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Kane & Lynch plays as a mix of Hitman and Freedom fighters, which isn't weird since all three games are by the same company, IO interactive.
Where Hitman had its strengths in stealth action and the satisfaction in a gory kill and Freedom Fighters gave you the feeling of having a bunch of intelligent badass soldiers fighting at your side, Kane & Lynch pretty lack both, instead giving you hardcore action with a small stealth section, and a pretty weak squad control.
The Graphics isn't revolutionary instead it is fine, though strangely enough it makes the PS 3 lack at certain areas. All in all, the graphics department of K&L is decent and helps to bring the game to life.
The PS3 controls are somewhat weird and can take some time to get used to and they will never feel quite natural. I threw, on more than one occasion, a hand grenade straight into the wall only to have myself realize my mistake and run away in dire panic before blowing myself to kingdom come, However this is only for the PS3 controls I can say this, but it does get very annoying very quickly.
The cover system does have its flaws, and it becomes mightily annoying when you stand against a wall trying to get into a cover position, only to realize that you're character doesn't get the hint and stands with his head firmly planted against the wall while he is taking hits from all sides, killing him instantly.
The difficulty curve is actually quite annoying, since the game starts on pretty difficult and only climbs in difficulty.
The story follows Kane a family father turning mercenary after his son shoots himself with a gun, and Lynch a maladjusted psychopath who may or may not have killed his wife.
We start the story with Kane & Lynch on their way too death row, but soon the **** hits the fan and the two merry buddies, are rescued by an enormous group of people. After that the game goes into HEAT style action which forces you to shoot at any person wearing a badge.
This kind of action is actually fun, and is a nice break from most games where you are a good person not killing civilians and helping the law.
The game is pretty good when it is in its HEAT inspired corner, but suddenly the game shifts from merciless terrorism and bank heists, to a more Commando-ish style, where you have to assist in overthrowing the government in Cuba. This was what pretty much ruined the game experience for me, it was like I was watching a pretty deep and engaging thriller, then suddenly someone changes the channel and I'm forced to relive some old Arnold flick where he is a badass commando.
Not to say that I didn't like the story, it's actually the highlight of the game, okay that's not entirely true, the story and its characters are the highlights of the game, but sadly the two aspects aren't used to their full potential.
Another nice feature is the ability to play the ENTIRE single player campaign in Coop which for me and my brother, made the game extremely fun, even though there is no easier way to make two brothers fight.
Kane & Lynch brings nothing new to the table of Third person shooters and is at best a good game and is at worst an average game.
If you don't like TPS then this game surely won't give you a new look on them.
Further more this game is best if you can play it as two persons the entire stretch. In short summary: If you like Hitman and if you like Freedom Fighters, and if you want a game that is morally rotten then I heartily recommend playing Kane & Lynch Dead men. If you don't, then this game may not be you.
I'm not going to rate the game, but instead say to you the reader; it's not as bad as people make it, though not nearly as good as it wants to be.
Rent it
Kane & Lynch plays as a mix of Hitman and Freedom fighters, which isn't weird since all three games are by the same company, IO interactive.
Where Hitman had its strengths in stealth action and the satisfaction in a gory kill and Freedom Fighters gave you the feeling of having a bunch of intelligent badass soldiers fighting at your side, Kane & Lynch pretty lack both, instead giving you hardcore action with a small stealth section, and a pretty weak squad control.
The Graphics isn't revolutionary instead it is fine, though strangely enough it makes the PS 3 lack at certain areas. All in all, the graphics department of K&L is decent and helps to bring the game to life.
The PS3 controls are somewhat weird and can take some time to get used to and they will never feel quite natural. I threw, on more than one occasion, a hand grenade straight into the wall only to have myself realize my mistake and run away in dire panic before blowing myself to kingdom come, However this is only for the PS3 controls I can say this, but it does get very annoying very quickly.
The cover system does have its flaws, and it becomes mightily annoying when you stand against a wall trying to get into a cover position, only to realize that you're character doesn't get the hint and stands with his head firmly planted against the wall while he is taking hits from all sides, killing him instantly.
The difficulty curve is actually quite annoying, since the game starts on pretty difficult and only climbs in difficulty.
The story follows Kane a family father turning mercenary after his son shoots himself with a gun, and Lynch a maladjusted psychopath who may or may not have killed his wife.
We start the story with Kane & Lynch on their way too death row, but soon the **** hits the fan and the two merry buddies, are rescued by an enormous group of people. After that the game goes into HEAT style action which forces you to shoot at any person wearing a badge.
This kind of action is actually fun, and is a nice break from most games where you are a good person not killing civilians and helping the law.
The game is pretty good when it is in its HEAT inspired corner, but suddenly the game shifts from merciless terrorism and bank heists, to a more Commando-ish style, where you have to assist in overthrowing the government in Cuba. This was what pretty much ruined the game experience for me, it was like I was watching a pretty deep and engaging thriller, then suddenly someone changes the channel and I'm forced to relive some old Arnold flick where he is a badass commando.
Not to say that I didn't like the story, it's actually the highlight of the game, okay that's not entirely true, the story and its characters are the highlights of the game, but sadly the two aspects aren't used to their full potential.
Another nice feature is the ability to play the ENTIRE single player campaign in Coop which for me and my brother, made the game extremely fun, even though there is no easier way to make two brothers fight.
Kane & Lynch brings nothing new to the table of Third person shooters and is at best a good game and is at worst an average game.
If you don't like TPS then this game surely won't give you a new look on them.
Further more this game is best if you can play it as two persons the entire stretch. In short summary: If you like Hitman and if you like Freedom Fighters, and if you want a game that is morally rotten then I heartily recommend playing Kane & Lynch Dead men. If you don't, then this game may not be you.
I'm not going to rate the game, but instead say to you the reader; it's not as bad as people make it, though not nearly as good as it wants to be.
Rent it