Kane & Lynch: Dead Men

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  1. 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.
  2. mihailavdeev
    May 9, 2023
    8
    Kane & Lynch Dead Men (2007, PC – Steam) — 7,5/10

    В свое время читал превью этой игры в журналах типа «Страны игр» и хотел в нее сыграть. Но купив игру на релизе, каких-то особых восторгов я от нее, насколько помню, не испытал. Вероятно сказались плохая производительность и стремная графика на моем старом пк, а может мне просто не заходили в то время подобные игры, но игру я забросил    Kane & Lynch Dead Men (2007, PC – Steam) — 7,5/10

    В свое время читал превью этой игры в журналах типа «Страны игр» и хотел в нее сыграть. Но купив игру на релизе, каких-то особых восторгов я от нее, насколько помню, не испытал. Вероятно сказались плохая производительность и стремная графика на моем старом пк, а может мне просто не заходили в то время подобные игры, но игру я забросил после пары миссий. Уже сильно позже, после покупки X360, я ее все-таки прошел, но впечатления она оставила смешанные, уже и не помню почему. Вроде бы мне она показалась кривоватой и сложной, но возможно я просто еще не привык к управлению с геймпада + вполне вероятно, что без знания английского я просто затупил в некоторых моментах, систему с передачей оружия напарником и отдачей им приказов я скорее всего и вовсе не вкурил, т.к. вообще не запомнил, что она тут есть.

    Сейчас же, после перепрохождения, она мне зашла намного больше. Вероятно сказалась острая нехватка синглплеерных шутанов и игр про криминал на 8 и 9 поколениях консолей, но прошел я ее прям с большим удовольствием. Да, есть различные кривоватости и в целом каких-то откровений от этого проекта ждать не стоит. Тем не менее, выглядит и играется первый Kane & Lynch достаточно приятно, импакт от пушек ощущается, укрытия разлетаются от пуль, а следить за сюжетом и взаимоотношениями напарников в меру интересно. Отдельно стоит отметить и уровень насилия: нейтрализованные, но еще живые противники подергиваются и корчатся лежа на земле, многочисленные случайные прохожие попадают под перекрестный огонь, на телах появляются дырки от пуль. Никакой расчлененки и жести в духе Manhunt и Hatred тут нет, даже крови не очень много. Но и того, что имеется хватает, чтобы игра воспринималась чуточку более мрачной и реалистичной. Стоит отдельно отметить и то, что игра отлично работает на Win10. При первом запуске пришлось вручную установить Games for Windows Live из папки с игрой, но дальше она запускается без танцев с бубном и даже геймпад от XOne полностью поддерживает.

    Из недостатков я бы отметил разве что финал. Первая концовка, более легкая в получении и максимально логичная, но слишком обрывистая. Также вызывает вопросы странная реакция других персонажей на поступок Кейна. Вторая же куда менее логичная, и еще более мрачная. При этом для ее получения надо еще и крайне бесячую и криво реализованную миссию по сопровождению пройти (при этом, вне зависимоти от того, как медленно и осторожно ты ее проходишь, npc которого ты сопровождаешь все равно в конце дохнет по скрипту).

    В целом, получилась достойная криминальная драма. Местами кривоватая и простоватая, но достаточно зрелищная и мрачная.

