Beautiful maps, tight controls, and a satisfying progression system. Outstanding audio, and a focus on vehicles sets the stage for many one-of-a-kind moments.
Gunplay is responsive and satisfying, which is key when you’re competing online or battling through the bombastic firefights or engaging in the single player campaign.
The more creative you are in mowing down the wild-eyed denizens of this alien planet, the more you are rewarded with upgrades and points for bragging rights.
Green Day may not have gotten quite the royal treatment that The Beatles did last year, but their Rock Band edition is still bursting with fan service.
It’s the little touches in L4D2 that create an oppressively bleak atmosphere and push the game beyond the realm of just a hyperactive zombie shooting gallery.
20 new songs to play in strict order, and add them to your library. Far more exciting is downloading new songs as they’re released on the Xbox Live Marketplace.