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The Left 4 Dead franchise, developed by Turtle Rock Studios and Valve, is a series of cooperative first-person shooter survival horror games. Set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombie-like creatures, the series focuses on teamwork and dynamic gameplay, driven by an "AI Director" that creates unique challenges in every playthrough. Since its debut in 2008, the franchise has expanded with sequels, DLCs, and crossovers, gaining a dedicated fan base and influencing the survival horror genre.

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Left 4 Dead
Created by
Michael Booth, Mike Harrington
Cast
Jim French, Vince Valenzuela, Jen Taylor, Earl Alexander, Hugh Dillon, Rochelle Aytes, Chad L. Coleman, Eric Ladin
Character(s)
Bill (Left 4 Dead), Zoey (Left 4 Dead), Louis (Left 4 Dead), Francis (Left 4 Dead), Ellis (Left 4 Dead), Coach (Left 4 Dead), Nick (Left 4 Dead), Rochelle (Left 4 Dead)
Video Game(s)
Left 4 Dead, Left 4 Dead 2

Left 4 Dead 2

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