Prima Games The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena, EN 0761557962 User Manual
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Hairpin and Blades Fighting Moves
Attack
Buttons
Block
Block button
Downward Slash
Attack button
Left-to-Right Slash
Left plus attack button
Stab
Up or down plus attack button
Counter/Lethal Move
Attack button when weapon is
fl ashing
fl ashing
Tools of the Trade
Tools of the Trade
As he tries to make his escape off of the Dark Athena, Riddick will need some help. He must use various
weapons and equipment not only to neutralize threats, but also to gain access to various parts of the
ship. Here you will fi nd out about each and every weapon and tool as well as how to best use them.
weapons and equipment not only to neutralize threats, but also to gain access to various parts of the
ship. Here you will fi nd out about each and every weapon and tool as well as how to best use them.
Melee Weapons
Hairpin and Blades
Description: Riddick acquires a
hairpin from Revas right at the
beginning of the game. It is
essentially a dagger that you
can use for both stabbing and
slashing.
beginning of the game. It is
essentially a dagger that you
can use for both stabbing and
slashing.
Tactical Notes: Combat knives,
scalpels, and other blades
function the same way as the
hairpin; you can use the same tactics for all of
them. Although the hairpin causes less damage
than the club, its speed makes it preferable
when going toe-to-toe with an opponent. A
series of quick slashes with this weapon can
drop an enemy in a few seconds. Fighting
tactics should resemble regular hand-to-hand
combat; block incoming strikes and wait for the
right opportunity to slash. Do not stick and move
when an opponent is also armed with a blade—
since blades can strike quickly, it is diffi cult to
get out of the way.
function the same way as the
hairpin; you can use the same tactics for all of
them. Although the hairpin causes less damage
than the club, its speed makes it preferable
when going toe-to-toe with an opponent. A
series of quick slashes with this weapon can
drop an enemy in a few seconds. Fighting
tactics should resemble regular hand-to-hand
combat; block incoming strikes and wait for the
right opportunity to slash. Do not stick and move
when an opponent is also armed with a blade—
since blades can strike quickly, it is diffi cult to
get out of the way.
TIP
The quickest way to down an opponent with the
hairpin is to intercept an incoming strike by pressing
the attack button when the hairpin or blade fl ashes.
Riddick grabs the attacker’s arm and shoves the
hairpin or blade into the enemy’s neck.
hairpin is to intercept an incoming strike by pressing
the attack button when the hairpin or blade fl ashes.
Riddick grabs the attacker’s arm and shoves the
hairpin or blade into the enemy’s neck.
Club Fighting Moves
Attack
Buttons
Block
Block button
Right-to-Left Swing
Attack button
Left-to-Right Swing
Left plus attack button
Overhead Smash
Up plus attack button
Chin Strike
Down plus attack button
Counter/Lethal Move
Attack button when weapon is
fl ashing
fl ashing
Description:
Use a club
when you
really,
really want
to hurt
someone.
A few good
whacks
with one of these on an easier opponent, and he
ain’t getting back up.
when you
really,
really want
to hurt
someone.
A few good
whacks
with one of these on an easier opponent, and he
ain’t getting back up.
Tactical Notes: This two-handed weapon is devas-
tating in a fi ght, but it’s also clumsy. The club’s
heavy weight requires long windups before
delivering a strike, leaving the wielder open to
attack. A quick target can dodge the incoming
blow. For this reason, reserve the club for
surprise attacks when you can whack your
opponent in the back of the head. When facing
an enemy with a club, use the stick-and-move
technique to strike, then backpedal before your
opponent can swing. Unless you have a club
of your own, don’t block an incoming strike.
Instead, step out of the way to stay alive.
heavy weight requires long windups before
delivering a strike, leaving the wielder open to
attack. A quick target can dodge the incoming
blow. For this reason, reserve the club for
surprise attacks when you can whack your
opponent in the back of the head. When facing
an enemy with a club, use the stick-and-move
technique to strike, then backpedal before your
opponent can swing. Unless you have a club
of your own, don’t block an incoming strike.
Instead, step out of the way to stay alive.
Club
TIP
When equipped with the club, you can block all
incoming strikes, including slashes and stabs from
a blade. The only exception to this rule is a strike
delivered with the butt of a fi rearm.
incoming strikes, including slashes and stabs from
a blade. The only exception to this rule is a strike
delivered with the butt of a fi rearm.
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