100
GamePro
Enormously high production value adds to the pleasure of playing this game. Its no exaggeration to say that these graphics are the best you've ever seen in a console game...A masterpiece.
98
XboxAddict
The challenging levels, the variety of gameplay and the amazing visuals alone make it worth every penny. Dare I say (here comes the hate mail), it would be an even better game than "Halo" if it wasnt for a lack of multiplayer action.
95
Game Informer
Quotation forthcoming. [July 2004]
95
Warcry
From start to finish, it brings the player into the story and doesnt let go. Tremendous visuals, sound work and engrossing gameplay is just a short list of what this game brings to the table.
94
Gamer's Hell
What essentially makes The Chronicles of Riddick such an excellent game is the awesome atmosphere that has been created.
93
GameSpot
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.
93
Xbox Advanced
Every facet of the gameplay is brilliant, and its wrapped in the best looking graphics on the Xbox to date. Ive 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.
92
DailyGame
Whats most interesting about even this game, though, is that in spite of its being single-player only, were just as eager to go back and keep playing. 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 its hard not to think about playing again.
92
Gamezilla!
The characters appear to have a depth Ive never seen before.
92
GameZone
A terrific game. If you like action, combat, adventure, then pick this one up. Chronicles of Riddick as enough of each to keep you enthralled and excited.
91
Entertainment Weekly
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. The curse of bad movie-themed videogames is officially over. [18 June 2004, p.L2T 20]
90
1UP
Few games can match the amazing fusion of story, graphics and controls in Riddick. It's a step forward for not only movie-based games, but action games in general.
90
AceGamez
It's not just the best movie-licensed game ever, but one of the best single player first person shooter adventures ever.
90
Adrenaline Vault
The Chronicles of Riddick looks great, sounds great and the gameplay is a perfect amalgamation of shooting, adventure, platforming, role-playing and stealth. Though Im 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."
90
BonusStage
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 Ive had in a game world in a while. 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.
90
Cheat Code Central Platinum
This game will have you on the edge of your controller. You never know what's going to happen next. The gameplay never sinks into a predictable, redundant pattern. The blending of gameplay elements seems random; almost natural.
90
Console Gold
CoR leaves you wanting more, not because it is short, but because it is good.
90
EuroGamer
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. It is a critical darling because it dares to keep changing and still manages to maintain a high standard in spite of this. It satisfies our lust for variation and our lust for technical excellence.
90
GamerFeed
Simply put, it's the most gorgeous Xbox game ever released. In fact, it's damn near photo realistic.
90
GameSpy
It's simply too good and too tasty to ignore. Not to mention it's the first decent step towards next-next-generation visuals.
90
Stuff
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.
90
Xbox Nation Magazine
Graphically exquisite and resplendently crafted, Bay is one of the best exclusive titles in the Xbox library. [June 2004, p.82]
90
Xbox Solution
It's been a long time since I picked a game up and played it straight through to the end. 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.
