Condemned: Criminal Origins Is A Fantastic Horror Experience | A Retrospective

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@MrHammers
@MrHammers 2 жыл бұрын
"Condemned criminal oranges" 00:47 -shout out @madewithrobots for winning the community post and picking a random phrase for me to throw in the script. Was fun, I'll do this for future videos as well, make sure you have notifications turned on to get the answer in first 😉
@WhoAmI-qd9ej
@WhoAmI-qd9ej 2 жыл бұрын
I thought I heard oranges lol
@MrHammers
@MrHammers 2 жыл бұрын
I remember the thing! I'll have to revisit it
@agbrenv
@agbrenv 2 жыл бұрын
was just about to comment on it
@frds_skce
@frds_skce 2 жыл бұрын
@@ShellshockedConfirmed YOOOO, THE THING! We really need a video on that!
@MsSaskue360
@MsSaskue360 2 жыл бұрын
La noire exist
@tungmiyaynusnbahls8936
@tungmiyaynusnbahls8936 2 жыл бұрын
This game holds up so well, the whispering mannequins are a classic.
@MrHammers
@MrHammers 2 жыл бұрын
Best level imo
@zeporion6091
@zeporion6091 2 жыл бұрын
There's also a Mannequin that swivels it's head to look at you at one point and I don't see many people mention it when they talk about the department store
@MrHammers
@MrHammers 2 жыл бұрын
Really? I never noticed one doing that. That's super creepy
@mcwildstyle9106
@mcwildstyle9106 2 жыл бұрын
I always hated the whispering mannequins 😂
@CyborgSodaCollects
@CyborgSodaCollects 2 жыл бұрын
Super freaky
@vahlok1426
@vahlok1426 2 жыл бұрын
This game was the first I ever got for my 360. I remember a friend gave it to me and just told me, "Play it in the dark. You'll love it." See, thing is, I was a wuss back then, and he knew it. But he insisted I played it how it was meant to be. So I did. And it was terrifying, hell it still is. I remember Condemned was one of the first truly horror driven games that I ended up enjoying while also being scared. I attribute Condemned to my current love of horror, and it pushing me to become a huge fan of haunted attractions and the general atmosphere of horror as a whole. I love Condemned, and am so glad it still gets remembered so fondly.
@MrHammers
@MrHammers 2 жыл бұрын
It truly is one the most terrifying games to experience alone in the dark, but at the same time it is so much fun to play. Holds up great too even after all these years
@Ckoz2829
@Ckoz2829 2 жыл бұрын
I played Condemned in my basement in the dark. My sister does some sewing as a hobby and she keeps a mannequin down there, so I had one behind my back as I was playing. I did the same thing with Silent Hill 2. I posted that story on a Silent Hill 2 video and everybody thought I was nuts lol. The mannequin isn’t so scary. My sister keeps a pink, floral robe on her. It’s kinda hard to be scared by that. It’s like if Michael Myers wore a Hawaiian shirt.
@ytcorporate9237
@ytcorporate9237 2 жыл бұрын
@@Ckoz2829 I'm sorry, but I just gotta say that "Charlie Koszulinski" is one of the coolest names I've ever seen
@Ckoz2829
@Ckoz2829 2 жыл бұрын
@@ytcorporate9237 Wow, thanks! My mom was a big fan of Charlie Brown, so that’s where she got it from lol.
@ytcorporate9237
@ytcorporate9237 2 жыл бұрын
@@Ckoz2829 That's a nice story! My nephew is similar. He's also named Charlie, but his name was sort-of taken from Charlie in It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia lol
@mistersurrealist
@mistersurrealist 2 жыл бұрын
Underrated horror classic, no question about it. I own a piece of artwork from this game autographed by the whole dev team at Monolith.
@MrHammers
@MrHammers 2 жыл бұрын
That's awesome!
@imonke5303
@imonke5303 2 жыл бұрын
That's badass, is there anywhere I could see it?
@philipjones8513
@philipjones8513 11 ай бұрын
Oh wow that's cool!
