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Shank 2

Shank 2 is a 2D side-scrolling hack and slash video game developed by Canadian independent studio Klei Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts in 2012. As the sequel to Shank, it features a new two-player survival mode, updated combat mechanics, and new weapons. Shank 2 does not feature the cooperative story mode which appears in the previous installment, instead offering a two player survival mode.

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Parents Guide

Partially reviewed
Version covered

Windows PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 releases in ESRB record 31994. Only this described record is covered; other cuts, ports, updates, mods and extras remain unverified.

Violence

Strong

Cartoon combat includes throat cutting, impalement and grenade attacks. Cutscenes show dismemberment and exposed intestines.

Sexual content

Mild

Revealing clothing and a breast-focused camera shot sexualize some women.

Language

Strong

Strong swearing occurs.

Alcohol, drugs & smoking

Mild

Dialogue mentions drug smuggling.

Frightening & intense themes

Strong

Close-up mutilation creates disturbing imagery despite stylized artwork.

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TIME FORGE

How long does it take?

4 hr

Base game

Base Game
4 hr
Dedicated Playthrough
6h 30m
Perfect Game
18h 30m

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ENTERTAINMENT DYNASTY

Shank 2

Shank 2 is a 2D side-scrolling hack and slash video game developed by Canadian independent studio Klei Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts in 2012. As the sequel to Shank, it features a new two-player survival mode, updated combat mechanics, and new weapons. Shank 2 does not feature the cooperative story mode which appears in the previous installment, instead offering a two player survival mode.

Credits

Wikipedia contributors, Shank 2 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Modified for this entry.

Release date
February 7, 2012
Developers
Klei Entertainment
Publishers
Klei Entertainment
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