Platforms PS3 | Xbox 360 | PC Release Date: April 7, 2009 (NA)
In the dark corners of outer space, the predatory Merc-ship Dark Athena bides its time, waiting for its prey. But the ship's merciless crew has little idea what they're up against in the rugged and ruthless man known as Riddick. Get ready for a journey into an intense and dangerous science fiction world as you assume the role of this enigmatic antihero, relying on your stealth, speed and strategy to overcome the Dark Athena crew and do your best to cheat death.
The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena is a new, action stealth First Person Shooter set in the rich, futuristic, sci-fi world of the Riddick film saga. The game features a rich storyline, intriguing, developed characters, and the voice acting of Vin Diesel. The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena follows up the story from the original game title as Riddick must now flee the Dark Athena, following his harrowing escape from the notorious Butcher Bay prison. During the adventure, Richard B. Riddick must escape the predatory Merc-ship Dark Athena using stealth and action to overcome its merciless crew and challenge the nefarious Captain Revas.
RELEASE DATES
April 24, 2009 (EUR)
GALLERY
FEATURES
Go deeper into the compelling science fiction universe depicted in the films The Chronicles of Riddick and Pitch Black
Brutal and Graphic Executions Dozens of graphically gorgeous ways to perform brutal instant executions on unsuspecting enemies
Advanced Melee Combat Mechanics The well-developed hand-to-hand combat system combines traditional melee attacks with blocks, parries, and savage counter-attacks
Intuitive Stealth System An intuitive stealth system unique to the FPS genre adds a whole new dimension of strategy to traditional action and FPS game play
Exciting Online Multi-player Multi-player includes never before seen game modes as well as melee combat and stealth action
Developed by Starbreeze Studios Acclaimed developers of the first Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay title as well as other titles including ‘The Darkness’
‘Escape from Butcher Bay’ Included A new version of the award winning Xbox and PC title Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay – recognized as one of the best games of 2004 – has been visually re-mastered for next-gen systems, and has been included free along with the stunning, new Dark Athena campaign
