Condemned: Criminal Origins | A Complete History and Retrospective

Hey Dad,
In the first of my October videos diving into Horror games, we're going to be taking a look at a horror classic, Condemned: Criminal Origins. Let's see if this game still holds up today.
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CHAPTERS
Intro 0:00
Development 2:35
Condemned: Criminal Origins 5:10
Final Thoughts 35:59

[@YourFavoriteSon1]

How do you feel about Condemned Dad?

[@catchcan221]

Loved the first game, will never forget my experience with it. It was so unsettling and depressing. The story is cardboard thin and the gameplay isn’t great but it has an amazing atmosphere and excellent sound. Definitely worth trying.

[@DJWhiteWolfX]

absolutely love this and the 2nd game, really wish they would port the 2nd one to PC finally, its sorta stuck on 360 and PS3

[@Bloody_Casual]

So good! I had a feeling in the back of my mind you needed to do the Condemned and im so glad you have done it ❤

[@Hill177]

Aw son, you shouldn't have. I love this game, my friend and I hid our eyes during the mall sequence as boys. Oh this brings back memories; you really are my favorite son.

[@michaelcabello9664]

Played the first one when I was a sophomore in high school. I remember the first section on the big screen downstairs with some of my friends there too; we were all scared to death. The mystique of the ending with the farm and all that was amazing to me. Loved it! Needless to say I loved the sequel as well and am bummed this franchise died out!

[@sergeyboi9868]

You seem like you really love your job. Good job son , made your dad proud.

[@YourFavoriteSon1]

I do!

[@carlb1874]

Our son really is something else

[@arcfire1589]

@@carlb1874 He sure is, honey

[@ethanmurphy131]

​@@YourFavoriteSon1 Now come to bed with daddy son 😘

[@shrewmastercomics]

Was obsessed with the sequel growing up. Best Vancouver East side simulator I've ever seen

[@versebuchanan512]

"Well, clearly you slaughtered thirty junkies with your bare hands, then shot both your partners and jumped out a window for no reason. You're in trouble son." "But I'm innocent! Would a killer have a collection of dead birds in his pocket?!"

[@YourFavoriteSon1]

A completely normal thing to do

[@jackieestacado7624]

I remember playing this game back when I was a kid, around 2009. Back then, I used to live in a very dangerous neighborhood, and walking around that place when it got dark and I was coming back from school I felt a special kind of fear that was beautifully projected by this game. It felt as if it got the inspiration from that place. Not only it was terrifying playing it due to its great atmosphere, but also it reminded me a lot about the cruel reality surrounding me back then. I loved the game, but it gave me nightmares. Great video, Son. You're making Dad remembering his fears.

[@mypocketshurt646]

Man, i was hoping you would get to this series. Im over the moon rn.

[@YourFavoriteSon1]

Glad to see it, hope you like the video!

[@davidt3563]

Man the graphics when this came out were amazing. It was hard to believe it was an at home experience. I'll never forget the tension I felt when having to put away my weapon and pull out the camera. It was like knowing someone was going to jump out and get you, but you HAD to do it. Brilliant game.

[@YourFavoriteSon1]

Exactly. You know it's coming, but it doesn't make it any less terrifying.

[@chexmixkitty]

Games don't wow me that much anymore. When games like this and Gears came out, I was extremely impressed. Games look a lot better now, but nothing makes me feel like I did years ago. Feelsbadman

[@DisDatK9]

​@chexmixkitty Same.. I really miss that kind of excitement and all encompassing immersion. Even though the games look so much better, it just really doesn't ever hit the same. Maybe thats just us becoming older, but I damn sure hope its just games not being as good 😅

[@Serbian_Potato]

This game so needs a modern remake, the first game was so awesome back in the day

[@stevendiaz5649]

Just a remake. Not a “modern remake”. Otherwise it’d be another ruined franchise like saints row. Just improve the graphics, slap the sequel onto it, charge $40-60 and we’ll be good to go.

[@Serbian_Potato]

@@stevendiaz5649 Well I was thinking like modern graphics and maybe few changes here and there, but yea not to turn it into an abomination like GTA Definitive Edition

[@JayShootHer]

Meh, just remastered it and I'm good.

