Shank 2

Shank 2 is a 2D side-scrolling brawler where you play an ex-mob hitman fighting to protect people close to him. Combat centers on switching between handguns, shotguns, automatic rifles, chainsaws, machetes, and grenades mid-combo. You'll chain melee strikes with ranged attacks and explosives as enemies swarm from both sides of the screen. The game builds on its predecessor's system with new weapons and moves not detailed in available info. Expect a stylized visual approach carried over from the first Shank. If you want a combat-focused action game that rewards weapon variety and aggressive play, this delivers that in a 2D format.