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Shank
By Klei Entertainment, released 1 Jan 2010
- Microsoft Windows
- Linux
- macOS
- action game
What it is
Shank is a sidescrolling beat-’em-up from Klei Entertainment, centered on a revenge story in a criminal underworld. Players fight through groups of enemies using guns, blades and a weapon-based combo system. The game’s stylized graphic-novel presentation includes animated story cinematics and boss battles. Alongside its single-player story, Shank has a two-player local co-op mode set in a separate backstory, where players face well-armed enemies. Steam lists co-op, shared/split-screen co-op, full controller support, achievements, Steam Cloud, Remote Play on TV and Remote Play Together. The developer and publisher are both Klei Entertainment. The listed platforms include Windows, Linux and macOS, and the Steam platform listing includes all three. Its Steam release date is October 25, 2010.
What players like, and what they don't
- Weapon-based combos support varied attacks.
- Includes animated story cinematics.
- Two-player local co-op has a separate backstory.
- Full controller support is listed.
- Co-op is listed for two local players.
- Steam age rating is 17.
Who it suits
It suits players looking for a side-scrolling action game with weapon combos and a revenge-driven story. Local co-op makes it an option for two players who want a separate co-op scenario.
Shank combines a solo revenge story with a distinct two-player local co-op mode. Its side-scrolling combat and controller support suit players who want a focused action game, alone or together.