[@bdhuffman42]

You are, without a doubt, the best retrospective channel on KZbin.

[@pronstorestiffi]

The golden standard of how to make FPS melee feel weighty and brutal with the right amount of feedback. So good.

[@faiebul]

hey son, just wanted to say congrats on 100k subscribers!! proud to be one of your many dads

[@YourFavoriteSon1]

Thanks so much, will be doing a stream soon to celebrate!

[@AvalancheReviews]

The sound and atmosphere in this game is so damn good. I'd love to see a modern entry in the series. One that goes after the more subdued stuff and less of the scifi.

[@BrightManX]

the atmosphere is sooo thick in this game, and i like that u can hear and see most of the enemys, while they`re try to hide from you. Also i love that the enemys can fight against each other, not enough games do this

[@hopethishelps91]

Man i was just thinking about this game. Another great video dude! Keep up the great work

[@krayzieridah]

When you think about the fact that this game was released in 2006, it is way ahead of its time in terms of graphics and gameplay mechanics. This is such an amazing yet underrated title, and I'm happy my request of you covering this finally came through. Amazing job as always. The sequel weren't as great, but I would've loved to see a PC port of it though.

[@americanstruggler587]

I never realized it until my second playthrough but the cover art of the game is actually the first victim you find from the Matchmaker in the intro. Chilling.

[@WilliamTell1313]

Ahhhh, the early 2000s was such a golden age for gaming. Still naive to things like Battle Passes, microtransactions, and games releasing in an unfinished state. Now trust me, I know that it's not all doom and gloom right now, with games like Final Fantasy VII Remake and Elden Ring releasing.

[@BucketPls]

The stuttering most likely was due to the DPI on your mouse. There is an amazing fix for it made by the community, and this is the same fix that most people require to use to get FEAR 1 running on their PC. Both amazing games, and I 100% want to tell everyone to try them both out if you get the chance to play them! Just make sure to get the community fix, drop it in the install folder and everything should be gucci

[@JonnyfromElma]

I remember seeing this game featured in a Game Informer magazine that included a close-up of the wood floor texture to show off the power of the Xbox 360. I still think about that pretty often for some reason.

[@YEETUSDAFEETUS]

always a good day when my boy drops another banger!

[@docsaico]

Fantastic vid, as always! Can’t wait for 2!

[@TheNeighborhoodZenPriest]

The feel of this game is giving me some Fahrenheit: Indigo Prophecy vibes

[@ViperGTS737]

Just finished the game yesterday, I was very pleasantly surprised by it, I knew it was good, but didn’t think it would be great even though it’s dated, the chapter with the mannequin was a masterpiece of creepy and suspenseful level design. I’m very happy that it was backwards compatible with my series X

[@pdpMASTERP]

Man a 37min complete history and retrospective? This game must be 3 hours long 😂🎉🎉

[@eppinizer]

Congrats on hitting 100k, Son! I knew you'd make it.

[@blee5400]

I'd love to see a C2 video. This series desperately needs a remake!

[@agroed]

You could try forcing off V-sync in your video card settings and seeing if that helps. I always had uniform micro-stutter in games (particularly Source engine) until I tried that. Great video son. This is such an overlooked horror gem.

[@Rye_Smile]

Son! I'm so excited about your new upload. You've made me super proud.

[@KawaiiAsAButton]

This is one of my favorite games. I really enjoy your retrospective series a lot. My backlog is just too long to go back and replay games lol. So revisiting titles in this way lets me enjoy the nostalgia and serves as a lovely refresher 😊 keep up the great work! I love your channel

[@rileytimes]

I apparently have watched this, but I came back to it with your new video out and it's still such a pleasure. Love your work

[@evprince]

Another phenomenonal review video. Awesome work, son.

[@CChissel]

This was the first game I played on the 360 and the only reason I had it because it was bundled with the Xbox, I was more wanting to play Oblivion but I didn’t have the money for it. So I played this game and I absolutely loved it, didn’t even think about Oblivion afterwards as this game had me hooked.

