Post by: overdrive on June 29, 2004, 03:06:00 AM
First off, amazing game. There aren't too many bad things to say about this title.
I'll hit the bad first.
1) On occasion you can see opponents through walls, they shoot at you and can see you but they miss due to you being behind the wall. (very minor)
2) A few awkwardly challenging areas that seem to go endlessly. (again very minor)
3) NO MULTI PLAYER MODE... boooo....
That's about all the negative, now the good stuff.
Amazing graphics, amazing sound, and most of all great usage of the whole screen without distracting icons, maps, healthbars etc. on screen. Gives the game a cinematic look to it. Even if you don't like the "overacting" of Vin Diesel, you'll probably get into this one as it fits and is probably the one role he can't screw up.
Overall I give this one a 9.5 out of 10. <
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Post by: ILLusions0fGrander on July 05, 2004, 12:30:00 AM
surround sound helps this game, just wish it was longer... very original tho. <
Post by: overdrive on July 05, 2004, 03:48:00 AM
I agree though, I got stuck wondering where the heck to go when I was riding the cell.... gotta love the "i think Im almost done... .DOH" moments! <
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Post by: rjpear on July 10, 2004, 01:45:00 PM
Riddick is very gritty and I think thats what kept me going. Plus you really could play hte game 2 ways..stealthy..sneak up and break a neck etc..or just guns ablazing. IT's one of those games wher you felt like you were VinDeisel's character..kicking ass and unstoppable...
I would really rate it a solid 9 out of 10 for single player... The only reason it didn't get a 10 is I had to restart midway throug due to a corrupt save game file!! YUK!!
Oh..Sit through the End Credits (all the way..it's like a 10 min stream)..and you will get a little movie teaser... I think that what it's from...
Nice work..Waiting for Riddick 2...
Post by: deathx88 on July 10, 2004, 03:41:00 PM
but from what i've seen it looks pretty good
i like some of the things such as if you look down you can see your feet, unlike other games it looks like you can float over edges
also the graphics look awesome <
Post by: freakdave on July 11, 2004, 03:29:00 AM
the original soundtrack is now available for download ! It's 100% legal,so here you go :
riddick_music_soundtrack_mp3.zip
file size appox: 43.7 MB
from the included readme:
| QUOTE |
The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay - Original Video Game Soundtrack Running Time: 46.6 minutes The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay - Original Video Game Soundtrack includes music from the game and four exclusive mixes which are medleys of individual game tracks. All tracks composed and performed by Gustaf Grefberg Assistant composer Johan Althoff Beast Within (Action) Code Red (Action) Code Red (Sneak) Critters (Action) Critters (Sneak) Pope Joe Theme Prison Break (Action) Prison Break (Sneak) Showdown (Action) Showdown (Sneak) The Arrival Butcher Bay Slam Mix Desert All Around Mix Exploration Mix I Can Escape Anything Mix End Credits The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay is now available for Xbox® game system from MS. |
Have fun with it !
Post by: sulfur on July 12, 2004, 10:27:00 PM
this game is a great example of a movie based game should be. good graphics, nice gameplay. only thing was wish it had more replay value. i got 85% of the bonus stuff, without trying. but very nice. <
Post by: Unregistered007 on July 14, 2004, 08:54:00 AM
The only bad thing about this game has to be the stealth parts, I wish it was in 3rd person.
Post by: jesus_clone on July 15, 2004, 08:12:00 AM
Post by: MrBones on July 21, 2004, 02:56:00 PM
I thought this game was excellent, and I'm thinking about starting another game up right now just from talking about it. 9.5/10 <
Post by: tripleXXtreme on July 29, 2004, 11:01:00 PM
First off the bad:
I found myself getting lost alot or going to parts of the levels just to find out I had to get a certain item before I could go any farther. Which I had to go back to get. Also some of the rooms/vents seemed pointless in the game. Some left me thinking why was these put in the game because they took me to nothing but a big circle. That might have just been me though. The whole game after getting half way through the game seemed like one big maze. One last thing is lack in weapons(guns) and through alot of the game you couldn't even use weapons(guns). Not all will feel the same way about the stuff listed but I did.
The good:
Some of the best graphics I've seen on Xbox. Great gameplay/control. I liked the stealth alot and how you could do different stuff. Loved the first person fighting and how you do reversals on the guards. Liked how they made it seem you was in prison and really trying to escape(would explain part of the complaints above). Overall I think it was a good game and IMO as good if not better than Halo(which I thinks overrated). Most think the game was to short but not me I don't like a 20+ hour game. I like them in the 10-15 range. I don't have alot of time to play games so I like them to be fairly short.
Since its so short I can only recommend renting it unless you like replaying through games. You can beat in with a 5 day rental at 2 hours a day.
Overall 8.9/10
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Post by: S1lenT_X on October 20, 2004, 09:10:00 PM
Cons.
Too short, i wan't more. Finished it in one day (I was sick.)
Lack of multiplayer, but then again, how could you play that in multiplayer??
This one was my biggest: Lack of stealth possibility in some areas. I love games where stealth is needed. The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay, is one of the best stealth games i have played. However, there were some parts which were extremely difficult to do stealthily. You end up trying again and again and again, until you know exactly how you should do it. I hate that, because it doesn't feel very professional, and i have a thing about playing games really well. But that's probably just me. It may have been better if the "gun-ho" areas, and the "silent but deadly" areas were clearly defined. Such as the pits.
Pros.
Too many to list here.
Great, almost perfect, graphics. Superb environments, and movement.
Awesome sound, especially with surround. And Vin Diesel's voice is really cool.
Very original, with some details which are not seen in other games.
The prison levels actually feel gritty, with lots of swearing, prisoner malice, etc. Very well done atmosphere.
Interesting story line, that gives some background to the other two Riddick movies.
The constant feeling that you are in complete control of your situation, and the awesome feeling of power when you can see in the dark and no-one else can. Vin Diesel, the hunter. Stupid guard: the defenceless prey.
Post by: BloodGulch v2.0 on October 23, 2004, 08:00:00 AM
STOMPY STOMPY!
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