Enormously high production value adds to the pleasure of playing this game. Not only are the visuals ridiculously sweet, the gameplay is unique and incredibly well-paced. The only real problem I have with the 1st person perspective is jumping and grasping, which is more difficult when you can't see the character you control. [July 2004, p.118], This cracking game also proves the Xbox truly is the only console capable of running games with this level of immersion...Riddick should be waved in the face of every PS2 fanboy with a taunting "nyah, nyah." With Brian Bloom, Dave Wittenberg, Gideon Emery, Maury Sterling. An engaging plot, combined with the right balance of stealth and action makes Butcher Bay one of those classic games that any owner of the Xbox should have in their collection. The gameplay never sinks into a predictable, redundant pattern. Great stealth mechanics, good story, and an awesome. The action, script and presentation are all worthy of the highest praise. based on [Sept 2004, p.102]. See how well critics are rating the Best Video Games of All Time - Page 8 Bear in mind that these would be ten or eleven of the most stimulating hours you can imagine, filled with drama, action, fear, wonder and really quite the most intense violence any person should witness. Shopping. The only time you see The Vin is in short cut-scenes and third-person sequences such as climbing up and down ladders and while healing at medical stations. From start to finish, it brings the player into the story and doesn't let go. The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay. The frame-rate problem seems to have been fixed and the choppy animations smoothed. The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay has breathed new life into movie-to-game adaptations. Generally favorable reviews- based on 102 Ratings, The Real World Homecoming: New York: Season 1. Tremendous visuals, sound work and engrossing gameplay is just a short list of what this game brings to the table. [18 June 2004, p.L2T 20]. Il filmato è visionabile […] The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay (Video Game 2004) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Every facet of the gameplay is brilliant, and it's wrapped in the best looking graphics on the Xbox to date. PC. [June 2004, p.82], It's a seamless and nigh-flawless experience that incorporates the best of what we love about gaming. Merges both action and stealth perfectly to create a completely enthralling experience. From the opening neck-crack of the tutorial to the blood-soaked minigun shootout of the finale, if it's bordering on the pornographically violent, chances are it's included somewhere here. Enormously high production value adds to the pleasure of playing this game. The Chronicles of Riddick, is a science fiction action media franchise created in 2000 by David Twohy spanning three live-action feature films, a direct-to-DVD animated film, two video games for PC and consoles, one motion comic, one mobile game, and two novelizations.. It's not just the best movie-licensed game ever, but one of the best single player first person shooter adventures ever. PC version. Metacritic Game Reviews, The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape Fro The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay, The most wanted man in the universe comes to your neighborhood in The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay. The blending of gameplay elements seems random; almost natural. If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device. An astounding game. It is a critical darling because it dares to keep changing and still manages to maintain a high standard in spite of this. It is also considered cursed. Considering that it can be bought for lower $20, it can't be missed. The frame-rate problem seems to have been fixed and the choppy animations smoothed out. It's simply too good and too tasty to ignore. Chronicles of Riddick Escape From Butcher Bay is not only best movie to game adoption ever but also one of the best game ever made too. Been a Riddick fan since the film Pitch Black and this game doesn't disappoint at all! It's a step forward for not only movie-based games, but action games in general. The bar has been raised and then some, Bungie. CoR leaves you wanting more, not because it is short, but because it is good. The details are breathtaking. Despite whatever flaws it may have, "The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay" definitely belongs on the list of best licensed based games to date. The average length of the game showcases the only real drawback to the game: its lack of substantial replay value. Battle your enemies in first-person or third-person views using shooting, stealth, or hand-to-hand combat. Report. The lighting and mapping of the environments truly is a sight to behold. Info. everything is fantastic about this game. An enjoyable semi-stealth first-person shooter game with good, gritty environments and only a few small glitches. It's no exaggeration to say that these graphics are the best you've ever seen in a console game...A masterpiece. It is easily the best looking game to date on the Xbox and the gameplay is equally strong. Despite the grim environments depicted, this is one of the best-looking XBox titles I've seen. In fact, it's damn near photo realistic. Beautiful hand to hand combat animations. Chronicles of Riddick as enough of each to keep you enthralled and excited. Each non-playable character was highly unique in their appearance, voice, accent and behaviour which helps to get across the notion that the prison is truly teeming with life, individual personalities, groups of friends, rivals and enemies. As a mature FPS experience it still comes highly recommended though. Personal Favorite: ESCAPE FROM BUTCHER BAY. The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay - Developer's Cut Gameplay Movie 1, Been a Riddick fan since the film Pitch Black and this game doesn't disappoint at all! Though I'm certain to be crucified for my blasphemy, this