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3.5/5
It's Pretty Shank-tastic
Chris Kavan - wrote on 11/06/2016
Klei Entertainment might be better known for their crafting/survival game Don't Starve, but they have other games under their belts as well. Shank is straight-forward but fun beat-'em'-up with a story that combines every 80s action/revenge film with a hefty dose of Quentin Tarantino thrown in. It's a lot of fun, easy to pick up and, for masochists, a hardcore mode. The game is super violent, so those with weak constitutions (or families) need not apply - otherwise, this was a fun trip.
Presentation: The game is presented in side-scrolling, 2-D action - and almost looks like a graphic novel come-to-life. It's very vibrant, with some sections set in shadows and others that pop with color. The game features fully animated cut-scenes that flesh out the story of love, betrayal and revenge. …
