Condemned 2 Is Better Than You Remember | A Bloodshot Retrosepctive

[@NumetalMikeY2K]

The way they implemented alcohol withdrawal as a game mechanic is really creative.

[@NickyNicest]

Agreed. In a lot of movies/games alcoholics can just put down the alcohol without issue/no side effects. Really it is hell on earth and it is interesting to see it worked into the gameplay.

[@ItsRawdraft2]

Nice to see game mechanics based on my uncle

[@josedorsaith5261]

I'm impressed they didn't half-ass it by only giving you light sensitivity or shaky reticle. The tremors and grand mal seizure-hallucinations were amazing. Alcohol WDs can and does kill people. It's not a small deal

[@mrbungle3310]

Fallout 3 made me hate that lol

[@pr8digy582]

Condemned is so underrated it’s not even funny, I really hope we get to see a Condemned 3 or a remaster of the first 2. I will never forget playing the first one when it came out on 360, I would love to relive that moment.

[@DOT107]

Only hope now is to please THQ to buy the IP and resell it for PC, then a sequel.

[@ClickKlack43]

You can relive it. Just go play it. If they reboot it they’ll fill it with current year and thing issues, and make the killers the good guys because mental health issues so feel bad and they’ll recast the hero as a trans gay lesbian furry wheelchair progressive activist fighting bullies. Just go play the original. It’s like 5 bucks on XBL. I bought it recently.

[@dvdemon4206]

@@ClickKlack43 lol probably dude

[@Itssaxman]

God I would love to see them reboot the series

[@pr8digy582]

@@ClickKlack43 😂 maybe it’s better if they leave it alone

[@jordanscott4543]

Turning alcoholism into a gameplay mechanic without it being comedic is such a product of its time lol. But I love it

[@Evil_Noah]

Finally, someone who doesn't act like this game is some kind of bastard step child we should be ashamed of liking. I enjoyed the hell out of Condemned 2, and so should everyone else who likes twisted, edgelordy kinda stuff lol. My favorite weapon is the gumball machine you can pick up and crack people with.

[@MrHammers]

A lot of haters for this game, but I don't see why it was so much fun and the story was a wild ride. The gumball machine was really funny, the bowling ball was my favorite in that level and the foosball stick haha

[@AlejandroArch22]

@@MrHammers I think because the people that love condemned 1 aren’t the same people that love condemned 2

[@MrHammers]

I love both

[@GuyOnAChair]

@@MrHammers Not my opinion but to explain the "disdain": People like chocolate and steak but the two don't mix well in a blender. My thoughts? C1/C2 are different foavors. C2 is not the best but it is fun. I'll take "bad" or stupid over boring. The developers in a post mortem said that they took a gamble on what people liked in the first game as that game teetered between realistic and ridoculous and not being able to decide which approach was expected for a sequel. Half way through they sort of collectively thought they had made the wrong choice in terms of direction but also decided it was too late to turn back and wen't all in. In regards to the levels they just made whatever seemed cool and then tried to find a way to connect them or write around them to give an excuse to get the player there. Another side effect of this was something fun like combo meter doesn't exactly enhance or mesh well with the horror aspect. The game lacked focus and the team working on singleplayer and multiplayer were stretched too thin as well. In trying to appeal to everyone they ended appealing to less. They did sacrifice most of what made the original stand out from the rest and what has led to the renewed interest in the fiest game. If you Google it you can find out there was a plan on making a third one that passed off the second game as a bad dream/hangover/trip and would have been a rebootquel aping Silent Hill.

[@MrHammers]

Good thing, like cake and steak, you don't need to blend anything. Play each game on it's own and enjoy it for what it is.

[@InfamousSirHellfire]

If Condemned 1 was an average nightmare of horror, Condemned 2 is a drugged out fever dream where you're struggling to figure out whats actually going on

[@MrHammers]

Perfect way to put it haha

[@lowerclassbrats77]

I remember when this came out I still had a CRT TV. The text was super small and my TV wasn't clear enough to read it. This game made me realize I might want to get an HD TV

[@ruinousmcguffin3153]

I'm begging you. Play breakdown on the original Xbox. It's like a military-fantasy comdemned.

