Guide Note

Kane and Lynch: Dead Men is a 2007 action/shooter game developed by IO Interactive for the Xbox 360 and PS3 and PC. The game is a spin-off of the popular Hitman series.

Fast Facts

1. Developer: IO Interactive
2. Publisher: Eidos Interative
3. Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC
4. Genre: Action
5. Modes: Single-player, Co-op
6. ESRB Rating: Rating Pending
7. Release Date: Nov. 13, 2007

The two main protagonists, Adam 'Kane' Marcus and James Lynch, are two death row inmates in police custody, in transit to prison. Kane has been convicted for his criminal activities in Venezuela. While en route, their police transport is attacked, and Kane and Lynch are taken captive by unknown mercenaries. Kane and Lynch eventually discover the identity of their captors, “The7,” the organization behind Kane's failed job in Venezuela. The7 give Kane an ultimatum: either he retrieve the “item” for them, or they will murder his wife and daughter.