Condemned 2: Bloodshot

"When people complained about the shallow combat in the first game, Monolith answered by giving us fun combos and special moves in the sequel."

This horror-themed sequel's thrilling set pieces and bloody combat are remarkably satisfying but not for the faint of heart.

All these issues noted, Condemned 2: Bloodshot is worth your time. It's pretty irritating to play a sequel and face so many of the issues of the original, but Bloodshot's ability to take you into the terrifying world Monolith has crafted is astonishing. Maybe the next sequel will give the series that shot it needs to achieve true greatness, but in the meantime Bloodshot will still leave you afraid to step into the dark.

"More often than not, Bloodshot is one step forward and one step back. For every progression, there is a setback that shines some light on the dark atmosphere and spoils the unique sense of dread that permeated its predecessor."

"Visuals are suitably dark and grimy, and impressive on all counts. Textures are decayed and detailed, and the locations are really brought to life with some stunning level design. Cut-scenes are delivered well, as is the character animation, and everything works together to create an immersive gaming experience. "