Shadows of the Damned

Garcia is assisted by his sidekick Johnson, a skull that can take on different types of forms.

It acts as a torch for melee attacks, but can also transform into a pistol, a shotgun or an automatic rifle.

Each of the three gun forms can be further upgraded by collecting blue gems left behind by bosses.

There are also red gems that are used to upgrade the other abilities, along with health.

Health can also be restored through alcohol.

Darkness is an important part of the gameplay and the environment puzzles.

Garcia can only reside in dark areas for a short time before his health starts to drain.

This can be avoided by shooting and lighting goat heads, setting off fireworks or killing the demons that spread the darkness.

For these events a special light bullet needs to be used.

Garcia meets characters such as Colonel, and the half-human half-demon Christopher who acts as a salesman to purchase goods.

Certain levels have complete different gameplay and resemble mini-games, such as a 2D side-scrolling shooter with very different art design for instance.

The action is often over the top and the conversations carry a humorous tone.

Shadows of the Damned for PlayStation 3 is currently worth €28.79 loose, €20.68 complete in box, and €51.22 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Shadows of the Damned has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.

Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Shadows of the Damned, loose is €28.79 and CIB is €20.68 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.

The PAL version of Shadows of the Damned is currently worth €28.79 loose, versus €23.71 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.