Dan has whipped up a handy video for anyone that hasn't seen the differences between the censored, watered-down Australian version of the Left 4 Dead 2 demo and the awesome hardcore rest-of-the-world-except-Germany version.

The video shows the two versions running split-screen, side by side at the same time (so half the scene is the censored version and the other half is raw). You really get a feel for the differences between the two versions. Check it out before deciding to spend money on the Australian version!

wow, the AU version is horrid.


cool vid though.

I think it takes quite a bit away from the game when you remove that art, obviously alot of it is whoever made the game didnt care, they just pulled it all, but yeah quite a big difference.

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Be sure to wait till the end, there's a good comparison there.

yeah not buying.

ten, eleven....
ten....eleven...
ten..eleven
=]

Shit< >Gold

Someone has already got a fix for it but its hard to find players because they need to have it to be able to play with you.

here is the fix (i hope i dont get in crap over it)
http://www.facepunch.com/showthread.php?t=836639

hahahah
what a joke

Oh dear....what a joke. Why would anyone even pay for that!

I pray that my version doesn't tick over to the uncensored one when the full thing is out.

I pray that my version doesn't tick over to the uncensored one when the full thing is out.

It wont German's have been doing this for years

Glad I didn't preorder the Aus copy. Hopefully I can get the VPN version to work to get myself the 4pack!

Yea I'm glad I avoided it also, that's pathetic.

Well done guys, how the frig did you do that?

presumably by recording the full version with the demo command, then turning the gore off in the replay? and a bit of fancy editing.

Guys can someone give me the rundown on the different methods aviliable to get the uncensored version? I havent brought it yet because of all this BS...

I assume the 'vpn method' would ensue using a temp vpn provider to give you vpn access to the U-S and therefore allow you to download it as you were from the US but then allow you to play Ausies after you disconnect? However thsi would count towards your usage wouldnt it?

the gore isn't stored in the demo, just enough information to be able to replay the demo. so depending on which version you use to play back the demo, you get gore or no gore

I assume the 'vpn method' would ensue using a temp vpn provider to give you vpn access to the U-S and therefore allow you to download it as you were from the US but then allow you to play Ausies after you disconnect? However thsi would count towards your usage wouldnt it?

No. You only need to make the purchase on a VPN. Once it is in your account log off the vpn.

To get the gory version, buy L4D2 via store.steampowered.com/?cc=uk - or connect to a UK VPN (trial account) and just grab it as you normally would (no URL tinkering): http://www.gamers-underground.com/forum/games-general/31856-steam-modern-warfare-2-%2462-aud.html

thanks ctd

great vid and yeah our version sux

so depending on which version you use to play back the demo, you get gore or no gore

cant you just -lv to get no gore in demo?

cant you just -lv to get no gore in demo?

Indeed. Works for L4D1 aswell.

very cool video


lol @ Mephs

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I heard about this from a mate and I thought maybe he had exaggerated but the bodies really do disappear before they hit the ground.

It's garbage and if you buy you are consenting to being butt fucked by the censor.

Sorry Left For Dead 2, you're on your own.

very cool video

I diagree, only 1/2 it was cool

I'm going to keep waiting this out until some form of ultimate work around happens.

you may as well just turn the game into a big pillow fight it looks that censored now

Looks like Barbie's Pillow fight instead of a zombie apocalypse.

better vid here:

as if that is better

If I buy the UK version of the game will I be able to play on our servers ok?

Yes but the voice acting will different. Think more pommy.

Yes but the voice acting will different. Think more pommy.

why would it be pommy, the characters u are playing are from New Orleans...

Edit:
after a double take, i think u were being sarcastic, my bad

If you bought the game uncut, then you will get the uncut it will not change to the cut version on release. This has been specifically confirmed by steam support in a reply to someones support request.

pics or lying

I just tried the L4D2 Demo and i have to say I didn't enjoy it as much as L4D1. Maybe I'm just not used to it, or maybe it's the gore-removal, but it just didn't have as good vibe i reckon.

hey guys

quick question, how do you go about a refund with steam

put in a ticket and still waiting

hey guys

quick question, how do you go about a refund with steam

put in a ticket and still waiting

I just tried the L4D2 Demo and i have to say I didn't enjoy it as much as L4D1. Maybe I'm just not used to it, or maybe it's the gore-removal, but it just didn't have as good vibe i reckon.

Definitely true... sort of.

The daylight was a bit bollocks and the level design was terrible, bar the 1 "rolling crescendo" (as Valve call it) where you have to reach the tower.

The full game will be much better.

I don't get why everyone's whinging about it being daylight. Zombies don't stop eating your face just coz the sun is up! I think the game looks a lot nicer than L4D1

At least it will run smoother...

Whats wrong with daylight? I think its sweet, new and interesting instead of just more of the same.

WOW AWESOME - can't wait to buy it!

Oh wait, no gore - nvm...

I just played the demo for the first time.

Absolutely boring. Without gore it's ridiculous, just a spray of blood when you shoot - the guns just feel like they're going "pew pew" without any impact. On top of that bodies disappearing? Haha.

Definitely not buying the Australian version at least. Leaning on not buying an international version either.

lol sucka

just clocked 1.6hrs of uncensored carnage and i fucking love it. when i was mowing through wave after wave with my chainsaw i briefly lolled at how much this would suck without the fountains of blood covering my screen.