Shank 2 vs Spikeout: Battle Street

Shank returns in this side‑scrolling beat ’em up, wielding handguns, shotguns, chainsaws, machetes and brand‑new weaponry to protect his loved ones. The game expands the original’s combat system with deeper combos, fluid animation and a gritty visual style that sets a new bar for 2D action.

Spikeout: Battle Street brings the classic 3D coin‑op brawler to Xbox Live, offering a fast‑paced single‑player campaign of 10 levels that takes two to four hours to complete. Each playthrough unlocks new characters with unique special attacks, expanding the roster to twelve playable fighters. The game shines in its online mode, letting up to four players team up against AI hordes in chaotic, combo‑heavy combat. Simple controls—punch, kick, jump, grapple—combine into deep combo systems, while directional throws add variety to every bout.

• Deep, responsive combat system
• Huge variety of weapons and moves
• Stunning hand‑drawn art style
• Robust co‑op and multiplayer options

• Fast, accessible combat that rewards combo experimentation
• Robust online co‑op supporting four players
• Twelve unlockable characters with distinct movesets
• Short campaign ideal for quick play sessions

• High difficulty spikes can frustrate newcomers
• Violent content limits younger audience
• Occasional performance hiccups on older hardware

• Limited to Xbox 360; no modern console ports
• Online matchmaking can be sparse today
• Single‑player length is relatively brief