Chronicles of Riddick Review

Hello, name is Jon or Gray Fox. I’ll be posting random game reviews sporadically from now on. I recently started Gamefly for the 2nd time (1st ended because of WoW) and have been playing more games recently than I have in months. So….to the Review.

I give The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena
a very strong 9.5 out of 10!

As any person who played the original game back on the first Xbox can tell you, the Chronicles of Riddick game style is a remarkable first person shooter/fighter. It combines stealth game play with intense fighting and shooting segments that left me on the edge of my seat for hours on end. The storytelling is superb and the graphics are truly phenomenal. Ok, now what makes this game truly spectacular:

Remember that first game I referenced on the original Xbox? The Chronicles of Riddick Escape from Butcher Bay has been completely revamped (360 graphics, new weapons, etc.) and added in its entirety to Assault on Dark Athena. Both come complete with Achievements and that classic game play that will keep fans of the original coming back for more and new players wondering how they could have ever missed this game in the first place.

Fans of the Orange Box, consider this the Black Box because not only does it come with 2 complete games with massive story modes, but it also comes equipped with a fully functional multiplayer. My favorite mode was “Pitch Black” in which players ran around in the dark with only the flashlights on their guns while one player was Riddick and has to outsmart his unsuspecting victims. They truly packed a whole lotta punch into this title and it really shows in the polish and attention to detail.

Ok, so why not a 10? Well, for starters, although you don’t have to be a big fan of Vin Diesel to enjoy this game, some of his dialogue gets a little cheesy. Like not quite Kraft Mac N’ Cheese, but pretty close. You’re a bad ass, WE KNOW…..we’re playing you and we just took out 10 guys in a dark room. To be honest though, it doesn’t take away from the experience and after taking out about 10 guys at once, I felt myself actually starting to agree with his cheesy dialogue. Aside from that, the online I experienced was a little shaky and lacked some of the fluid game play of titles like COD4 or Halo 3. Although, since I play GOW2 I’m pretty used to shaky online play so it wasn’t too big of a setback.

Those of you that enjoy first-person shooting/fighting will really enjoy this game as it comes with hours and hours of amazing stories, side missions, and intense firefights. Definitely check it out if anything I have said so far intrigues you. Both games should not be missed and lucky for you, they come on one disc!

Note: This is a Mature rated title. It is not intended for young children. There are elements of blood and violence as well as strong language.

If you would like to purchase this game:
Xbox 360 or PS3