Zero Punctuation likes half of Condemned 2

by Richard Mitchell { Apr 17th 2008 at 1:30PM }

So, anyone out there play Indigo Prophecy (known as Fahrenheit in Europe)? You remember how about halfway through everything got really stupid? Remember how all the intriguing elements gave way to a ridiculous plot? If not, you could always pick it up on Xbox Originals and find out. Anyway, if Yahtzee (of Zero Punctuation fame) is to be believed, Condemned 2: Bloodshot suffers from Indigo Prophecy syndrome. In other words, it's a great game ... right up until the halfway point. Find out exactly what went wrong after the break (as usual, this week's Zero Punctuation video is NSFW).

[Via Joystiq]

Tags: bloodshot, condemned-2, condemned-2-bloodshot, monolith, sega, zero-punctuation

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Knight Marquise @ Apr 17th 2008 1:46PM

Damn guys, I purchased Indigo Prophecy from the xbox originals on marketplace and thoroughly enjoyed the whole game.

Richard Mitchell @ Apr 17th 2008 1:49PM

Actually, I enjoyed it as well, but I felt the plot really went south.

Ysleiro @ Apr 18th 2008 1:58PM

Man I don't see why people talk crap about that game.

It was awesome the way they told the story and had you guessing was great.

I don't know where the story went south.

Maybe I should pick it up again?

qbix @ Apr 17th 2008 2:02PM

I'm glad he pointed out the fact that the original Condemned was an excellent game.

UNSCleric @ Apr 17th 2008 2:05PM

I loved how Condemned 2 turned out, it was genius, and a nice commentary of what is happening in this country right now.

ZenGaijin @ Apr 17th 2008 2:57PM

SPOILERS

So Sonic emitters on the walls are making people go crazy and its up to a hero with a special voicebox to emit high frequency waves to set things right?

Arnie @ Apr 17th 2008 2:20PM

I really love this guy. I admit I started watching his videos because of all the cussing which made it funny however his analysis are so spot on and really make funny of the parts where teh developers slacked off. Dang it!! hes good!!

Arnie @ Apr 17th 2008 2:21PM

God!! my english is going down the toilet.

Neon Jebus @ Apr 17th 2008 2:44PM

I really did enjoy the combat improvements over the first Condemned. I also liked being able to chuck weapons at enemies. I liked having access to the investigation tools at any time as well. The only thing I missed was the recharging stun gun which I used a LOT more in the first Condemned than I did on the new title.

I was impressed with the game overall but that story and everything he recaps about the end of the game is spot on.

ogvor @ Apr 17th 2008 3:04PM

Totally nails the Indigo Prophecy syndrome. I loved that game up until the story started going bat-shit insane. I kept playingtill the end in hopes of the story coming through but instead we get a ridiculous, Matrix style, introspective/robo dumbassery party.

vidGuy @ Apr 17th 2008 3:41PM

Condemned 2 is totally worth the $39 you can buy it for now. Totally.

Deck @ Apr 17th 2008 4:35PM

Oh I love Yahtzee. Does a great job yet again!

Epyon83 @ Apr 17th 2008 6:33PM

Theres no Hadoken in DBZ :p
but i agree

Dave @ Apr 17th 2008 7:24PM

I loved the first game - was an early 360 game of next gen quality. So far the game is... ok. Not as tense and the combos are a little annoying vs. the raw, visceral appeal of the first game. The biggest improvement through the first few levels is the improved forensics.