The Darkness for Xbox 360 is an action-adventure, first-person shooter based on the comic book series of the same name. Players assume the role of Jackie Estacado, a mob hitman who inherits demonic powers on his 21st birthday. The game blends intense gunplay with unique supernatural abilities provided by the ancient force known as 'the Darkness' that Jackie can use to summon darklings, manipulate the environment, and create shields. Set in a gritty, crime-infested underworld, the game delivers a dark, immersive narrative with a blend of horror elements.