Kane & Lynch: Dead Men

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Mixed or average reviews- based on 325 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 110 out of 325
  3. Negative: 89 out of 325
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  1. SamJ.
    Nov 30, 2007
    6
    This game brings a lot of interesting concepts to the table but fails to execute them correctly. Imagine trying to play Hitman and Gears of War with squad based combat thrown in. The story shows promise but turns into a predictable tale of revenge near the end. If you want a solid shooter for look the PC look towards Half-Life 2, Crysis, and maybe even Bioshock.
  2. MichaelA.
    Jan 13, 2008
    5
    Everything needed for this to be an excellent game is there, the storyline, the graphics, etc. Problem is, it was all put together in such a way the end product is mediocre at best. Extremely faulty cover system, aiming isn't really an option, bugs everywhere, horrible AI scripting, the list goes on and on... It's not to late to fix it, some drastic patching could, perhaps, save Everything needed for this to be an excellent game is there, the storyline, the graphics, etc. Problem is, it was all put together in such a way the end product is mediocre at best. Extremely faulty cover system, aiming isn't really an option, bugs everywhere, horrible AI scripting, the list goes on and on... It's not to late to fix it, some drastic patching could, perhaps, save this game, but until then, I advise anyone whose not looking for pure spray and pray bloody action to stay away.… Expand
  3. JonesR
    May 18, 2011
    5
    This is one shooter that could have been good, but fell short. It's not horrible, but there are too many basic gameplay annoyances to list. You won't be missing much by passing this one up.
  4. Dalek
    Aug 22, 2009
    5
    Boring, confusing, stupid. This game was such a terrible beginning. It's like you get pushed into the game and you don't know what's going on but shooting and havok. Multiplayer is 100% fail. Hardly any servers to find. The game is simply a: 1 Part to there, next to that part. The game is very hard on easy. And not fun.
  5. shiol003
    Oct 16, 2010
    5
    Very difficult game, even on easy level. Especially the phase "Freedom Fighters". And it can not save whenever you want or have enough autosave, a serious flaw, irritates the player.
  6. MorovicFox
    Nov 23, 2013
    6
    This game is actually really strane

    You get thrown into the combat right from the beginning of the game not that common on Our-Day-Games Lynch role on the game is a lil bit awfully shown to us But the character is really funny and charming . On the other hand shooting and cover system makes you feel sad *Damage taken from Cops is HUGE and It takes sometimes 2-3 headshots to kill    This game is actually really strane

    You get thrown into the combat right from the beginning of the game not that common on Our-Day-Games Lynch role on the game is a lil bit awfully shown to us But the character is really funny and charming .
    On the other hand shooting and cover system makes you feel sad *Damage taken from Cops is HUGE and It takes sometimes 2-3 headshots to kill somebody*
    Game is actually really cool but you need some time to get used to it    … Expand
  7. TheTruEZHarry
    Feb 14, 2013
    7
    It has its fair share of issues, namely enemy hitboxes, AI, and a wonky cover system, but an interesting story, strong characterization, and top notch voice acting made me want to see this through to the end. Ultimately it's not so strong a game as it is an experience.
  8. nickmurphy
    Jun 4, 2008
    7
    I think this game is fairly underrated, but that is likely due to the big expectations. Its got good characters, good graphics, decent voice acting, decent story, pretty bad AI, and a great multiplayer game. I think its worth a buy for people who like the whole bank robbery or who just wanna play as a criminal. This game deserves a 6 for single player, but an 8.5 for coop and multiplayer.
  9. PaulK.
    Jan 4, 2008
    7
    Pretty violent good story everything is good but the aiming is the only thing keeping it from going up to 10.
  10. poupy1979
    Mar 17, 2012
    5
    i truly dislike this game. I know it was trying to do something new, but it turned out to be a flawed broken game that frustrates you 90% of the play time.
    If i hadn't got it free with Square Enix bundle in Steam promotion, i wouldn't have ever bought it.
  11. Awesomegamer7
    Dec 24, 2011
    7
    (all you're going to read is my opinion don't complain)
    The game is really enjoyable to play...The gameplay is really good, the music are not bad but it could be better, the story is actually the worst thing in the game, its a weak story and only the main characters (Kane & Lynch) have personalities the rest of the people in the game are just..."DeRp....?"
    Its impossible to give this game    (all you're going to read is my opinion don't complain)
    The game is really enjoyable to play...The gameplay is really good, the music are not bad but it could be better, the story is actually the worst thing in the game, its a weak story and only the main characters (Kane & Lynch) have personalities the rest of the people in the game are just..."DeRp....?"
    Its impossible to give this game more then a 7/8 because it could be better...
    If you really like this style of games you will probably enjoy it, but if you never played a game like this one don't play or try it you're not going to like it...    … Expand
  12. B1ackGuard
    Jul 14, 2015
    7
    The game has left mixed feelings. Not a bad idea, but the implementation is very poor. The game has a quite strong dramatic moments, but overall storyline is boring. The graphics are not bad, interesting level design but only to levels in Havana.
  13. iPabog
    Jan 7, 2019
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Всем советую 7 главу с самосвалом проходить на геймпаде! Получите не реальные удовольствия в области ниже пояся! И не забудьте выстрелить в мину Карлоса в 14ой главе! Самосвал 10 из 10ти! Игра крепкая консольная рубилово 7 из 10ти!… Expand
  14. Dco326
    Jul 23, 2022
    6
    Okej da se predje ali grafika ocaj manje vise, kraj mi se doduse svideo i ovako je lud aigrica gotivna za jedno popodne cisto da se predje ali naravno nikako i nikada vise :D
  15. LoletinAlexis
    Mar 1, 2020
    5
    Dead Men is a good idea with a horrible execution and technical problems everywhere.

