Shank 2 vs Shank
Shank 2 and Shank overlap on Beat 'em up, Side Scroller and Controller, which is why players keep weighing one against the other. Shank 2 wins 2 of our metrics to 1.
Shank 2
Shank| Metric | Shank 2 | Shank | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 3.57 | ★ 3.66 | Shank by 0.09 (3%) |
| Metacritic | 72 | 67 | Shank 2 by 5 (7%) |
| Catalog popularity | 2,823 adds | 2,817 adds | Shank 2 by 6 |
| Avg. playtime | 4h | 2h | Shank 2 is longer |
| Platform families | 3 | 3 | Tie |
| Release year | 2012 | 2010 | Shank 2 is newer by 2 yr |
Verdict
Shank 2 takes 2 of 4 measurable categories. Both lean on Beat 'em up, Side Scroller, Controller and cooperative, so whichever you pick, the core feel carries over.
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Base game data via RAWG. Comparison computed by us.