See video, impressions of Left 4 Dead's Survival mode

Survival mode sounds incredibly monotonous and bland. There's only so long I could stay backed up into a corner spamming melee and expect to be entertained.

I love L4D and I'm looking forward to the DLC, but I really don't see whats so impressive about this video. There's absolutely nothing shown in the video that we haven't already seen (except the clock).

Here's to hoping survival mode is a little more than short bursts of the same old...but eh, I'll like it even if it's not.

this looks great i just got this game yesterday and its fucking awesome.

Here's why this mode is new, hard, and fun:

0:00 - in the middle of a rush already (30 seconds in)
0:17 - smoker grabs lewis
0:20 - smoker dies
0:21 - boomer moan
0:21 - smoker moan
0:23 - tank is coming
0:27 - hunter is coming in
0:39 - a horde is coming with the tank still alive (only happens in Expert, normally)

simply can't be bothered to care, no matter how much i liked this game.

from the day it shipped it was obvious that the amount of content was lacking and a large portion felt they were overcharged by at least $20. it's actually insulting they (valve) didn't even acknowledge this in any capacity, instead announcing this "Survival Pack" garbage which should've been called the "Hey-we-finally-finished-the-game Pack". it's free because this is an 'update'. nothing more, nothing less.

this was an incredibly large opportunity wasted to keep this game relevant. unless, of course, they plan on announcing something in the near future. though im not holding my breath.

So, the game wasn't much of a survival and they added survival huh????

Really, i find more of a sruvival the mission where a boat is picking you up on the shore of a park. didn't made it. 4 tanks and hordes of hordes???? Who would be able to survive that!!!!!!

Well, I don't think I've seen this much bitching about something free since the Home threads...

I dunno, personally I think it looks fun. But I'd also be impressed if Valve officially included that "survival mode" mod someone made a while back:
http://kotaku.com/5138575/l4d-mod-puts-more-survival-into-horror

I think someone needs to learn the difference between irony and coincidence Justin ;3

can't wait. this is going to be the DLC of the year! valve rocks!

A whole lot of complainers for something that's free. It enhances the game for people who enjoy it and doesn't make the game any shittier for the people who hate it.

The internet is for porn,not whining.

Yea I would have liked to see a little more strategy to it. Having to choose a good location, boarding up windows and doors, using furniture to block passages, some more interaction with the environment, etc.

should be tons of fun

nice

My guess is that most people won't even make it that long

I gotta say...as a gamer....if you didn't enjoy LEFT 4 DEAD playing it with 3 of your friends.....

You are dead inside.

Valve is rapidly approaching the "dropped the ball" status on the DLC for L4D. Yes, a free DLC pack is great and we appreciate it, but this game needs new maps/weapons/survivors/zombies for god's sake. Please Valve, do something before it's too late.