Shank n' Bake
- April 29, 2020
- Mega Dwarf Inc.
Get on Steam"Shank n' Bake" is an action-packed, side-scrolling game where you play as a ruthless mercenary known only as "Shank." Utilize an array of weapons, from knives to flamethrowers, to fight your way through hordes of enemies in a dystopian world. As you progress, upgrade your skills and arsenal to become the ultimate killing machine, all while leaving a trail of cooked enemies in your wake.
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Reviews
- Hilarious and entertaining with great animations and voice acting that enhance the gameplay experience.
- Challenging and infinitely replayable, providing a fun outlet for stress relief with unique obstacles and bosses.
- Well worth the price, offering a creative spin on the runner genre with a mix of humor, violence, and customization options.
- 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 inconsistent, with certain elements feeling forced or unfunny.
- humor11 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its creativity and effectiveness, featuring a mix of hilarious and crude elements that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the entertaining death screens, witty voice lines, and the game's ability to balance humor with engaging gameplay. While some note inconsistencies in humor direction, the general consensus is that the game delivers a fun and infinitely replayable comedic 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.”
- music5 mentions
- 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 can be appreciated independently of gameplay.
“There were two browser titles with such magnificent music that you could launch them just to listen (Ninja Slash and Endless Evil).”
“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.”
“Some of the music tracks in the game are good, while others are bad, but overall they don't blend well together.”
“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.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % 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 on quickly.”
“Take for example 'Burito Bison' — when the hero dies, there are power-ups you can unlock and improve, as well as max speed, damage, skills, new heroes, and new mechanics.”
“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.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 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.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % 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 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.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of "Running Fred" are praised for their unique biomes, impressive art style, and engaging visuals that enhance the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the variety of traps and challenges, making the $5 price point feel like a great value.
“The dialogue is amazing, the art style is incredible, so for $5, the price point—especially for a runner—is well worth it.”
“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.”
