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They don't hang about.

Gritty shooter Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days has been moved forwards to a 20th August release.

North Americans will play slightly earlier from 17th August.

The multi-platform shooter - PC, PS3, Xbox 360 - had been expected in Europe on 27th August.

Kane & Lynch 2 has gone all Jason Bourne with shaky camera work and CCTV-inspired visuals. The effect hopes to be one of gritty realism as pot-bellied psycho-hero Lynch rekindles a passion for violence in the hustle and bustle of Shanghai.

All atmosphere and no gameplay clout? Here's hoping Danish developer IO transcends the pitfalls of the first game.

1/11 He's up on the woof!

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Spunkweazle #1 2 years ago

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I quite liked the demo of Shane Lynch 2, its a bit like army of two with sweaty old men and who doesnt want that??
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Bradach #2 2 years ago

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looking forward to this one. I heard it runs at 60 fps, very nice for a shooter. pending reviews a possible day one for me
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linksdad #3 2 years ago

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Yippee! Oh wait, I played the first one... being open minded and all that, I'll wait for the reviews.
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Verwandlung #4 2 years ago

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I hope this one doesn't go downhill after a few interesting mission like the first one.
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DutchDemons #5 2 years ago

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I quite liked the first one. Had low expectations. Nice enough story and fun levels. Only real problem that was 'grade lowering' were the controls. Absolutely hideous.

MP was surprisingly fun, but here too the controls impacted the fun factor. that, and lousy matchmaking.
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LR100 #6 2 years ago

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I didn't mind the first game and I enjoyed the limited demo of K&L2. I have to say that I quite like the new visual style!
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makeamazing #7 2 years ago

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Looks nice, but will still wait for a few reviews. Also does anyone else think the bald character looks like Matt Lucas when the camera is behind him....(his character from Little Britain)... very scary
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IneptPercy #8 2 years ago

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Loved the first strangely so will be getting this.
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darkmorgado #9 2 years ago

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I'm going to wait for a while on this one I think, in case lightning strikes twice and review scores are shown to be bought off by the publisher.
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darkmorgado #10 2 years ago

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PS - I want more Agent 47!
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kmittal82 #11 2 years ago

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Didn't enjoy the demo one bit, good concept with the shaky camera etc. Firing a gun feels like firing spit balls out of a straw
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