@JC_Denton_
@JC_Denton_ 2 жыл бұрын
I remember this game having some of the most meaty melee combat in a game I've ever played, each hit really felt powerful, brutal
@MrHammers
@MrHammers 2 жыл бұрын
The combat feels so good, I can't think of any other first person melee being as impressive
@joedredd1168
@joedredd1168 Жыл бұрын
I remember when I was fighting this drugged up hobo in the game, he looked like he was about to attack me but pulled back at the last second, he FAKED his attack, obviously falling for this I blocked, which lead me to pulling down my defence to which he then actually swung at me and hit me. I was shocked! And he wasn't the only one to pull that trick on me either. Such a good game.
@di-lungjr8764
@di-lungjr8764 Жыл бұрын
@@MrHammersdying light 1
@onepunchman4444
@onepunchman4444 Жыл бұрын
​@@di-lungjr8764don't be a dummy mcdummerton! 😂 This came out way before dying light. I believe by approximately 10 years or so you crazy princie mcprincerton on!
@okokokokokhahaha
@okokokokokhahaha 2 жыл бұрын
One of the things that I liked about Condemned was that there wasn't really any reason why people were going insane so even when allies showed up in the mall for example I still was on edge thinking they'd turn on me
@MrHammers
@MrHammers 2 жыл бұрын
Because even the police are crazy too! Haha
@baldrofasgard4793
@baldrofasgard4793 Жыл бұрын
The reason is explained in 2
@nono9543
@nono9543 2 жыл бұрын
With the True Crime genre being as big as it is I find it really shocking how we have never had another game like this
@clintjanes3784
@clintjanes3784 Жыл бұрын
True crime is female dominated and a majority of women play mobile games.
@CadgerChristmasLightShow
@CadgerChristmasLightShow Жыл бұрын
Probably because it's very hard to write a good story for a game like this. This game and its sequel had stories that made very little sense. You're basically a rogue "detective" that kills anyone and anything that comes across you. I remember playing the first condemned like 15 years ago and only beat it because the horror aspect was done so well, not the story. So then when I tried playing the second one, which has very few gameplay improvements and less horror, I just gave up halfway through because the story was so insanely "out there" and removed from reality with non stop plot holes. No wonder there was never a 3rd game.
@AwareWolfOnWheels
@AwareWolfOnWheels 2 жыл бұрын
I legit had to put this game down, it actually gave me nightmares. My breaking point is mannequins man, fuuuuuck that. I did watch my buddy complete it though, we'd set time aside and I still had to leave the room at certain moments, I was 26 when this came out. Great video.
@MrHammers
@MrHammers 2 жыл бұрын
No shame in that 😂. It's a super creepy game
@jaredmartin7040
@jaredmartin7040 2 жыл бұрын
It's horrific especially when they pop right out of the corner
@fogfullofsilhouettes5842
@fogfullofsilhouettes5842 2 жыл бұрын
The Hallucinations got to me at some points, so you're not alone. Condemned 2 wasn't as scary in my opinion, except for that part in the MRI scanner where the alcohol demon taunts you... but yeah, one of the few games I actually got scared by.
@leadedbison1997
@leadedbison1997 2 жыл бұрын
Lmao
@amuroray9115
@amuroray9115 2 жыл бұрын
That reminds me. I hated the damn mannequins in Bioshock. I just started shooting everything
@InfamousSirHellfire
@InfamousSirHellfire 2 жыл бұрын
I wish they get going with the grounded police investigation of creepy locations angle. Imagine an LA Noire with this games horror elements, but without toeing into the supernatural stuff. Banger game on launch
@MrHammers
@MrHammers 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah exactly! That is like my new dream game right now, pretty much a modern version of this but just focusing on the murders and not cult shit lol
@StonedCabbage
@StonedCabbage 2 жыл бұрын
A Game that would be a mixture of L.A Noire and the movie Se7en would be phenomenal
@mammoths_4229
@mammoths_4229 2 жыл бұрын
@@StonedCabbage L.A noir style game but set in the 90’s with x-files style cases would be amazing.
@StonedCabbage
@StonedCabbage 2 жыл бұрын
@@mammoths_4229 I mean that was the beauty of Se7en is the atmosphere felt otherworldly, it never tells you where it takes place and even the police badges just say metropolitan. I think a Decetive game with supernatural/extraterrestrial elements would work great as long as its given the right approach, I mean Deadly Premonition still has people talking about it of course mainly because of the quirkiness but something that took itself seriously. Think we might be on to something
@Andres-vd1in
@Andres-vd1in 2 жыл бұрын
As a horror fan Ive played many scary games and only a few have made me feel the dread, paranoia, fear and anxiety like Condemned did. Fantastic game.
