Kane & Lynch: Dead Men

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  1. LeighC.
    Dec 25, 2007
    10
    Kane and Lynch offers excellent game-play, which is complemented by a genius storyline.
  2. JohnR.
    Aug 25, 2009
    10
    Simply one of the best games ever made. Instead of counting all the great aspects (as almost everything about this game is awesome) I simplay say: The bad reception of this game shows how infantile and stupid most reviewers and players are. This is a fantastic, intense and very mature shooter (featuring one of the best soundtracks ever made) which should be considered as great and Simply one of the best games ever made. Instead of counting all the great aspects (as almost everything about this game is awesome) I simplay say: The bad reception of this game shows how infantile and stupid most reviewers and players are. This is a fantastic, intense and very mature shooter (featuring one of the best soundtracks ever made) which should be considered as great and important as Max Payne. How any serious gamer can give this game a rating beneath 7 is a mystery to me.… Expand
  3. Nemesis
    Nov 21, 2007
    10
    You like Michael Mann films? Disappointed with Miami Vice? Fear not. Kane and Lynch is the most exciting "Mannian" style game every made. Take the L.A. bank heist shootout from Heat and the Asian club showdown from Collateral, and you have a vague idea of what rests ahead. Haven't played the 360 version, but the PC has excellent character animations and alot of gorgeous shadow fx. You like Michael Mann films? Disappointed with Miami Vice? Fear not. Kane and Lynch is the most exciting "Mannian" style game every made. Take the L.A. bank heist shootout from Heat and the Asian club showdown from Collateral, and you have a vague idea of what rests ahead. Haven't played the 360 version, but the PC has excellent character animations and alot of gorgeous shadow fx. Some of the weapon sound designs are weak, but the rest is top notch (particularly when a tire pops). The game is very violent and masochistic. Ever hear a female cop begging for her life because she has kids? You're clearly on the wrong side of the law, but your wife and daughter are being held captive. So, the choice is clear. Cops, civilians, and anyone who gets in your way will get what's coming. The fact that you work with a guy as wreckless as Lynch doesn't help either. Hand an overgrown kid a gun and you know what I mean. Exciting, ultra violent, masochistic guilt, pulse pounding vengeance, searing vulgarity....and Japanese gangsters in leather motorcycle outfits? Yeah, this game has every top notch action film element you could ask for.… Expand
  4. SimonH
    Jun 19, 2008
    10
    Taking the chance to give this game a shot when steam was giving it away at half price, I went into the game not expecting too much, from the pretty average metacritic score... However I sure am glad I did! Stunning graphics and story make this game stand out, and you can really care about the main characters, also the levels are very inventive and always have you doing different things. Taking the chance to give this game a shot when steam was giving it away at half price, I went into the game not expecting too much, from the pretty average metacritic score... However I sure am glad I did! Stunning graphics and story make this game stand out, and you can really care about the main characters, also the levels are very inventive and always have you doing different things. To best explain just how good this game is, I started it at 10:00pm and as I watched the end credits roll it is now 2:50am, and the time just flew!… Expand
  5. AndréL.
    Jul 7, 2009
    10
    Don´t give a damn about what other people said, just play the game and take your own conclusions, i´ve played and liked a lot.
  6. JamZ
    Jan 12, 2010
    10
    Great storyline , great characters , gameplay is good not pretty bad . Co-op mode is very cool in this game .
  7. AlexB.
    Dec 27, 2007
    10
    I think this game is just plain fun when you're on the tower level and you repel down... you just feel bad ass! and you gotta love loony lynch.
  8. BillGR17
    Sep 6, 2011
    10
    I dont understand why so many ppl dont like this game...
    It has Awesome Graphics Awesome story and a LOT of fun
    if u cant play HARD games and u can play games only with GOD mode then this is not the game for you But if u want a nice team work and u want to give orders to ur team THEN THIS WORTH UR MONEY! i have play it a lot of times its awesome with two endings(i dont know if there are    I dont understand why so many ppl dont like this game...
    It has Awesome Graphics Awesome story and a LOT of fun
    if u cant play HARD games and u can play games only with GOD mode then this is not the game for you
    But if u want a nice team work and u want to give orders to ur team THEN THIS WORTH UR MONEY!
    i have play it a lot of times its awesome with two endings(i dont know if there are more..) ! about the bugs i heard ppl say here i didnt find any :s maybe is ur pc not strong to work good in this game i dont know
    i was having 8800GTX ultra when i play this game and my friend 6600 GT and we never saw any bug :s    … Expand
