Condemned 2: Bloodshot

 Xbox 360
User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 205 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 155 out of 205
  2. Mixed: 39 out of 205
  3. Negative: 11 out of 205
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  1. Human
    Jan 16, 2011
    5
    Unfortunately this game is a case of one step forward and two steps back. While the combat has been improved, the environments and story have gown way downhill. To me the first condemned was about being alone with a serial killer in dilapidated old buildings, and this seems to be more about a huge cult conspiracy theory that stops being scary and starts being ridiculous. I will admit,Unfortunately this game is a case of one step forward and two steps back. While the combat has been improved, the environments and story have gown way downhill. To me the first condemned was about being alone with a serial killer in dilapidated old buildings, and this seems to be more about a huge cult conspiracy theory that stops being scary and starts being ridiculous. I will admit, there were some scary and interesting parts to this game, like the bowling alley and hotel, but everything else tries too hard to be scary and ends up coming across as uninspired. What is most disappointing about the game is that it starts with potential and you feel like, "hey this could be great" but it takes a nosedive about halfway in.… Expand
  2. Higher_Standard
    Aug 23, 2010
    6
    Beating up crack-heads is just so much fun. Unfortunately that
    s really all there is to do. The multilayer is pretty hilarious. You also have to drink booze to shoot straight. This game isn't scary but is lulztastic.
  3. Subject98
    Nov 3, 2012
    6
    I liked this game, but couldn't help but be a bit disappointed with it as a sequel. In some ways it improves over the original, but overall I thought Criminal Origins was far more compelling and ominous. It's a shame that a Condemned 3 isn't possible due to poor sales, because this series had a ton of potential.
  4. harryjc
    Aug 20, 2015
    7
    Not as good as the first. This sequel is not as scary, and the story is not as good. There are big improvements in the combat system, but it still lacks refinement. The fighting can often be a pain in the rear, especially with those guys who scream at you. Yet this game deserves a sequel. I want to see the last piece of the story. Wrap it up, boys!
  5. Chempion1
    Dec 21, 2021
    7
    Condemned: Criminal Origins та редкая игра, которой был нужен сиквел в стиле "тех же щей погуще влей"!
    Но как это часто бывает, разработчики наслушались идиотских советов и........
    В Condemned 2 решили переработать всё, именно не доработать, а переработать то, что всем нравилось в оригинале. Боевую систему, зачем то, переориентировали на кулачный бой. Всё оружие ближнего боя стало    Condemned: Criminal Origins та редкая игра, которой был нужен сиквел в стиле "тех же щей погуще влей"!
    Но как это часто бывает, разработчики наслушались идиотских советов и........
    В Condemned 2 решили переработать всё, именно не доработать, а переработать то, что всем нравилось в оригинале.
    Боевую систему, зачем то, переориентировали на кулачный бой. Всё оружие ближнего боя стало настолько хрупким, что его хватает ударов на пять не больше. Поэтому после часа игры просто перестаёшь его искать, а зачем, ведь время на поиски потратишь больше чем на его использование.
    Зачем то "переработали" электрошокер. Теперь он имеет батарейки, которые тоже надо искать (они не восстанавливаются самостоятельно). Если в первой части шокер был таким "козырем в рукаве", то в Bloodshot он стал очередным ненужным довеском. Я лично пользовался им раза три за всю игру. Отстой.
    Теперь про оружие. С огнестрельным оружием теперь проходится достаточно большая часть игры. Стрелять, как и в оригинале, не удобно и не интересно. Зачем это было сделано? В оригинале огнестрельное оружие тоже было, но оно давалось как бонус на короткое время. В этом и был весь смысл Condemned. Так же в игре стало очень много всяких вещей, которые надо во что то или в кого то бросать, но сделано это также криво, так как нет прицела.
    Теперь о картинке. Ну, на мой взгляд, она стала даже хуже. Во второй части добавили открытые пространства, а движок, как я понимаю, не тянет.
    Добавили некие сверх способности, но реализованы они из рук вон плохо.
    Кстати о сверх способностях. Сюжет игры практически полностью перешёл в потусторонний мир. В игре почти нет простых врагов-людей, кроме спецназовцев ближе к концу. Всё какие то киборги-сектанты, суицидники, мертвецы, демоны, ожившие куклы, зомби медведи, ЖУТЬ! И вот это здорово! Это мне понравилось! Спойлер. Особенно эпизод на фабрике игрушек. Сущий кошмар!!!
    Так же в игре появилось подобие прокачки, которое добавляет какие то смехотворные улучшения. Ну, типа пол ячейки здоровья или этот нелепый шокер.
    Короче игра оставляет неоднозначное впечатление. Как будто игру делали дети авторов оригинала. Хотели сделать как у предков, но лучше. К сожалению, у них нет жизненного опыта, а талант, как правило, на детях отдыхает! Так, что получилось, что получилось.
    Кстати игра вышла только на консолях и совершенно без перевода на русский. И это о многом говорит!
    Не смотря ни на что жду, очень жду продолжения. Наверное, это самая ожидаемая, на сегодняшний день лично для меня, игра. Не может быть, что бы Monolith забросили такую оригинальную франшизу. Игр с замедлением времени как F.E.A.R сейчас множество, а вот таких как Condemned я припомнить не могу!
    Ещё вопрос к авторам: пробовали они залпом выпить 0,5 Jagermeister? Это ликёр, густой, да и крепкий.    … Expand
  6. MattD.
    Apr 8, 2008
    5
    What a let down. The story does suck. The game is not scary. It's lets you know when anything will jump out at you with the crappy effects. And your vision. Why the hell do I have to wlk through almost a whole level with my screen blurred out?
  7. BMerrill
    Mar 19, 2008
    6
    C2 has some great additions in terms of foresnics, combat, and dialogue options but it's missing the same creepiness and quality storyline that the original had. The MP modes are ok but feel tacked on and are not going to keep players online for too long. All in all, I'm disappointed and would suggest a rental here.
  8. SteveB.
    Mar 19, 2008
    7
    I've never been a huge fan of first person perspective games, however after reading some good things about this I picked it up and was pretty happy with what I found.. Overall I think there is a pretty steep learning curve for the combat and I get really annoyed when something is hitting me and I can't see it.. Which is why I don't like first person games to begin with but I've never been a huge fan of first person perspective games, however after reading some good things about this I picked it up and was pretty happy with what I found.. Overall I think there is a pretty steep learning curve for the combat and I get really annoyed when something is hitting me and I can't see it.. Which is why I don't like first person games to begin with but with some practice I found I could clear the zones and have fun while doing it.. I didn't get scared or find any parts that had me on the edge of my seat but it takes a lot to startle me in the first place.. the doll factory is probably the lvl that disturbed me the most.. Overall I'd say it's a better than average game and for first person fans it's probably a must buy.. I can only speak for myself though I can't say I regret buying it.… Expand
  9. ThatKid
    Apr 27, 2008
    6
    Imagine having your face submerged beneath the rippling, crystal clear surface of a pristine river. Soothing, isn't it? This is very representative of the first half of the game. Refreshing and serene in it's quality. The game exudes a genuine creepiness in it's adeptly crafted atmosphere. It also boasts a combat system that is not only fun, but actually helps add to the Imagine having your face submerged beneath the rippling, crystal clear surface of a pristine river. Soothing, isn't it? This is very representative of the first half of the game. Refreshing and serene in it's quality. The game exudes a genuine creepiness in it's adeptly crafted atmosphere. It also boasts a combat system that is not only fun, but actually helps add to the horror of the situation by having you rely on your physical mettle, and not a 12-gauge. At first that is. Remember that incredibly tranquil river you were dipping your head into? Imagine a 300-lbs mammoth of a man is now forcibly holding your upper-body beneath the water. Your lungs unable to draw breath, panic ensues. Things are starting to fade. This is the latter half of the game. It basically nose-dives into a heaping pile of mediocrity. The once engaging combat has spiraled into a regular shoot-'em-up with superhuman powers sprinkled in (why?). Along with it goes the creepy atmosphere, and the plot... Well without spoiling anything the plot stumbles along on a peg-leg of failure, aided with a crutch of derivativeness.… Expand
  10. Gary
    Mar 26, 2009
    6
    First half of the game: Awesome. Great melee combat, incredibly creepy and just pure win. Second half: awful. Now the focus is on weapons combat and the story starts making little to no sense and then turns into pure stupid. I find it hard to recommend this game but I also find it hard to forget about the great parts.
  11. MarkW
    Jun 27, 2008
    6
    Weird, There are so many frustrating elements to this game but at the same I feel compelled to play it.
  12. KolesAdlerov
    May 10, 2022
    5
    Another great label buried in console garbage. Another top-studio committed a multi-platform hara-kiri...

