Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Athena Review with Butcher Bay

Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena
I just finished beating Butcher Bay for the first time in years, and I have to say that it is still just as awesome as it was back in 2004.

Butcher Bay was one of the most visually striking games on the original Xbox, and this new version is still very impressive. I popped my old Xbox version in just for comparison, and the difference was staggering. Starbreeze did an amazing job of bringing this campaign into the next generation.

The thing I love most about the Riddick games is the diversity of gameplay. One minute you’ll be doing quests in a prison yard, and the next you’ll be sneaking down hallways and snapping guard’s necks in the darkness. This game is the ultimate action movie, and you get to play the starring role.

And, before anyone says that they don’t like Vin Diesel, give the game a shot. I felt exactly the same way before I tried it out, and to be honest, I think Vin’s gravelly voice and deadpan humor is absolutely perfect for the role.

I’ve only just started the Dark Athena campaign, but the first hour and half has been a blast. Even if it doesn’t turn out to be quite as awesome as Butcher Bay, I fail to see how it won’t be fun.

I’ll be the first to tell you that the multiplayer is pretty uninspired — hardly anyone is playing online, but if you’re at all interested in this game, do not hesitate to pick it up. I think it’s my favorite game I’ve played so far this year. I don’t normally like to advocate for one particular game, but I feel this game offers a very unique experience that a lot of people would enjoy.

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