  9. DOOMJESUS
    Apr 11, 2012
    10
    this is a great game all around. however, idiots do not understand this. keep this in mind if you want to play this game, it is clearly not made for idiots, you must have some degree of intelligence to play, otherwise you will not have a good time and then you will be like the rest of the whiners you see here trashing this great and classic shooter... fu*k all you morons who simply ''don'tthis is a great game all around. however, idiots do not understand this. keep this in mind if you want to play this game, it is clearly not made for idiots, you must have some degree of intelligence to play, otherwise you will not have a good time and then you will be like the rest of the whiners you see here trashing this great and classic shooter... fu*k all you morons who simply ''don't get'' this game...… Expand
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. JaredJ.
    Jan 4, 2008
    9
    "Kane & Lynch - Dead Men" is an epic modern third person action game. With a twisted plot along secrets to be revealed, this game is as modern as you could get. Along with some puzzels that leave you angry and confused and some controls that stick offten, "Kane & Lynch - Dead Men" is an all-out shooter, you may want to wait for the $49.99 price to lower and wait for "Kane & Lynch 2" (IF "Kane & Lynch - Dead Men" is an epic modern third person action game. With a twisted plot along secrets to be revealed, this game is as modern as you could get. Along with some puzzels that leave you angry and confused and some controls that stick offten, "Kane & Lynch - Dead Men" is an all-out shooter, you may want to wait for the $49.99 price to lower and wait for "Kane & Lynch 2" (IF THEY DECIDE TO CONTINUE IT) other than that yo will be satisfiyed.… Expand
  14. roberttegle
    Feb 26, 2008
    9
    after playing all the hitman games and kane and lynch. Io-Interactive/eidos goes in a whole diffrent direction whit this game. this game is more rush and kill evryone, so ull never get bored, but the game should be longer thats the only thing that keeps this game from a 10, its fantastic sounds wepons, evrything, and so sweet recoil on the wepons:D 9/10
  15. Hugo
    Nov 18, 2009
    9
    Well, what to say? A lot of people simply read reviews for this game and decide "it's probably really shoddy, I'll give it a miss." A select few seem to have dived in and given it a shot. I was one of those people. And I was really pleased. Like, really, really goddamn pleased. To me, this is far superior to Gears of War as a cover based tactical shoot-em up. It feels real and Well, what to say? A lot of people simply read reviews for this game and decide "it's probably really shoddy, I'll give it a miss." A select few seem to have dived in and given it a shot. I was one of those people. And I was really pleased. Like, really, really goddamn pleased. To me, this is far superior to Gears of War as a cover based tactical shoot-em up. It feels real and believable, which is mostly thanks to a brilliant storyline and even better characters. The graphics can look a little flat now and again, but it still looks plenty good, and since when were graphics a primary concern? It sounds brilliant, and I especially love how plot points are screamed by the characters over flying bullets. It's a little short in the story, but a lot of fun, and the co-op is well thought out (though split screen only, so much better on 360). Multiplayer is where this really shines though - frankly, it's a work of genius (assuming you can stand live on PC, and find other players). I recommend you buy it, or at least borrow it off someone and make a judgement after that. And to those that complain about the aiming - it's meant to be realistic, and I never had a single gripe with the aiming or cover system (apart from the odd clipping issue here and there).… Expand
  16. BoiledEgga
    Dec 14, 2007
    9
    This game is, in first instance, thé game for fans of the Hitman series, because it looks way like it. The character design is good, the graphics are good - a polished up engine of Blood Money - and I just love the game. The only thing that could bother is some of the AI problems of the enemy and some sound errors, like when someone in a cutscene - or ingame - is talking through theThis game is, in first instance, thé game for fans of the Hitman series, because it looks way like it. The character design is good, the graphics are good - a polished up engine of Blood Money - and I just love the game. The only thing that could bother is some of the AI problems of the enemy and some sound errors, like when someone in a cutscene - or ingame - is talking through the radio, the sound slows down and you can only hear half of what he says because it then skips to the next sentence. But it's a fantastic game, without the bugs I'd have given it a 10+, no doubt. Not anyone may like it, but I sure do. It's just like controlling an action movie.… Expand
  17. BigBiggo
    Jun 26, 2013
    9
    Whilst the rest of gaming world poured piss on this game, Rockstar was taking notes. The influence of K&L and esp. K&L 2 can be seen in Max Payne 3 and GTA 4/5.