[@matthewlevens6723]

Always loved the series And keep on doing what your doing, your videos are great!

[@billmozart7288]

And here I was just itching for a dose of my Favorite Son's content. More outstanding work

[@CcreapMurdaProductions]

Probably my favorite horror game here. Shit gets slept on.

[@Honeypie675]

I'm not one for horror games so of course I've not heard of this one before but I love that I was able watch something I had no prior knowledge about. You pick some interesting titles to take a look at and I am always appreciative of your work. Good job, son 😊

[@Numanuma282]

The way I could listen to you describe a phone book. Your voice and writing is just top tier omg 🥰

[@WelhamGaming]

YES DUDE. These games were so fun to me. Genuinely spooky and interesting. Especially Bloodshot

[@phbaum6186]

i played the game a few years ago and enjoyed it! it hast the perfect length for what kind of story it wants to tell, the athmosphere is outstanding and man the few jumpscares it has realy hit hard, great video Son!

[@tonymcnamee2741]

This game is an absolute classic! Played it many times through a few times after getting all the achievements. Would love to get a remake.

[@martinrosendahl9134]

Son, I love Condemned... I can only agree with everything you've said here. Great video.

[@HumanOptimization]

great breakdown of one of my fav games growing up. I got my 360 for launch date xmas as a 16 yr old. Although Madden 06 was the game i played all day, this one i remember loving vividly. awesome stuff.

[@lukebaker1998]

This is your dad here son... You've made me proud by recognising that condemned is a fantastic game and a creepy classic 9.3/10 for me... Well done son😉

[@Lowfork]

Fantastic video as always, son. Proud of you.

[@Wvlfmane]

This game is an underrated classic imo. It’s so visceral

[@MaxSchmerz1986]

One of my favorite horror games and of the best early 360 games. The atmosphere is still sooo good. Especially in the department store and orchard at the end.

[@ZGamingGuy]

Hey son, I work 12 hour shifts. So if you could redo this video and make it 12 hours real quick, that would swell. Thank you But seriously, that's what got me to look into retrospectives and find your videos. They have been a god send

[@2bniertheend]

Would like to see more of the city the game takes place in.

[@dylangutierrez7482]

Subscribed 3 minutes into this video , both of the games deserve a remake !

[@sjoerddondersteen1337]

nostalgia (for simpler times) cheers from the Netherlands, you absolute madman!

[@ironeleven]

This is one of the first horror games I managed to finish growing up.

[@puertolumbian316]

I really love your videos, man. Legacy of Kain I still return to from time to time just to hear it all over again. Dead Space too. I'd love to see an OUTLAST retrospective!!!

[@fligg]

Yooo more content! It's gonna be a good day.

[@agbrenv]

34:48 wow, that's actually Dennis Rader as one of the serial killers on his phone, a real life serial killer, don't recognise the other ones, but they are probably real life serial killers too

[@MettFox]

I like your videos so much man. Whats story behind YourFavoriteSon? I mean hey Dad in the beggining and so. Great work

[@AHHHb0bSaggot]

Proud of you sport, let’s go get you a Happy Meal. You’ve earned it ❤

[@diskmort]

Great content as usual, son!

[@Zeverouis]

I had issues with the pc version as well, you def aren't alone in that aspect. That said, I made it work and loved this game (especially the first 3/4thish of it, the finale was a bit more on the frustrating side of things)

[@andigenous9101]

Great video! This game was so awesome

[@cipher2508]

Happy 100K Son

[@YourFavoriteSon1]

Thanks so much!

[@kevins9406]

I desperately need a remake or remaster of this series. Underrated gems. Felt like a mix escape from butcher bay mixed with manhunt and a little CSI.

[@doeb328]

Making dad proud!! Thanks Son!👨‍👦

[@AA-dq5uo]

This game was a master piece

[@kaidensgamingcircus]

This was a great watch! Any plans to cover the sequel as well?

[@satnav1980]

I recently replayed this. I had it as soon as it came to the Xbox 360 and immediately fell in love with it. Its still a phenomenal game.

