Condemned is a survival horror game that places you in the shoes of Ethan Thomas, an agent on the FBI Special Crimes Unit who's just been framed for the murder of two colleagues by the Match Maker -- the very serial killer he's been trying to track down for months. As you'd imagine, Ethan is itching for revenge and decides to hunt down the criminal to teach him a lesson.

When it comes to gameplay, Condemned feels remarkably similar to Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay, especially when it comes to fighting. Like Riddick, Ethan is a master of hand-to-hand combat who can take all sorts of things from the environment - from fire axes to humble signs - and turn to them into deadly weapons. Be warned, however, as the violence is incredibly brutal and may be a bit too much to stomach for some.

Occasionally, you'll happen across a gun. Seeing as the focus of the game is very much on melee combat, the guns are typically low on ammunition, meaning you'll have to use them sparingly. On top of that, you're also armed with a stun gun which can be useful for disabling and disarming enemies.

Condemned is one of the most immersive games we've played in years. The enemies are incredibly bright and more than capable of holding their own in a fight. They'll gang up on you, use the darkness to their advantage and even throw you down staircases if they get the chance. It's worth a look if you're into survival horror games, though the squeamish should look elsewhere.