Hmm, i miss Gamespot, but i just never have the time for it, with college etc. ¬_¬
Someone give me the motorvation to troll once again! >_

I picked this up the other day for pretty cheep after playing the demo. Initially i thought it was pretty solid with a great combat system and a decent story.

Now, i still agree with the above - even though the ending could have been better - but Christ on a bicycle there is some weird-ass stuff in this game.
The very first level, BANG; your attacked by tar monsters that are meant to represent your inner alcoholic. A level or two in, your in a factory filled with mutated dolls that explode. Not too long after that, a bear with rabies tries to eat you! And through the majority of the game you beat tramps up with sticks... Who the hell thinks of this stuff?!
It probably doesn't sound that bad but when you actually play it, its unreal!

Anyway moving on from the horror aspect of the game, it's got an incredible combat system. L1 controles your left fist and R1 for the right. Then you get L3 for your foot. It sounds a bit generic but when you konw what your doing, you can unleash some truly brutal combos, causing blood to fly in every which-way direction.
There's a heavy emphasis on melee weapons through the game but firearms are avalible as well... but they're no fun! Who needs shotguns when you've got a spade and a prosthetic limb? And you think i'm joking!?

Length-wise, it's not that long. There is a good 12 hours of game time to be had out of teh main story. However each level unlocks new items, and depending on how well you did in the level depends on what you get. This is based on a bronze, silver, gold medal system. So for example, if you get a bronze medal you could unlock boots that improve your sneaking abilties. While a gold medal will make you completely silent.
Plus there is multi-player features including Team Deathmatches and several minigames, to help hone your skills.

There isn't much else too Condemned 2 really. You do also get to solve crime scenes using a set of tools (Including a UV light, a camera and some other stuff) that help you find clues. Usually when using these tools, your thrown into a mini game where you have to send your boss info on the crime by selecting the right options on the HUD. It's harder than it sounds, as you really have to think about it.

Although it's short, i really suggest you buy Condemned 2. It's one of thee best horror games i've played in a long time!

Wheyy! I've been on Gamespot for just over a year now and i've finally reached my 1000th forum post! Huzarr!!