Chromehounds for the Microsoft Xbox 360 is a tactical mech combat video game that falls within the action and real-time strategy genres. Set in an alternate universe, players pilot customizable mechs, known as HOUNDs, through various war-torn landscapes. The game emphasizes a strategic approach to warfare, including team-based cooperation and role specialization across different terrains and weather conditions. Players can engage in intense single-player campaigns or battle in online multiplayer modes where teamwork and communication are crucial to controlling territory and achieving victory.