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CardJoe · 10th Apr 2008, 07:10

http://www.bit-tech.net/gaming/2008/..._2_bloodshot/1

Condemned 2 has to be one of the most full-on, graphic and gory games we've played in a long, long while. Yet, with an engaging story running throughout and a delicately constructed melee system, can this sequel to the Xbox 360 launch title rise above its own bloodiness?

DougEdey · 10th Apr 2008, 09:06

I want FHM to send me my copy already goddamnit! I played through Condemned 1 about four times and it kept it's pant wateringly scariness (and almost stomach churning end boss) every single time. I just hope Monoliths project origin will keep up to the same level which, (if you believe Fahey & Monolith) will require adult diapers.

will. · 10th Apr 2008, 09:15

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Originally Posted by Joe

suddenly darker than a carful of arseholes.

HAHAHA

Made my morning.

Darkedge · 10th Apr 2008, 10:18

Been playing this for a couple f days and I have to stop if it's midnight and no one else around - It ready is pant wettingly scary.

I think it's a shame they dumped the old 45-50 year old Ethan for this younger punk, part of the appeal of the original was the fact that the hero (you) wasn't your usual grizzled action hero, he was a flawed old man. Now he's just generic. Fortunately you forget about that quite quickly.

DougEdey · 10th Apr 2008, 10:25

Darkedge: It's the same guy, shortly after the original

CardJoe · 10th Apr 2008, 10:42

His character has changed substantially though. I felt that the change worked well for the most part, though there were a few bits I thought were un-subtle and emo. Like when he introduces himself - "Thats me, Ethan Thomas. Drunk and pissed offf!".

Sigh.

Thankfully, it picks up very quickly.

Darkedge · 10th Apr 2008, 12:07

It's supposed to be the same guy but he has a different face, has gained back a fair bit of hair and lost about 15--20 years of age despite spending 8 months in the gutter as a drunk... Same name but it's a bit like the change in the prince from sands of time to warrior within

BigD79 · 10th Apr 2008, 12:19

had my eye on this but was put off by a mag review of 5/10 (iirc). but sound like it could tide me over another fortnight until GTA:IV is out.
great review

Yemerich · 10th Apr 2008, 13:57

WHAT?!?! Another game w/o a version for PC? I can't believe it...

I am beginning to think if it was a good idea to buy a 8800gts, as the last good game i played was Jericho...

CardJoe · 10th Apr 2008, 14:27

A) PC version coming later maybe, as it did with the original.
B) Jericho was pants.

DougEdey · 10th Apr 2008, 15:48

I think the massive change is good, it shows what getting down on your luck, feeling sorry for yourself, and then abusing your body does to you.

bahgger · 10th Apr 2008, 18:50

Any PC version coming out soon? This summer needs something to make me scared shitless of going downstairs to the kitchen at night.

WhiskeyAlpha · 10th Apr 2008, 20:21

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Originally Posted by DougEdey

I think the massive change is good, it shows what getting down on your luck, feeling sorry for yourself, and then abusing your body does to you.

Judging by what Darkedge has been saying it makes you look 15-20 years younger, grow back your hair and generally look like a "grizzled" action hero.

Yemerich · 10th Apr 2008, 21:29

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Originally Posted by CardJoe

A) PC version coming later maybe, as it did with the original.
B) Jericho was pants.

I hope it comes to PC soon! I am a huuuuge fan of Condemned! Monolith rocks!

But i have to disagree about jericho. It lacks some level design, but the game is wonderfull. Sure those exploding dudes are annoying, but those bosses are the best design in a long time. The scenarios are very beautifull too. Almost no replayability, and awfull ending.

Not a fantastic game but a real good one.

PS: Had a hard time finding out what "pants" mean... :/

CardJoe · 11th Apr 2008, 07:32

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Originally Posted by WhiskeyAlpha

Judging by what Darkedge has been saying it makes you look 15-20 years younger, grow back your hair and generally look like a "grizzled" action hero.

I never thought he looked old in the first one TBH. In both he looks kind of thirty something, but where he was neat and plain looking before he's know stubbley, greasy and covered in bruises.

DougEdey · 11th Apr 2008, 08:19

He looked quite young in the first, as Joe says, very late twenties.

CardJoe · 11th Apr 2008, 08:31

It's hard to tell - in the first one they used a grainy filter whenever you really saw his face. Character have changed a fair bit though - Rosa used to be fat.

DougEdey · 11th Apr 2008, 09:42

Nothing wrong with some weightloss to a healthy figure, I'd say that Rosa has lost a lot of years (still waiting on my copy) but I think her hair getting longer makes me think it's more like Rosas daughter then Rosa herself, is it the same voice actress?

BigD79 · 11th Apr 2008, 11:23

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Originally Posted by DougEdey

I want FHM to send me my copy already goddamnit!

have FHM branched out in to games sales?

