To install via GameMaps, go to the campaign page, download the file and unzip it. The campaigns here are directed to GameMaps [but you can also look for them on Steam Workshop. This guide will be revised and updated constantly. All campaigns in this guide were played/finalised on expert realism, so there is no impossibility.įurthermore, from the Top 50 I selected the 15 best campaigns (the Top 15 list, with ambient screenshots), and put more suggestions of good and playable custom campaigns/maps. We must not confuse difficulty (depends on team) with impossibility (depends on map). The degree of difficulty of a campaign (its events and the frequency of spawning hordes and special/common infected) does not interfere in its gameplay note, because this basically depends on team that is playing, its tactical capacity (teamwork) and the difficulty level of the game. The presence of unsolved bugs, crashes or conflicts was also taken into account. The campaigns were evaluated according to three criteria: graphics (detail of 3D models, textures, design, lighting, etc), originality and gameplay on expert realism. If you want to enjoy the game as is, except with some graphical upgrades.Īll you have to do is install this and you’re good to go.A quick search on GameMaps [or Steam Workshop shows hundreds of custom campaigns, and in this guide I selected those that can be considered as the Top 50. Left 4 Dead 2 HD Remaster doesn’t do much in terms of effects, but textures have been replaced with HD ones to add a bit more detail and realism to the game.
If you’re looking for a quick visual refresh, this should do the trick. Say what you want, but L4D2 isn’t exactly one of the best-looking games, especially against newer releases. Let’s take a look at some of the best L4D mods you can try for yourself. The Steam Workshop alone already has over 60k entries, with everything from new survivors, maps, and weapons to choose from.Īnd best of all: I’ve already sorted through everything so you don’t have to.
I recently got back into it, and it’s easily a go-to for passing some time.īut the modding community offers plenty of ways to add a bit of flair to an already-great game. Left 4 Dead can be loads of fun on its own.