The Bridge (Left 4 Dead 2)

The Bridge is the fifth and final chapter of the final campaign, The Parish. After the Survivors escaped from the ruins of New Orleans, they learn that the U.S. army is abandoning the mainland and trying to hold out at sea on large cruise ships. The Survivors take this chance, and make a run for it.

Walkthrough
You start off in a safe room with two rooms,one on top and one on the bottom.It's a good idea to grab some adrenaline.Unlike most rescues,you actually have to MOVE to where the rescue vehicle is,rather than camp the same spot for a couple of minutes.You move outside and there should be a radio next to a body.Use the radio and the soldier on it will tell the pilot to "Get ready for carriers".You can see heaps of graffiti about it before this level.Pull a lever that will make the bridge lower and you will be able to get across.Be ready to get out your adrenaline because you are going to need it.There are many ways to get across the bridge but if you want to know each look at Strategy.Be careful for chargers,especially in versus,becuase they will charge you off the bridge if they get a chance.The same will happen with jockeys but there is less danger unless you are split apart.The cars are all split apart differently on the bridge thanks to the AI director,but it should always have a way through.After you get through the cars their should be a heavy machine gun left behind which can take down infected following you.You can make it down past a couple of buses to find a chopper.Get on it and you will see the best thing you have ever seen in your time playing the Left 4 Dead series:A bridge being blown up.

Jeep Method

 * After you've crossed the CEDA tents, look for the jeep with the mounted mini-gun.
 * Have one person mount the gun, one behind him, and two below the jeep.
 * The person behind the gunman should look out for Spitters, because they could damage all survivors in one pool.
 * When the tank comes, one person should be the bait and the rest concentrating fire on the tank.
 * Once the area is cleared, make a dash for the helicopter and escape.

Bus Method

 * Before reaching the helicopter, you will see a bus located at the downside.
 * At least two Survivors have a melee weapon or a shotgun; it kills Common Infected very quickly.
 * Two people should be in the front and back, and the rest in the middle.
 * Everyone should stay above the bus and kill any infected in sight.
 * Keep a lookout for Smokers, because they can drag you off the bus.
 * Separate in groups of two to take down the Tank.
 * One should throw a pipe or a bile bomb to distract the Infected while running to the rescue vehicle.

Pump & Run

 * Have everyone grab an adrenaline shot, a shotgun of some sort, a pipe bomb, and a melee weapon.
 * Stick together like glue, and always have at least 1 person by your side to make help arrive faster.
 * If you haven't found any replacements, use your shot when you get to the Tank. Run past him and over the gas tanker. When the vehicle horde spawns, throw your pipe to make getting to the vehicle easier.
 * If done perfectly, everyone who doesn't already have it should get Bridge Over Trebled Slaughter.

The Survivors
Of course, if the Tank climbs on the scaffolds with you, you still need to get off, or you will be smashed. (Possibly even off the bridge!)
 * Have a plan just running will not get you far.
 * You need to keep moving as much as possible.
 * New comers be on the lookout for gaps in the bridge as a few careless steps can send you off the edge.
 * It's good to stop for a few seconds every now and then to clear the path ahead, but tell your teammates when you do this, and then quickly resume movement.
 * When the Tank comes, you can climb on the scaffolding on the left and right sides of the bridge to avoid being hit by cars.

The Infected
Keep in mind that during this level, you should be moving just as much as the Survivors. There are various holes in the bridge and the sides are usually not protected by gates, so carrying survivors off the edge will cause them to hang or fall to their death. Do note that even while you are spawning, should you fall, you will die and have to respawn. Press the use key the instant you start falling to spawn along side the closest survivor to prevent such mishaps that could cost you and your team.

Hunters: Try to pounce the last survivor during moments of confusion (Tanks, Boomer Bile, etc.), as most survivors will keep moving before they realize their teammate is dead. Remember that when you can claw weak survivors who usually trail the pack till incapacitated, hide and then pounce the rescuer to add more damage to their team.

Jockeys: You can do wonders on this stage, especially if the survivors are scattered. If you can successfully ride one, you can take them way backwards and/or cause them to hang on the side of the bridge. Be aware that this will most likely end in your demise, so have a buddy close at hand to take care of any rescuer, or your sacrifice will be in vain.

Chargers: When the opportunity arises, try to charge a survivor off the bridge from the sides or one of the many holes in the middle of the bridges.If this isn't possible at the time being,try to grab the survivor at the back and carry him back.This way survivors need to go back and kill you,or if you've used teamwork the other survivors have been biled on and by the time its worn off,their teammate will atleast be near death.

Smokers: Try to grab the one that is behind. This can slow the whole Survivor team down. They will either run back to save him, buying your team more time, or run ahead, leaving him to die. Also remember that the many holes in the bridge can instantly incapacitate or kill a survivor, so try to drag stragglers off whenever possible. Your tongue will break and you can hide. As with Jockeys, have a buddy close to grab any wannabe heroes.

Boomers: Try to vomit on Survivors when possible. This will summon a horde that can slow down Survivors, especially those that are in the front and away from the other Survivors. This will leave one person fighting off the horde. Remember that when you explode, you can push players back. Take care when near captured survivors or tanks, but attempt to explode near survivors who are close to holes or the sides of the bridge.

Spitters: You might not do so well this level as the survivors are constantly moving, your spit is stationary once fired and there are usually multiple paths through the bridge. There are also no "good" hiding spots to take cover in. Attempt to do as much damage to the Survivors as you can, trying to get in places where they HAVE to go, such as the ladder on the fuel truck after the Tank. Also, since most players won't cross goo even here, try to spit to split up the survivors so your team can pick them off, or put the survivors in immediate (and deadly) danger.Another way to slow survivors is spitting at where they need to call the pilot,though some survivors might be stupid enough to go and quickly do it while the spits still there,you can hurt them,or slow them down a bit.

Tanks: If the enemy team is not climbing on the scaffolds, you can easily bash them with cars. It's a great way to slow down survivors and then rush up to them. Do realize that even though you are a feared team member of the infected, the large number of cars and the distance you will spawn from the survivors will mean more time to get to them. It is usually faster to punch cars out of the way then bother jumping and hopping over them. Keep an eye on your frustration meter. Be aware that there are several propane tanks on the bridge, and if survivors time it right, they can stumble you off into the water.

Achievements
Start out at the safe house and grab a automatic weapon, a melee weapon, a pipe bomb, and adrenaline, and a First Aid Kit. Change the difficulty to Expert and kill all the bots except 1, he/she will be the distraction (or you can bring a friend or two, it doesn't matter) Then change the difficulty to Easy. Call the pilots to lower the bridge. As soon as it is lowered, rush to the left and stay there. As soon as you encounter the Horde, use your adrenaline. About 50-60% of your way to the chopper, there should be a truck with its back open, and adrenaline usually spawns there. Take it. Now continue your path to the left and ignore the tank that comes, just run straight to the Gas Truck that has the ladder on it. After that keep to the left! There are many holes you fall through that can ruin your 3 minute run. Throw your pipe bomb after you are off of that part of the bridge, Then Make a run for the Chopper!

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