There are creepy dolls to explode and deranged hobos to hunt in Monolith's sequel to Condemned: Criminal Origins, but although it satisfies on many levels and improves on the foundations of the impressive first instalment, Condemned 2: Bloodshot takes a turn for the worse at the halfway point with unfortunate FPS mechanics and a narrative that stretches credibility.
Look past its failings, however, and you'll find a first person brawler with a helping of survival horror that's not afraid to take a few chances, and ultimately excels in more ways than it does not.
7/10