[@marcbraun5342]

I still don't get the son/dad reference the channel is built upon, nevertheless this is another great retrospective. I'm curious about the next one, since the second part is the only one I've played. I don't know if this will be different there for you as well but I on the other hand loved the first person parrying in this game and used it a lot, but parrying may be my favorite game mechanic overall, so this may be on me.

[@ericfrancisco6615]

Great job again son. Once I'm done buying food to stuff my family with tasty turkey this coming Canuck Thanksgiving, looks like I'll have to give you your usual Patreon allowance, seems like you need a new rig soon.

[@Damingo54]

Loved this game and it scared the hell out of me as a teen

[@c2HitsButtons]

YOOO I WAS HOPING YOU'D DO THESE GAMES ONE DAY

[@hieunguyenrileygekko]

this is what The Callisto Protocol should have been simple melee combat with the emphasis on enemies AI and behaviors

[@Spongedude1441]

Thank you, Son

[@Jigsaw0097]

Do Condemned 2 next. Condemned 2 is one of the most underrated Xbox360 games, and Xbox never even made it BC sadly….

[@WarlordRising]

Monolith games in the 2000's were S tier. No One Lives Forever, TRON 2.0, FEAR, Condemned. No one did better than them during that time. WB forced them to turn to third person combat games, and they still made the best LOTR games in the modern age. I just wish they'd go back to the FPS genre.

[@demetriusmccray1574]

You have the weirdest ability to pick games I’ve always wanted to know about but could never get around to playing.

[@Cam-pe3nd]

One of my alltime favorite games, and the last good launch title.

[@jameswalt1]

Thank god I found your channel

[@kokujinblack77]

Well son I think condemned is a one of a kind game, and I'm glad that dude didn't sell the game rights. Hope it comes back with a scream!

[@Ohem1]

This game is so underrated.

[@sunman743]

God damn dude I love this game so much

[@erickiernan1578]

This was one of those games I loved to show to other people. Never got into the sequel though

[@handleunavailable]

One of the first games I grabbed for the 360, loved both of them honestly, wonder why they haven't rebooted it.

[@Old_SnakeTwitch]

can confirm the pc version ran great for me, choosing a resolution worked a bit weird but it wasnt a big deal. Also you need to add a certain dll file or something to make the framerate work properly. FEAR needs that same file

[@alindberg8001]

The "grounded" parts were the best.

[@wolverine2088]

Looks like I'm first, Son. You always make me proud.

[@YourFavoriteSon1]

Hope you enjoy the video!

[@donovanfaust3227]

Well, you were almost first.

[@RazorBladezX]

That’s spooky son

[@kraszoski]

Are you planning to do mgs series retrospective? It would be awesome 😁👌

[@thegreatpeanuts2817]

Thanks for the video ! Man, Condemned was a great game ! I remember playing it in the dark after moving into a new flat, I was scared shitless for most of the game. Only, i feel like it's a great journey but he farmhouse was a bit meh. Don't know if I was just numb or it the sudden appearance of "Evil" didn't click with me. The sequel was really mid too.

[@Raisin_Girl]

Great video for a worthy game. They don't make 'em like they used to.

[@nts3208]

Man, I forgot about this game. It was so janky, but I had a ton of fun with this back in the day. With both of them. Im sad we never got a third.

[@sadken50p]

I loved this game. Even though everyone looks like haggis. Thanks caddicarus

[@ryoujigoda1848]

banger video

[@jamesabernethy7896]

Slightly shorter than usual but pretty smooth.

[@FPoP1911]

Oh yeah, this is gonna be all sonshine and rainbows. SWEET.

[@YourFavoriteSon1]

Sonday Sonday Sonday!

[@breakinglegsandbreakinghea3167]

Doctor said I'm mentally special too

[@CFootprints]

Those mannequins man... they haunt me.

[@Zyresh]

Hell yeah

[@meleymel]

My favourite son has the dopest retrospects. Enjoy 😊

[@Mattznick]

this was one of those games i always saw on the shelf in Gamestop as a kid and always wondered if it did well i was never interested in it as i didn't like horror games until Dead Space came along

[@kylevu2548]

hey son

[@TBM1121]

ILL SMOKE YOU!!!