[@jackmorris4817]

I second this. I remember my older brother playing this, such a cool game!

[@heretxc]

Its backwards compatible right?

[@Gator_64]

@@heretxc yes, it will run on Series X and looks awesome.

[@blakebeesley5510]

Dude I remember playing Breakdown as a wee lad. Didn’t fully understand the game until I played it again when I was much older. Mr. Hammers would definitely get a kick out of it

[@JelloSickle98]

Breakdown is a dope ass game

[@DiamorphineDeath]

The multiplayer was the most gritty thing ever; when this first came out...completely rad. One of my all time favorite games, just a bar fight as visual style...throw in some alcoholism and a few broken knuckles, bit of esoteric occultism...loved. Right behind manhunt for most grit, but great stuff

[@TheRama2299]

I used to play it with some friends and we used to laugh a lot at the dudes with pig and skull masks screams when swinging heavy weapons, it was hilarious

[@kupokinzyt]

This was one of my favorite streams you've done, thanks for letting us be apart of it. I would love to see your take on The Darkness.

[@MrHammers]

Thanks for tuning in and for helping me through it! Haha and I got the Darkness downloaded now on Xenia 😁

[@obscureprey13]

I remember playing the multiplayer when it first came out. It was really fun. Bum rush was so hilarious and crime scene was scary when the enemy team were hiding in the shadows and you had to use the scanner and flashlight to find them.

[@MrHammers]

The multiplayer looked so cool, I wish I had this game when it released 😔

[@jonbourgoin182]

What I never understood is why Ethan and Rosa got completely different character models from the first game. If you play both games back to back then the immersion really takes a hit. The great thing about video games is that you can keep the same character models even if you have to recast the voice actor.

[@MrHammers]

It was an oddball decision for sure. Especially Rosa, looked nothing like her at all

[@sillkthashocker]

Kind of like Max Payne 2

[@Gamesta100]

Their reasoning or maybe excuse is that they changed his voice actor because his character changed from the 1st game and became an alcoholic.

[@Skull_Corn]

The Ethan one I can understand, in the first game he was a well groomed, clean shavened, slightly rotund guy. Makes sense for being a decently respected FBI investigator who probably doesnt do a lot of taxing physical work. But in Condemned 2, he has longer hair, an unshaved beard, and is clearly a lot thinner and physically fit, because he has been living a rough life on the street, beating the shit out of people, his changes all make sense, at least to me. But Rosa looks like she de-aged like 20 years.... that one doesnt make sense.

[@m3psy]

Doesn’t the Ethan Thomas in this game resemble Killer X from the first game? Is there some connection they are trying to make there. Was Ethan really Killer X? lol

[@7ylerD]

“Tons of padding in the final hour.” Sounds like me at work, lol.

[@MrHammers]

😂😂

[@7ylerD]

@@MrHammers Lol, thanks. That joke probably didn’t deserve a reply.

[@herbdelarge]

This game fuckin' ruled. I remember playing it about a year after it dropped and I got it for dirt cheap. I never understood why it wasn't popular

[@kreevisful]

The plot isn't that far from fiction which is why it didn't see a third. Mr. Hammers stated they had a plan for 2 more games totaling 4 and a movie that got canned as well that was going to involve 👽🛸 so definitely a higher up didn't want the message getting out and made sure it got canned. Its story isn't that far away from our own reality.

[@MrHammers]

Wild take, I love it

[@isgodreal1337]

@@kreevisful 🖖🏻🧝🏻‍♂️? Interesting...

[@superninjaboyx]

You’ve quickly become one of my favourite channels. I love these videos.

[@MrHammers]

Thank you my friend 🙌

[@zackmooretalks]

Absolutely fucking love this game! I’ve been hoping for a remaster for years now, it would be great to revisit this one. I’ve been binging your content as you seem to cover just about every game I’ve ever gotten into, and it’s a blast getting these crazy doses of nostalgia. Thank you for the killer content, sir!

[@MrHammers]

Thanks! Sounds like you played some dope games back in the day haha

[@stevenobrien7686]

Bro this game is GOATed, it’s a crime it’s not more fondly remembered than it is. That bear sequence was legendary.

