Dead to Rights: Retribution is a third-person action game developed by Volatile Games and published by Namco Bandai Games, released for PlayStation 3 on April 12, 2010. A gritty reboot of the Dead to Rights series, the game follows tough cop Jack Slate and his loyal attack dog Shadow as they battle crime and corruption in the city of Grant City. Gameplay combines gunplay, hand-to-hand combat, cover-based shooting, and tactical use of Shadow to disarm enemies, perform stealth attacks, and solve environmental challenges. With a dark tone, cinematic presentation, and violent action, Dead to Rights: Retribution delivers a hard-hitting crime drama experience focused on relentless combat and storytelling.