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The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena PlayStation 3
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7.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 19
  3. Negative: 2 out of 19

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  1. MatthewW
    Apr 22, 2009
    10
    One of the best game of the last 5 years, this game was criminally overlooked in 2004 on the xbox but it is back with a beautiful graphics update and a amazing new chapter. This game is worth every penny and more, even if you played the original butcher bay this is worth the price to play, trust me.
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  2. PeterH
    May 23, 2009
    10
    This one surprised me. On the surface, The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena looks like your everyday first-person shooter and you'll probably think that for a little while at the beginning of the game, too, but after you play it for a little while, you won't be able to put the controller down.
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  3. CodyB
    Apr 7, 2009
    10
    Worth every penny. I loved Butcher Bay 5 years ago, and this is just as good now as it was then. I started with butcher bay and moved into Athena. It was a great gaming experience! Like I said, worth every penny.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  4. FPSMaster
    Apr 16, 2009
    7
    This is a hard game to score. Butcher Bay was my favorite game last generation and it's on this disc. It's better looking and a few things have been added. It's still top-notch, although graphically not as groundbreaking as it was 5 years ago even with the new graphics. Dark Athena on the other hand is the exact opposite in most ways. It looks a little better than Butcher Bay, but being a totally new game it isn't up to the standadrs gamers expect in 2009. The entire game, especially later outdoor levels, are awfully thrown together. It just has a completely tacked on to Butcher Bay feeling and will disappointment most fans. It's almost all shooting too, so non Riddick fans are going to put it right down since it doesn't really excel as a shooter. The multiplayer is tacked on also, so I doubt anyone will play it long. But it does have a cool Pitch Black mode that's fun for a few rounds. All in all, a pretty good package. Not as good as The Orange Box deal which everyone keeps comparing it to though. The 5 year old remake is the star of the show here while th other 2 offerings are nothing more than tacked on to give an impression of longer playtime. Only play or buy if you love Butcher Bay or want to try it. The rest is mediocre.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  5. CodyB.
    Jun 25, 2009
    9
    When game informer; the world's number one video game magazine, rated this game a 9.5, I was like wtf, that puts a movie game in the category alongside max payne (9.5), devil may cry (9.5), kingdom hearts (9.5), metal gear solid 3 snake eater (9.5), okami (9.5), assassin's creed (9.5), oblivion (9.5), and so on. So I gave this game a chance since I know game informer is always right, this was beyond what I expected; an epic sci-fi world in space, good gameplay, delicious graphics, and the main character riddick (do I need to explain why?). You put all these together and you have yourself a good 12-15 hours experience.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  6. MovieDoc
    Mar 3, 2011
    0
    First let me start off by saying I've only played the first part of this game, Escape from Butcher Bay. I am not a huge "gamer", if you will, but I have played my share of shooters, RPGs, etc.. This game is, and I'm being genuinely honest, the worst game I have ever had the misfortune of turning on. I realize that it is an xbox game from 2004 that has been translated over to PS3 but the faults are too many to overlook. The shooting sucks, the AI is wildly inconsistent, the save points are hideous and impossible and overall the flow of this game as a story(what it's intended to be), is more irritating than being stuck in a crowded room while having diarrhea. Honestly I have never played a game that so annoyed me. I would liken it to angry birds, but only the negative parts. It's like you hate it, but you feel compelled to beat it. Not because it's entertaining, it isn't, but simply to spite the game and whoever created it. FVCK this game to hell, burn it with fire.FVXK!… Expand
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Critic Reviews

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Metascore
80 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 45 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 45
  3. Negative: 0 out of 45
  1. Thunderbolt
    70
    Ultimately, The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena is a decent overall package that succeeds more due to the remastering of quiet classic Butcher Bay than the somewhat disappointing more recent episode Dark Athena.
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  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    80
    It's absolutely worth bearing in mind when weighing up a purchase: you're getting two full games here, both dark and complex, and both well worth playing. [Mar 2009, p.86]
  3. PSW Magazine UK
    80
    The chassis of Dark Athena is five years old and it makes for a safe and at times a predictable experience. Still, this is a Credit Crunch-busting package, and it's highly recommended...Reminds me why I love the original. The best thing Vin's done. [Apr 2009, p.91]
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