    *STORY*: Two men, a mercenary who wants to leave his past behind and a self-medicated schizophrenic criminal The relationship between the two protagonists makes a story that would be justly approved much more entertaining. *GAMEPLAY: Dead Men has a boring and dull gameplay, which is repetitive and    Dead Men is a good idea with a horrible execution and technical problems everywhere.

    *STORY*: Two men, a mercenary who wants to leave his past behind and a self-medicated schizophrenic criminal

    The relationship between the two protagonists makes a story that would be justly approved much more entertaining.

    *GAMEPLAY: Dead Men has a boring and dull gameplay, which is repetitive and will make you not want to play anymore.

    *GRAPHICS: Dead Men features great modeling for the main characters, but everything else either doesn't stand out or is badly taken care of.

    *SOUND: Dead Men features a soundtrack and acceptable sounds, just like that.

    *INNOVATION: Dead Men brings nothing new and does a lot of things wrong.    … Expand
  16. mr-NachoMen
    Dec 19, 2018
    6
    So this game has been developed by IO interactive the guys behind Hitman series, this should make Kane & Lynch any good, right? well... unfortunately is not, by the reasons for anyone who play this game should know by now.
    The story itself it is the strong component that gives a positive point to the game. The way it handles a story of violence in a "Mature" direction (and well    So this game has been developed by IO interactive the guys behind Hitman series, this should make Kane & Lynch any good, right? well... unfortunately is not, by the reasons for anyone who play this game should know by now.
    The story itself it is the strong component that gives a positive point to the game. The way it handles a story of violence in a "Mature" direction (and well implemented) , and it does it pretty well without being to edgy or without over exaggerating the violence or subject matter (like Manhunt 2), by telling the story of two guys who were normal and end off being in bad situations and how to confront them, one being schizophrenic who feels guilty by his actions and the other guy who is cold and knows the difference of good and evil, And of course, the voice acting is pretty well and believable.
    What ruin the game is the most important factor of any video game and that is it's gameplay.... my god.... it is so broken!!!!!
    The shooting mechanics are the worst, with terrible aiming and beside that every single gun has terrible recoil so expect your bullets to miss frequently.
    Inconsistent as hell. Some enemies will die with one shot in the head, but other will keep shooting at you even with a bullet straight in their brains, and aside of that, the enemies will never miss a shot and they can take you out way too quickly.
    Friendly AI can be handle at times, they can kill enemies and heal you up, but is way to annoying that you must give them orders so they can kill someone or to move one way to another if not, they will just stand there like nothing.
    The cover system is terrible too, even in cover you will still get hurt, like if walls didn't exist at all, and when enemies are in cover you will likely not hitting them, but even when they are not in cover like i said, your shots will miss anyway, again, by it's terrible shooting mechanics.
    And the overall quality of the game, it looks pretty bad, even Hitman Blood Money that was developed one year before has more polish quality than this (and plays way better than this).
    I think that Kane & Lynch could have been a great game, if Eidos interactive didn't rush the project, because that's what it is.... a rushed game.    … Expand
  17. Kotofon
    Jun 6, 2020
    6
    Экшен-шутер от третьего лица - Kane and Lynch: Dead Men, - в котором реализовано кооперативное прохождение. Если вы играете в одиночку, то будете управлять Кейном, а Линча возьмет на себя искусственный интеллект. Главные герои будут спорить друг с другом независимо от того, какие отношения между вами и другом, или между вами и искусственным интеллектом. Они такие, потому что знакомы сЭкшен-шутер от третьего лица - Kane and Lynch: Dead Men, - в котором реализовано кооперативное прохождение. Если вы играете в одиночку, то будете управлять Кейном, а Линча возьмет на себя искусственный интеллект. Главные герои будут спорить друг с другом независимо от того, какие отношения между вами и другом, или между вами и искусственным интеллектом. Они такие, потому что знакомы с давних лет. Кейн — профессиональный убийца, расчетливый киллер, рациональный человек в принципе. Линч — в бывшем был замешан в организованной преступности. Умеет убивать и входить в состояние ярости, проявляя агрессию ко всему живому. Игроков объединяет то, что они не могут вести крупные дела в одиночку, но могут положиться друг на друга.… Expand
  18. geekslayer
    Dec 22, 2020
    6
    Плюсы:
    - мрачный сюжет, где красной нитью вышито слово «предательство»
    - яркие «граждане бандиты» - городские миссии. Захват заложницы в дискотеке потрясает: натуральная толпа клабберов, через которую приходится пробиваться с боем, световые эффекты и убойная акустика. Минусы: - игра проходится довольно быстро (6-8 часов не спеша и на высоком уровне сложности), в основном, из-за    Плюсы:
    - мрачный сюжет, где красной нитью вышито слово «предательство»
    - яркие «граждане бандиты»
    - городские миссии. Захват заложницы в дискотеке потрясает: натуральная толпа клабберов, через которую приходится пробиваться с боем, световые эффекты и убойная акустика.