variety and skillful execution makes Riddick equal to, and in some ways, superior to the single-player component found in "Halo.". What essentially makes The Chronicles of Riddick such an excellent game is the awesome atmosphere that has been created. based on With the exception of a few linear and otherworldly levels (which, by the way, out-Doom Doom), there are enough ways to try to escape from Butcher Bay that it's hard not to think about playing again. With Riddick's eye-shine, you can easily see through the dark to take out your foes. Amazing, definatly one of the best games evermade, this game, made in mid 2004, has enough graphics capability to be on the xbox 360, i am. The curse of bad movie-themed videogames is officially over. Despite the fact that The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay is a somewhat short, linear romp with limited replayability, it's about as good as Xbox action gaming gets, from its fantastic delivery to its fun combat. It's paced wonderfully through an interesting story; features well-developed, appealing characters; and blends numerous gameplay types into one flawlessly executed adventure. Awesome Shooter. Great stealth mechanics, good story, and an awesome prequel to the Riddick franchise! On the other hand, the game isn't very difficult, it is extremely short, there are no multiplayer modes, and there is very little replay value. Playing next. Each non-playable character was highly unique in their appearance, voice, accent and behaviour which helps to get across the notion that the prison is truly teeming with life, individual personalities, groups of friends, rivals and enemies. It's a hair bit easy. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. This game is simply gorgeous. [July 2004, p.100]. Featuring a remastered edition of The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay (2004), as well as a new full-length campaign, Assault on Dark Athena picks up moments after Riddick's escape. A remake of "Butcher Bay" was included with that release and it has been vastly improved in every way. Unlike many other games, there is little satisfaction in the subtle degrees between the player's success and failure, only the obstacles in the way of the next point in the plot. It's frankly amazing what this game managed to do back in its day. See screenshots of The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay: Browse dozens of high resolution images, screenshots, wallpapers, pictures, artwork, and more on GameSpot. Riddick is a brutally nasty game. Metacritic Game Reviews, The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay for Xbox, The most wanted man in the universe comes to your neighborhood in The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay. Not to mention it's the first decent step towards next-next-generation visuals. Don't miss it. Innovative gameplay, rich story, and near flawless visuals. Issues fixed [] Crash on startup []. Amazing, definatly one of the best games evermade, this game, made in mid 2004, has enough graphics capability to be on the xbox 360, i am amazed, it is up there with halo and oblivian, and the weapons are sooo fun. PC. It's not just a sense of humour and a flair for mayhem that Riddick shares with its star; it's a compact, muscular, single-minded piece of work, too. The intro for the excellent game Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay. The game does a great job of combining stealth elements (centered on Riddick's ability to hear his target's heartbeat as well as see in the dark) with all-out, guns-blazing action. I personally prefer a stealth game to be in 3rd person, but despite this, the game seems to conpensate with new ideas in 1st person control. It appears to be ahead of its time visually, and it couples this accomplishment with game mechanics so solid and well conceived that future titles will have a lot of work to do if they wish to compete. Whereas it's a definite split between the two in most other titles, Butcher Bay fuses the two seamlessly, resulting in an entirely satisfying experience that plays wonderfully. It's rare that a game of such impeccable design and ingenious execution is seen. Dare I say (here comes the hate mail), it would be an even better game than "Halo" if it wasn't for a lack of multiplayer action. Directed by Tom Keegan. - A thoroughly immersive product, thanks to handsome level design, decent sound effects, an unnerving music score and lines delivered by real actors, including Diesel himself. It's a shortish ride, and dark -- pitch black, if you like -- but a great one. Unfortunately, like most movie games, parts of it fell short. This cracking game also proves the Xbox truly is the only console capable of running games with this level of immersion...Riddick should be waved in the face of every PS2 fanboy with a taunting "nyah, nyah." Butcher Bay is the best movie game i've ever seen in my life. [Aug 2004, p.72]. It satisfies our lust for variation and our lust for technical excellence. The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay. Whatever concerns you may have with frame-rate or awkward animations, very few games deserve a rating of 1. Xbox. The music has also been remastered. In one genocidal wave, the Necromonger Empire culled an entire generation of Furyans. The fact that the game can be quite easily completed within 10 hours of play may very well put a few people off making the purchase. Riddick does lack in replay value, but the gameplay we do get is worth checking out. [Sept 2004, p.7]. 