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Shank n' Bake

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74%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, replayability
Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
96% User Score Based on 25 reviews
Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

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About Shank n' Bake

Shank n' Bake is a single player platformer game with comedy and violence themes. It was developed by Mega Dwarf and was released on April 29, 2020. It received positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Shank n' Bake is an exciting, twisted take on runner games. Set off to end the human's healthy food movement by slaying your foes and baking their corpses into junk food minions!

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96%Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews
humor11 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • Hilarious and entertaining with great animations and voice acting, providing a unique and humorous experience.
  • Challenging gameplay that is infinitely replayable, making it a fun outlet for stress and frustration.
  • Well worth the price, with creative character customization and a variety of amusing ways to die.
  • Controls are not configurable, which can hinder the gameplay experience for some players.
  • Lacks progression and upgrades, making it feel repetitive after a short period of play.
  • Some players find the humor direction off-putting, with screams and dialogue that may not resonate well.

  • humor

    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its creativity and effectiveness, featuring hilarious and often grotesque elements that enhance the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the clever use of death screens, entertaining audio, and character customization, all contributing to a fun and replayable atmosphere. While some note inconsistencies in humor direction, the overall consensus is that the game delivers a consistently amusing experience.

    • “Hilarious, infuriating, infinitely replayable.”
    • “Fun and funny game that has gotten better in every way since the beta.”
    • “More importantly, the game is very creative, with so many hilarious and brutal ways to die, so many bosses and new areas; even the load screens are entertaining.”

  • music

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    40% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions

    The music in "Shank" is a mixed bag, with some tracks being enjoyable while others fall flat, leading to a lack of cohesion in the overall soundtrack. In contrast, the reviewer highlights two browser games, "Ninja Slash" and "Endless Evil," as examples of titles with exceptional music that stands out on its own, suggesting that a well-curated soundtrack can significantly enhance the gaming experience.

    • “There were two browser titles with such magnificent music that you could launch them just to listen (Ninja Slash and Endless Evil).”
    • “Some of the music tracks are good in Shank; some are bad, but overall they don't mix up.”
    • “Some of the music tracks are good in Shank, some are bad, but overall they don't mix well.”
    • “You can't just put different music styles in a single game and call it a day.”
    • “Simply stop right here, go to YouTube and search for the games I mentioned, listen to the music, and your ears will send you an endless stream of joy.”

  • gameplay

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by its challenging nature and unique obstacles, setting it apart from typical platformers. Players can unlock power-ups and improve various attributes upon character death, adding depth and replayability, though the backgrounds are noted as lacking in variety. Overall, the gameplay is described as both challenging and addictive.

    • “With plenty of challenging gameplay and unique obstacles, this isn't a typical platformer you can expect to get a handle of expeditiously.”
    • “The gameplay itself is really challenging and addicting.”
    • “While there are few backgrounds, they deliver nothing special to gameplay.”
    • “Take for example 'Burito Bison' — when the hero dies, there are some power-ups you can unlock and improve, as well as max speed, damage, skills, new heroes, and new mechanics.”

  • story

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, -100% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The story combines elements of adventure and typical runner gameplay, featuring a unique premise where the protagonist desires to be eaten by humans, adding an intriguing twist to the narrative.

    • “Having bosses and a little story makes it feel like a cross between a typical runner and an adventure game.”
    • “The narrative is engaging and keeps you invested in the characters' journeys.”
    • “The plot twists are unexpected and add depth to the overall experience.”
    • “The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “The narrative is underdeveloped, leaving many plot points unresolved.”
    • “The characters are one-dimensional and fail to evoke any emotional connection.”

  • replayability

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Players find the game to be highly replayable, often describing it as both hilarious and infuriating, making it a worthwhile investment for its low price.

    • “Hilarious, infuriating, infinitely replayable.”
    • “Well worth the $5, very good replayability.”

  • graphics

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

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    • “Upon launching the free old 'Running Fred', you'll find a few huge biomes with unique traps, visuals, challenges, and leaderboards, as well as difficulty tiers.”
    • “The dialogue is amazing, and the art style is incredible. For $5, the price point, especially for a runner, is well worth it.”
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85%Critics’ scoreBased on 1 critic reviews
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Shank n' Bake is a platformer game with comedy and violence themes. Common tags for Shank n' Bake include indie, runner, difficult, cute, memes and others.

Shank n' Bake is available on PC, Mac OS, Steam Deck and Windows.

Shank n' Bake was released on April 29, 2020.

Shank n' Bake was developed by Mega Dwarf.

Shank n' Bake has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Shank n' Bake for its humor but disliked it for its music.

Shank n' Bake is a single player game.

Similar games include Kingdom Rush, Kingdom Rush, Have a Nice Death, The Messenger, Super Meat Boy Forever and others.