Metareview: Kane & Lynch: Dead Men (Xbox 360, PS3, PC)

I just hope Uwe B. makes a movie out of this.

I'm going to sound like a dick, but I'm actually glad this game isn't good.

I have enough shit to play this year already. And with Assassin's Creed out this week and Mass Effect out the next, I really dont have the time or money to invest in another game.

Damn.. This isn't going to help their lack of co-op

I was never interested in this game. Though Eidos has stayed with their fine tradition of promising so much, and delivering so little. I have no faith in any Eidos game ever since they butchered the Legacy of Kain series.

The whole Gamespot staff = Idiots...

They have been hyping the game like it's a gift from the 7th heaven, and now they give it a 6.
This is like the 4th f*****g time i have seen this happen.

Don't really care about the game - just wanted to rant on Gamespot.

I'm actually suprised that 1up gave it a higher rating than the other reviewers, especially with their latest reviews taking a crap on COD4 and Halo 3.

they should've used the system from r6v, just take out the room breaching stuff but keep the cover and squad system in, it would've been great

Lots of mixed reviews on these largely hyped games lately.

I was really interested in this game when it was announced based only on the co-op features, which don't look like they turned out to be that great. I like the concept though.

A 6 from Gamespot seems harsh, I can think of a lot worse games that deserve a 6. Which basicly translates to, "don't pay full price for this game, wait a few months until its cheaper and used"

Kane and who?

More like Kane and 7ynch.

"The whole Gamespot staff = Idiots...

They have been hyping the game like it's a gift from the 7th heaven, and now they give it a 6.
This is like the 4th f*****g time i have seen this happen.

Don't really care about the game - just wanted to rant on Gamespot."

As if they could predict the future to tell whether a new IP would be good or not...if a concept seems cool, then it seems cool. It doesn't mean it will be.

In any event, I think I might still pick this up, I feel compelled to despite the meh reviews, I just can't put my finger on it...

It is sad really, because supposedly the plot is really good. It seems games with time dedicated to cinema quality plot and story, seem to always come up short in the game play department.

I wonder if maybe games that are plot heavy should start advertising as such, rather than just trying to be a next gen shooter. The real problem is, this is what makes the game industry problematic. The balance in gaming is skewed while you have to have story it really isn't that of big an importance. If the game looks good and plays nicely people will ignore the fact you developed absolutely no plot. While if you have a phenomenal story it will mean nothing if the game doesn't live up. Video games aren't movies, but you can see some game designers would like them to be, I think there is room for both as long as a game is expressed as being that.

Problem I have is these people never ever, advertise what a game is, instead they try to cater to the majority, then when the back lash hits they don't know where they went wrong. Personally I would like plot driven games I like cinematic cut scenes, followed by action, but no body likes to be lied to and I think that is what games like Kane & Lynch do way to much.

Its getting kind of crazy with games, hype, and low scores. I think it would be best if developers didn't actually start showing their games until they are nearly complete. That way we are pleasantly surprised when they do come out, rather than being disappointed. The media as a whole is responsible for this. They get all of us excited about every game like its going to be the best one ever, take for example Assassin's Creed. I think that the media such as IGN, who over-hypes games beyond belief did so with this game, and Jade Raymond (I guess there is no such thing as hype when it comes to her), that they get disappointed when they actually play the final version of the game. I have stopped reading reviews on upcoming games, and instead I will rent/demo them before making a judgment or purchase.

Blargh

I'm still going to play this game, only because the story seems pretty good. And I don't mind gameflying an average game. Who knows, maybe I'll enjoy it because these reviews are only THEIR OPINION and shouldn't be taken as fact.

I totally wasn't expecting this. It's like every game that was to make November "the month" for blockbuster titles has been branded a disappointment. Assassin's Creed, Crysis, K&L, UT3... Gamers must be a fickle bunch! Yeah, so the critics like Oblivion. Gamers hate it. The same happened with BioShock after release. As far as I know, CoD 4 and Mario the only games to have gotten broad acclaim and they're sequels.

ut3 already a disappointment?

"I'd rather have them give an honest review that contradicts their early impressions than deal with a site who artificially inflates their final scores so they don't make themselves look stupid."

Only, I was referring to gamespot; in which, I would hardly consider a 6 an inflated score.

I'm still excited about the game even with the mediocre reviews. I am disappointed however that the pc version got delayed a week (or never pushed up to release early) for no reason whatsoever.

Gamespot's review shouldn't count, since it was done by Jeff, who is the single worst reviewer across all of the 'professional' gaming sites.

Gametrailers gave the game a very positive review:

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/27909.html

This game really isn't that bad at all; the multiplayer is especially fun, but I was surprised that FA was the only multiplayer mode available. I'm only about 30 minutes in and feel this is a solid game. The graphics are a little disappointing, the hit detection is a bit off, but there's enough to the game right now where I'd enjoy it. Definitely a rental, worth it when the game drops to $40.

maybe the movie will be better than the game? same story, no clunky controls or AI