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Condemned 2: Bloodshot
- Xbox 360, PlayStation 3
- Price: $59.99
- Genre: Survival Horror
Common Sense Media says
A scary, bloody, graphic survival horror sequel.
Parents say
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What parents need to know
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.
What's it about?
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.
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.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about what makes a game scary besides blood and gore. Is there anything psychological here that truly terrifies? How does the dark environments, creepy enemies, and an immersive first-person perspective contribute to the horror aspect of the game?
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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+
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Gory Bloodfest
This is a sadistic game with a simple message - Kill everyone, in any way possible. The killing is horribly realistic and as gory as any horror movie can be, only you can't look away if you want to finish the game
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Fun and scary, but don't play w/ little kids over
It's pretty fun when played by the right-aged audience, but it's SCARY, a cousin and I were staying at a friends house when we played this and we were nearly too scared to walk home; I also noticed that some bottles had a "Jagermeister" logo on it when he drinks but it's not all that obvious. There are a few creepy elements (such as one part where some disturbing-looking mannequins were inexplicably moved to block a path that was once accessible) all in all, it's fun but don't play it with or in the presence of younger children
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i must read a book for every8year old.
well i think it is old for 8 and under thats what i think.!!!!!!!!
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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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It was So & So
I would mostly recommend this for adults and older kids because of its M-rating but if You are really into the CSI series or the crime shows you will really like this game because you can use lets say a black light to find where a blood trail leads to solve the case and so on. But if you are under 13 you should not play it because of its graphical horror images.
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First one is better.
Csm this isn't really bad don't be too restrictive ive been playing the game since I was 10 up till now its soooooooo fun and when I was 10 I played it like 5-8 hours a day nonstop all the way until now I'm still not bored of it( yes,5-8 hours a day,a bit too much don't you think Csm?) and I let my brother who is ten play it he plays it hours on end without stopping and he still dosent get influenced.and even though I play that much I don't get influenced,I get good grades among a lot of other stuff.and you are totally crazy of you say people who play this too much can become killers well your dead wrong it's just a game violence is not caused by media it's only parents who don't teach children from the start what is wrong and what is right and that is why our world is currently so f*cked up right now.not because of the media.if your child is 7 and up and is mature,can play this but I recommend you let them play condemned criminal origins first that's the one I played before this it not as violent and pretty educational.
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fun, no kids
The best scariest and most goriest and violent horror game. Better than bioshock. Blood and gore, intense violence, strong language, use of alcohol and drugs. The age range 2-11 cannot play this game. The age range 12-15 need parents permission. Age 16 and over are fine to play this game. But this is the best horror game ever
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great game nearly no blood but there a disturbing dead people sorry I accidentally pressed game over great murder myster
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| Platforms: | Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 |
| Available online? | Available online |
| Genre: | Survival Horror |
| Developer: | Sega of America |
| Release date: | March 12, 2008 |
| Price: | $59.99 |
| ESRB rating: | M for Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Use of Drugs and Alcohol |
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