@bigjim2times
@bigjim2times Жыл бұрын
This game was well remembered in my country as "That game where you beat homeless people with pipes"
@slxxpyhollow
@slxxpyhollow 2 жыл бұрын
When I was a kid the most terrifying thing to me was that enemies could respawn in the area you just left, and sneak up behind you to attack while you're trying to gain to courage to continue forward
@TheOverachiever7
@TheOverachiever7 2 жыл бұрын
I love the Condemned games. The second one was my introduction to the series, and the gameplay is phenomenal. My finest memory of it was beating up on a guy, and he started to run away from me. I grabbed a crutch, threw it and sprinted after him, elbowing him in the head and him getting tripped by the crutch. I then stomped him out. When I finally got to playing the first one, I did find it unsettling but man, that chase in the house. Scary.
@MrHammers
@MrHammers 2 жыл бұрын
That sounds amazing tho haha
@ytcorporate9237
@ytcorporate9237 2 жыл бұрын
I just wanna say that I really appreciate this channel and the videos you put out, they're usually about games that I know nothing about, but your videos never fail to entertain - keep up the great work, man!
@MrHammers
@MrHammers 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks dude, that's awesome to hear 🥹
@liamdallimore807
@liamdallimore807 2 жыл бұрын
Condemned’s a perfect Halloween/fall game in my opinion, and the intro song fucking slaps as well 😂
@megamax898
@megamax898 Жыл бұрын
Having a main menu theme song that slaps is unironically one of the most important things in a game. When it slaps you are always hyped to play it again. It's also a sign of genuine passion being put into a game.
@MrKylelee18
@MrKylelee18 2 жыл бұрын
Games like this are worth remaking and remastering.
@MrKylelee18
@MrKylelee18 2 жыл бұрын
I played 2 a lot, a sequel on the last generation would’ve been a perfect way to finish the series.
@daniellau5859
@daniellau5859 2 жыл бұрын
I disagree. Sometimes, games like this are so great because of the limitations imposed upon them. What makes it scary is the atmosphere that it has. A remaster might screw it up, like silent hill or gta
@shagal2142
@shagal2142 2 жыл бұрын
Monolith in general, are the masters or horror and atmosphere they are absolute MASTERS in this field. So far? i think there is actually no game, that sucked that they made. But its so sad, that you dont hear something from that studio :/ last time was like when they made Shadow of Mordor which are one of the best Lord of the Rings games.
@luichinplaystation610
@luichinplaystation610 2 жыл бұрын
Better not They will ruin it
@Shiratto
@Shiratto Жыл бұрын
@@daniellau5859You picked like some of the only bad remasters out of a bunch of good ones. Hell, the GTA ones weren’t even the same game but upscale mobile versions if I remembered correctly.
@HaienTwitch
@HaienTwitch 2 жыл бұрын
Condemned and Dead Rising were the reason I bought my first 360. I remember lauging my ass of playing Dead Rising and being scared shitless by Condemned. The audio and A.I was insane at the time.
@MADEWITHROBOTS
@MADEWITHROBOTS 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, have a lot of fond memories of this game! Looking forward to seeing what you make of the sequel... It's a mixed bag, for sure, but IMO still has the best crime scene investigation sequences I've ever played in a game. Also, thanks for the orange drop lol
@thelongestdongrod190
@thelongestdongrod190 2 жыл бұрын
There's actually a lot of subtle hints towards the cult, like all the eye graffiti in every level showing that you're always being watched, and it's not just one eye but multiple eyes, and certain items and even the little writing in the loading screen of all the missions hint towards it, kinda like doing detective work you have to look at the clues and hints then it starts to make more sense
@WingsChair
@WingsChair Жыл бұрын
I'm going to buy this game again and I'm really going to heed this comment and figure out what lurks in these condemned subways...
@seanlittle1760
@seanlittle1760 2 жыл бұрын
Your script is incredibly well researched and well written. For a small channel you sure do put in a lot of work well done! keep it up your killing it man!
@MrHammers
@MrHammers 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊 that's very kind
@ThelateDomC.
