Castlevania: Lords of Shadow for Xbox 360 is an action-adventure game set in a dark fantasy universe. Players assume the role of Gabriel Belmont, a holy knight on a quest to defeat malevolent forces. It melds hack-and-slash combat with platforming and puzzle-solving elements. Gabriel wields the Combat Cross, which functions as a whip and magical weapon, to vanquish various creatures of the night. The game features lush environments, epic storytelling, and a gothic atmosphere typical of the Castlevania series.