bit-tech Shopping: Eidos Kane & Lynch: Dead Men (XB360)

• 1080i (HDTV)
• 1080p (HDTV)
• 720p (HDTV)

Rating: 8

Time with product: 1 Month

Strengths: Well-done story, movie-style action, good graphics and sound, somewhat short, great character acting

Weaknesses: Not for the young gamers, bad enemy AI, no online multiplayer

Summary: Kane and Lynch is the story of Kane, a man who is broken out of prison by Lynch, to fix a wrong done against a crime syndicate, otherwise his family will die. Lynch accompanies Kane along the story, and the characters are extremely engrossing and well-acted. The game does some Hollywood-style action well, though it's not for the faint-of-heart or the younger game, with some large doses of violence, crude language and darker themes. The game is somewhat on the shorter side, though it's enjoyable through the entire game. It looks good and sounds good. There's no online multiplayer, only split-screen, which is a serious shortcoming. Enemy AI is laughable at best, and with the number of enemies coming after you, it's a good thing. Action gamers should give it look.

Rating: 8

Time with product: 2 Weeks

Strengths: Decent story

Weaknesses: controls are somewhat weird

Summary: Kand and Lynch is a decent game for the xbox 360. Graphics are ok for a 360 game, and the controls are fine, but can take a while to get used to. The story is pretty good in this game. Overall, this game could have used a bit more in development, but its worth a rental.