Fast paced, short learning curve, great sound, as frightening as Silent Hill - the good ones.
User Rating: 8 | Condemned 2 X360
As soon as the first cinematic kicks in, you will ask yourself "Wtf just happened?". Ethan Thomas, the main character of the franchise instantly comes across as a hardened rogue agent who is being haunted by the events taken place in the first game, Condemned: Criminal Origins. These haunts persist and lead him to a mad dash for his sanity while trying to uncover what is really going on behind the mask of typical serial murders. At first, the controls are slightly unconventional however the minimal learning curve allows players who know little or no about the franchise and shooters, to jump right in a get scared, for a lack of better words, sh*tless. The single player comes jam packed with high res details and in-depth maps, however the gameplay itself becomes a bit repetitive and lackluster the more time played. The previous instant satisfaction of beating a demon possessed civilian to death with a lead pip or a prosthetic arm becomes cumbersome once the player realizes that not every intriguing looking object in the environment can be used as a weapon. The online multiplayer adds a new dimension to the franchise, and provides a large amount of crucial replay value. The cell shading, and map environmental engineering really makes playing other human players a night in a horror cellar. All in all, this game is a must have for owners of the Playstation 3 and the Xbox 360. This is a great addition to any horror fan's collection and even for novice players, this game offers a wide range of twists, turns and mindf*cks. 
