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Game Details
- Release Date 6/2/2004
- Publisher Vivendi Universal
- Platform Xbox
- Genre Action Adventure
- Number of Players 1
- Online Enabled Yes
Game Description
Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay is tailor-made for fans of the 2000 sci-fi cult film Pitch Black, starring Vin Diesel. As a prequel to both Pitch Black and the 2004 Chronicles of Riddick sequel, Escape from Butcher Bay tells the origin story of our rough anti-hero, Riddick. As Riddick, you will escape Butcher Bay and acquire superhuman powers. You will even learn how Riddick had his eyes shined by Pope Joe. Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay also makes use of cutting-edge game design using Normal-Mapping, Per-Pixel Shading and Dynamic Lighting.
Critic Reviews
IGN Review (8.5 out of 10)
When I first watched Pitch Black in 2000, I loved the vicious alien sci-fi flick despite its strict adherence to a well-traversed Alien formula. Who knew the quiet debut of Vin Diesel as the next super bad-ass would kick off an entire universe around its indifferent murderous anti-hero? I certai...more
User Reviews
Average Member Rating: 8.3 out of 10
Underrated? yup, maybe the best rental ever. (9 out of 10)
posted by aaron126 (ADRIAN, MI) on May 19, 2006
Member since Apr 2006
16 out of 16 gamers (100%) found this review helpful
Member since Apr 2006
16 out of 16 gamers (100%) found this review helpful
YES, this game does fall under the catagory of underrated(BLAME THE NAME). The gameplay is a bit limited and does not take long to beat but the graphics are arguably the best on the console. The game really sucks you into the environment. This was one of my favorite rentals ever. I think it took me ...more
Specs & Requirements
Online Features Live Aware
Modes Story
Audio/Video In-Game Dolby Digital, HDTV 480p
