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action game
Shank 2
By Klei Entertainment, released 1 Jan 2012
- Linux
- Microsoft Windows
- PlayStation 3
- macOS
- PlayStation Portable
What it is
Shank 2 is a 2D side-scrolling action brawler from Klei Entertainment, released in 2012. Shank returns to action when people close to him are threatened, using an arsenal that includes handguns, shotguns, automatic weapons, chainsaws, machetes, and grenades. Its redesigned combat system adds weapon combinations and counter moves, while enemies and larger bosses provide targets for those attacks. The game also has an arcade-style co-op survival mode where two players work together against waves of enemies. Environments offer interactive objects such as barrels and crates, as well as unlockables to find. Steam lists single-player and shared-screen co-op, full controller support, achievements, trading cards, cloud saves, and leaderboards. The Steam version is available on Windows and macOS.
What players like, and what they don't
- Multiple weapon types and combat combos
- Two-player shared-screen co-op survival mode
- Full controller support
- Steam Cloud and leaderboards
- Steam version lists Windows and macOS only
- Steam age rating is 17
Who it suits
It suits players who want a side-scrolling brawler with a broad weapon selection and a shared-screen survival mode for two. The Steam version is listed for Windows and macOS.
Shank 2 combines side-scrolling combat with a co-op survival mode built around teamwork against enemy waves. Players can choose between solo play and shared-screen co-op on Windows or macOS.
