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[FREE/STEAM] Left 4 Dead 2

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[FREE/STEAM] Left 4 Dead 2
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bossmode on 26/12/2013 - 05:18 store.steampowered.com (7238 clicks)
Last edited 26/12/2013 - 22:56 by 1 other user

This deal ends today (Boxing Day, 10:00AM US PST), so get it while you can

Steam's dropped a Christmas present for us, and it's Left 4 Dead 2!
To claim it simply login to your account on the Steam client, click "play" and it should be all yours.

05:54PM EDIT User AussieLFD2 has found that this link works without the use of any VPN for anyone who wishes to unlock the full-violence version for their account. Enjoy!

For those who do not wish to claim the full violence version, or have unfortunately already claimed the low-violence and wish to modify it to full violence, here's how to manually alter the Australian low-violence version to better suit your gory needs

Here's the write-up from the official Left 4 Dead Blog where you can read up on some basic tips for startup and additional mods to customise your gameplay

How do you know if you've successfully unlocked the full-violence version?
Watch this. See how the uncut version has bits and pieces flying everywhere? You need to recreate this event in-game. The easiest and fastest way would be to do the following:

  1. Right click Left 4 Dead 2 on the Steam Client and select Properties
  2. Click "Set Launch Options" on the bottom left side of the screen and type in "-console". Press enter.
  3. Click Play Game. Press ~, it's the top left key on your keyboard and type in the following prompts, in order
  • sv_cheats 1
  • map c1m1_hotel (allow the game to load)
  • god 1
  • give pipe_bomb

Once done, scroll down to the pipe bomb, walk downstairs and throw the bomb. Wait and see if you've successfully unlocked the uncut version of the game.

For those who wish to claim the full violence version instead, please refer to my guide on how to use FlyVPN to connect to an American server.. I would suggest doing it this way as if you go through via Australian IP you'll only receive a low violence version instead.

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    • annoynimous on 26/12/2013 - 20:51
      -3

      I PAID FULL PRICE BUT I HAD ENJOYED IT IMMENSELY, I'M GLAD GABEN IS GIVING SOMETHING TO EVERYONE FOR THE HOLIDAYS BECAUSE MY FRIENDS COULD ENJOY IT.

      PIRACY IS DEAD BECAUSE OF THIS.

      • [Deactivated] on 26/12/2013 - 21:43
        +4

        Have a neg for all those caps

  • mousie on 26/12/2013 - 16:56

    Great work op now to scare the shiz out of me.. thanks!

    • Agret on 27/12/2013 - 02:00
      +1

      You might be disappointed. It is not a horror game, just an action shooter coop game.

  • Cryptarcadian on 26/12/2013 - 17:22
    +1

    Is there a way to work out through your Steam purchase history which version you have on your account (the censored or uncensored one)?

    From here: https://store.steampowered.com/account/
    Mine just lists: "Left 4 Dead 2"

    For anyone who has the censored version, can you report what it lists on your account?

    • _Bruce_ on 26/12/2013 - 17:32
      +2

      Mine says "Left 4 Dead 2 (AU)"

      • tyler.durden on 26/12/2013 - 23:33

        I bought mine through VPN and it just says

        Left 4 Dead 2

    • Ventak on 26/12/2013 - 18:36

      Mine says Left 4 Dead 2 only. But it's a Gift/Guess Pass acquisition method.

  • [Deactivated] on 26/12/2013 - 17:40

    Thanks just added l4d 2 to my steam account. Now all I need is a pc to handle it.

    • annoynimous on 26/12/2013 - 20:53
      +1

      a used computer that cost as low as 100 dollars can easily play this game.

  • KoalaTeaPuns on 26/12/2013 - 18:16

    Do we have to download it in order to get it free ? or just have it on our games list

    • CVonC on 26/12/2013 - 18:19
      +2

      nope, just list

      • KoalaTeaPuns on 26/12/2013 - 18:51

        oh ok thanks. I've read online that we have to download it as well.

  • PumaPants on 26/12/2013 - 19:16

    thanks!

    add me on steam folks! look for 'funintended'

  • daydream on 26/12/2013 - 20:11

    If we have the uncut version (via VPN) on an account do we also need VPN to download it and play it later?

    • _Bruce_ on 26/12/2013 - 21:05
      +1

      Nope.

  • nubzy on 26/12/2013 - 21:20

    looking forward to playing this

  • nubzy on 26/12/2013 - 21:57
    -1

    download is very slow, only about 300kb/s average

    • _Bruce_ on 27/12/2013 - 08:48
      +1

      Steam uses local mirrors, mostly provided by ISPs. Good chance that the one you are on is getting hammered. You can try a different one in the settings, or restart for steam to re-detect the best* one.

      * Actual results may vary.

  • neonlight on 26/12/2013 - 23:53

    What a great find.Thanks Op. I clocked on the link and it gave me US version all good. Funny thing is when I try to install via web link. It didn't show up on steam current how weird

  • frutter on 27/12/2013 - 08:42

    D: missed out cos didnt check ozbargain during xmas (lesson learnt), anyone feeling jolly and willing to spare a key?

    • _Bruce_ on 27/12/2013 - 08:49

      It is tied to an account so you can't just give them out.

    • Agret on 27/12/2013 - 09:34

      Was not a key giveaway, activated directly onto your account. Maybe someone who made new accounts to claim the game on can give you one of their extra accounts?

  • [Deactivated] on 27/12/2013 - 15:09

    Thanks for this guys, I hope it's a good game. I couldn't be bothered with high gore, seemed like more bother than it's worth and I'm not one to care too much especially when it's probably just a game I'll play when the interwebs isn't working.

    • CVonC on 27/12/2013 - 15:51

      lol all u had to do was click on a link……. but anyways yeah it's a great game

    • _Bruce_ on 27/12/2013 - 16:41

      it's probably just a game I'll play when the interwebs isn't working.

      So you know it is a 4 play cooperative game. There are other ways to play it, but it is really meant to be played with a team of people.

  • imcold on 27/12/2013 - 19:40

    I used to play on servers with 16 people.

    Anyway I wondered if anyone mentioned the word Steam Limiter so they can download it unmetered from their own ISP servers.

  • stemcell on 28/12/2013 - 10:47

    I'm really enjoying this game in online co-op mode,

  • centa on 22/01/2014 - 23:48

    dame expire already..

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