@ThelateDomC. 2 жыл бұрын
This game was so fantastic when it was just a gritty, crime plagued horror game. I wish it didn't go supernatural near the end, bummed me out. The game is still pretty damn good, but man the story could've been so much better.
@MrHammers
@MrHammers 2 жыл бұрын
Fo sho, it was best when it was grounded in reality. Still a great game regardless of the odd plot choices
@NovemberXXVII
@NovemberXXVII 2 жыл бұрын
Honestly I LIKE that they didn't keep it completely grounded, because without the supernatural bits it would just be unrealistic about society and crime. Enough people already believe homeless people are violent criminals who will attack strangers with a pipe, when statistically they're far more often victims than perpetrators. I'm glad Condemned felt some explanation was needed, because if Ethan is getting attacked on sight THIS consistently just moving through derelict buildings...that requires some explanation. At least some heavy acknowledgement that the city is *abnormally* violent. Maybe supernatural wasn't the best [tho I enjoyed where Bloodshot took it] but it would be playing into unrealistic stereotypes if the streets were just THAT violent for no discernible reason.
@Edward_Avila
@Edward_Avila Жыл бұрын
Coming across this video over a year later, but I had to comment- I never actually played the game fully until MUCH later in my life but I so vividly remember the online marketing campaign leading up to the release of the game. It was legit giving me Blair Witch Project vibes in that I legit thought all the content was found footage lol it gave me nightmares and I remember being so terrified of burglars or something coming into my home and attacking me 💀
@MrHammers
@MrHammers Жыл бұрын
It does have that vibe to it! They did the promos brilliantly haha
@onepunchman4444
@onepunchman4444 Жыл бұрын
Lol you crazy silly jackass son of a bitch you legend!😂 God bless your big beautiful ❤️. You owe it to yourself to go get this game and face your fear and enemy straight on! You got this my kingie mckingerton! 💯. 💪.
@golbat97
@golbat97 Жыл бұрын
Same! I remember having a Game Informer magazine where it was the cover game, really spooked me.
@Mike0193Azul
@Mike0193Azul Жыл бұрын
This game was fascinating and terrifying. Investigating that creepy crime scene with mannequins and human parts and then finding out the murderer is watching you from the top floor sends chills down my spine every time. I liked it more than the second because the second went full force with supernatural
@kyler7000
@kyler7000 2 жыл бұрын
This unlocked some weird memories for me. I never played either game, but I remember a favorite childhood memory being when my dad bought me my first video game magazine that had a review of the second game, and I thought from the screenshots in it that this must be the scariest series ever. I haven’t thought of that moment in years. Thanks for the trip down memory lane, and a great video.
@CommanderQool
@CommanderQool 2 жыл бұрын
Ah man I remember my friend getting this back when the 360 first dropped in high school. We went to his house to play this. The graphics and sound effects blew me away not to mention the overall creepiness of the game. Really wish we'd get another installment.
@tytycuz
@tytycuz 2 жыл бұрын
This showed up in my recommendations and you just earned a follower. I’m a big fan of this game series.
@MrHammers
@MrHammers 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad you liked it
@djsander5226
@djsander5226 2 жыл бұрын
Love this game! One of my favorite horror games of all time. I remember bringing this to family reunions and playing it with my cousins. Having each one of them that hadn’t played it before inch their ways through the game. Loved watching them squirm as they inched around every corner with anxiety and fear lol
@THCGreywolf
@THCGreywolf 2 жыл бұрын
Played this as a kid. Alongside manhunt, this game definitely contributed to my horror game avoidance in recent years
@MrHammers
@MrHammers 2 жыл бұрын
Haha I feel ya, that hammer looking good next to your name btw 😤
@THCGreywolf
@THCGreywolf 2 жыл бұрын
@@MrHammers hammer gang home boy
@mackcombis7920
@mackcombis7920 2 жыл бұрын
the quality of your videos are always top notch its a mystery youre this underrated in youtube
@Popachroniclop
@Popachroniclop 2 жыл бұрын
This is a really well put together video man. Nice job
@kleanmediagroup9550
@kleanmediagroup9550 Жыл бұрын
im so glad you brought this back into my memory. This game was something special.
