Condemned 2: Bloodshot

Game review by Marc Saltzman, Common Sense Media
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Common Sense says

age 18+

A scary, bloody, graphic survival horror sequel.

PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 2008
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Parents say

age 16+

Based on 4 reviews

Kids say

age 14+

Based on 13 reviews

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A Lot or a Little?

The parents' guide to what's in this game.

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.

Community Reviews

Kinggamerhorrors
Kinggamerhorrors Adult
February 26, 2020
age 18+

Good game can be scary has lots of illegal drug use and alcohol

The game starts of with a cut scene looking like a character is about to drink vodka and gets drunk that’s how the game starts the game is pretty scary but not as a scary as alien isolation, and outlast it’s also kind of gory multiple gore scenes this game I recommend for 18+ because is a lot of adult themes.

This title has:

Great messages
Too much violence
Too much drinking/drugs/smoking
anberlin888
anberlin888 Adult
November 13, 2010
age 14+

Concerns about Condemned 2

Very fun and exciting game. There is some language present but not to much, the M rating is mostly because of the horror and violence. I could possibly recommend it to teens 14+

This title has:

Too much violence
Too much swearing
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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.

Talk to Your Kids 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?

Game Details

  • Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
  • Available online?: Available online
  • Publisher: Sega of America
  • Release date: March 12, 2008
  • Genre: Survival Horror
  • ESRB rating: M for Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Use of Drugs and Alcohol
  • Last updated: August 3, 2021

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