John:Condemned

About

John:Condemned is a single player action game. It was developed by Blue Commands and was released on October 31, 2018. It received negative reviews from players.

John: Condemned is a psychological horror game. John, a man trained from a very young age to be a murderer, is contacted for a final assignment.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player

Skip User Reviews

35%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

atmosphere2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The voice acting is high quality and adds depth to the game, with some players appreciating the effort put into it.
The game offers an intriguing story and unique environments, which some players found engaging despite its flaws.
It's free to play, making it accessible for those who want to experience it without financial commitment.

The game suffers from poor graphics, clunky controls, and performance issues, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.
Many assets appear to be borrowed or poorly designed, contributing to a lack of originality and cohesion in the game.
Despite being free, the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with very few players finding it enjoyable.

story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The story is described as intriguing and thoughtfully constructed, featuring voice acting in Spanish with subtitles for accessibility. While it unfolds through various unique environments and explores the protagonist's haunting experiences, the overall narrative quality is considered lacking, and some players feel the gameplay does not justify the effort to engage with the story.
- “The story is intriguing.”
- “All you really do is walk through different environments while the story unfolds and witness the types of things that appear to be haunting John as he comes to terms with what he's done.”
- “The voice acting, although not great, is spoken in Spanish, but there are at least subtitles automatically implemented so non-Spanish speakers will know what is going on in the story.”
- “I will give the game some credit for its attempts at storytelling, and for doing something other than jump scares and page collection.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the unexpectedly high quality and artistic elements, others criticize them for being inconsistent and reminiscent of asset store designs. Additionally, issues with controls and overall game design detract from the visual experience.
- “This game, no, this work of art has such immensely beautiful voice acting, world building, graphics, and gameplay that it will instantly transform anyone who plays into the best version of themselves that they can be.”
- “The graphics are horrible, the controls are floaty and clunky.”
- “It's a pretty dark premise for a game that sadly doesn't live up to the standard of quality due to its slightly awkward controls, inconsistent graphics, and general game design.”
- “The game graphics look better than you might expect, but that's just because it looks like some or all of them are 'borrowed' from asset stores or wherever.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The gameplay is described as a mixed experience; while the game features beautiful voice acting and intriguing storytelling, some players find the gameplay itself to be lacking and not engaging enough to justify the overall experience.
- “This game, no, this work of art has such immensely beautiful voice acting, world building, graphics, and gameplay that it will instantly transform anyone who plays into the best version of themselves that they can be.”
- “The story is fairly intriguing and the Spanish voice acting is better than I’d expect from a free-to-play horror game, but it’s not worth enduring the insipid gameplay to hear it.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The music in the game has received negative feedback, with players describing it as overwhelming and poorly executed, leading to a frustrating experience. The loudness of the soundtrack, particularly during the intro sequence, has been noted as a significant issue, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
- “The music in this game was so repetitive that it drove me insane.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be incredibly annoying and distracting.”
- “The audio design was a complete letdown; the music didn't fit the game's atmosphere at all.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a strong sense of suspense and atmospheric horror, effectively immersing players without relying on jumpscares. As a walking simulator with light puzzle elements, it creates a tense environment that keeps players engaged and on edge.
- “The game is essentially a walking simulator with light puzzle elements and a commendable level of atmospheric horror.”
- “Thankfully, there are no jump scares; the game relies solely on suspense and atmospheric horror to keep the player on edge.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's optimization has been criticized for low performance and a basic Unreal Engine 4 interface, indicating that it may not run smoothly on all systems and lacks advanced features.
- “Low performance, basic Unreal Engine 4 interface.”
- “The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, making it difficult to enjoy.”
- “Optimization issues lead to long loading times and frequent stuttering during gameplay.”