Shank 2

February 7, 2012 Klei Entertainment Electronic Arts
Hack and slash/Beat 'em up Adventure Indie
PS3 Linux PC Mac X360
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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.
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Release Date February 7, 2012
Developer Klei Entertainment
Publisher Electronic Arts
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Perspective Side view
Themes Action
Shank 2

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