An alien force has invaded Earth. The people "in charge" don't seem to know exactly who these aliens are or why they have chosen this planet for their attack, but the invaders have destroyed most of humanity already, transforming good people into evil cyborg killing machines. C-12 players take the role of Vaughan, a military specialist who is one of the last survivors of Earth's initial resistance force.
C-12 Final Resistance was created by Sony's Cambridge Studios, the same group that developed MediEvil. Veterans of that title may recognize a similar mix of third-person action with aspects of exploration and character development. Its heritage aside, however, the post-apocalyptic setting and use of firearms allow C-12 to offer a gaming experience all its own.