The Darkness stars fearless Mafia hitman Jackie Estacado, part of the Franchetti crime family helmed by vicious cousin Paulie. On the eve of his 21st birthday, Jackie is suddenly possessed by the terrifying and spectacular powers of the Darkness. Though his dark supernatural entity lets him wreak terrible havoc on his enemies, the Darkness also has a strong will of its own. Jackie must learn to control the Darkness that lurks within him while harnessing its dark power to overthrow Paulie and fulfill his destiny.

The Darkness Features:

• A comic come to life! Based on the best-selling Top Cow comic, The Darkness, currently published in 19 different languages around the world, is a game of true international appeal.
• Epic horror-shooter gameplay: The Darkness is a seamless and unique blend of modern crime drama and dark supernatural horror with both first and third-person non-linear gameplay.
• Highly immersive gameworld: Stalk the dark New York slums, harbors, subway tunnels and rooftops, then defeat the terrifying dark creatures of The Otherworld - a parallel reality where the Darkness dwells.
• Great gaming pedigree: Developed by Starbreeze-the team behind the best-selling and critically acclaimed The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay
• Experience the market-leading Starbreeze engine on the next-gen Xbox 360.