Left 4 Dead is better than The Walking Dead

I apologize for missing the second round. I was not able to access the computer at the time. As for my argument, I believe Left 4 Dead, as a whole, is a better franchise that the Walking Dead. I will do a concept-by-concept comparison for my opening statements. Back story- The back story for each franchise is as follows: Left 4 Dead: An infectious illness called the Green Flu has been rapidly spreading throughout the United States. This pathogen has the ability to quickly convert any person who comes in contact with it into an undead creature. Fortunately, small bands of people have been able to remain immune to the Flu, and are now trying to survive and outlast the zombie apocalypse. The Walking Dead: Rick Grimes, a sheriff's deputy, slips into a coma, only to awake finding out that the zombie apocalypse has begun. He is determined to set out and find his family and friends, and meets other fortunate survivors along the way. The cause of the infection that started the apocalypse is unknown. Characters/Survivors- When it comes to any story, or any franchise for that matter, good characters must be the foundation, or else the series as a whole falls apart very easily. In Left 4 Dead, there are 8 playable characters introduced (Bill, Francis, Zoey, Louis, Nick, Ellis, Coach, and Rochelle), each with a unique personality, quotes and quips, serious dialogue, and weapon preference. They are always talking to one another in-game, giving alerts, helping you out, and saving your rear end in a tough situation. The thought put into these characters is clearly seen, and it allows for one to feel like they are not just game characters, but real people. The characters in the Walking Dead are very different from the survivors in Left 4 Dead. They also have their own unique personalities and quirks that make them great and entertaining, but they do not seem to be as distinguishable as the L4D survivors. Any person who plays Left 4 Dead, even for a short while, will easily be able to recognize the characters because of their unique appearances and stand-out personalities. For those into the Walking Dead, it would be harder. The universe has many characters in it, and unless a strong commitment is given to learning who each of them are, throughout the comics, game, and television series, then it would be pointless to to delve into the other aspects of the franchise. After all, why would one replay a game or reread a comic if you can't remember who the characters are? Zombies: In Left 4 Dead, the zombies are referred to as "the Infected". The Infected mostly lumber around aimlessly, as any zombie would. Upon seeing a survivor, they and any nearby Infected will rush towards the player and begin to claw at him/her and attack other surrounding players. The Infected also have the ability to climb any sort of obstacle, run fast, and even break down iron doors. The Green Flu pathogen has not only turned people into zombies, it has given them a steroid-like effect as well. If it seems like these zombies aren't bad enough, the series also has variations of the Infected, called Special Infected. These are very easy to notice due to their unique noises and appearance. They all have a unique and devastating special power. For example, the Smoker has a long, oily tongue that can ensnare a survivor and drag him/her away from the group. If the survivors are not working as a team, then the Infected as well as their Special variations can easily wipe the group out. In the Walking Dead, the zombies are referred to as "the Walkers". They are more akin to the stereotypical zombie. The Walkers are often encountered only in small groups, but in some situations, large hordes can be summoned if loud noises are made. They cannot run, they cannot climb over walls or other tough obstacles, and they cannot break down doors as easily. In addition, there are no "Special variations," with the common zombie being the only type encountered. Left 4 Dead wins again in this department, as the zombies are more challenging to deal with, and they require a plan to be defeated. The Games Themselves- Left 4 Dead was originally released in 2008, with the sequel being released the following year. The game is a first person shooter, and is playable in seven different game modes: Campaign, Single-Player, Versus, Realism, Realism Versus, Mutations, and Scavenge. There are 14 campaigns across the two games. Players can play online with other people world-wide, and they have their choice of characters to play as. The game runs on an advanced AI director, who has the ability to change many factors such as weather conditions, weapon placement, zombie horde size, and more. The game has a good deal of mods that change other things such as character skins, dialogue, music, weapons, scripting, and adding new and additional campaigns. This game is made to be enjoyed and replayed, for a unique, exciting experience each session. The Walking Dead game was based off of the comics series, and was released in 2012. The game has graphics similar to the illustrations in the comics, and while some may find it pleasing, it looks very queer for a video game title. The game play is a point and click adventure. The player controls Lee Everett, the main character of the comic series, and plays the game by talking with the characters and making decisions. The outcomes of the game are affected by the decisions the player makes. This allows for replay-ability, but only to a certain combination of outcomes. As of now, there are no known mods for the game. Comics: The Walking Dead is obviously the major player in the comics department, having them be the basis for the games as well as the television series. Left 4 Dead has only one comic story, The Sacrifice. The L4D comics were meant as a compliment and promotion to the gaming series. To sum up my many comparisons and statements, Left 4 Dead is a better franchise because it has more recognizable and witty characters, better gaming, and a more wholesome story line.