    P.S.: Кстати, до меня только сейчас дошло, что тут есть явные параллели с GTA5 — возможно без Кейна и Линча не было бы Майкла и Тревора.    … Expand
  3. dahurtbizness
    Jan 17, 2023
    0
    jankie controls, wonky camera, interesting and compiling plot. the game takes bad elements from hitman slow-paced movement animations, slow reloading, bad hit detection while introducing new elements like command controls with a terrible ai partner.
  4. GVB
    Jan 14, 2023
    4
    I see where the creators wanted to go but, IMHO, they fail. The story is uninteresting, and the action is a bit clunky and annoying. I don't hate it, i don't love it... It just leaves me indifferent, and that's one of the worst things that can be said about a game.
  5. 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
  6. zerowagon
    Jul 11, 2022
    0
    ------Grafica------------
    ☐Fotorealistico
    ☒Ottimo ☐Buona ☐Normale ☐Mediocre ☐Pessima ☐Pugno in un occhio ------------Sonoro------------ ☒Epico ☐Ottimo ☐Buono ☐Normale ☐Mediocre ☐Pessimo ☐Il vicino che fa i lavori la domenica mattina è più gradevole ------------Gameplay------------ ☒Super ☐Ottimo ☐Buono ☐Normale ☐Mediocre ☐Pessimo ☐Preferisco amputarmi le mani    ------Grafica------------
    ☐Fotorealistico
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    ☐Pugno in un occhio
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    ☒Epico
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    ☐Mediocre
    ☐Pessimo
    ☐Il vicino che fa i lavori la domenica mattina è più gradevole
    ------------Gameplay------------
    ☒Super
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    ☐Buono
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    ☐Mediocre
    ☐Pessimo
    ☐Preferisco amputarmi le mani
    ------------Durata------------
    ☐Addio vita sociale
    ☒Longevo
    ☐Sulle 30 ore senza quest secondarie
    ☐Normale
    ☐Scarsa
    ☐Breve
    ☐Ho speso i miei soldi per questa roba?
    ------------Requisiti hardware------------
    ☐Mio padre è Bill Gates
    ☐Elevati
    ☐Buoni
    ☒Nella media
    ☐Bassi
    ☐Molto bassi
    ☐PC di fascia super bassa
    ------------Trama------------
    ☐Epica
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    ☐Non mi ricordo nemmeno come si chiama il protagonista
    ------------Difficoltà------------
    ☐Gioco con il calendario dei santi accanto alla tastiera
    ☐Complesso ☐Solo se aumenti la difficoltà ☒Nella media ☐Facile ☐Molto Facile ☐Brava nonna, quelli si, sono i titoli di cosa. Lo hai finito. ------------Prezzo------------ ☐Inculata pazzesca ☐Troppo caro ☐Aspettate che lo mettano in saldo ☒Ci può stare ☐Quasi un affare ☐Un affare ☐E' gratis, che vuoi? ------------Bug------------ ☐Ma è il gioco definitivo o sto giocando un'alpha? ☐Ingiocabile ☐Buggato ☒Nella media ☐Qualche bug ogni tanto ☐Quasi nessuno ☐Liscio come l'olio    … Expand
  7. 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
  8. 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)
  9. Asp_klg40
    Aug 27, 2021
    6
    Игра не запомнилась. Прошел и забыл. Да кейн и линч хорошо, и это все. Больше нечего сказать.
  10. Bazdmeg
    Apr 9, 2021
    1
    it’s basically a good game, but it ended for me on the truck mission. thanks to the development team for ruining a good game with a very **** annoying mission. GG.
  11. tufekciero
    Mar 12, 2021
    3
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  12. 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
  13. 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!
  14. 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
  15. KrauserFear
    Mar 22, 2020
    10
    I read most of review and I have to say that most of user here that reviewed I accept their opinion

    Well here is my review I finished this game on 22/3/2020 Three reason this game should deserve 71 metacritic 1.Story and acting 2.Character voice 3.Animation like a classic gang movie Square enix bring something always interesting stuff and nobody gonna bore to play their game    I read most of review and I have to say that most of user here that reviewed I accept their opinion

    Well here is my review I finished this game on 22/3/2020

    Three reason this game should deserve 71 metacritic
    1.Story and acting
    2.Character voice
    3.Animation like a classic gang movie

    Square enix bring something always interesting stuff and nobody gonna bore to play their game you talk about deus ex,Life is strange,Tomb raider,hitman,murdered soul suspect etc this game one of them for sure

    Whoever loves gta mafia type he must gonna love this game also this was 2007 year game I had to play it on low settings because my pc is worst so still demanding I will play it again on my dream pc

    Three reason most people not gonna love this game
    1.Gameplay is little bad
    2.The aim system kinda feel old dayz I mean weird
    3.Always ♥♥♥♥ing sucking ducking word hehe    … Expand
  16. 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
  17. AMBO
    Feb 17, 2020
    8
    08/10......................................................................
  18. cocuk
    Nov 30, 2019
    8
    Kane & Lynch: Dead Men in 2019 is not really a good shooter, but still, I was satisfied with the game, mostly because of the plot. It shows, how can you lose everything you got. However, if you want a 10 out of 10 shooter, especially, for nowadays, I wouldn't recommend downloading it.
  19. Moviecriticbomb
    May 19, 2019
    8
    A game with an excellent blender-mess of a story with odd gameplay. The story in this game is so unique and so well done, that it's impossible to not recommend. The story introduces you to a man named Kane, who, well, doesn't care about anyone at all. He is incredibly clumsy, but thinks he's always right. He gets everyone he meets into a mess he digs and then tries to blame it all onA game with an excellent blender-mess of a story with odd gameplay. The story in this game is so unique and so well done, that it's impossible to not recommend. The story introduces you to a man named Kane, who, well, doesn't care about anyone at all. He is incredibly clumsy, but thinks he's always right. He gets everyone he meets into a mess he digs and then tries to blame it all on someone else or their own negligence. He simply.... Doesn't care, or, as the story reveals itself..... Doesn't even know what he's doing. He thinks he's on this mission of redemption to set his record straight for his family but ultimately, I don't think he even cares about his family. He's a complete narcissistic mess on a mission to "correct" his somehow flawed reputation but continues to fail and dig himself into more trouble the more missions you go on. Including wiping out entire police forces (in situations that could have been avoided), putting Lynch in a situation to kill a bunch of people, his men in situations where they are completely vulnerable and manage to get themselves killed, his ___.., and the "7" organization that saved Kane originally.