12:56. Besides, if a game can keep you playing from start to finish no matter how hard you need to pee, the developers definitely did their job and did it well. The story involves Riddick, who has been taken under capture to a max prison called Butcher Bay, and must figure out a way to escape. Ironically this effort to strengthen the plot has the exact opposite effect, diluting its focus. The game has two great general strengths. Great stealth mechanics, good story, and an awesome. As immediately effective the game may be, look beyond the surface and the game becomes surprisingly shallow. Been a Riddick fan since the film Pitch Black and this game doesn't disappoint at all! The series follows the adventures of antihero character Riddick (either portrayed or voiced by Vin Diesel) in the 28th century. Are we too battle-hardened to sense the full impact of Vin's Xbox debut? Challenging but rarely vexing, bleak and unnerving and technically extraordinary. What's this? The most wanted man in the universe comes to your neighborhood in The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay. If only Diesel's movies could be this good. The characters appear to have a depth I've never seen before. Possibly the best FPS game ever made or at least a good contender for that title. Directed by Eric Weiss. One of the coolest menu systems ever to be seen a video game. Great stealth mechanics, good story, and an awesome prequel to the Riddick franchise! From it's near-perfect melee controls and truly next-generation-level graphics to the pacing imbedded in its taut narrative, Riddick is a must-see, must-play, must-buy Xbox classic. The first is a simply spectacular presentation and attention to detail. The game controls are sluggish and difficult to use. Chronicles of Riddick literally came out of nowhere to mesmerize us with its polished gameplay, immersive plot and unique gameplay elements. A terrific game. Although Riddick may not be the longest game on the market and the replay value is pretty much non-existent with only Live Aware and no multiplayer to be had, for doubters and non-believers alike, Chronicles of Riddick is absolutely one of the best Xbox games ever released. The gameplay is solid if a bit unpolished, but the awe-inspiring 3D graphics - the best yet seen on the Xbox - are what ultimately makes this adventure shine brighter than Riddick's eyes. Been a Riddick fan since the film Pitch Black and this game doesn't disappoint at all! Judging by the demo which I'm sure won't change a bit before release uh...Stiff Control + Jerky/Awkward Animations + Inconsistent, 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!!! With the exception of a few linear and otherworldly levels (which, by the way, out-Doom Doom), there are enough ways to try to escape from Butcher Bay that it's hard not to think about playing again. Simply put, it's the most gorgeous Xbox game ever released. Flawed, yes, but so confident and independent that it's hard not to like. Few games can match the amazing fusion of story, graphics and controls in Riddick. It's just too bad it's over so quickly. Riddick is a game that once you start you won't want to stop, the action is paced perfectly with the storyline and it keeps you engaged the whole way through. - There is an OpenGL-related crash after starting the program. And it was surpassed by "The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena". The grimy and amazing graphics, plus gory, well-paced game play, wrapped in a worthwhile story add up to a surprise hit. A surprisingly tight blend of action, exploration and story. Here's a quick fix how to get The Chronicles of Riddick Escape From Butcher Bay (2004) to work on Nvidia based systems. A rating of 1, Ken E.? I just finished this on PS3 as it was included with my copy of Dark Athena. This is the first stealth FPS I've played that actually works. [Sept 2004, p.98]. I would also like to address the fact that no one seems to be conserned with the bias of those who have judged this game as bad. Often masterful, rarely boring, and beautifully presented - from the minimalist HUD and maximalist visuals to the reactive Gregson-Williams-inspired scoring and conversational feel of the dialogue. More likely the game isn't packing quite the dynamite as its potential suggested. A pretty darn good game. It does include Escape from Butcher Bay but the graphics have been upgraded significantly and were created from scratch again (instead of a texture job). I can't stress enough how shocked I am at the quality of this game. And we never thought we'd hear ourselves saying that. You're signed out. It's so unbelievably good that it almost feels like it was brought back in time, because most all of today's action games (on the Xbox or otherwise) just aren't in the same league. but, for $15, you can't find a better shooter out there. [July 2004, p.68], The controls prove the best out of the recent crop of first-person shooters; the hand-to-hand combat system is spectacular. Possibly the best FPS game ever made or at least a good contender for that title. the only problems i have with Butcher Bay is the otherwise beautiful graphics sometimes become very grainy and rough for no reason what-so-ever, and the rag-doll physics have a few awkward bugs (a lot of defoming heads and shaking bodies). The average length of the game showcases the only real drawback to the game: its lack of substantial replay value. It is a critical darling because it dares to keep changing and still manages to maintain a high standard in spite of this. Following the mildly successful movie Pitch Black, developer Starbreeze Studios created The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay, a prequel to the film which also released in 2004, The Chronicles of Riddick. Maybe that's why I never played it as a kid. E’ online anche il nuovo trailer ufficiale di Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena, prossimo gioco d’azione sviluppato da Tigon Studios, la software house di Vin Diesel, e Starbreeze. Escape from Butcher Bay Review. What's most interesting about even this game, though, is that in spite of its being single-player only, we're just as eager to go back and keep playing. There are downsides to the game, though, the biggest of which being the absence of any form of multiplayer. Furya is a dead world in the Furyan System, once the homeworld of the Furyans, a thriving spiritual warrior race. I've went though the entire game without dying once on the standard difficulty. 