@jonathanshaw7355
@jonathanshaw7355 Жыл бұрын
Thanks to you man I’ve fallen back in love with this game.
@spartanseth7392
@spartanseth7392 2 жыл бұрын
I love it when ads happen right before a jumpscare and the sort. “The picture didn’t come in clearly. Can you take another one?” … … … *THE BRAND NEW HONDA CIVIC*-
@MrHammers
@MrHammers 2 жыл бұрын
😂😂
@BbMaj13Sharp11
@BbMaj13Sharp11 Жыл бұрын
Kinda reminds me of the feeling of I Am Alive. Every bullet counts and encounters feel more realistic because of the interaction between characters.
@zackeryparkerson
@zackeryparkerson 2 жыл бұрын
Dope video, as always. Definitely worth the wait. Loved the comparison to Innsmouth, that was spot on. And fun Patreon shoutouts!
@MrHammers
@MrHammers 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm glad you liked them haha 😆
@officedullard8722
@officedullard8722 Жыл бұрын
One of my absolute favorite games ever. I couldn't tell you how many times I went 100% play-throughs.
@officedullard8722
@officedullard8722 Жыл бұрын
The story rocks too. Also, the sequel also rocked.
@catchcan221
@catchcan221 2 жыл бұрын
The plot is goofy but this game is so memorable for it’s atmosphere and the unique gritty, dark, bleak world it created. Play it at night with the sound turned up, it will get your heart pounding.
@Mankey619
@Mankey619 2 жыл бұрын
This game really takes me back years ago. Looking back at it right now still holds up after so many years. The gameplay itself is so unique,with its way of investigating and solving mysteries. I seriously never forget the creepy guys dressed up as mannequins and also those creepy sewer dwellers. They really creeped me out as a kid. Thanks for showing this classic game. It really brought so much memories.
@MrHammers
@MrHammers 2 жыл бұрын
It truly is such a memorable game, not even just the story or any cutscenes or anything just the game itself creates memories with people. The mannequins are something id never forget
@chrisg4629
@chrisg4629 2 жыл бұрын
One of the best horror games I've ever played. So happy to see this game get some love cuz pretty much no one I know ever played it or even knows about it.
@MrHammers
@MrHammers 2 жыл бұрын
It's got some good recognition out there, but it's definitely not the most well known or popular game
@NIGHTMARECRIPT
@NIGHTMARECRIPT 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! I really love this game, so it makes me happy that you're covering it for a video. Other games don't quite capture Horror like Condemned: Criminal Origins does. I consider it one of the absolute scariest games I've ever played. It's amazing! Too bad we never got a 3rd game. The 2nd game in my opinion is alright, but not quite as scary. It would be nice if we got a third game, or even a reboot, but it'd be hard trying to keep up with how scary the 1st game truly is.
@MrHammers
@MrHammers 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you dude! I really wish there was a more modern sequel to this as well, for now at least I can look forward to condemned 2 :)
@CallForGrandPappy
@CallForGrandPappy Жыл бұрын
The environment design in this game, and Manhunt are still some of my favourites, can’t describe it but I wish more games with that aesthetic and tone came out.
@daniel_najar
@daniel_najar Жыл бұрын
You did this classic justice with your retrospective. Subscribed and liked ✅
@aaron_exclusive
@aaron_exclusive 2 жыл бұрын
Love the vid man! I love the longer video and the attention to detail you do for all your videos. Can’t wait for more videos you do.
@MrHammers
@MrHammers 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I think I dig the longer format was well
@sillkthashocker
@sillkthashocker 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing a video on this, loved this game when it came out. I've been meaning to replay the second one for awhile now, it's been a good 10 plus years since I experienced that bear scene 🐻🐻🐻
@tonyminajj
@tonyminajj 2 жыл бұрын
Another great video, I'm glad you pick the games you do!
@MrHammers
@MrHammers 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks my dude😎
@cyberpunkholiday
@cyberpunkholiday 2 жыл бұрын
“Tossing him out the window like 17th century fecal matter” hah I get that historical reference. Great video.
@Kristallscheibenknecht
@Kristallscheibenknecht 2 жыл бұрын
Grear video! :) would love to see a video about condemned 2: bloodshot!
