Shank 2

Shank, an ex-mob hit man, returns to action when people close to him are under attack. Players guide him through a 2D side-scrolling campaign as he fights his way through enemy groups and bosses.

Combat combines melee weapons, firearms, throws, and environmental attacks. Players can build combos, dodge enemy strikes, counter attacks, and use foes’ weapons against them; barrels, crates, and parts of the surroundings can also be turned against enemies.

Alongside the campaign, Survival mode can be played solo or with a friend: defend objectives against escalating waves of enemies. Exploring campaign environments can also uncover in-game unlockables.

Players who enjoy Shank 2 often praise its fast, fluid combat, expressive animation, and hand-drawn visual style. Weapon variety, counters, and chaining attacks are recurring highlights, while Survival mode offers a wave-based challenge that some enjoy solo or with a friend. Views are more mixed on the story, controls, and difficulty, with several players finding the campaign short.