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First Person Brawler is how I would describe this game, while there are firearms that you can use and some areas that undeniably require the use of them, such occasions are rare and ammo locations are limited to some checkpoints. Timing is crucial in Condemned as it's the only way to successfully survive attacks and open an enemy up for further combo beat-downs. The enemy A.I. in this game, are challenging in the erratic sense. They often give the appearance of being "stunned," only to throw a counter-attack to break your combo and will change their attack patterns individually based on the current situation and behavior. They don't even use discrimination with their violence, as they often could potentially attack others that happen to get in their way. Opening the idea of creating a temporary diversion. Though likewise, a downfall of the game is that certain scenarios have you facing against multiple opponents and being trapped in a corner or immediately surrounded guarantees a cheap death. As the combat is only made for one-on-one, granted the segments with firearms were made for taking on several foes. Though what breaks up the monotony of continuous fighting, is detective work. As you investigate murders in a CSI-like fashion, using UV lights and a camera to notice the finer details, that open multiple choice options of interpretative observation. You essentially collect your best answer of possibilities for submission, which is analyzed and given a rating based off how successful it was or how it could of been. Not all too difficult if you take the appropriate time in investigating, the most trouble is with trying to read the on-screen text at times. The font size could be more legible if bigger in size. The game is fairly enjoyable for it's unique gameplay in the genre and a definite play through for fans of survival or action themed horror games. Completing all secondary objectives and earning perfect investigation scores give upgrades as an award, that enhance combat abilities and earns you a Gold rating. Unfortunately, they do not ultimately change the overall experience and unlike the 360 Achievements, the game does not come with trophies. The 8-10 hours play-through is average and the linear experience also limits the re-playability. Though online and multiplayer modes do stretch the entertainment additionally, somewhat. 7/10Read full review
Featuring new fighting mechanics and online multiplayer functionality, Condemned 2: Bloodshot is a first-person action thriller immersing players in a world of psychological terror. Following a string of gruesome murders, players must use their deductive skills and brute force to track down sadistic serial killers. Players assume the identity of Ethan Thomas, former Serial Crimes Unit investigator, who has been called back to duty to track down his missing partner. The disturbing events from Ethan's past have left him a broken man – a desperate burnout drifting aimlessly through society in an inexplicable decline. Fighting inner demons throughout his one-man investigation into a sinister conspiracy, Ethan needs to use anything and everything in the environment to survive as he unravels the mysteries shrouding the city in darkness. As Ethan, players engage in visceral combat using a variety of firearms, blunt instruments and a new fighting system complete with defensive and offensive combo chains, as well as grapples and holds. To help track the killer and solve the mysteries behind Condemned 2: Bloodshot, players crack open an all-new set of high-tech forensic tools. Using wits and brute strength, murders can be solved a number of different ways to keep players guessing throughout each suspenseful investigation. Condemned 2: Bloodshot introduces a variety of online multiplayer modes, including deathmatch. [Sega] PUBLISHER: Sega DEVELOPER: Monolith Productions GENRE(S): First-Person Action, Adventure, Horror PLAYERS: 8 ESRB RATING: M (Mature) RELEASE DATE: March 18, 2008Read full review
Condemned 2: Bloodshot puts a unique spin on the survival horror genre. It forces the player to get close and personal with the enemies using various melee weapons. These weapons are often taken straight from the game's environment. Weapons like: toilet seats, bricks, pipes, and others can all be used in combos to put some serious hurt on your enemies. The first person combat is surprising deep and fun. You can even block and learn new combos as the game progresses. The rewards that you obtain depend on how well you do in the game's many missions. Pros: Condemned 2 is a very scary first person experience. You are encouraged to play well by numerous character upgrades, all of which enhance the gameplay. The close and personal melee combat is both fun and brutal. The criminal investigations sections add variety to an already solid FPS horror experience. Cons: The game is very linear. More often than not something in the environment will change preventing you from going back. Also, while melee weapons are fun the actual shooting weapons feel too forgiving. Thus, the majority of your shots will end up being headshots even if your aim was off. Side Note: Not for the kids or the faint at heart. Its a very brutal and violent experience, also memorable.Read full review
I like this game, and kept liking it untill i reached the near end levels, which were ridiculous. I loved Condemned 1 because it was basically, about a guy, who's screwed up in the head. It didnt try to be something great, something of EPIC proportions. It WAS something epic in its own small form. They tried to take the epicness too far in this one... "World is in danger, one hero has to rise" Bullocks!. I loved everything about this game up untill the later parts. Still worth a buy or a rent imo. story is alright, gameplay is great. Still creepy as hell. Kinda repetitive though, not much replay value, probably would worht replaying 3 times and thats it. And its not that long either. I finished it in a little over a day. The first and mid levels are great. Like i said before...its not until you reach the later levels where it gets a wee bit silly. Hint; the dump cargo ship thing level. Graphics are great though, and the gameplay is magnificent, melee fighting has never been this brilliant, Gun fights are also some of the most realistic ive ever seen in a game. Verdict, out of 10?. Id give it a 8.7. Could have been magnificent, but the devs chose the cliche of "One hero saves all" Bullshit.Read full review
This FPS game is pretty good, it's pretty scary too I nearly shat in my pants a couple of times lol, lots of weapon/objects you can use or throw at people, fights are BRUTAL, graphics are really nice, lot of details and it's REALLY dark, AI sucks balls but hey you're playing this game to be scared and be brutal so whatever, the game also seems a little short (I haven't finished it yet) but it has a multiplayer option wich I haven't tried yet neither. Puzzles : being a huge Silent Hill fan I would say these are the easiest / most stupidly confusing puzzles I've ever seen but as I said, buy this game if you wanna be scared the sh*t out, be brutal and have a little fun. It is not a grade-A complex game (like Silent Hill ones) but it is fun and it suprised me enough it's worth the buy.
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