@seanbrown2294
@seanbrown2294 Жыл бұрын
I bought this game a few days back and just beat it a couple of hours ago. I gotta say, with how much i love horror movies and games. Can't believe i missed Condemned all these years. It was certainly a different kind of horror game for me. I like to put certain games into categories that made me REALLY feel fear. Such as Dead Space, Alien Isolation, The Forrest, SCP Containment Breach, Necrosis, Alan Wake, Moons of Madness, etc. And now I'll add Condemned Criminal Origins to this personal category of mine.
@aaronatkinson177
@aaronatkinson177 2 жыл бұрын
The atmosphere looks great reminds me of manhunts atmosphere 😄
@bloodrunsclear
@bloodrunsclear 2 жыл бұрын
I’m glad someone remembered this game! It still has one of the best atmospheres in a horror game
@francosamericanmusings1560
@francosamericanmusings1560 2 жыл бұрын
This is one of my all time favorites BECAUSE of the forensics!! This made me want to study criminal justice in college
@kino9356
@kino9356 2 жыл бұрын
Fun Fact: When you start the first mission on F.E.A.R you can see the door way you entered on Condemned but it’s blocked off with a tapped off door. 🤙 I always look at that when I play F.E.A.R….
@MrHammers
@MrHammers 2 жыл бұрын
Whaaaat, that's cool!
@MilkFace3
@MilkFace3 2 жыл бұрын
Another great video I’ll be proud to say I was here from the start one day after you blow up. Keep making videos like these and I promise you’ll be big
@MrHammers
@MrHammers 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you homie 🙏
@ubermenschbrent
@ubermenschbrent 2 жыл бұрын
This game is badass. “Take this you fucking…” *fist hits face with a squelching crunch*
@brianmurray5020
@brianmurray5020 2 жыл бұрын
I love your videos man great work these videos are a real comfort zone on my breaks at work. They have metal on their bodies to amplify this kind of shout that drives people cray cray. It’s some ancient cult that came up with it and that’s how they get into the mind and fuck it all up. They are called “Oro”
@MrHammers
@MrHammers 2 жыл бұрын
Ohhhh. Very cool. Thanks a bunch dude
@cpl.barbarusc4814
@cpl.barbarusc4814 2 жыл бұрын
Man I want to play this game and the sequel soooooo bad, the fact that it takes a lot of notes from the film Seven, the nasty scenarios and grim gore from Saw and the messed up tension of Silence of the Lambs.
@thekotabear3262
@thekotabear3262 Жыл бұрын
I remember the demo for this game was on a random demo disc i found and it had me hooked from the beginning. I rented a copy a few days later its still one of my top horror favorites
@YellowMohamad1234567
@YellowMohamad1234567 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing game and an amazing review. I played Condemended last year on my 360 and even after all these years its amazing. Although the graphics are rough these days the game pulls you in with its amazing atmosphere and world.
@imdoneplus
@imdoneplus 2 жыл бұрын
Sick! I bought it because Xbox has their backwards compatibility sale, since they’re dumping old games off Game Pass, and I hadn’t had a chance to play it yet. Your endorsement was more than enough!
@Sleepysunsetz
@Sleepysunsetz 2 жыл бұрын
The coincidence of you making a video of this game, the day after I finished this and made it my mission to get a 100% achievements on this game, Is such a great feeling✊🏽
@MrHammers
@MrHammers 2 жыл бұрын
Great timing 😁
@StephaneLevs
@StephaneLevs 2 жыл бұрын
I didnt release this review was 40min long until I was done watching it xD your review are so well made and you voice is so pleasing to hear goodjob!
@MrHammers
@MrHammers 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you my man 🙏
@marksheen4873
@marksheen4873 Жыл бұрын
I’ll never forget being creeped out 2 decades ago playing manhunt and then some years later the first FEAR
@gri22lybear
@gri22lybear 2 жыл бұрын
Condemned: Criminal Origins is still my fav horror game of all time even after all of these years. 🎉
@tannerpickle
@tannerpickle 8 ай бұрын
Man what a classic. This was my favorite game before playing Dark Souls. Such a memorable experience
@AvrilRBlue
@AvrilRBlue 2 жыл бұрын
That locker scene has stuck with me ever since I watched my dad play this game on his Xbox. Any time I think of a horror game that really left a scare mark on me it's this game. As you said this game was such a good mix of suspense and jump scares that it's really the only horror game I'm to scared to play. Plus the 'realistic' (for its time) style was and still is so much scarier then popular horror games now a days that have a cartoony look. There need to be more suspense horror games instead of jump scares cause jump scares will only scare you in the moment, but the suspense will linger a bit longer, and that's that I miss in early 2000's horror games.
