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Condemned: Criminal Origins

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Developed by award-winning Monolith Productions for Xbox? 360? Condemned: Criminal Origins? allows players to experience a heightened level of psychological tension as they use their instincts, forensic tools, and melee combat to track serial killers and bring them to justice. As Agent Thomas, an investigator in the FBI?s Serial Crimes Unit (SCU), you will pursue relentless serial killers through urban environments filled with sociopaths lurking on the periphery of humanity. Weapons and ammunition are scarce, leaving the you vulnerable to a gallery of mentally deranged criminals. Careful detective work and precision reflexes are your primary means of survival.

Quick Glance

ESRB Rating: M (Mature)

Game Genre: First Person Shooter (FPS)

Release Date: 2005-11-16

Max # of Players: 1

Summary

Product Title: Condemned: Criminal Origins

Manufacturer: Sega

Power Score: 4.2 | 16 Reviews

Game Information

ESRB Rating: M (Mature)

Game Genre: First Person Shooter (FPS)

Release Date: 2005-11-16

Network Compatible: Without Online Multiplayer

Maximum Number of Players: 1

Maximum Number of Local Players: 1

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Reviews on Condemned: Criminal Origins

  • 4
  By member: jinyu1 - Nov 29, 2006

Condemned: Criminal Origins

Strengths: Graphics, story line

Weakness: None so far

Condemned - Criminal Origins is a very violent game. But it is good for those who want some excitement :-) Controls are smooth, and there are lots of actions. Plus, graphics are excellent (sometimes feel a bit too real). The only downside is that the game is a bit short (about 5 to 7 hours of continuous play). Once done, you probably don't want to re-play anymore. So it's probably better for...

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  • 4
  By member: bballplaya210 - Oct 24, 2006

A refreshing take on the horror genre

Strengths: Graphics, Atmosphere, Originality

Weakness: Not very long, Not much replay value

Condemned is a very good game that is original and not the typical horror game. It has a good story and gameplay, but the length of the game is pretty short at under ten hours. Once you have beaten the game once, there isn't much reason to go back through and play again unless you are trying to get an achievement missed previously. The best way I can think of to describe Condemned is a mix...

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  • 4
  By member: cotebryan - Mar 16, 2007

Condemned: Criminal Origins (XBOX 360)

Strengths: (1)Great atmosphere is generated by creepy graphics, unsettling sounds,brutal fight sequences and the uneasy quiet in between

Weakness: (1)Not highly replayable (2) Very linear level and puzzle design

Condemned: Criminal Origins is a genuinely frightening game and very atmospheric one at that. The situations you are put into, the environments, vicious enemies and brutal bludgeonings all work together to create an immersive horror game. Much attention has been paid to the presentation and the visuals and horrific sounds really bring the story to life. That said, this is more or less a...

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  • 4
  By member: shrike424242 - Feb 4, 2007

Condemned: Criminal Origins (Xbox 360)

Strengths: Great graphics and sound, immersive storyline, well-done horror atmosphere

Weakness: Short in length, no replay value

Condemned: Criminal Origins is a first-person horror action title. The main character is an FBI agent searching out a serial killer. After some plot twists, the game turns on its ear and the main character is a fugitive on the run. Through the game, there's numerous plot twists and puzzles, mixed in with lots of first-person combat, with melee weapons and firearms. The game looks good and sounds...

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  • 4
  By member: jjz203 - Feb 2, 2007

Condemned: Criminal Origins

Strengths: Incredible graphics and atmosphere. Great storyline and rewarding gameplay experience. Not much to complain about since it's a single player game really.

Weakness: Not much left after you beat the game. It's only a single player game after all. The graphics can at times be a little too shiny giving it a plastic sheen over all the characters.

At first I didn't what to expect since I heard mixed reviews about the game. I just remembered liking the "Chronicles of Riddick" game on the original xbox immensely and since this game was produced by Monolith, I figured it couldn't hurt to check it out. And here I am weeks later and I am glad that I picked this game up. Once you start in on it you'll be immediately impressed by the stellar...

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  • 4
  By member: ssimp12626 - Jan 6, 2007

Condemned Criminal Origins

Strengths: good graphics

Weakness: voice acting, short

In condemned you play as a FBI agent assigned to serial crimes. He is framed for a murder. Your objective is to find the real killer and clear his name. The game has really good graphics, sound story line. The sound effects are excellent and it can be pretty scary. The game is a bit short at 10 levels. The game also has good melee combat. Overall I recommend this game it is fun and entertaining.

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  • 4
  By member: Bullettime - Dec 26, 2006

Sick, Twisted & Devilishly Fun

Strengths: Disgustingly beautiful graphics and sound effects; creepy atmosphere, enhanced by superb surround sound; engaging story; fun melee combat

Weakness: Repetitive gameplay and environments; minimal replay; won't appeal to those expecting traditional FPS gameplay

One of the first games developed for the Xbox 360, Condemned: Criminal Origins remains one of the system's most underrated titles. While the quality of its graphics may not eclipse those of recent 360 games, Condemned's sound design is truly - pardon the pun - killer. The game's sound effects and surround sound are first rate and provide a great reference for any home theater setup. But it's the...

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  • 4
  By member: spyd3rgt - Nov 17, 2006

Beautiful game

Strengths: Great graphics. Very fun. Cheap.

Weakness: Very fun, at first. Can get repetitive.

This was one of the first games for the 360, and it still holds up quite well. The graphics are amazing, and extremely realistic. This is not a game for those who scare easily. The game can get repetitive, but it also doesn't last very long, which might be a good thing in this case. There is some replay value in that you can collect various items in order to unlock some achievements, but...

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  • 4
  By member: The_Admiral - Nov 15, 2006

Condemned.

Strengths: Great story and playability. Fun horror style game.

Weakness: Really a one shot.

Condemned was one fot he first games to come out on teh Xbox360 and it folows in the tradition of games like Manhunt and Condemned. It has a lot of the shocks and scares of a traditional horror game. The only downside is that once you're done, it doesn't have much replayability. But it's fun while it lasts.

  • 4
  By member: markc72 - Nov 13, 2006

Condemned

Strengths: Great storyline and really creepy. Excellent hand to hand combat with nice graphics for a first gen game.

Weakness: No multiplayer and flashlight can be a hinderance

Got this game at a really good price at Best Buy. Would recommend now that it is a lower priced game. Well worth the purchase and I am glad that I purchased it.

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  • 4.2
  testseek.com - Nov 20, 2008

Condemned: Criminal Origins

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  • 4.2
  TopTenREVIEWS.com - Mar 17, 2008

Condemned: Criminal Origins

Condemned: Criminal Origins receives an overall TopTenREVIEWS rating of 3.36 out of 4.00. It is ranked the #1,003 game of all time, #6 game of 2005 for the Xbox 360 and #43 Xbox 360 game of all time. The rating and ranking is based on an average of 104 critic scores, awards and other criteria. To see a breakdown of the game ranking, read individual critic reviews, or see how other games ranked,...

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  • 4.2
  GameZone - Nov 28, 2005

Condemned: Criminal Origins

With the launch of the Xbox 360 gamers have a ton of choices when it comes to launch titles. But a common theme among the majority of the 360 launch titles has been sequels. The sixth edition of one game, the fourth of another, the second of this one, the 2006 version of that one. The list can go on and on but there were only a handful of original titles released for the 360. If you narrow that...

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