"Lords of Shadow" is an action-adventure video game developed by MercurySteam and published by Konami. Released in 2010, it is part of the long-running Castlevania series and features a new storyline set in a dark fantasy world. Players control Gabriel Belmont, a member of the Belmont clan, on a quest to defeat the Lord of Shadows and save humanity from evil forces. The game combines exploration, puzzle-solving, and combat, utilizing a variety of weapons and abilities. It introduces a new combat system and a 3D perspective, differing from the traditional 2D gameplay of earlier Castlevania titles. The narrative explores themes of sacrifice, redemption, and the struggle between light and darkness.