Weird: Yahtzee gives semi-positive review for Condemned 2

As far as I was concerned, my game purchases for the year have already been determined. At least until I heard what British-born writer Ben “Yahtzee” Croshaw had to say about Condemned 2: Bloodshot, that nasty first-person brawler/shooter that requires a change of diapers to play.

I have yet to watch a Yahtzee review with no complaints about a particular game. In the earlier part of the clip, everything Yahtzee said about Condemned 2 was quite positive. At least until some weird game-related stuff reminiscent of Indigo Prophecy, a creepy adventure game, started popping in.

From experience, I usually don’t take Yahtzee’s word when it comes to his negative comments because of his very strong preference of story over gameplay. But when the guy starts talking positive about a game, you know there’s something good in said game because Yahtzee is very difficult to please.

I wonder what the Englishman has to say about Metal Gear Solid 4, GTA IV, or Fallout 3 when they come out. I think MGS4 fans should steel themselves for a rant. GTA IV? Can’t say, since even the curmudgeons at EGM are gushing over it. Fallout 3 just might get accolades from Croshaw, but we can’t really speak too soon.

Does this video review of Condemned 2 merit a purchase on my part? Frankly I had to think twice just now, but I’ve decided that it’s still a no because I don’t expect Condemned 2 to have a long shelf life. However, the game is definitely a priority rental in my book.