

It's actually fairly solid and I had some fun with it but the game modes are straight forward and don't really bring anything new into the fray. Multiplayer has also been added to this sequel but there isn't a whole lot to say about it. I came into the game expecting to be scared out of my wits and was sorely let down. The only thing that made me really jump was one brief visit from the mannequins that haunt me to this day from the original Condemned. This is what ruined the latter parts of the game for me. It instead becomes a shoot 'em up that lacks any form of dread and revolves around a disappointing and quirky sci-fi plot.

No longer is the game about doing forensic searches (which were greatly revamped and much more enjoyable this time around), horrifying scares, disturbing serial killers, or in your face combat. It's got a higher level of action than its predecessor, and some gorgeous horror backdrops.Around the same time the story takes a dip. The online multiplayer modes aren't going to blow your mind, but they are a thoughtful addition.

So far, the game seems to be faring really well with improved crime-scene investigating and combat, as well as plenty of scares. As such, we were a littler unsure what the response would be to Monolith's follow-up, Condemned 2: Bloodshot. As one of the earlier Xbox 360 first-person titles, reviewers probably judged the first Condemned with slightly rose-tinted glasses.