[@mattvee4827]

🐻 😱

[@Mr_x_19922]

Condemned/FEAR series are among the best FPS games I've ever played. The atmosphere, story, AI and realism are just amazing

[@wimvaughdan7032]

Was hyped for this video to be released, and it lived up to the hype. Well done, sir!

[@MrHammers]

Thank you 🙌

[@maxlvl912]

Been looking forward to this since your first Condemned vid dropped. Glad to see you putting some respect back onto Condemned 2’s name. Personally this game stuck with me far more than the first. Was still in my teens when I first played it and the atmosphere is still one of the best. It was one of those horror games I was genuinely too scared to play at times and so much of the imagery and level design has stuck with me for years. Considering just how ravenous this gen is for rereleases and HD updates, I’m amazed this and Condemned 1 haven’t had the upscale treatment yet. Feel like this would be a perfect switch release today and the gaming landscape of today would be far more welcoming to this brand of survival horror.

[@MrHammers]

The level design is indeed just so good, just as grimy and gritty as the first game. Fantastic atmosphere all around, just with some improved fighting mechanics

[@MrEdcar007]

The combat in C2 is amazing! It takes everything the first one has and expands upon it in many ways. And the story, for better or worse, was always going to end up like it did. It was made by the same people that made the first one. The first one teased you with the supernatural, the second one embraced it. And, honestly, I like homeless Ethan, it makes sense for someone who went through all that crazy shit from the first game, to end up like that.

[@MrHammers]

Exactly 💯

[@KyanoReal]

I'm enjoying how you're changing your editing style to add a lot of random voice clips and such sort of like gman does. Much love man, keep up the great work! (Also give Devastation a shot, super old game, isn't necessarily the greatest, but it's a classic from my childhood)

[@MrHammers]

Thank you my dude. And I've never heard of that one! I'll have to check it out

[@HauntedHooligan69]

I love these little retrospective/reviews. Keep up the good work. Your channel is underrated my friend.

[@MrHammers]

Thank you!

[@keithjohnson8636]

I agree just found the channel been watching everything.

[@Verasoul]

The bear chase sequence should go down as one of the best set pieces in video game history. Here's why... A big issue with gaming set pieces is developer's inability with balancing player freedom and making sure set piece moments aren't missed. Games that take over the camera so that a visual isn't missed robs players of their agency and immersion. Set pieces that are too open are easily missed when a player sees a squirrel or speck of dust in the other direction. By properly designing the cabin's structure and obstacles, the player doesn't miss a single moment that the bear chase sequence offers. The linear pathing naturally leads the player to see every moment that the bear appears. It's a short, intense, and very sweet concentration of high tension, suspense, and fear. It's perfect and stands out through both games and gaming in general.

[@MrHammers]

Agree 💯

[@Mike0193Azul]

Heartbreaking a third game has not been made. Wish there was a petition or something to convince them we’d love a third game. A well done movie in this universe would be fantastic. Not even dark dystopian psychological thrillers nowadays

[@Jojje94]

Was a big Condemned fan back in the day, I was lucky to have a 360 to play this on. I hope I see a PC port in my lifetime.

[@majorpeepo]

Maybe if the game actually gets noticed and talked about more they would be willing to do so!

[@xevro5862]

The multiplayer was so much fun and really creepy.

[@MrHammers]

Wish I got a chance to play it,.looks super cool

[@spiritconsumer]

@@MrHammers You missed out bro. It was hellishly fun. So much so that i MISS it today. There was no multiplayer like it. Asymmetrical

[@mrtalha5616]

I just Wana say because of your recent condemned content I'm replying the first game and enjoying the hell out of it , thanks my dude.

[@mrtalha5616]

Also I would like to recommend you the dead to rights series

[@MrHammers]

No problem! Glad you liked it, and I loved the dead to rights games. It's definitely a series I wanna get into again

[@Tropicanam]

The first game is still my favorite of the two due to atmosphere and visceral, messy nature of the combat. Bloodshot was fun as hell and I think it makes the most sense as a sequel to appeal to a broader audience, but the arcade-y vibe just left me wishing for more Criminal Origins.