@idiot_city5444
@idiot_city5444 Жыл бұрын
Nothing quite like having to go into the basement of that house at the end...
@JoseRomero-tj8oo
@JoseRomero-tj8oo 11 ай бұрын
I loved this game so much It was the only game I fear playing but couldn’t stop playing it
@cranberrycracker6847
@cranberrycracker6847 Жыл бұрын
They need to BRING THIS BACK 👏👏👏
@WellSwayed
@WellSwayed 2 жыл бұрын
Such an underrated horror game, still remember that locker jumpscare!
@aureliolaferla9556
@aureliolaferla9556 2 жыл бұрын
Fucking love this game, played when it came out, gonna replay it soon again! Amazing channel man, I like the format of this kind of "old games video-review" :)
@TylerNorCal
@TylerNorCal 2 жыл бұрын
Easily one of my favorite 360 games and horror games ever..it really is criminally underrated, you always find some gems 👍
@ChadHellgado
@ChadHellgado 2 жыл бұрын
Criminally underrated my ass
@B90-y6n
@B90-y6n 2 жыл бұрын
One of my personal favorites. Any essay on this game is a notch up In my book. That puts Hammer at notch 1 😁
@MrHammers
@MrHammers 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you brother 🙏
@LoganFlores
@LoganFlores 5 ай бұрын
One of the most underrated and best Horror games, this game honestly needs a Remaster! this and FEAR also made by Monolith are both my favorite horror games
@zZOMBIE2013
@zZOMBIE2013 2 жыл бұрын
I really love the combat in this game, and the moments when you're just exploring and admiring the ambience. I feel Condemned 2 gives you more to do, such as expanded combat and more fun things to do outside of the campaign. Although the Campaign does go overboard... which feels like an understatement, but it does have its moments.
@fogfullofsilhouettes5842
@fogfullofsilhouettes5842 2 жыл бұрын
To be honest, a third game would probably be really far fetched in comparison to condemned 2, I mean you have the Oro who are clearly not human anymore, it might strain into resident evil territory, just without a virus as the main plot point. Plus, where do you go after Condemned 2's story ends cannonically? Although a 3rd game would be great if it uses Silent Hills esque visuals for it's hallucination segments and combat similar to resident evil 7 without as many guns.
@murrischcat9098
@murrischcat9098 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome that you made a Condemned video. It was such an amazing experience especially as a young teen when I had to save alot of money for a Radeon HD 2600 😆
@dictatorofthecheese
@dictatorofthecheese 2 жыл бұрын
Never finished this game, but what I played I absolutely loved!!
@smoothytr33
@smoothytr33 2 жыл бұрын
This man is the reason I play some of the classics
@Pichustrikesback
@Pichustrikesback Жыл бұрын
This was my first PC game and I was eager to play it but my rustic computer could not run it so I had to wait a few years and, man what a game! Like you said, the way it balances jumpscares with psychological horror is perfect, even with the plot holes in the story it is a very enjoyable survival horror experience; it kept me on edge the whole time. I only wish it had more replayability value, like unlockables or an alternate ending and it's also a shame that the soundtrack was never officially released.
@PlayMarcStation
@PlayMarcStation 2 жыл бұрын
Got this video in my recommended, great Retrospective! I remember hearing about this game when youtuber pyrocynical did a video years back so, I was a bit late to it (dw not saying you copied, very different videos). Its atmosphere & horrible situations it puts you in really got me. More modern games like Last of Us & zombiu have had similar feels to me but the serial killer part of Condemned really adds its own take. Going to watch out more of your content, subbed!
@MrHammers
@MrHammers 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Appreciate it dude
@francosamericanmusings1560
@francosamericanmusings1560 2 жыл бұрын
As to the cult part, it's subtle. It's semi revealed once you collect all the dead birds in the game.
