For me it wasnt that dark at all, but i remember when i played tha first one everyone was sayin how dark it was and shit and i thought it was jus dark enough to give it that "creepy" feel to it.. And if you played Condemned 1 you'd know that fire arms have VERY little to do wit' tha game, tha games goin towards a more "real" feeling, thats why fire arms arnt layin everywhere and thats why you're usin pipes and toilet seats to beat crackheads asses.. Then again, tha whole "real" feelin is thrown at tha window when the plot thickens, tha story is really what ruined tha game for me.. It was trying to plug up too many lose ends with tha first one.. But over-all it was something new, and i enjoyed it.. I gave it like a 8/10 when i first played it, but since i've got a little bit more experience on tha multiplayer (which imo is something creative and unique, and a step in tha right direction, but its jus not fun) i'd give it a 7/10.