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Riddick: The Merc Files
iOS (iPhone/iPad)
Released On: Sep 18, 2013
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It has sadly little to do with the original Xbox game but this is still a competent little stealth adventure, even if the Riddick connection is of arguable benefit to it.
A stealth-action game that isn't lacking in bright ideas, Riddick: The Merc Files clouds its best bits with a generally clunky, unfinished feel.
In the end, Riddick fares better than most movie tie-ins, mainly because of Gaming Corps' dedication to good stealth play and stage design. It could've been better, though, especially with superior action elements and more involvement from Diesel.
Not horrible, but glitchy and repetitive making the interesting stealth concepts muddled at best.
I guess if shallow stealth games are OK with you, you'll find this one to be a worthy entry to the app store. This is definitely not the iOS version of Riddick that rivals any of the franchises previous efforts, fair warning. In my opinion: your options for a more entertaining stealth game, on the App Store, are numerous.
In short, see the films, play the old games, but ignore this entirely. Even the most hardened Riddick fan will just find it needlessly upsetting.
Where Escape From Butcher Bay and Assault On Dark Athena showed how games can complement and expand a film franchise in unique and interesting ways, The Merc Files feels like a rushed, irrelevant addition to David Twohy’s B-movie universe; one that would have been best left on the cutting room floor.
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Summary Be Riddick - the iconic antihero - and avoid the mercenaries that hunt you across the stars. Escape them, trick them, or eliminate them. It's your choice.
Platforms:
- iOS (iPhone/iPad)
Initial Release Date: Sep 18, 2013
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- Gaming Corps
Publisher: Gaming Corps
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