@Isaacfess
@Isaacfess 2 жыл бұрын
Great video dude! Condemned is one of my favorite games as well. Also...about the Dissociative Identity Disorder thing....that's not how it works. I understand they made Ethan start to go crazy in the story, but someone with DID wouldn't start killings like that. There is a bunch more detail I could go into but yeah, that's the basics of it.
@MrHammers
@MrHammers 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I'm sure DID doesn't work like that in real life, but if shows like criminal minds can run with a plot point like that and make a decent story I bet a video game would fare just fine with it hahaha
@Isaacfess
@Isaacfess 2 жыл бұрын
Alright cool, you're not one of those people that thinks all people with DID are crazy killers lol. Thanks for the reply.
@MrHammers
@MrHammers 2 жыл бұрын
Nah nah nah lol
@CoachMarkus
@CoachMarkus 2 жыл бұрын
Condemned is on the same list with Outlast, Silent Hill and Dead Space! EVERYONE remembers the mannequin scene in the abandoned mall!
@sammitchell3657
@sammitchell3657 2 жыл бұрын
Hate that mannequin scene lol.
@FacelessFacer2077
@FacelessFacer2077 2 жыл бұрын
Homie popped out another straight banger keep it up my guy🤙
@MrHammers
@MrHammers 2 жыл бұрын
Preciate ya 🙏
@budyll1
@budyll1 2 жыл бұрын
Both Condemned games showed that you can make a scary horror game with combat in it. Heck, Condemned and Condemned 2 are the only two horror games aside of Silent Hill 2 that were able to really scare me. I'm fed up with all the walking-sim horror games.
@MrHammers
@MrHammers 2 жыл бұрын
Completely agree, games like outlast and amnesia are lame to me. Picking up a pipe and fighting for your life makes sense which is where condemned gets it completely right. Silent Hill too of course
@theperson8275
@theperson8275 Жыл бұрын
The stiffness and fatigue in the movement MIIIIIIGHT have to do with the fact that he was thrown out of what looked like a 3 story window, landing onto a car roof and hadn't been hospitalized for it the entire game.
@kupokinzyt
@kupokinzyt 2 жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh I was hoping you would cover this at some point
@MrHammers
@MrHammers 2 жыл бұрын
It's been lurking in the lineup for a while!
@Modafoca35
@Modafoca35 2 жыл бұрын
Damn man, i still love this game, probably the first horror game I finished
@sloopadoodle
@sloopadoodle 11 ай бұрын
I liked this game and forgot it even existed. I think I've become boomer, the old titles are the only thing that seems fun anymore. Thanks for the video
@jeebspeebs2440
@jeebspeebs2440 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! I’ll have to check this one out👍
@heenymeety406
@heenymeety406 2 жыл бұрын
I remember the mall section of the game used to scare as child, this had me on the edge with the mannequins
@SpectralSound.
@SpectralSound. 2 жыл бұрын
Condemned and The Suffering trully deserves a reboot.similar to what capcom did with resident evil 2 remake.
@RollinFatJs
@RollinFatJs 2 жыл бұрын
Manhunt is straight savagery I loved it, time to buy this all these years later
@dmjsra04
@dmjsra04 Жыл бұрын
These are the type of games that actually need a remake.
@Chico18124
@Chico18124 2 жыл бұрын
I remember I had $10 to spare and strolled through the sears game bin that had older games for sale. This game was at the very top of that bin and let’s just say it’s was the best $10 purchase I’ve made. Didn’t think anything of it and have never heard of it prior to that point. One the most underrated and best horror games ever in my opinion. Shame we won’t ever see a condemned 3 tho
@jasoncandanedo1034
@jasoncandanedo1034 2 жыл бұрын
One of my first games for the 360. This was one of the best gaming experiences ever. Scary af
@austincorreia53
@austincorreia53 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Definitely will be checking out more of your content!🤘
@jariusspear
@jariusspear 2 жыл бұрын
love these videos so much
@jakedizzle
@jakedizzle 2 жыл бұрын
Sega should get the team behind Alien: Isolation to remake this game.
@crusader7eth163
@crusader7eth163 10 ай бұрын
This needs a reboot for SURE!
@profpuffofficial2
@profpuffofficial2 2 жыл бұрын
I played this game not knowing it was a horror game my anxiety was fuuucked lmao but it really taught me a lot about psychology and survival and arguably helped me when I was homeless
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