Complete playthrough. Even in this early release from the studio, Klei's fantastic sense of style is on full display. Shank is a fairly simplistic side-scrolling beat 'em up, with some light platforming mixed in to provide a bit of variety. While there's little in the way of a complex combo system, a wide range of different enemies and a selection of weapons - the basic 'shank' dagger alongside several heavy weapons and guns - serve to provide some depth. With around 3-4 hours needed for a full first playthrough, the game is fairly short, but the limited mechanics on offer here (to some extent inherent in the genre) mean that you wouldn't really want it to be any longer. A hard mode and co-op option are there to provide some replay value for those who want it. Overall, Shank is a decent entry in its genre, but doesn't do much to stand out besides its stylish presentation.