This is an action/third-person shooter game in which players control an assassin who fights enemies, acquires advanced shooting and killing techniques, and progresses through various levels. Players use handguns, machine guns, grenades, and knives to injure or kill enemies. When in close range, players can break limbs, snap necks, slit throats, and stab enemies. Players gain the ability to "curve bullets" after more kills and are rewarded for killing certain non-threatening characters. Red blood frequently splashes around game environments; chunks of bone and flesh sometimes splatter on the camera. During one sequence, an enemy has a hole blown in his face from a gunshot wound. Characters use strong profanity (e.g., "f*ck," "sh*t," and "a*shole") during gameplay and cutscenes.