigns & fun script mods, & also good memories that make me keep this game in my library forever & ever .

[Pwnage Peanut]

Fun.

[EggBread]

Left 4 Dead is the perfect balance of casual goofy fun mixed in with edge. The gunplay is right, the hordes enemies to this day feel just right, the Director makes every playthrough feel fresh, and unless you're a speedrunner you can't really suck the fun out of the game by being "too good." Your goal is to just get to the saferoom and kill zombies.

While it's a weird comparison, think of Mario Kart. It's not a racing sim with the most complex mechanics or graphics. All you do is hold the A button, drift sometimes, and throw turtle shells at people. But it took that simplistic dumb fun gameplay and expertly crafted around it to enhance everything about it. I don't think you get that a lot in games today.

It's just a game that has a core fun gameplay with nothing getting in the way of it.

[ESFn00b]

It does not have a replacement and Left 4 Dead & Left 4 Dead 2 fill separate niches.

[S E X Y]

Originally posted by Tsumugi:

Because, and bare with me here, IT WAS DESIGNED TO BE FUN, FIRST AND FOREMOST. It's designed to be a video game, not a casino, like TF2, CS, Overwatch, etc.

What is this lame statement?

All games are designed to be fun with priority, otherwise nobody would play the videogame itself...

What does tf2 and cs2 cases have to do with that now? Because they have cases does not mean the games arent designed with gameplay in mind, these 2 games are succesful becuase of their gameplay (especially CS) and how fun to play are...

Yes, including tf2 mvm...

I personally dont like tf2 PvP gamemodes but its undeniable its success

Originally posted by Jared:

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The main reason, very cheap, easy to run and very fun... Left 4 dead 2 would even get more players if it had more consistent updates...

Also that is not a survival game but rather an action shooter