Gamasutra Interview: Klei’s Jamie Cheng On Shank’s Success, Standing Out As An Indie
The Vancouver-based Klei Entertainment made its name with downloadable titles including Eets: Chowdown and Shank, both of which taught the studio important lessons about achieving success as an indie developer.
Shank, the company's most recent title, payed homage to the classic side-scrolling beat-em-up by combining traditional arcade mechanics and fast-paced action with a bold 2D visual style.
Jamie Cheng, CEO of Klei Entertainment and executive producer on Shank, admits the game did not become a runaway hit, though the title gave the studio plenty of experience and resources to direct at its future endeavors.