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. It's an action game, set in a sci-fi / futuristic, shooter, stealth, licensed title, puzzle elements and prison themes. Generally favorable reviews There are not many games that have a fantastic storyline with top of the range graphics and gameplay, but this is one of them. Graphically exquisite and resplendently crafted, Bay is one of the best exclusive titles in the Xbox library. However, the open-ended structure, combined with the fact that every minute of the game is a satisfying experience, warrants at least a second time through. I don't say that too often, but I was left craving more out of the title. [XboxGamer]. Did this not come out on PS2 originally? Butcher Bay soundly defeats "Halo" and takes it's place as FPS of this generation. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The equal blend of game elements is superbly crafted, and I am honestly surprised at how much I enjoyed the stealth and hand-to-hand combat. Usually a game with no multiplayer and running a little bit on the short side, I would have a hard time suggesting buying, but Escape From Butcher Bay is put together so well that a purchase is well worth it for anyone who enjoys first person shooters or action titles of any kind. Critic Reviews Great dialogue, visceral, vicarious violence, and a well-realized first-person experience might make you wish you could serve a little more of your sentence. Please enter your birth date to watch this video: You are not allowed to view this material at this time. First Released Jun 1, 2004. released. For those with Nvidia hardware, this can be fixed by downloading Nvidia Inspector and setting the Extension Limit to 0x00001B58. This game will have you on the edge of your controller. This game, with its amazing graphics and easily accessible controls sets THE precedent for games based off of movie licenses. The different aspects of the game are so well-balanced that no single aspect ever wears thin or seems too prominent, and the game really lets you take on the challenges as you see fit. Rarely have we seen violence so shamelessly glamourised. Browse more videos. 84 One of the most atmospheric, creative and technically impressive titles to hit any console in quite a while. If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device. The game incorporates elements from video game genres such as first-person shooter, adventure and stealth, and is played primarily from a first-person perspective, though the camera switches to a third-person perspective during certain scenes. Bleeding edge technology merged with an assortment of quality gameplay ideas, and topped off with well-utilized production values makes The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay one of the best, if not the best licensed videogame on the market on any console. The scripting keeps you glued to the game even though the main story is strictly a linear affair. Here is the video game “The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay”! A visual tour de force and quite comfortably the best-looking console game out there. If I'm mentioning a game's menus in a review, then you know that they have to be pretty darn cool. The planet has an eccentric orbit that makes it difficult to chart. Released for the Xbox back in 2004, Escape from Butcher's Bay served as a tie-in prequel to The Chronicles of Riddick. The immersion factor is off the chart and is easily the best looking Xbox game yet. The challenging levels, the variety of gameplay and the amazing visuals alone make it worth every penny. Could have been a classic in the world of gaming if it had better AI and been quite a bit longer. Escape from Butcher Bay was a revolutionary game for its time with dark and gritty visuals, dieselpunk atmosphere, and interesting characters. Set before the events of Pitch Black (2000), this game tells the story of … All of which makes the game's length something of a letdown. I just bought this game and previously played the demo. © 2021 METACRITIC, A RED VENTURES COMPANY. Escape From Butcher Bay is played from a First Person perspective, and as the player progresses through the game there are many elements, including FPS, stealth, horror, platform, and adventure. If this game had been a few hours longer and the different abilities had been put to a bit of more use, CoR could have been the GotY for XBOX. Escape from Butcher Bay has been freshened up a bit and looks surprisingly spiffy on a high-definition display. Some may complain that the game is too short and lacks multi-player features, but grumbling seems churlish. Unlike many other games, there is little satisfaction in the subtle degrees between the player's success and failure, only the obstacles in the way of the next point in the plot. However, the open-ended structure, combined with the fact that every minute of the game is a satisfying experience, warrants at least a second time through. A must Play!!! Awesome game, its short but its enjoyable several times through like Halo's campaign. I only have one small complaint in the gameplay department. The Chronicles of Riddick looks great, sounds great and the gameplay is a perfect amalgamation of shooting, adventure, platforming, role-playing and stealth. The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay for Xbox game reviews & Metacritic score: The most wanted man in the universe comes to your neighborhood in The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay. It's no exaggeration to say that these graphics are the best you've ever seen in a console game...A masterpiece. 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Sure, the game is only around 10 or so hours long (I timed myself the first time through at 11:57:49), but it was the best damn 10 or so hours I've had in a game world in a while. With Vin Diesel, Cole Hauser, Kristin Lehman, Xzibit. I've used the word 'immersion' in this review several times, and really it really is the aspect of Riddick that truly separates it from the pack. It is the wonderful mixture of graphical beauty and seamless gameplay, that we've all waited for.