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Shank |OT| (PC/XBLA/PSN)
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Keyser Soze
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2GB 
Compress stuff more ffs...
I hate waiting!!!!
Compress stuff more ffs...
I hate waiting!!!!
YianGaruga
Banned
I had a lot of fun with demo and would have thought that the consensus is positive. I'm confused why so many people disliked it.
Not gonna buy it right now since there is a lot of other stuff on PSN I'm going to buy soon, but it's definitely on my list for when it goes on sale.
Not gonna buy it right now since there is a lot of other stuff on PSN I'm going to buy soon, but it's definitely on my list for when it goes on sale.
SolidusDave
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MyEpitomeCliché said:
tjohn86 said:
Dark Octave said:
Is it because you prefer achievements over trophies? I would think if you like a demo you would want to unlock the full game instantly and w/o redownloading everything on a different platform than you played said demo on?
It's definitely enjoyable, but I can't play it for more than about 30 minutes at a time, just gets too repetitive. For fifteen bucks it's entertaining, but Viewtiful Joe (not that I'm sure why the comparison was even drawn) it ain't.
The style and presentation is really top-notch though.
The style and presentation is really top-notch though.
Demirichris
Neo Member
This game is incredible. I can't believe it is getting any bad reviews, it deserves some serious praise.
At first I thought things were a little hectic and the controls were a bit overly complicated, but after getting my head around the game a little more, it all started to make perfect sense. The dash is actually very useful, it's best to always try to attack enemies from behind, like dashing through an attack and going into a combo while their back is turned. If you use it correctly, you can get through big fights with out even being touched. I actually started to enjoy the game the most when it gets really hectic and there are a million things going on at once.
Using all the different weapons to create big combos is an absolute joy, the game controls really really well. The boss fights are a blast as well.
I seriously can't recommend this one enough.
At first I thought things were a little hectic and the controls were a bit overly complicated, but after getting my head around the game a little more, it all started to make perfect sense. The dash is actually very useful, it's best to always try to attack enemies from behind, like dashing through an attack and going into a combo while their back is turned. If you use it correctly, you can get through big fights with out even being touched. I actually started to enjoy the game the most when it gets really hectic and there are a million things going on at once.
Using all the different weapons to create big combos is an absolute joy, the game controls really really well. The boss fights are a blast as well.
I seriously can't recommend this one enough.
Well, before I posted that I checked the save location and only the game download was in the shank folder. I figured the save data was on my gamertag and it'd be impossible to start over since you can't delete data from your tag. I went ahead and went back into the game and I had to start over again, stats were reset and I had to complete the level again and got my achievement in the process. I should really stop buying games when the prompt comes up to avoid this shit in the future.xbhaskarx said:
SolidusDave
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burgerdog said:
I don't think this works in most cases as e.g. the US version will try to link to the key in the US Store but it can't do that when you e.g. are currently in your UK account.
and yes you often need to download the corresponding trial for the key, but yeah, no harm done if you just try it.
I'll play the demo before too long. There has been a few 2D beat 'em ups coming out as of late, and I'm having a hard time choosing which one to start on next. I'm apprehensive about the decision to use the d-pad for weapon selection instead of movement, though - I was looking forward to trying Shank out on my gamepad.
corrosivefrost
Member
What's with all the dpad complaints? I don't get it. I had no problem using the analog stick.
Graphics are cool -- as for the gameplay, jury's still out for me there.
Graphics are cool -- as for the gameplay, jury's still out for me there.
He didn't mention a different account, just the region from where he downloaded the demo. Let me put it this way, X game first appears in the German marketplace, I log in to xbox/germany with my gamertag(US account) and download the trial. Unlock game from within the console and voilà, just a 108kb key.SolidusDave said:
Diablohead
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2GB? i'd try the trial but I just don't have that space right now :S
xRosvall said:
I'll spoiler this, since, well, it's the last boss:
You need to block. Block his normal attacks, and combo afterwards. Don't get in too close. And dodge his flashing unblockable move. He's actually really easy once you figure out how to block his shit.
That boss is annoying because he requires something I literally never had to do with any other part of the game.
Agree w/ all.corrosivefrost said:
Biggest complaint is the lack of cool kills. Very simple and low budget compared to the rest of the game. Combat systems seems OK, but its depth is questionable. Combined with the pretty weak level of brutal/visceral combat, $15 is a bit much. Unsure if I'd finish the game.
I'd buy at $10 based on the demo and to support this type of game, but now I think I'll check out a few reviews first.
PetriP-TNT
Member
Demo was ok, but nothing really special... I'd be interested in trying the full game
The biggest thing that bothered me was that in the first cutscene, Butchers pin up tattoo changes from left arm to right and then back to left, ha
The biggest thing that bothered me was that in the first cutscene, Butchers pin up tattoo changes from left arm to right and then back to left, ha
TheFLYINGManga_Ka
Member
Yeah. The art style and animation alone makes it a automatic 7.5 or higher.Demirichris said:
Eaten By A Grue
Member
IAWTP. I actually had more fun with the Scott Pilgrim demo then Shank. Despite being the same type of game, Shank seemed too repetitive to me. That and I am not really into the art style.eXistor said:
BaronLundi
Member
Tokubetsu said:
Yup. Same for me. Scott Pilgrim went downhill after lvl 1 and I'm enjoying Shank a lot more so far.
Shank is great it really translates that Ninja Gaiden/DMC style well to 2-d.
The game is great once you master blocking, dashing, & rolling.
It's a good challenge on hard the combo options are great.
The shot gun you get in level 2 is a blast!
Shank & Scott Pilgrim are both must buys in my book.
They both have there place & shouldn't be compared they are worlds apart.
Scott Pilgrim Is River City Redux.
This game is more 3-d action game shifted to an all 2-d plane.
The game is great once you master blocking, dashing, & rolling.
It's a good challenge on hard the combo options are great.
The shot gun you get in level 2 is a blast!
Shank & Scott Pilgrim are both must buys in my book.
They both have there place & shouldn't be compared they are worlds apart.
Scott Pilgrim Is River City Redux.
This game is more 3-d action game shifted to an all 2-d plane.
I don't get the complaints about the lack of d-pad controls. The 360 controller has an atrocious d-pad. The analog controls seemed fine. Don't try installing the game onto a usb stick it runs horribly, I had to move my install to the hard drive. I might pick this game up since I found it more enjoyable than the Scott Pilgrim demo.
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