[@zZOMBIE2013]

I love this game with a passion, due to it improving on what the first game had and building on top of it. Although back on the Xbox 360, the disk I had for Condemned 2 was a bit messed up (but it was playable). I will never forget the time I managed to make my way through the lodge part without even knowing where the hell I was going (because the map was invisible and only NPCs and items could be seen). It was definitely annoying, but I've never been happier beating a level until that moment.

[@Chordflux]

The bear alone makes this game so good. That scared the living hell out of me lol

[@TheLobito81]

This game was a gem for its time, and I would love to have a 3rd honestly. Especially after you become a super human towards the end of the 2nd. Not to mention the bear chase was incredible. Nice video!

[@viraleyes2865]

I'm late to this video, but the fact that this game STILL isn't available on any platform digitally is a CRIME, I want to replay this game so badly

[@drizzypuffs523]

Finally a video that praises Condemned 2! The multiplayer was super freaking fun too. I wish there was another game like it.

[@MatticusFinch1820]

Dude your videos are phenomenal and I watch them as much as I can keep up the great work!!

[@MrHammers]

Thank you my dude. Appreciate ya

[@PeninsulaCity2024]

I love the fact if you beat the game, you unlock a FPS mode that lets you shoot your way through the story with infinite ammo. The trade off is the difficulty is locked to the hardest. So, don't miss, don't get hit.

[@attackontimmy19]

Stumbled upon your channel the other day. Watched a handful of vids and I’m hooked. Keep it up! You got yourself a new sub.

[@ubermenschbrent]

Never understood the hate for the game’s explanation behind the supernatural stuff. The idea of an ancient cult that has infiltrated modern society being the instigator behind man’s tendency towards violence is profound, and fucking awesome

[@MrHammers]

I have to agree with you. I didn't like it in the first game, but really that game was was just a very long intro into what the writer wanted to do

[@JohnSmith-km4sv]

It's less about the cult itself and more about the execution, as the same story could be presented in Condwmned 1's style, a lot more tastefully

[@shawklan27]

@@JohnSmith-km4sv exactly

[@josedorsaith5261]

Probably hit too close to home for some

[@Viewtiful_J]

It's easy, Thomas is the throat goat and people are jealous.

[@JohnSmith-km4sv]

I somewhat disagree: paranormal stuff in the original was a lot more restrained and tastefully done. It was still unclear how much of all that shit was real and what actually happened at the orchard/in the school, as the protagonist could see things somewhat different from their true form. It never crossed the line, where semi-paranormal or outright paranormal stuff became overblown, overexplained or overexposed, thus, helping connect normal and paranormal. The sequel, on the other hand, adds silliness to the mix and makes a nice mystical thriller into a Hollywood-esque action adventure. There's a huge gap between little instances of paranormal and... Whatever crap was smeared all over this game. The mere fact something like that happened doesn't mean one should switch to an 'anything goes' mentality.

[@isgodreal1337]

I haven't played it yet, from your comment it sounds like the game suffered from a big pet peeve I have: Tarantinofication. To transform/make a game as a half-ironic b-movie whateverploitation genre thing-thing. So lame and overused. I hope it's just my impression, 😟!

[@JohnSmith-km4sv]

@@isgodreal1337 Well, not entirely. It's as if Rob Zombie directed a sequel to a David Fincher film: it's more "in your face" and kitschy, without a clear understanding of where to stop.

[@MrHammers]

I feel like it'd be hard to do a whole other game and just flirt with the paranormal again without pissing off a large portion of the audience. I feel like embracing it and offering up some explanation was the best course of action, but this is also something controversial within Monolith themselves, not everyone in the dev team liked the direction of the sequel so I totally can see where you're coming from

[@robertusher5612]

@@MrHammers I think it could work for a new sequel in universe. Think of it as returning to roots like Resident Evil did. RE7 was more restrained and dialed back with the craziness and ended up revitalizing the franchise. If you continue Ethan’s story from Condemned, you can’t go back to the normality, but if you focus on another agent in another city, you can still have the Oro being a thing but make the plot focused on something else on the outside realms of supernatural without going full in.