    Most people who would enjoy the game probably already have it... However, if you look past the lack of polish and it's outdated elements there is a great game at the heart of it all. K&L doesn't glamorize the lifestyles of it's    Whilst the rest of gaming world poured piss on this game, Rockstar was taking notes. The influence of K&L and esp. K&L 2 can be seen in Max Payne 3 and GTA 4/5.

    Most people who would enjoy the game probably already have it... However, if you look past the lack of polish and it's outdated elements there is a great game at the heart of it all. K&L doesn't glamorize the lifestyles of it's protagonists (which most films and games lean toward) or justify their actions, there is no silver lining.    … Expand
  18. BrandonM.
    Dec 27, 2007
    8
    Fun game - cool story - great scenario's j- overall quality is high - good sound - good graphics - I don't know why all the bad reviews, I've very much enjoyed it.
  19. VíctorSanchís
    May 26, 2008
    8
    Un juego mas que correcto al que tener en cuenta, por su argumento como por sus toques cinematograficos, no es un mal juego ni mucho menos... aunque hay gente que lo pinta como tal.
    A por la segunda entrega de este fenomenal juego tienen que hacer un perfecto trabajo y sabeis que ? estoy seguro que lo haran.
  20. SteveG.
    Nov 21, 2007
    8
    Not the most polished game in the world, but a unique and satisfying squad/tactical shooter that promises huge payoffs for those willing to invest themselves in the gameplay. Nothing else quite like it on the market. A grim noir tale worth playing through.
  21. GustavoV.
    Dec 19, 2007
    8
    I give it an 8, the game is really awesome and it really feels like a movie, the graphics are OK and one thing i really praise is the sound of the game, from the amazing soundtrack from jesper kyd to the voice acting, this is top notch. My only complains are that aiming doesnt really feel steady for a PC game and that the last levels change from the stylish streets and banks, to an I give it an 8, the game is really awesome and it really feels like a movie, the graphics are OK and one thing i really praise is the sound of the game, from the amazing soundtrack from jesper kyd to the voice acting, this is top notch. My only complains are that aiming doesnt really feel steady for a PC game and that the last levels change from the stylish streets and banks, to an uninspiring jungle. And finally, the game story is very good but the end just made me furious because it isnt satisfying.… Expand
  22. George144
    Feb 24, 2011
    8
    Nice story, fun levels which are quite unique given the criminal angle of the protagonists, not the best gameplay in the world but fun enough, if you can get it for under a tenner I'd say its worth it for a few hours of fun
  23. 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"
  24. iddqd4
    Mar 16, 2018
    8
    Крепкий криминальный боевик с нормальной боевкой, но крайне плохим русским дубляжем героев.
  25. 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!
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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.
  30. AMBO
    Feb 17, 2020
    8
    08/10......................................................................
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Awards & Rankings

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

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Metascore
67

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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