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Shank 2

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Shank 2 is a 2D side-scrolling beat 'em up developed by Klei Entertainment and released in 2012. The game features a comic book visual style and builds on its predecessor with a revised combat system centered on counters, combos, and weapon-based melee attacks. It includes a single-player story campaign and a cooperative survival mode. Players control the protagonist through a series of side-scrolling levels populated by enemy groups, set across industrial and frontier-themed environments.

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When was Shank 2 released, and where can it be played?

Shank 2 was released on February 7, 2012, for Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox Live Arcade. It was developed by Klei Entertainment and published by Klei, with Electronic Arts involved in its original distribution. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/102840/Shank_2/)

What happens in the story of Shank 2?

Shank returns as an ex-mob hitman after an attack on his village puts people close to him in danger. The campaign follows his violent road to redemption through Klei's comic book styled world.

What changed in Shank 2's combat?

The sequel revises the arcade-style controls, adds new weapons, and gives enemies stronger defenses. Shank can combine guns, chainsaws, machetes, grenades, and other weapons in fast 2D beat 'em up encounters.

Does Shank 2 have two-player co-op?

Yes, its Survival mode supports teams of two in local or online multiplayer, depending on the platform and service. Players defend objectives, fight waves of enemies, and deal with mini-bosses together. [Electronic Arts](https://news.ea.com/press-releases/press-releases-details/2012/Shank-2-Available-Now/default.aspx)

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