> Condemned features a first-person view, which is touted to provide a maximum visceral effect.  Physics will play a big part as you can manipulate background items, which respond realistically when picked up, kicked, or bumped.  Although I have yet to witness this, Monolith supposedly uses "next-gen" lighting, mapping and filtering techniques for environments of unprecedented detail and visual quality.  The coolest effect I've seen is the distortion of looking through a dimpled glass door and seeing a bad guy lurking in the next room.  Of course, what would a good game be without the notion of excellent enemy AI?  Yup, Condemned has that too.  Plot twists and character development add to the storyline, and your total enjoyment.  Lastly, Condemned boasts a meticulously crafted 5.1 surround sound that will cue you to the location of off-screen enemies.