Action

Shank

Single PlayerCo-op

Critic · Metacritic

3.7

Users · RAWG

2010

Released

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📅 Release Info

Release DateAugust 10, 2010

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

ActionAdventureArcadeIndie

Playable on

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PCLinuxmacOSPlayStation 3Xbox 360

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About this game

Shank is the cult-classic revival of the sidescrolling beat-em-up. Play as Shank in an over-the-top grindhouse game, packed to the rim with enemies, bosses, combos, and more by the award-winning team at Klei Entertainment.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Hand-drawn comic-book art with fluid animation and exaggerated violence.
Combat features fast pacing, executions, and strong audiovisual feedback.
Separate cooperative campaign adds local multiplayer content.
Melee weapons, firearms, and chainsaw diversify combat.

Cons

Single-player campaign has a short runtime.
Combat becomes repetitive over the course of campaign.
Character progression remains limited throughout the campaign.
Predictable revenge narrative with less memorable supporting characters.

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