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Shank 2

2012 76 / 100 Adventure Hack and slash/Beat 'em up Indie
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 Show full summary

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.

World design Nicht eindeutig GameplaySurvival Game feelChallenging GameplayCombat-focused Game modeCo-op

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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.

GameplaySurvival Game feelChallenging GameplayCombat-focused Game modeCo-op Game modeMultiplayer GenreAdventure GenreHack and slash/Beat 'em up GenreIndie ThemeAction
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Studios & ownership

Studio & publishing

Developer
Klei Entertainment
Publisher
Electronic Arts
Franchise
Standalone
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So spielt es sich

Spielprofil

Modi
Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Side view
Themes
Action
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Wo & wann

Platform releases

  • Linux Feb 20, 2013
  • Mac Feb 20, 2013
  • PC (Microsoft Windows) Feb 07, 2012
  • Xbox 360 Feb 08, 2012
  • PlayStation 3 Feb 07, 2012

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