Action

Shank 2

Single PlayerCo-op

Critic · Metacritic

3.6

Users · RAWG

2012

Released

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📅 Release Info

Release DateFebruary 7, 2012

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Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

ActionAdventureArcadeIndie

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About this game

The fan-favorite 2D brawler is back as ex-mob hit man Shank returns to action in Shank 2. With those closest to him under attack, Shank is once again forced on the offensive. Now he must put his trusty arsenal of handguns, shotguns, automatic weapons, chainsaws, machetes, grenades, plus all-new weaponry and moves to use in order to protect those close to him. The original game set a new standard for its visual style and Shank 2 raises the bar. Shank 2 expands on the original game’s amazing combat system to redefine the 2D side-scrolling brawler.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Fast combat with impactful chained attacks and weapons.
Broader moveset and weapon selection expand combat options.
Cooperative survival mode adds replayability with another player.
Hand-drawn art, vivid animation, and exaggerated violence define presentation.

Cons

Brief single-player campaign relative to its asking price.
Campaign encounters and objectives change little over time.
Some encounters feature abrupt difficulty spikes.
Limited long-term depth outside the survival mode.

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