Left 4 Dead [Game of The Year Edition]

Development on the game was completed on November 13, 2008, and two versions were released digitally: A downloadable digital version, released on November 17, 2008, and a digital retail disc version, with a release date determined by region.

The digital retail disc version was released in North America and Australia on November 18, 2008; and in Europe and Japan on November 21, 2008.

Set during the aftermath of an apocalyptic pandemic, the game pits its four protagonists—dubbed the "Survivors"—against hordes of the infected.

There are four game modes: a single-player mode in which allied characters are controlled by AI; a four-player, co-op campaign mode; an eight-player online versus mode; and a four-player survival mode.

In all modes, an artificial intelligence (AI), dubbed the "Director", controls level pacing and item placements, in an attempt to create a dynamic experience and increase replay value.

Left 4 Dead was well received by the industry media upon its release, with praise given for its replay value, focus on cooperative play, and movie-like experience.

Several criticisms were aimed at limited level selection and the lack of a narrative.

The game has won several publication awards, as well as distinctions from the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences and British Academy of Film and Television Arts.

As was done with Team Fortress 2, Valve supplemented the game with free downloadable content.

The first, called the "Survival Pack", was released on April 21, 2009.

The second piece of DLC was charged for on Xbox Live and came in the form of a new Campaign entitled "Crash Course," released for both the PC and Xbox 360 on September 29, 2009.

The popularity of the game led to the developmen

Left 4 Dead [Game of The Year Edition] for Xbox 360 is currently worth €9.35 loose, €26.23 complete in box, and €33.62 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Left 4 Dead [Game of The Year Edition] has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.

Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Left 4 Dead [Game of The Year Edition], loose is €9.35 and CIB is €26.23 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.

The PAL version of Left 4 Dead [Game of The Year Edition] is currently worth €9.35 loose, versus €21.67 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.