DougEdey · 11th Apr 2008, 11:26

It was an offer I got with a new subscription for a year, Club + Condemned 2 + 12 months FHM

10th Apr 2008, 07:10	#1
CardJoe Player Character bit-tech Staff Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 7,946	Condemned 2: Bloodshot http://www.bit-tech.net/gaming/2008/..._2_bloodshot/1 Condemned 2 has to be one of the most full-on, graphic and gory games we've played in a long, long while. Yet, with an engaging story running throughout and a delicately constructed melee system, can this sequel to the Xbox 360 launch title rise above its own bloodiness? __________________ this is joe's non-bit-tech blog

10th Apr 2008, 09:06	#2
DougEdey I pwn all your storage Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southampton Posts: 13,933	I want FHM to send me my copy already goddamnit! I played through Condemned 1 about four times and it kept it's pant wateringly scariness (and almost stomach churning end boss) every single time. I just hope Monoliths project origin will keep up to the same level which, (if you believe Fahey & Monolith) will require adult diapers. __________________ Burnout: Paradise Stats!XBL: DougEdey Bindi PSN ID: DougEdey Twitter

10th Apr 2008, 10:25	#5
DougEdey I pwn all your storage Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southampton Posts: 13,933	Darkedge: It's the same guy, shortly after the original __________________ Burnout: Paradise Stats!XBL: DougEdey Bindi PSN ID: DougEdey Twitter

10th Apr 2008, 10:42	#6
CardJoe Player Character bit-tech Staff Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 7,946	His character has changed substantially though. I felt that the change worked well for the most part, though there were a few bits I thought were un-subtle and emo. Like when he introduces himself - "Thats me, Ethan Thomas. Drunk and pissed offf!". Sigh. Thankfully, it picks up very quickly. __________________ this is joe's non-bit-tech blog

10th Apr 2008, 12:19	#8
BigD79 Gadding about... Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cleckhuddersfax Posts: 437	had my eye on this but was put off by a mag review of 5/10 (iirc). but sound like it could tide me over another fortnight until GTA:IV is out. great review __________________ -=BigD=- PSN "BigD-UK-"

10th Apr 2008, 10:18	#4
Darkedge Supermodder Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: UK Posts: 334	Been playing this for a couple f days and I have to stop if it's midnight and no one else around - It ready is pant wettingly scary. I think it's a shame they dumped the old 45-50 year old Ethan for this younger punk, part of the appeal of the original was the fact that the hero (you) wasn't your usual grizzled action hero, he was a flawed old man. Now he's just generic. Fortunately you forget about that quite quickly.

10th Apr 2008, 12:07	#7
Darkedge Supermodder Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: UK Posts: 334	It's supposed to be the same guy but he has a different face, has gained back a fair bit of hair and lost about 15--20 years of age despite spending 8 months in the gutter as a drunk... Same name but it's a bit like the change in the prince from sands of time to warrior within

10th Apr 2008, 13:57	#9
Yemerich What's a rebimboca da parafuseta? Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sao Paulo - Brazil Posts: 712	WHAT?!?! Another game w/o a version for PC? I can't believe it... I am beginning to think if it was a good idea to buy a 8800gts, as the last good game i played was Jericho... __________________ Bit Tech is more than games and hardware - check out the mods too. Don't let modding die in Bit-Tech.net.

10th Apr 2008, 14:27	#10
CardJoe Player Character bit-tech Staff Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 7,946	A) PC version coming later maybe, as it did with the original. B) Jericho was pants. __________________ this is joe's non-bit-tech blog

10th Apr 2008, 15:48	#11
DougEdey I pwn all your storage Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southampton Posts: 13,933	I think the massive change is good, it shows what getting down on your luck, feeling sorry for yourself, and then abusing your body does to you. __________________ Burnout: Paradise Stats!XBL: DougEdey Bindi PSN ID: DougEdey Twitter

10th Apr 2008, 18:50	#12
bahgger Supermodder Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 584	Any PC version coming out soon? This summer needs something to make me scared shitless of going downstairs to the kitchen at night.

11th Apr 2008, 08:19	#16
DougEdey I pwn all your storage Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southampton Posts: 13,933	He looked quite young in the first, as Joe says, very late twenties. __________________ Burnout: Paradise Stats!XBL: DougEdey Bindi PSN ID: DougEdey Twitter

11th Apr 2008, 08:31	#17
CardJoe Player Character bit-tech Staff Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 7,946	It's hard to tell - in the first one they used a grainy filter whenever you really saw his face. Character have changed a fair bit though - Rosa used to be fat. __________________ this is joe's non-bit-tech blog

11th Apr 2008, 09:42	#18
DougEdey I pwn all your storage Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southampton Posts: 13,933	Nothing wrong with some weightloss to a healthy figure, I'd say that Rosa has lost a lot of years (still waiting on my copy) but I think her hair getting longer makes me think it's more like Rosas daughter then Rosa herself, is it the same voice actress? __________________ Burnout: Paradise Stats!XBL: DougEdey Bindi PSN ID: DougEdey Twitter

11th Apr 2008, 11:26	#20
DougEdey I pwn all your storage Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southampton Posts: 13,933	It was an offer I got with a new subscription for a year, Club + Condemned 2 + 12 months FHM __________________ Burnout: Paradise Stats!XBL: DougEdey Bindi PSN ID: DougEdey Twitter