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.