[@milkman1649]

I agree. Not everything needs an explanation. Some of the best and most interesting games are left for interpretation like shadow of the colossus. Just have the world be logical then build a good plot.

[@zackeryparkerson]

Looking forward to getting my ‘Drunk. Tired. Pissed Off.’ tattoo.

[@shoobydoo]

Great video homie. Just borrowed this game from a friend the other other day. About to start my first play through tonight :)

[@Mammongus]

I loved this hidden gem when I first picked it up. So much good atmosphere, even if I didn't know a thing about the plot since there was hardly any exposition to fill people in for not playing the first one.

[@Zap_R0sdower]

Man I just discovered this page and it's nothing but bangers

[@traffordswain6679]

Your content is underrated an a niche I was looking for , thank you.

[@TehMemeMachine]

I was wondering why i didnt remember anything watching the first one. THIS is what i remember! Such a good video man!

[@vexersprime60]

Bro, you are so genuine. i thoroughly enjoy these. Don't get discouraged because you have talent. I listen to quite a few lore, retrospective channels for whatever reason almost all of them are from the UK or Europe. What ive realized is missing from them that i just realized i get from this channel is the witty/funny a$$ one-liners and relevat cultural refreces. It is hilarious and i can tell this is how you speak everyday. Stay genuine my guy

[@MrHammers]

Thanks my dude. I appreciate that 🙏

[@moonstergamer4]

Was great watching you stream this, and great video as always reviewing it!

[@MrHammers]

Thanks for being there!

[@Dovahween]

Hell yeah dude, good video. I'm glad you enjoyed the game bro.

[@iHawke]

conDAMNED too: this time you're coming along

[@isgodreal1337]

Co-demned 2: Basterds in Arms

[@texzee]

for a game made in 2008(2009????) this game holds up extremely well in todays gaming media, at least in my eyes

[@SchoolCriteria]

Talked to one of the developers of this game, and was shocked and happy to hear I was a big fan. Cool guy

[@InsanityPrevails]

Thank you for having the music you used listed in the description. Very much appreciated. :3

[@branx4426]

Bro these Condemned videos have been awesome. I subbed, keep up the good work! I look forward to seeing more of your content

[@MADEWITHROBOTS]

Didn't get to catch any of the streams, so glad that you put this video together - brought back so many memories..! If you're in the market for more vintage Monolith, would love to see your takes on the F.E.A.R. games..!

[@MrHammers]

I have a video on fear 2, maybe I should revisit the series haha

[@OGPlays318]

Loved both Condemned games 👏🏾 funniest part of the video was @ 18:42 .. keep up the good work 💪🏾‼️

[@therealpizzagirl]

Thank you so much for this video. This game is an absolute masterpiece. I'm still broken over the fact there will never be a Condemned 3.

[@burymeinjhenny918]

BABE WAKE UP, MR.HAMMERS JUST DROPPED A NEW VIDEO ‼️

[@danteshollowedgrounds]

It truly is that Banger of a crazy but wacky game. You did pretty damn well with this explanation video on the game's lore and everything it just makes me realize how much it had and how much a game like that can never be made again and why we should cherish it mostly. Thank you.

[@DeathBySeksy]

Dude I still remember the bear level soooo many years later

[@Merlaut715]

Condemned 2 is awesome in its own way, but I think I would've liked it more as its own game instead of a sequel to Criminal Origins. With Ethan's total change of appearance, voice & personality, they might as well had given a new protagonist in Bloodshot. I didn't care for the supernatural aspect of the original and still didn't care here so I wasn't as invested in Bloodshot's story. The combat was easily my favorite part about Bloodshot eventho it lessened the tension. I totally agree about the Black Lake Lodge stage.

[@MrHammers]

It does sort of feel like an entire new game sometimes, but at the same time it's just the first game with everything tweaked the tiniest bit. Id love to see a modern rendition of the first game today

[@emperortrevornorton3119]

This was like fps style game that rarely gave you guns both were awesome games that can freak you out if you go in without any notice of what happens in the games just being told it is a crime mystery game series

[@isgodreal1337]

There's one game like that on the Source engine, but I don't remember the name, only that it's awesome. And of course, to some extent, there's Skyrim.

