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Kane and Lynch 2 takes a completely different turn from its predecessor. The first game can be classified as an action movie about heists and revenge, while this sequel is a "found footage" action film with an atmosphere reminiscent of "Pseudo-snuff" movies.
The gameplay improves compared to the previous installment. You can now take cover with a button, and your companion's AI (Kane in this case) is generally better and immortal, relieving you from worrying about him as a problem. However, the game doesn't offer anything noteworthy in terms of gameplay; it's a functional but generic third-person shooter.
The game introduces interesting features that give it a "unique" touch, such as its camera. The entire story is presented as if we are watching found footage, so while playing, you have a camera on your back simulating a digital video camera, creating the sensation that someone is recording you. In my opinion, this implementation is well done, and I never felt nauseous throughout the entire game. You can deactivate the camera movement option if it becomes an issue.
In terms of audio, the game lacks a soundtrack; instead, it relies on ambient sounds where all you hear is the noise of the streets, people screaming at your atrocities, gunfire everywhere, etc. This adds to the game's darker and more depressing atmosphere. The graphics are significantly improved compared to the first game, which seemed like a PS2 game running on an Xbox 360.
The story is brutally raw, depicting the journey of two bastards spiraling into pain, stress, and misery, refusing to leave a world they know has only brought them suffering but still persisting. This aspect kept me engaged the most.
Overall, it's a mediocre but entertaining game, lasting less than 3 hours, so you don't feel overwhelmed by the lack of variety in the level designs. It has other issues like enemies seemingly appearing out of nowhere and occasional instances of bullets passing through enemies, but for me, it's an "okay" game.
The gameplay improves compared to the previous installment. You can now take cover with a button, and your companion's AI (Kane in this case) is generally better and immortal, relieving you from worrying about him as a problem. However, the game doesn't offer anything noteworthy in terms of gameplay; it's a functional but generic third-person shooter.
The game introduces interesting features that give it a "unique" touch, such as its camera. The entire story is presented as if we are watching found footage, so while playing, you have a camera on your back simulating a digital video camera, creating the sensation that someone is recording you. In my opinion, this implementation is well done, and I never felt nauseous throughout the entire game. You can deactivate the camera movement option if it becomes an issue.
In terms of audio, the game lacks a soundtrack; instead, it relies on ambient sounds where all you hear is the noise of the streets, people screaming at your atrocities, gunfire everywhere, etc. This adds to the game's darker and more depressing atmosphere. The graphics are significantly improved compared to the first game, which seemed like a PS2 game running on an Xbox 360.
The story is brutally raw, depicting the journey of two bastards spiraling into pain, stress, and misery, refusing to leave a world they know has only brought them suffering but still persisting. This aspect kept me engaged the most.
Overall, it's a mediocre but entertaining game, lasting less than 3 hours, so you don't feel overwhelmed by the lack of variety in the level designs. It has other issues like enemies seemingly appearing out of nowhere and occasional instances of bullets passing through enemies, but for me, it's an "okay" game.
Kane and Lynch presents an interesting story about a irredeemable protagonist who ruins everything around him due to an obsession that surpasses his sanity. It's a shame that this story is embedded in a disastrous video game.
Kane and Lynch is a third-person cover-based shooter that, released shortly after Gears of War 1, seems like the developers didn't quite grasp how it should function.
The gameplay falls short in many aspects. Taking cover is a disaster, as you don't use a button for it; instead, you have to approach a SPECIFIC spot, and the character does it automatically. This brings many issues, as the game doesn't precisely indicate which objects you can use for cover and in what position you should be for the character to do it. So, you'll be moving around, waiting for the character to take cover while enemies fill you with bullets in the chaotic action where it feels like bullets are passing through walls.
One feature of the game is having companions to whom you can give various orders, similar to the game Spec-Ops. Unfortunately, the AI is terrible, and there are instances where your companions are standing still amidst chaos, taking damage (which is terrible because if any of them dies, the objective restarts), or shooting at you due to friendly fire.
Now, the graphics. I theorize that the game was originally intended for the PS2, but at the last moment, they decided to release it on Xbox 360 and PS3. Otherwise, I can't understand why the graphics and animations are so horrible; it's like watching a pre-alpha.
Despite everything, the game entertained me, especially the story and characters. I would have liked to learn more about Kane's and Lynch's pasts.
Kane and Lynch is a third-person cover-based shooter that, released shortly after Gears of War 1, seems like the developers didn't quite grasp how it should function.
The gameplay falls short in many aspects. Taking cover is a disaster, as you don't use a button for it; instead, you have to approach a SPECIFIC spot, and the character does it automatically. This brings many issues, as the game doesn't precisely indicate which objects you can use for cover and in what position you should be for the character to do it. So, you'll be moving around, waiting for the character to take cover while enemies fill you with bullets in the chaotic action where it feels like bullets are passing through walls.
One feature of the game is having companions to whom you can give various orders, similar to the game Spec-Ops. Unfortunately, the AI is terrible, and there are instances where your companions are standing still amidst chaos, taking damage (which is terrible because if any of them dies, the objective restarts), or shooting at you due to friendly fire.
Now, the graphics. I theorize that the game was originally intended for the PS2, but at the last moment, they decided to release it on Xbox 360 and PS3. Otherwise, I can't understand why the graphics and animations are so horrible; it's like watching a pre-alpha.
Despite everything, the game entertained me, especially the story and characters. I would have liked to learn more about Kane's and Lynch's pasts.
It improves many aspects from the first game, and some are worsened, like the first-person camera... but everything else is incredible. Now, you don't take too long to go from one place to another. The AI is better balanced, the campaign is enjoyable, and it works very well as a tutorial.
Now, I understand that they lied, and the things they promised in the past were never fulfilled, but it's a game that continues to be enjoyable, despite its recycling.
Now, I understand that they lied, and the things they promised in the past were never fulfilled, but it's a game that continues to be enjoyable, despite its recycling.