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New GVMERS Documentary Looks at Monolith’s ‘Condemned’ Series [Video]

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The Condemned series of games were some of the best horror you could find on the 7th generation of consoles. Admittedly, while the second game didn’t quite live up to the first, it was still a good game that took risks in trying new things. It also makes it that much more frustrating that Monolith never gave us a third installment.

With that, GVMERS are back once again to look at both entries in the series. The new documentary covers how Condemned: Criminal Origins’ claustrophobic setting and creepy atmosphere combined with its combat mechanics to make for some of the scariest late-night gaming. Meanwhile, Condemned 2: Bloodshot‘s change in story and gameplay (not to mention an ill-conceived multiplayer mode) led to fans being divided over the game, and ultimately put any sequels on the backburner for Monolith.

As Luiz mentions in his article above, Monolith co-founder and co-creator of the Condemned concept Jace Hall is still waiting on a “proven indie development team” to take the series’ reigns and resurrect it with a third entry. Hall himself still owns the IP, so it’s not an issue of Warner Bros (who owns Monolith) blocking any attempts at another game. Plus, according to Hall, both Condemned games sold well.

However, as noted by the GVMERS documentary, the series really hangs on the first game, as Condemned 2 never received a PC port, and isn’t playable on newer PlayStation and Xbox consoles. But given that Konami has revived the Silent Hill series, alongside a resurrection of Alone in The Dark by THQ Nordic, there’s still hope that we’ll see Condemned again.

In the meantime, you can experience Condemned: Criminal Origins on PC via Steam.

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Wired Productions to Publish Psychological Horror Title ‘KARMA: The Dark World’ [Trailer]

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Publisher Gamera Games and developer Pollard Studio have teamed with Wired Productions (the folks who brought us Martha is Dead) to release the psychological horror game KARMA: The Dark World. The game, which has been in development since 2021, is currently slated for a release on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series. No release date has been announced.

In a press release, Wired Productions managing director Leo Zullo stated that they saw something special with KARMA: The Dark World. “It evokes, emotions and provokes players to think, feel and question everything. Pollard Studio wanted to create an intense cinematic experience, and I’m delighted we’re able to work so closely with them. It’s truly an exciting game that I can’t wait to reveal more about.”

Described as a first-person cinematic psychological thriller set in a dystopian world, KARMA: The Dark World takes place in East Germany, 1984. Players take on the role of Daniel McGovern, a Roam Agent for the omnipresent Leviathan Corporation’s Thought Bureau. You have been brought in to investigate actions that have happened in a very specific moment in time. To do so, Daniel infiltrates the memories of suspects to retrace their steps and piece together his investigations. In doing so, Daniel uncovers fragmented memories of his own lurking within the shadows.

As a Roam investigation officer, you work at night, completing the tasks given by the corporation in complete stealth. Your identity as a Roam Agent is intimidating, giving you leverage to gain entry. Using a combination of investigative tools and their own intellect, players must solve puzzles in order to unravel the truth. Diving into peoples’ minds will have you encountering hallucinations and randomly-changing environments. You have to pay attention to the time and space of your location, as well as observe and spot key personnel and events in order to find your way.

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