[@DJOverturned]

​@@isgodreal1337nightmare house?

[@Afterthoughts]

Yaaayyy a retrospective on a game I'm too scared to play ^__^

[@alexandruachim743]

27:54 had me dying laughing. That line delivery was so perfect 😂

[@MrHammers]

😂😂

[@Max44321]

Real shame Condemned 2 didn't get a pc release, seems like a lotta fun. I wonder if Prototype is a game you'd have interest in. While Activision canned the franchise and the studio almost immediately after the launch of its sequel, the first game is still a pretty special mix of conspiracy theories, shapeshifting powers and the best parkour animations to date.

[@MrHammers]

Yeah! It's a series I wanna cover soon

[@Maggerama]

Whew, thank god! I've heard so much shit about this game through the years that I almost believed my own impressions from that time to be a lie. Faith restored.

[@daviddougher8637]

The bear in the cabin was a great part of this game

[@alexrain1188]

Loved this series. The first game really got started after the 3rd level. And the last area was really scary. The second game improved in every way. I would prefer a good reboot of this series.

[@Gamer_Girl_Noire]

I honestly love this one more than the first. It leans more into off the walls stuff and if works well as it's not trying to justify anything

[@graydonspethman3429]

I stand by this game relentlessly. Crispy review brother.

[@PartTimeLyricist]

I loved everything until the end when it got super supernatural but not gonna lie? I loved it a little bit too. I dunno, I think this game just hit boxes I missed so much and I still go back to play it to be nostalgic. Need another one badly.

[@MrHammers]

I went from disliking it to loving it, the supernatural stuff was actually pretty neat haha

[@PartTimeLyricist]

@@MrHammers RIGHTTTT like it got me kinda mad but then now Im digging it and hate it left out on a cliffhanger but Im always ready for more.

[@misterkefir]

banger both the game and the video. 2008 was like.. a 1000 years ago.. damn.

[@bozo7769]

*The rabid bear was pure nightmare fuel*

[@Therebelenjay]

Deep drunken depression is great alliteration.

[@km-ug4dq]

It's an incredible game. I want a rerelease.

[@SmithInAHole]

No way. You're getting the last of us part 1. And if you don't buy it, you're a (Neil druckman)

[@XWXS2]

@@SmithInAHole *Neil Drunkman

[@ClarkKentai]

I liked the museum level and the log cabin level where you had to find the bombs was pretty nifty. Neat video, haven't watched it yet

[@harleys593]

I really loved condemned 2, and had so many memories of the scares I got. That bit with the bear had me terrified and gave me nightmares for weeks. The multiplayer was fun too... When I could find people on it.

[@kreevisful]

Art imitating real life. Thank you for this *tremendous* review good sir! 😎👍🤙

[@MrHammers]

Thank you for this tremendous comment 😎😎

[@kreevisful]

@@MrHammers *COWABUNGA*

[@Masterpsychosis999]

Thanks for another upload Mr hammers you should definitely make a video about the darkness series it has a lot of grittiness to it and I think you will like it ✌😎✌

[@MrHammers]

I got the first one downloaded on Xenia. Ready to go 😏

[@420crim3]

When I first played this game, I didnt know what condemned was. I was 10 and played demos on ps3 alot and i got this demo not knowing what it was. Fucking terrifying dude. 1st of all it was my first horror besides silent hill 2 AND my first hand to hand combat game besides oblivion. A pitch black alleyway no contextual proper tutorial or anything. Just a black alley with horrifying ambient music. I see a tweaker run towards me from out of the dark. Shit scared me so bad.. i fought to beat the demo within a few weeks just hopping on every now and again and it got worse. Jumpscares

[@yashgupta1633]

Babe wake up mrhammers again dropped video about condemned series.

[@forgettable8300]

Seriously would be a sick movie or dark detective show

[@isgodreal1337]

I would watch

[@Mr.Hollywood]

Thank you for giving this game some love!