    Минусы:
    - игра проходится довольно быстро (6-8 часов не спеша и на высоком уровне сложности), в основном, из-за примитивных скриптов и целлофанового ИИ: и своих, и врагов (железобетонные головы, ступор и дезориентация ботов и тому подобное). В последних 6 миссиях AI окончательно впадает в коматоз, а игра сворачивается в покоцанный вариант Far Cry, который проходишь по инерции - посмотреть развязку. Увы, милосердная концовка еще как-то пытается изобразить размышлизм, а «предательская» концовка - это вообще не концовка.
    - тактика в игре - сплошная рваная рана. Лучше всего почти полностью отказаться от тактических приказов (follow, attack, defend), ведь ушибленные напарники всё равно выполнят их плохо. Авторы напрочь растеряли опыт своих же Freedom Fighters. Ну а зрелищные приемы ближнего боя в таком «беготняцком» экшене особо не применишь.
    - от мегакомпозитора Джаспера Кида ожидалось больше, чем одна атмосферная intro/outro-композиция.

    Первых десять миссий - 8/10
    «Теплые края», тропики - 5/10    … Expand
  19. tk_248
    Mar 20, 2022
    7
    нормас, на разок. схватка- кейн и линч - гта 5, ясно откуда растут хвосты. респект за воссоздание перестрелки у банка)
  20. Chubac
    Sep 16, 2020
    6
    Let's start with the good things: I love how there's literally no good characters whatsoever. Also love the fact that there's no good ending which gives the story a sense of realism like no other games. The bad thing's are the gameplay, the environments and the bugs. I think this game would've made a great movie!
  21. Asp_klg40
    Aug 27, 2021
    6
    Игра не запомнилась. Прошел и забыл. Да кейн и линч хорошо, и это все. Больше нечего сказать.
  22. The_D4RknesS
    Jul 1, 2022
    6
    remember PAY DAY mixed with GTA 5 more and a broken and poorly made game, and it's still worth this note because the story is amazing
  23. Suprizer
    Jun 10, 2023
    7
    If you can tolerate the graphics and controls this game offers a nice story and good amount of action, a low budget nothing big remake could be really nice tho.

Awards & Rankings

99
#99 Best PC Game of 2007
23
#23 Most Discussed PC Game of 2007
11
#11 Most Shared PC Game of 2007

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 24
  3. Negative: 1 out of 24
  1. PC Zone UK
    79
    Though somewhat let down by its combat, Kane & Lynch is still well worth a play, even if it's just for the cinematic feel of the levels, the refreshingly different characters and the excellent multiplayer. [Christmas 2007, p.66]
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  2. GameTrailers
    80
    The right combination of gameplay elements and design decisions make Kane and Lynch easy to recommend to crime junkies and anyone who enjoys a little therapeutic videogame violence. A well-executed plot really makes the game, while the multiplayer additions add replay value and variety.
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  3. Hardcore Gamer
    70
    Kane & Lynch is more "Freedom Fighters" than "Hitman", so it should appeal to action junkies looking for their next fix. [Dec 2007, p.67]
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