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SeriesCondemned

Condemned: Criminal Origins

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First release
Nov 16, 2005
Publisher
WB Games, Sega
Genres
Adventure, Shooter, Puzzle · Mystery, Action, Horror, Survival
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360

Investigate crime scenes, collect evidence, and bring to light the murderers terrorizing the city as Detective Ethan Thomas. With danger lurking around every corner, you’ll need whatever weapons you can find to stay alive. What twists the mind of an ordinary human into a serial killer? Assigned to the Serial Crimes Unit, Agent Ethan Thomas must answer this question, and bring the worst of society to justice. His solve rate is the best in the bureau....perhaps too good.

Also known as 死刑犯：罪恶起源, Condemned

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Release dates
Xbox 360
Nov 16, 2005
Xbox 360
Dec 02, 2005
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Apr 11, 2006
All 7 release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Apr 13, 2006
Xbox 360
Aug 31, 2006
Xbox 360
Mar 09, 2010
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Oct 29, 2012
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
6h
Main + Extras
8h
Completionist
11h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
First person
Where to buy
Keywords
bloody, psychological horror, serial killer, detective, murder
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Critic Score
74
Main Story (IGDB)
6h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
8h
Completionist (IGDB)
11h
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Steam users rate this Very Positive, 4,390 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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