Condemned is more than welcome to the PS3.

User Rating: 9 | Condemned 2 PS3
Condemned 2: Bloodshot is the first, and only, Condemned game on the PS3 system. The first game, Condemned: Criminal Origins, was only released on the 360, which is a bit of a disappointment for those who don't own a 360. (Myself being on of those people) Bloodshot takes place about a year after the first game. You are Ethan Thomas, the same character from the first game, but only now you are a completely different Thomas. A Thomas whose life has descended into alcoholism and homelessness after the traumatic events of the first game. Thomas is recruited back into the SCU upon receiving notice from Malcolm Vanhorn. As Thomas investigates the disappearance of Vanhorn, he discovers something that goes deeper than anyone imagined.

Bloodshot is played entirely in first-person. Nearly every object in the game can be used as a weapon, from bowling balls to candy machines to ancient swords. Bloodshot is full of violent weapons, and environmental deaths. There is also a fair bit of gun play in the game, and even some supernatural abilities. Not only is Bloodshot a non-stop action game, but also requires a fair amount of investigation and logic. When you reach a crime scene you must investigate the scene to find answers on where to go next, for example using a UV light to follow trails of blood. Properly investigating the crime scenes and answering and asking questions correctly earns you extra points which can be used to gain new upgrades like brass knuckles, body armor, quieter boots, and extra health.

Overall, Bloodshot is a very enjoyable game. It was violent, but there was not as much gore as I imagined there being. The plot wasn't something I was able to get too involved in, the characters were very dull and stereotypical with a somewhat predictable ending. There have been several complaints on the PS3 version about the sound clicking, I too have noticed this but it really does not affect the game play at all. The environments are unbelievably creepy, your enemies are unpredictable and are all diverse, and there are plenty of scares throughout. Bloodshot is a great game, despite very minor flaws. I strongly recommend it to anyone who enjoys survival-horror. The replay value is great, so definitely try it out. The price has also dropped significantly lately.