Is Shank 2 appropriate for children?

# Shank 2 Parental Guide Shank 2 is rated Adults Only due to graphic violence, gore, strong language, and sexual content throughout. This stylized beat-em-up features intense combat with explicit imagery unsuitable for children. It offers single-player and cooperative modes but is designed exclusively for mature audiences.

What age is Shank 2 suitable for?

Our verdict for Shank 2 is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Shank 2 safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

🔫

Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

Strong

🔞

Sexual Content

Strong

👻

Horror / Scary

Strong

🌐

Online Safety & Strangers

Mild

💰

In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Adventure, Arcade, Indie

Released

2012

ESRB Rating

Adults Only

Available on

PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Linux, PC, macOS

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to play

🎁 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on ESRB classification, RAWG metadata, and editorial analysis. Updated March 2026.
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