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The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay is a video game developed by the Swedish developers Starbreeze Studios, based on the movie The Chronicles of Riddick
. The Xbox version was released at the same time as the movie in June 2004 and a Windows version was released in December.

The likeness and voice of the movie's star, Vin Diesel, are also used for the game's main character, Richard B. Riddick. The game surprised many gamers, as most movie-to-game translations are poorly received by reviewers and fans alike, relying on their license to sell. Escape from Butcher Bay, on the other hand, received a good deal of critical acclaim, and was generally viewed as a very accomplished and innovative experience. There is a special x64 version of the game available.

Gameplay

The game, which functions as a prequel to Pitch Black
and The Chronicles of Riddick movies, with combat sequences featuring first-person fighting and gunplay. The game also mixes stealth with combat, restricting the supply of ranged weapons and forcing the player to rely on makeshift knives and clubs (items best wielded with the element of surprise).

Escape from Butcher Bay features close combat and long-range gameplay. Not only can Riddick dispatch enemies close-up with a wide range of mêlée weapons, he can even perform several special moves, breaking a guard's neck or grabbing hold of his weapon and using it against him. At his disposal as well are several different firearms such as pistols, rifles and shotguns.

Stealth is also approached in a unique way. To let the player know that Riddick is concealed, the screen will tint blue. Another innovative feature is the total lack of heads up display and crosshairs. (Minus a small health display that appears when damage is taken)

Synopsis

The plot follows Riddick as he is imprisoned in Butcher Bay, a notorious Triple Max penitentiary.

Bounty Hunter Johns escorts Riddick to the Single Max level where Riddick escapes during a riot. Following underground tunnels and battling mutant "Dwellers", Riddick happens upon a hermit called Pope Joe who performs surgery on Riddick, giving him his trademark "eyeshine."

Riddick is eventually recaptured and transferred to the Double Max area where he infiltrates the mining facility. An outbreak of large beetle-like aliens gives Riddick the chance to hitch a ride out. He is captured again however and sent to the Triple Max level of the prison.

Here, he is placed in cryo-sleep and awakens every day for a few minutes to have excercise. He eventually finds a flaw in the system and escapes again.

Hijacking a police assault vehicle, Riddick rampages through the various offices and finds Hoxie, the owner of Butcher Bay. With Johns's help, Riddick tricks the guards and they escape together on a stolen ship.

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