The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay Xbox
  • Publisher: VU Games
  • Release Date: Jun 1, 2004
  • Also On: PC
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89 out of 100

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8.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 73 Ratings

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  • Summary: The most wanted man in the universe comes to your neighborhood in The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay. Set before the events of two movies, The Chronicles of Riddick and Pitch Black, the game tells the story of Riddick's escape from the previously inescapable maximum security prison Butcher Bay, which is home to the most violent prisoners in the galaxy. Battle your enemies in first-person or third-person views using shooting, stealth, or hand-to-hand combat. With Riddick's eye-shine, you can easily see through the dark to take out your foes.… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 80 out of 84
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 84
  3. Negative: 0 out of 84
  1. GameCritics
    100
    It's rare that a game of such impeccable design and ingenious execution is seen. It's paced wonderfully through an interesting story; features well-developed, appealing characters; and blends numerous gameplay types into one flawlessly executed adventure.
  2. GamePro
    100
    Enormously high production value adds to the pleasure of playing this game. It's no exaggeration to say that these graphics are the best you've ever seen in a console game...A masterpiece.
  3. VideoGamesLife
    86
    There are downsides to the game, though, the biggest of which being the absence of any form of multiplayer.
  4. netjak
    74
    Could have been a classic in the world of gaming if it had better AI and been quite a bit longer. Unfortunately, like most movie games, parts of it fell short. Overall, the game still presented an entertaining, story driven shooter that is well worth a rental.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 54 out of 59
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 59
  3. Negative: 1 out of 59
  1. Mattyovers
    10
    Love it, one of the best games for Xbox. So underrated. They remake was okay, but nothing special.

    They should do another sequel, but this     time keep it like it was in butcher bay.… Expand
  2. ApocalyseB.
    8
    Normally this would have got an nine for instant, gripping fun and violent gameplay but the bugs spoil it a bit. Appalling loading times within levels and 'bland' graphics dampened my joy of riddick but in truth by the blood-soaked end you're baying for more! Short? Too much action to notice! I still talk about this game to this day, its great!… Expand
  3. HansA.
    7
    This is a ridiclously gory video game. I like it a lot though and I play it with my son very often if it's not too late.
  4. KenE.
    1
    Judging by the demo which I'm sure won't change a bit before release uh...Stiff Control + Jerky/Awkward Animations + Inconsistent framerate due to a graphics engine being used that is too much for the xbox to handle = Big pile of poop!!! Thanks but I'd rather play Nightcaster 2....yeah right this game will make the wait for Halo 2 more bearable. Chronicles will get the sleeper hit of the year award… Expand

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