The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay - Developer's Cut

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  • Summary: Set before the events of both Universal Pictures' "The Chronicles of Riddick," starring Vin Diesel, and the 2000 cult classic "Pitch Black," which first introduced Diesel as enigmatic anti-hero Riddick, the game tells the story of Riddick's dramatic escape from the previously inescapableSet before the events of both Universal Pictures' "The Chronicles of Riddick," starring Vin Diesel, and the 2000 cult classic "Pitch Black," which first introduced Diesel as enigmatic anti-hero Riddick, the game tells the story of Riddick's dramatic escape from the previously inescapable triple max security slam Butcher Bay, home to the most violent prisoners in the galaxy. The Chronicles Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay will blend action and stealth elements, as players navigate Riddick through the harsh environments of the slam - dank tunnels, dimly lit corridors, and other hazardous areas filled with guards, savage inmates and deadly creatures that prowl the darkness. [Vivendi Universal]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 38
  3. Negative: 0 out of 38
  1. Cheat Code Central
    100
    The guards, prisoners and Riddick himself are some of the most realistic looking polygon characters you'll see this year. The level of detail in the facial contortions alone are benchmark raising.
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  2. Gamers' Temple
    95
    The biggest extra you’ll find, though, will come after you’ve completed the game. You can then re-enter the game and as you play through the second time you’ll notice the addition of some floating icons. Clicking on these pauses the game and plays designer commentary about the design and development of the level.
  3. GameSpot
    93
    Every bit as surprisingly good on the PC, thanks to an excellent translation that shows no traces of the game's console origins. Furthermore, some exciting, brand-new extras that are exclusive to the PC version make it worth experiencing even by those who've played and enjoyed the original version of the game.
  4. Game Over Online
    90
    Better than any licensed game has been in months and maybe years. It is at least one of the top games from 2004, superior in my mind to the likes of "Doom 3" or "Vampire the Masquerade: Bloodlines."
  5. GameBiz
    90
    With so much variation in game play challenging levels, and the amazing visuals it is a must for any PC gamer.
  6. IGN
    88
    The equal blend of game elements is superbly crafted, and I am honestly surprised at enjoyable the stealth and hand-to-hand combat really is. Still, if you consider around 12 hours of gameplay short, then Riddick is just that.
  7. GamesRadar+
    80
    There's also a huge, gaping multiplayer-shaped hole running right through the middle. The only other fly in Riddick's surgical bruise ointment is its length. Or lack of it.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 52
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 52
  3. Negative: 2 out of 52
  1. AnthonyS.
    Jan 10, 2007
    10
    Heart-pounding, jawdropping, smack-you-in-your-face action along with a storyline fit for a five star feature film makes this game one of the Heart-pounding, jawdropping, smack-you-in-your-face action along with a storyline fit for a five star feature film makes this game one of the greatest first person shooters i've ever played. Right up there with half-life 2, I was very pleasantly surprised with this one. Three years after its release, I'm only regretting I waited so long to pick it up!… Expand
  2. JamesP.
    Sep 21, 2007
    10
    This game is awsome the smooth and thrilling gameplay and the great graphics made me give this game a 10/10.
  4. saleks
    Sep 1, 2011
    10
    I am writing this about seven years since this game was released and I still play it once every few months when I want to clear my mind fromI am writing this about seven years since this game was released and I still play it once every few months when I want to clear my mind from yet another over-hyped garbage that gets released a lot too often and reset my scale of what a great game should be. Strengths? Best "at will" stealth action I have experienced in a game to date, good melee system and controls that allow complex moves without using half of keyboard, great dialogs and fantastic voice acting. Most of all though - full immersion into the story and situation that Riddick got himself into. Problems? None in my opinion. Just can't get enough of it (not to say it is short). The re-release and sequel (Dark Athena) had some annoying install limits and DRM but get it on Steam and don't worry. I also think the original reelase had a bit better color schema. To sum it up it is a classic comparable to Doom 3, HL2 and Bioshock and it deserves a real sequel rather than just a short episode which is Dark Athena.… Expand
  5. SolidGoodman
    Aug 13, 2023
    9
    This game is awesome. Even all these years later, i had a blast playing for the first time. It is a little annoying how the game continuouslyThis game is awesome. Even all these years later, i had a blast playing for the first time. It is a little annoying how the game continuously takes your weapons away, and has a really slow start. Even if the sequel is even better and rides off of BB's successes, this is still awesome and worth playing. By taking away your guns and making you outsmart the guards of Butcher Bay, you get the utter satisfaction of just slipping right under guards noses (or above them, pay attention to your surroundings!). Its a style of gameplay ive never seen done this well and satisfyingly. I have always hated how video games these days haphazardly cram stealth into every game and it just never works, i even give wolfenstein a little trouble for it. This game never has that problem, and mixes stealth and action perfectly, with both being viable options.… Expand
  6. storygamer
    Aug 30, 2020
    9
    The Chronicles Of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay is a masterpiece. Maybe the best movie adaption ever made. Great story, graphics, sound andThe Chronicles Of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay is a masterpiece. Maybe the best movie adaption ever made. Great story, graphics, sound and gameplay. Superb!… Expand
  7. Axilley
    Jul 22, 2021
    8
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  8. topotamolder
    Aug 12, 2014
    0
    One of the worst games I ever played. The gunplay is horrible, the sound is weak, the stealth and the AI are really poor. Basically it doesn'tOne of the worst games I ever played. The gunplay is horrible, the sound is weak, the stealth and the AI are really poor. Basically it doesn't have anything good. Really overrated… Expand

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