Ruth was praised for his ability to demake Left 4 Dead into a Nintendo Entertainment System-style video game.

The game adapts all four launch campaigns as well as featuring the same cast of characters: Zoey, Bill, Louis, and Francis.

[6] While developing another game called Mean Kathleen and the Great Quack Machine, he began working on sprites for the four survivors and special infected from Left 4 Dead for fun.

[9] GameSpy writer Tyler Barber thought it was cute, though felt that a fast-paced action game like Robotron 2084 would fit Left 4 Dead better.

[10] Retronauts' Bob Mackey called it "impressive", noting that while the first trailer was disappointing, the more recent one showed its ambition.

[4][13] Destructoid writer Jonathan Holmes called it "pretty fun", comparing its play style to NES games Fester's Quest and Ikari Warriors.

[14] Fellow Destructoid writer Jordan Devore called it a "cool little project", though he wished zombies moved faster.

[1] The Escapist writer John Funk noted it as a good choice for fans of both zombie and retro games.