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The Chronicles Of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena

 

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  • User Score (21)
    7.3 7.3 from 21 reviewers
  • Expert Score (51)
    7.7 7.7 from 51 reviewers
  • Gameplay (13)
    7.7 7.7 from 13 reviewers
  • Graphics (15)
    7.8 7.8 from 15 reviewers
  • Sound (15)
    8.4 8.4 from 15 reviewers
  • Storyline (2)
    8.0 8.0 from 2 reviewers
  • Multiplayer (6)
    8.2 8.2 from 6 reviewers
  • Control (5)
    8.7 8.7 from 5 reviewers
  • Lifespan (2)
    7.7 7.7 from 2 reviewers
  • Playability (3)
    8.5 8.5 from 3 reviewers
  • Singleplayer (3)
    8.4 8.4 from 3 reviewers
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  • Score Distribution

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  • Expert Reviews

  1. VideoGamer.com

    8.0/10
    7 April 2009

    With two great games, superb presentation and a sense that you're playing something different to the norm, The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena comes highly recommended. Read more

    • Presentation is excellent, Superb mix of stealth and action
    • A few odd design decisions, Some glitches and bugs

  2. Strategy Informer

    Strategy Informer
    8.2/10
    28 July 2009

    Assault on Dark Athena is not only a uniformly great first-person shooter; it also represents fantastic value for money, especially if you happened to have missed the gravel-voiced one’s initial foray onto the original Xbox and PC. Even if you’re among the many who previously played the original game back in 2004, buying this is reason enough to revisit it once more. Read more

  3. GameShark

    GameShark
    7.3/10
    7 May 2009

    If you have never visited Butcher Bay--now's your chance. Read more

    • Great voice work, great mix of stealth and gun play, Riddick is a badass, variety of multiplayer modes
    • Athena not as good as Butcher Bay, visual glitches in Butcher Bay, Athena seems padded

  4. NZGamer.com

    8.5/10
    27 April 2009

    The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay was one of the best titles on the Xbox. Now after fives years we have the follow up, The Chronicles of Read more

  5. playmagazine

    8 May 2009

    One area the game kicks ass is in its brutal action. Early on you acquire a weapon called the ulak, a set of discreet half-moon blades that charge the adrenaline as you effectively combo your way into a kill that, with a timely counter or proper strike, ends in a rage. Every game overuses its mechanics, but I never tired of hitting the sweet spot with this weapon. Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. Pretty good game.

    Newegg
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: Spikeman91087, Newegg
    15 May 2009

    This game isn't a run-&-gun, its more about stealth and the brutality. The 1st person that wrote a review said that it had "horrible" graphics, they should probably try using an HDMI cable and a decent TV, as it did have good graphics and good programming. Its not MGS4, but its not sub-standard. I havent tried the multiplayer yet as I'm deployed overseas at this time, but I'll definitely give it a chance when I get back stateside. Read more

    • Has 2 games: the new Dark Athena game and the 2004 Butcher Bay game. I haven't played all of the Butcher Bay campaign yet but so far I like it. In Dark Athena there's ...
    • I wish the Dark Athena campaign was longer, I felt like I went through it entirely too quickly. Also, mostly all of Riddick's lines are kinda over-dramatic.

  2. The Chronicles of Riddick Assault on Dark Athena

    Boomerang Video Game Rental Online
    10/10
    Reviewer: Boomerang Video Game Rental Online
    22 August 2009

    This game was very enjoyable, with the stealth monents working very well. Getting up close and personal for the killing was very satisfying and somewhat brutal. About two thirds of the way through the game when weapons become more readily available it loses some of its appeal, because as an FPS it doesnt stand up to some of its rivals (COD, Killzone etc) But its the atmosphere, the story line and the voice acting by Vin Diesel that keep you coming back. Read more

  3. The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena (PS3): Great FPS

    Dooyoo
    Reviewer: shaneo632, Dooyoo
    28 July 2009

    A great game Read more

    • Intelligent and well presented
    • Multiplayer is a casual addition

  • WikiFreak Description

Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena

The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena is a sequel to The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay. It is said to be the remake of its predecessor as well. This game was developed by Starbreeze Studios and it was published by Atari. The Assault on Dark Athena was announced in October 2008 and released on March 12, 2009.

Features

Assault on Dark Athena stars Vin Diesel as the title character, Richard B. Riddick. He has also starred …

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Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena

The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena is a sequel to The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay. It is said to be the remake of its predecessor as well. This game was developed by Starbreeze Studios and it was published by Atari. The Assault on Dark Athena was announced in October 2008 and released on March 12, 2009.

Features

Assault on Dark Athena stars Vin Diesel as the title character, Richard B. Riddick. He has also starred in the Chronicles of Riddick movie. In this one, the graphics and AI have been improved. The addition of a multiplayer mode will attract more players to play this game. This means the single has been expanded to include Riddick escaping onto a mercenary ship called Dark Athena. In this game, Riddick and Johns are torn out of space by the Dark Athena as soon as they escaped from the Butcher Bay prison. The Dark Athena is a massive spaceship inhabited by former mercenaries turned interstellar pirates. From there on, Riddick makes his way through the bowels of the ship to escape the ruthless female captain who wants him dead. There’s the Pitch Black mode that is said to have been fully enjoyed by players. The Pitch Black mode is one of the online offerings on this game.

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  • Manufacturer's Description

  • Publisher: Atari
  • Genre: Adventure
  • ESRB Rating: M - (Mature)
  • ESRB Descriptor: Blood and Gore Intense Violence Strong Language Sexual Content
  • Online: Online Gaming Support
  • HDTV Support: HDTV Support

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