$9.99Shank Bloody combos, hand-drawn mayhem
Shank is a fast, bloody side-scrolling beat-'em-up about revenge through the criminal underground. For co-op friends, it adds a separate two-player local co-op prequel where you and a partner cut through armed mobs together. Short, loud, and hand-drawn like a violent graphic novel.
Is Shank worth it?
Shank is worth it if…
- you like short, fast co-op games you can finish in one or two sittings
- you want side-by-side local co-op with shared-screen brawling
- you like combo-heavy beat-'em-ups with blades, guns, and boss fights
- you like hand-drawn comic-book art with a grindhouse revenge story
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A separate co-op prequel for two
The co-op mode is its own story, a prequel to Shank's solo revenge run. You and one friend share the screen locally and fight through waves of well-armed enemies side by side.
Expect the usual co-op friends rhythm: split the crowd, revive the plan when a boss charges in, then argue over who wasted the heavy weapon. It is local only, so bring someone who can sit on the same couch. The solo campaign stays solo, which makes this prequel feel like a bonus brawl built for two.
Fast combo brawling with knives and guns
Shank fights with blades, heavy weapons like a chainsaw or machete, and pistols and shotguns, switching between them mid-combo. You juggle enemies, pounce, grab, and chain light and heavy hits while bosses force you to keep moving.
The look is hand-drawn graphic novel, all thick lines and blood, with animated cutscenes carrying the revenge plot forward. It is brutal and fast-paced, and short enough to finish in an evening. The co-op campaign is a highlight, with some of the best fights in the game.
How does co-op work?
Can you play the whole game in co-op?
No. The main revenge story is solo only. Co-op friends get a separate two-player local mode with its own prequel story, where you team up against mobs of armed enemies. If you want to play together start to finish, this is a shorter shared campaign alongside the solo one.
What do you actually do moment to moment?
Move left to right, clear rooms of gang members, mix knives, heavy weapons, and gunfire into combos, and take on large bosses. The co-op prequel follows the same beat-'em-up loop, only with two fighters carving through the crowd at once.
