Before I played this game, my experience with survival horror games pretty much consisted of silent hill 3 (one of the most amazing games ever created), and fatal frame (stupid), none of these games even came close to surprising, or frighting me than this (mostly in the beginning). Now, I do think that it deserves the M rating, but to tell you the truth, I think that any 14 or 15 year old would be able to handle it. The language in this game does occasionally go a bit overboard using words like fuck and shit, the violence is close up and personal, but very innovative (nothing like stupid manhunt), and the graphics are incredible, showing off every detail. Really, you should know your kids before you let them play it. My 9 year old brother watches without a problem (he actually laughs when I'm getting my face smashed in lol.No nightmares, but he can't play it.) So yeah, If your kid is asking you for it (14 and up), than I really think that you should give it a try, maybe do some research first though. I hoped this helped :).
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A scary, bloody, graphic survival horror sequel.
In this game kids can: battle others, kill humans (with blood), kill non-humans (with blood), live vicariously
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Condemned 2: Bloodshot was written by Marc Saltzman
Parents need to know that this game isn't just scary, but also quite graphic with violent and gory imagery, including beating an enemy to death with blunt weapons, grabbing their neck and throwing them into a wall, shooting them with guns or breaking their arm before kicking them to the ground. An enemy's face will often become bloody during combat. "Environment kills" let you throw an enemy's head into a TV set or through a big window -- depending on the location. Blood-smeared walls, creepy clowns, empty wheelchairs rolling, and dark environments also add to the fear factor.
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What’s the Story?
Unlike Hollywood, video game sequels are usually better than their predecessor -- and Sega's frightening CONDEMNED 2: BLOODSHOT is no exception. Gamers once again play as Ethan Thomas, now a down-and-out Serial Crimes Unit (SCU) investigator called back to duty to track down his missing partner. While this visceral and atmospheric dark tale involves some forensic analysis and character interaction (such as selecting the most ideal answer during a conversation), combat is the name of the game in this first-person thriller, with a greater emphasis on melee attacks this time around. Be forewarned this "survival horror" game has some gruesome and graphic fighting scenes, complete with bone-crunching sound effects and high-pitch violin crescendos that peak before impact. Weapons range from fists, guns, and swords to pipes, bowling balls, and toilet seats.
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Is It Any Good?
While the first game was good, gory entertainment for mature players, this sequel builds upon the concept nicely – but be forewarned this "Mature"-rated game should not be played or viewed by players under 17. With its slick graphics and clever lighting techniques, Condemned 2: Bloodshot delivers plenty of nail-biting moments. After all, it was created by Monolith who brought us the creepy F.E.A.R. series, Aliens Vs. Predator 2 and the Blood 3-D shooters. Add multiple online modes for up to eight players, and the game also deliver chills, thrills, and spills when played together with friends – especially with the lights turned off and your 5.1 surround sound system turned up. Some gripes, however, including some long load times between levels and inconsistent frame rates that translate to some choppy animation when a lot of action takes place onscreen at the same time. Close
Publisher’s Details
Released on 3/12/2008, price $59.99, not online enabled
ESRB rating: M (for Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Use of Drugs and Alcohol)
ESRB rating: M (for Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Use of Drugs and Alcohol)
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- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it
Hear me out.
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
A sick and gory game
This game is almost as sick if not even worse then manhunt dont get me wrong i liked this game but to say this game is 14+ is just wrong but i guess its because most people here are kids. I would never let my kids play it until they are 18 its gory,sick,disturbing and brutal and one hell of a game if you like to kick some ass i would recommend it to people of 18+
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
FREAKY
this is the freakiest game i have ever played. i got it this year and iv only dared to get about 3 levels into it. im a big fan of the resident evil series so i thought this wouldnt be that scary... boy was i wrong. this game includes extremely strong language, writing on the walls that says the s-word and f-word. also many other expletives galore. there is also blood throughout and bodies can be shred to pieces and blown up. where u shoot a guy blood will gather there, same with hitting a guy. your guy also can drink liquer from bottles you find on the ground. he also pops pills and youll find meth labs that you need to blow up and meth addicts run around naked, although nothing explicit is shown. overall id say nobody under 18 should play it. all you other people who say this is for 14+... i wonder where you grew up!
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Scary, Gory and Violent but Great.
This games storyline is just as good as CCO (Condemned Criminal Origins) storyline. but with better graphics it makes it seem more real, more gory and more scary. 14+
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
it is an awesome game i loved the bloodshot fight club i have played more violent games (grand theft auto 4) but this is the most brutal one it is violent when you do an enviromental kill but other than that the only brutal thing is hitting them with a paper cutter(you will slice them) Check out my myspace!!!!!!!
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