Nick Halme @ Gamasutra: Klei Entertainment's Shank is a good game. I want to say that first. It really is; I enjoyed it. But it's such a good game that it was painful playing through it, noting all the things it did that stopped it from being a great game.
When I finished Shank I noted sardonically on Twitter that either nobody at Klei played the game, or they hate their players. My core problem with the game, and primary source of frustration, are the boss fights. I had a wonderful time with bosses in Noitu Love and Noitu Love 2 (games created by one artist/designer), and it was frightening that Shank's bosses were alien in comparison.
In part two of Patched’s second episode the Player 2 boys talk about their recent gaming lives, provide updates on the fantasy draft and introduce the indie game of the month for April.
This week's Humble Weekly Bundle looks like a must-buy. You can pay what you want for Shank 2, Blocks That Matter, and BIT.TRIP RUNNER. Paying $6 or more gets you Runner 2, Fly'n, and Megabyte Punch. If you're willing to spend $10 or more, you can get King Arthur's Gold and Mark of the Ninja: Special Edition.
The newest Humble Weekly Sale just went live and it currently features three games from Klei Entertainment. For the next week, the Canadian studio’s three most well-known titles will be available for purchase at unbeatable prices.
