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Description:
Developed by award-winning Monolith Productions for Xbox? 360? Condemned: Criminal Origins? allows players to experience a heightened level of psychological tension as they use their instincts, forensic tools, and melee combat to track serial killers and bring them to justice. As Agent Thomas, an investigator in the FBI?s Serial Crimes Unit (SCU), you will pursue relentless serial killers through urban environments filled with sociopaths lurking on the periphery of humanity. Weapons and ammunition are scarce, leaving the you vulnerable to a gallery of mentally deranged criminals. Careful detective work and precision reflexes are your primary means of survival.
Quick Glance
ESRB Rating: M (Mature)
Game Genre: First Person Shooter (FPS)
Release Date: 2005-11-16
Max # of Players: 1
Summary
Product Title: Condemned: Criminal Origins
Manufacturer: Sega
Power Score: 4.2 | 16 Reviews
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Product Reviews (13)
Condemned: Criminal Origins
Strengths: Graphics, story line
Weakness: None so far
Condemned - Criminal Origins is a very violent game. But it is good for those who want some excitement :-) Controls are smooth, and there are lots of actions. Plus, graphics are excellent (sometimes feel a bit too real). The only downside is that the game is a bit short (about 5 to 7 hours of continuous play). Once done, you probably don't want to re-play anymore. So it's probably better for...
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By jinyu1 - Nov 29, 2006
A refreshing take on the horror genre
Strengths: Graphics, Atmosphere, Originality
Weakness: Not very long, Not much replay value
Condemned is a very good game that is original and not the typical horror game. It has a good story and gameplay, but the length of the game is pretty short at under ten hours. Once you have beaten the game once, there isn't much reason to go back through and play again unless you are trying to get an achievement missed previously. The best way I can think of to describe Condemned is a mix...
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By bballplaya210 - Oct 24, 2006
Condemned: Criminal Origins (XBOX 360)
Strengths: (1)Great atmosphere is generated by creepy graphics, unsettling sounds,brutal fight sequences and the uneasy quiet in between
Weakness: (1)Not highly replayable (2) Very linear level and puzzle design
Condemned: Criminal Origins is a genuinely frightening game and very atmospheric one at that. The situations you are put into, the environments, vicious enemies and brutal bludgeonings all work together to create an immersive horror game. Much attention has been paid to the presentation and the visuals and horrific sounds really bring the story to life. That said, this is more or less a...
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By cotebryan - Mar 16, 2007
Condemned: Criminal Origins (Xbox 360)
Strengths: Great graphics and sound, immersive storyline, well-done horror atmosphere
Weakness: Short in length, no replay value
Condemned: Criminal Origins is a first-person horror action title. The main character is an FBI agent searching out a serial killer. After some plot twists, the game turns on its ear and the main character is a fugitive on the run. Through the game, there's numerous plot twists and puzzles, mixed in with lots of first-person combat, with melee weapons and firearms. The game looks good and sounds...
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By shrike424242 - Feb 4, 2007
Condemned: Criminal Origins
Strengths: Incredible graphics and atmosphere. Great storyline and rewarding gameplay experience. Not much to complain about since it's a single player game really.
Weakness: Not much left after you beat the game. It's only a single player game after all. The graphics can at times be a little too shiny giving it a plastic sheen over all the characters.
At first I didn't what to expect since I heard mixed reviews about the game. I just remembered liking the "Chronicles of Riddick" game on the original xbox immensely and since this game was produced by Monolith, I figured it couldn't hurt to check it out. And here I am weeks later and I am glad that I picked this game up. Once you start in on it you'll be immediately impressed by the stellar...
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By jjz203 - Feb 2, 2007