The first-person mêlée combat is just downright exceptional as is Condemned 2's often overwhelmingly grotesque atmosphere. If you can handle the dark, and you really should, then you'll be rewarded with one of the most affecting and effective horror games available that only really fumbles in a few small, yet key, areas. It's so close to being a classic that you can taste it, with the dry mouth that will accompany you every inch of the way.