    This game is a mess, but it's innocent. You know Kane and Lynch both have severe mental illnesses and are desperately trying to clean their record, but can't. Like 2 patients who escape from a psychward and are on a mission to rid the world of flying potato pancakes. That's how these characters are..... Except manage to kill a lot of innocent people in the process.

    I give Kane and Lynch dead men an 8/10. You will not play another game with a story as beautifully messy as this game. It's truly unique from start to finish if you give it time. I would have given this game a 10/10 if not for some incredibly flawed gameplay mechanics this game is plagued with from start to finish. This game would have worked best as a book/movie/graphic novel.

    8/10. Highly recommend.    … Expand
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. iddqd4
    Mar 16, 2018
    8
    Крепкий криминальный боевик с нормальной боевкой, но крайне плохим русским дубляжем героев.
  23. dandalis
    Oct 27, 2016
    4
    One the most down right boring games ive ever played. Gameplay is so dull, Shooting mechanics are insanely inaccurate. Story was so awful that i even dont remember what it was about. Both Kane and Lynch as anti heroes completely fail, you dont feel or route for them whats so ever, even if it was intended that way theyre still awfully done characters. Its sucha a torture to play this gameOne the most down right boring games ive ever played. Gameplay is so dull, Shooting mechanics are insanely inaccurate. Story was so awful that i even dont remember what it was about. Both Kane and Lynch as anti heroes completely fail, you dont feel or route for them whats so ever, even if it was intended that way theyre still awfully done characters. Its sucha a torture to play this game that i even didnt gave the sequel a shot which doesnt look any better anways from what it seems.… Expand
  24. DukeJon
    Jul 19, 2016
    8
    Great game. Really strong characters, mature theme, varied missions. Fantastic soundtrack. This should have scored a lot higher than it did overall. When I play this I feel as though I'm in the film "Heat"
  25. 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.
  26. Marick
    Jan 5, 2015
    8
    Kane & Lynch: Dead Men is a third-person shooter published in 2007, developed by IO Interactive and published by Eidos Interactive. About the story, I can not say very much. The game begins when Kane read a letter to his daughter Jenny. Kane is sentenced to death after a murder by imprudence. Lynch is also sentenced to death but he knew he would escape. Their truck is involved in anKane & Lynch: Dead Men is a third-person shooter published in 2007, developed by IO Interactive and published by Eidos Interactive. About the story, I can not say very much. The game begins when Kane read a letter to his daughter Jenny. Kane is sentenced to death after a murder by imprudence. Lynch is also sentenced to death but he knew he would escape. Their truck is involved in an accident with a group of mercenanti and so they escape from jail. In terms of gameplay, there are few problems. In terms of gameplay is very ok, the only problem is that the AI is very weak and I met a few bugs. In terms of graphics and sound, the game stays ok, not to revolutionize gaming graphics, but does not look very bad. Level design is ok, until almost the end game even seem too interesting, but towards the end it turned into a park Call Of Duty with Cubans.… Expand
  27. dmitskevich
    Jan 2, 2015
    10
    Excellent story line, great game mechanics. In game you can hide behind objects and shoot. After having such possibility it is difficult to play games without it.
  28. Kazuma92
    Aug 1, 2014
    8
    For me, its a classic. Enjoyable gameplay, incredible characters, good music, great atmosphere, etc etc.
    I love it! And i love the endings too... slap in the face!
  29. 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
  30. eParadoxon
    Sep 2, 2013
    10
    perfect game for me. It is like a drug. I don't knowhow often i have play it. I love this stupid Characters and the happens'' plot. Need more Games like this. No idea why people give this masterpiece bad ratings. it is one of the most interesting games ever made.
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#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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