Condemned: Criminal Origins - Day 1

So my next game that I ordered came in today. I heard good things about it, and figured I would give it a shot.

Initially, I thought it would be more like Manhunt; where you were the criminal, going around killing people. Instead, you are an FBI agent that is investigating murders committed by "The Match Maker." Which, is kinda cool... but I would rather be on the other end of it.

The controls in this game are a little sluggish. Sidestepping and going forward seem to be 2 different commands to the creators, and not able to be done by ANYONE with ease. And looking around is a little slow, but I know I don't have the sensitivity turned up all the way.

So far, the game is interesting. I am running through tunnels, breaking into things with fire axes and crowbars, and tazering crazies. I don't like how it seems that the guy you play gets knocked out at least once every chapter. But, I do like the intuition mode to let you know when clues are nearby.

As for combat, it has its good and bad moments. I like how accurate the tazer and guns are. It really helps to stun, then kill someone. But the blocking with melee weapons takes some really good reflexes. I have nearly had my ass handed to me a couple times (and a few from getting shot by hobos with guns.)

I just can't believe I am halfway through already. It didn't take me too long to get here too. And, the collecting isn't as bad as The Darkness was.

Achievement Progress - Condemned: Criminal Origins
15 of 50 Achievements
230 Gamerscore

New Achievments - Condemned: Criminal Origins
Chapter 1 Bronze Bird Award - 10 GS
Bronze Detective Badge - 50 GS
Chapter 1 Completion Award - 10 GS
Chapter 2 Bronze Bird Award - 10 GS
Ripple TV Xbox 360 - 10 GS
Chapter 2 Silver Bird Award - 20 GS
Chapter 2 Completion Award - 10 GS
Chapter 3 Bronze Bird Award - 10 GS
Chapter 3 Silver Bird Award - 20 GS
First Propaganda Report - 20 GS
Chapter 3 Completion Award - 10 GS
Chapter 4 Bronze Bird Award - 10 GS
Static TV Xbox 360 - 10 GS
Chapter 4 Silver Bird Award - 20 GS
Chapter 4 Completion Award - 10 GS