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Released 23 November 2007

Format PC, Xbox 360, PS3

Developer Eidos

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Kane & Lynch: Dead Men

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There’s nothing like playing the bad guy. Whether its embracing the Dark Side in a Star Wars game or baiting police in GTA, shirking the righteous path for a life of crime is the most dubious thrill a video game can offer. And in Kane & Lynch, teaming up with friends for a spot of lawbreaking is a crooked treat.

Following the exploits of two vicious criminals who’ve escaped death row, K&L’s biggest delights are found online; teams of players can work together to pull off the perfect crime, stuffing their pockets with cash and capping cops as the destructible environments crumble around them. Even better, as you’re playing a bunch of nefarious thugs you can choose to ditch the plan, kill your friends, pinch their loot and make a beeline for the getaway car without incurring much in the way of penalty.

The single-player adventure isn’t nearly as thrilling as the multiplayer action - and feels like Hitman with a spot of team gameplay, little surprise as it’s from the same developer - but for badass action both on- and offline, K&L is hard to beat.

Reviewer: David McComb

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Average user rating for Kane & Lynch: Dead Men

I'll admit...

I only played the demo but that was neough for me! The graphics were shite, the gameplay was useless and I died every ten seconds!!! Gald I didn't go all spntaneous and by it before playing! ... Read More

Bubba76 About me

19:38, 27 December 2007 | Report This Post

Could have been awesome

The flippin guns are rubbish!! The AI of your team is so retarded and the enemy can shoot through walls, that said, there are some levels that are the nearest thing to robbing the bank in HEAT and its definately got a crim-sim vibe thats different to GTA, I'd give it 3.5 stars in a victory of style over content (thats until you get to that F*CKING HELICOPTER) ... Read More

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11:09, 26 November 2007 | Report This Post

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