Shank also has fighting game influence

Shank has great art style, solid single player, and a separate co-op campaign – sounds like a recipe for a quality 2D sidescroller yes? Add in a touch of blood, and you’ve got a headturner. But did you know that the game has a few fighting game elements as well?

 

 

 

Shank has great art style, solid single player, and a separate co-op campaign – sounds like a recipe for a quality 2D sidescroller yes? Add in a touch of blood, and you’ve got a headturner. But did you know that the game has a few fighting game elements as well?

 

 

As it turns out, the guys at Klei Entertainment are also fighting game fans, and it shows in how you can execute combos in the game. You can alternate regular blows, chainsaw swipes, gunshots, and knife attacks to string yourself up a great-looking juggle. Check it out on the 0:52 mark.

 

As for a release date, it’s August 24th for PSN, and August 25th for Xbox Live Arcade, and in the fall for PC.

 

 

 

 

[via PlayStation Blog]