Video Games
New Documentary Focuses on The Polarizing ‘Condemned 2: Bloodshot’
Monolith’s Condemned series is one of those many “What happened to ‘X’?” moments in gaming. The series definitely started off strong with Condemned: Criminal Origins, with serious survival horror vibes, coupled with some unique clue-gathering and investigative elements. But sadly, with 2008’s Condemned 2: Bloodshot, the game simply didn’t sell enough to warrant a third entry. Monolith still holds the rights to the franchise, and has been looking for the right team for a while now to move the franchise forward, but that unfortunately hasn’t happened yet.
So, why all this preamble? YouTube channel Just Add Monsters decided to revisit Condemned 2‘s development in a brand-new documentary. The 45-minute retrospective explores a variety of aspects related to the game’s development, its reception, and how the title influenced other game developers.
If you’re keen on revisiting Condemned 2, you’ll have to dig out your PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360 in order to play it. The game was never given a digital release for either the PlayStation Store or the Xbox Game Pass.
Xbox owners feeling left out over SFB Games’ throwback Survival Horror title Crow Country coming to Steam and PlayStation? Never fear, as the developer has secured an Xbox Series release via the Microsoft Store, which will launch on May 9th as the other platforms. And to celebrate, Xbox owners also get a new trailer announcing Crow Country coming to the platform alongside the PlayStation 5 and PC.
In this brand new horror inspired by classics from the original PlayStation, Crow Country takes place in the year 1990. It’s been two years since the mysterious disappearance of Edward Crow and the abrupt closure of his theme park, the eponymous Crow Country. You are Mara Forest, and you’re searching for some answers from Crow. You’ll need to venture deep into the abandoned Crow Country theme park and uncover the secrets behind its Crow’s sudden disappearance.
Crow Country will see you immerse yourself in a richly atmospheric, deeply sinister world evocative of late 90s pre-rendered graphics. You’ll need to make every bullet count as you manage limited resources and try to survive against the creatures that stalk the eerily tranquil grounds of the amusement park.
Monsters aren’t your only problem, however. Crow Country hides many secrets behind its locked gates, requiring you to overcome the gauntlet of puzzles and challenges that stand between you and the truth. And for those who want to immerse themselves in the atmosphere without having to battle against the inhabitants of the park, there’s the “Exploration Mode”, which switches off the combat to focus entirely on solving the mystery and exploration.
Crow Country will be available for $19.99 USD. You can also check out the demo on Steam.
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