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Condemned: Criminal Origins
Condemned: Criminal OriginsInvestigate grisly crime scenes and hunt serial killers as Detective Ethan Thomas
Deadly Premonition: Director's Cut
Deadly Premonition: Director's CutInvestigate a ritual murder in a creepy town as the eccentric FBI Agent York.
Overview
Description

Step into the shoes of Detective Ethan Thomas, a member of the Serial Crimes Unit, as you scour dark urban environments for clues, collect forensic evidence, and piece together the motives behind a string of brutal murders. The game blends intense first‑person combat with puzzle‑like investigation, forcing you to use whatever weapons you can find to survive the nightmarish encounters.\n\nWith a gritty atmosphere, realistic sound design, and a narrative that delves into the psychology of killers, Condemned: Criminal Origins delivers a horror‑action experience that keeps you on edge from start to finish. Its single‑player campaign challenges you to think like a detective while battling terrifying foes in a city plagued by terror.

Explore the open‑world town, drive vehicles, and engage in stealth or ranged combat against the mysterious Raincoat Killer. With atmospheric music, bizarre dialogue, and multiple investigative paths, the Director’s Cut offers a uniquely haunting experience for fans of narrative‑heavy horror games.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
First-Person Shooters
Open-World Adventure
Best for
Fans of horror‑action investigations
Fans of story-driven horror adventures
Specifications
General
msrp
$19.99
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release date
2005-11-16
2013-04-30
Specifications
developer
Monolith Productions
Access Games
publisher
WB Games, Sega
Rising Star Games
age rating
PEGI 18, ESRB M
PEGI 18, ESRB M
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
critic score
74/100
74/100
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Engaging investigative gameplay
  • Strong horror atmosphere
  • Varied weapon options
  • Compelling single‑player story
  • Deep, unconventional storyline
  • Blend of horror, comedy, and drama
  • Open‑world exploration with vehicle sections
  • Atmospheric music and sound design
Cons
  • Limited multiplayer options
  • Occasional control stiffness
  • Graphics dated by modern standards
  • Clunky controls can hinder combat
  • Graphics are dated compared to modern releases
  • Pacing may feel uneven for some players
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