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Condemned: Criminal Origins
Condemned: Criminal OriginsInvestigate grisly crime scenes and hunt serial killers as Detective Ethan Thomas
The Evil Within: The Assignment
The Evil Within: The AssignmentStep into detective Juli Kidman's nightmare in a fresh survival‑horror saga.
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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.

Experience survival horror from a new perspective as detective Juli Kidman, Sebastian Castellanos' mysterious partner, in a concurrent story that expands the lore of The Evil Within. The Assignment delivers a tense, story‑driven adventure that uncovers hidden motivations and the shadowy Mobius organization. Players will face disturbing new enemies, solve intricate puzzles, and explore atmospheric environments across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC platforms. This single‑player experience blends action, thriller, and RPG elements for a chilling journey into darkness.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
First-Person Shooters
Horror
Best for
Fans of horror‑action investigations
Survival horror fans
Specifications
General
msrp
$19.99−67%
$59.99
release date
2005-11-16
2015-03-09
Specifications
developer
Monolith Productions
Tango Gameworks
publisher
WB Games, Sega
Bethesda Softworks
age rating
PEGI 18, ESRB M
ESRB M, PEGI 18
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
critic score
74/100
78/100+5%
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Engaging investigative gameplay
  • Strong horror atmosphere
  • Varied weapon options
  • Compelling single‑player story
  • Deep, story‑rich expansion of The Evil Within universe
  • Atmospheric visuals and sound design enhance tension
  • Varied gameplay mixing combat, stealth, and puzzles
  • High replay value with hidden collectibles
Cons
  • Limited multiplayer options
  • Occasional control stiffness
  • Graphics dated by modern standards
  • Limited to single‑player experience
  • Occasional performance drops on older consoles
  • Some puzzles may feel repetitive
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