Condemned 2: Bloodshot video review

Condemned 2 for Xbox 360In the first-person action horror game Condemned 2: Bloodshot players will 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 will need to use anything and everything in the environment to survive as he unravels the mysteries shrouding the city in darkness.

Is this a true horror show, or is it just horrible? Find out in the Condemned 2: Bloodshot video review:


To quote the video review: “A lot of games try to creep you out, but very few succeed. The original Condemned was one that delivered, plunking you down into an oppressive environment with all manner of lowlifes. It was an underappreciated 360 launch game that was unlike anything that came before it. It’s been a while, but the follow-up, Condemned 2 Bloodshot is finally sulking on store shelves, waiting to deliver another dose of isolated terror.

Taking place directly after the first game, Bloodshot picks up the story of Ethan Thomas, a forensic investigator slash SWAT team stalwart. Since the first game Ethan’s fallen prey to the bottle, and who can blame him after a serial killer sliced off one of his fingers. He’s battling demons both figuratively and literally, while the city runs wild—its denizens prey to sonic-induced violent urges.

The original Condemned was really the first of its kind. The first-person pugilism, investigative challenges, and somber tone have been expanded for Bloodshot. Still, the experience remains relatively the same—just more supernatural and less plausible this time around. The anything-is-a-weapon aesthetic is still ace, but the combat system is too unwieldy when tackling multiple foes. It’s a game of ups and downs, but horror fans will be more than satisfied with its bleak and gloomy disposition.”

Story: 8.4
Design: 8.5
Gameplay: 7.7
Presentation: 7.5
Overall: 8.0