[@CarvedStones]

I enjoyed this game despite its story shortcomings. What I thought would be the battle of attrition or struggle with Ethan’s alcoholism and his demons from the events that unfolded in the first game turned out to be a Rob Zombie/Indigo prophecy jump of plot that was all over the place. There were some good levels like the museum and lodge levels though. Combat was also greatly improved and it feels personal and not as clunky or jank. Multiplayer was also really fun with its multiplayer modes like Bum Rush and Crime Scene. They even brought back the infamous Farmhouse from the first game into it! Anyways good review, this game or (franchise) doesn’t get the attention it deserves.

[@DefineExistence]

nice

[@MrHammers]

Ethan's alcoholism was definitely more of a subplot that could've been expanded on a little more, but overall the cult conspiracy plot line was pretty good, it was good in showing the corruption within the police, FBI, and even the presidency. I liked it, and wished there was a follow up :/

[@CarvedStones]

@@MrHammers Yep, it was my initial impression when I first played the game right after the first one. And yeah those were pretty good, I mean the first game kinda hinted at something like that but I wasn’t expecting it to go off rails so fast. Either way, I still enjoy the game for what it is and I think it has that charm to it that’s hard to hate. I would say the last mission where you have to use guns is pretty awful though, it wasn’t fun shooting at enemies, especially ones with Kevlar vests that don’t react to your bullets. The best solution is if Jace Hall sells the rights to a competent indie studio that can carry its legacy.

[@XWXS2]

I hated it when people said the first one was better nah man the second one was way better I still want condemned 3

[@MrHammers]

Same 🫤. Ready for drunk super powered Ethan

[@XWXS2]

@@MrHammers *With Aliens

[@grimreaperx89ify]

There’s no way I just watched your condemned 1 video and outta nowhere you pop up 16 minutes ago with the second one

[@kreevisful]

*Synchronicity*

[@MrHammers]

I did it for you ❤️

[@bruhaha69]

Nice video. I loved these games on the 360. I just got finished playing RE7 and it made me remember how much better the Condemned games were. Totally agreed that the second game goes a bit off the rails but it was still a great time.

[@chrissmart219]

I never actually played this, only the first one so I'm looking forward to this video

[@DirtyQuoff9]

Love all of your video and takes on them. Can you please cover the nostalgic classic for me Mercenaries 2!!

[@scottycoops]

The bear sequence is easily the scariest thing I’ve ever experienced in a game. This is because I’ve been very close to bears irl.

[@TheMLately]

Multiplayer in this game for the Crimescene mode is unmatched. Fight in tight paths in a dank basement or hiding in a pitch black bathroom as two cops walk by looking for the evidence just for you to slam your sledgehammer into one of their skulls. It was unparalleled. Makes me want to make my own game just to replicate it.

[@dessi-xx3gs]

Already know this vid is boutta be a banger. Consistent slappers.

[@MrHammers]

Thank you bro ✊

[@TheKrazyKat89]

Even worse than not being on PC, the game can't even be played on any console after the PS3/360 via backwards compatibility. But allegedly it runs super well on Xenia these days.

[@MrHammers]

Can confirm, played this on Xenia

[@alanaherne6278]

Remember this game a kid, and just thought right now to watch some videos of it. This was such a goated game.

[@dr3z_666]

No doubt a staple in my childhood, absolutely incredible series. Wish they make a 3rd🙏🙏

[@jamalhailey1962]

I wish we had a condemned 3 definitely need to finish the story

[@lordunidas5558]

Yeah this was one of my first 360 games. Got both condemned games at once, and man was it memorable. It's definitely worth playing

[@onixmen3489]

remorse fits perfectly in the closing thoughts.

[@mellow.dramatic4876]

This was very well put together. Thanks 🙏🏼

[@Spit1990]

I need "publishing" to get their shit together. I'd love to play this on my Xbone.

[@isgodreal1337]

It's not Ex-Wone yet? ☹☹☹ The moment when that cool X360 game is not backwards compatible with the Xone yet. You know the feel. ☹☹☹

[@NuIndustrialMetalcore]

I've been saying this game slaps for literally years.

[@EnthusedPotatoes]

I wanna disagree on one point - at least when i initially played it (significantly younger obviously) I liked the cabin gunfight as a break from all the fistfights. The only issue I had was the physics of throwing the bombs out the window bugging a couple of times and blowing myself up.