    combat mechanics 7/10
    combat logic [magic + OP fists + assault weapons] 5/10
    atmosphere [all-clownish UI, bad style and cast] 4/10
    Gameplay as immersive horror 4/10

    Story 4/10
    Graphics 6/10
    Sounds & music: who cares?

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    RIP, Monolith. RIP, PC-FPS development.
  13. atyoukha
    Aug 1, 2022
    6
    Let down to the fantastic Condemned: Criminal Origins. It was creepy but was missing the fantastic scares of the original.

Awards & Rankings

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#43 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2008
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#43 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2008
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#97 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2008

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 76 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 64 out of 76
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 76
  3. Negative: 2 out of 76
  1. GameZone
    86
    The melee combat is a unique system that works amazingly well in one on one combat. The disturbing and unsettling storyline will also please anyone looking for a “survival” horror game for the 360.
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  2. ZTGD
    85
    A perfect example of how to make a sequel. Sega and Monolith have fixed everything that was wrong with the original and made it an all around better game. The entertaining story and genuinely creepy atmosphere is well worth the price of admission and the substantial story mode is satisfying and challenging.
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  3. Totally360
    90
    An unsettling horror-laden rollercoaster ride of a game, and possibly a contender for "best sequel of the year so far". Don't play it alone at night without a change of underwear!
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