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Metacritic 6717+

Shank

Klei Entertainment|2010ActionAdventureArcade
PS3Xbox 360PCLinuxmacOS

LumiScore

58

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 17+ with parental supervision

120min/day recommended

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💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

41/100

Developing

Growth Value

Risk

0/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

Parents should be aware of the game's mature content, including graphic violence and sexual themes, and ensure it is appropriate for their child's age and maturity level. Due to the lack of manipulative design, it's easy to manage playtime.

Top Skills Developed

Teamwork5/5
Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Reaction Time5/5
Problem Solving3/5
Spatial Awareness3/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
40
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
27
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
65
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)41/100

What your child develops

Shank offers engaging action gameplay that can enhance hand-eye coordination, reaction time, and strategic thinking through its combo-based combat system. The cooperative mode provides an opportunity for teamwork, while the adaptive challenge of mastering combat mechanics can foster learning transfer.

Base: UnknownPlaytime: ~2hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Shank, the first game in the series of its name, is defined by its comic-book visual style and graphic violence in the vein of Tarantino and Rodriguez movies. In the single-player mode, the game follows a story of a revenge.