- March 13, 2017
- Cyanide
- 17h median play time
Styx: Shards of Darkness
What's worse than dying in a game... dying and being heckled for doing so.
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About
"Styx: Shards of Darkness" is a stealth adventure game featuring the goblin assassin Styx. Explore large open environments, sneak past or assassinate enemies, and experiment with new abilities and weapons. Play solo or in co-op mode, and climb, swing, and hide through multi-layered environments. Gain experience to learn new skills and abilities, and complete missions with high stakes for your kin.











- Great stealth mechanics with multiple ways to approach objectives.
- Humorous writing and character dialogue, especially from Styx.
- Improved graphics and level design compared to the first game.
story
1,826 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe story of "Styx: Shards of Darkness" has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that it lacks the depth and engagement of its predecessor, "Master of Shadows." While some appreciate the humor and character of Styx, others criticize the narrative for being shallow, disjointed, and abruptly ending without resolution. Overall, the story serves as a backdrop for gameplay rather than a compelling driving force, leading to a consensus that while entertaining, it falls short of expectations set by the first game.
“This game is much better than the first one, the story is much better structured, and the gameplay remains similar; Styx is still a smart-ass funny!”
“The first Styx was a real hero’s journey; he learns of his true nature and strikes out against the original Styx to become his own separate person, and that is the emotional core of the storyline.”
“The story is nice and well written with a few twists and turns, some of which I wasn't expecting.”
“The story is also exceptionally boring and unengaging, and Styx is incredibly annoying to listen to, particularly because the writers clearly think he is being very funny when I only vaguely smirked at maybe one of the jokes in 12 hours of playtime.”
“The story is the worst thing I've ever seen; it was written by a 5-year-old with learning difficulties.”
“The story ends abruptly, and the ending doesn't even make sense.”
Styx: Shards of Darkness Review
Styx: Shards of Darkness is an incredibly fun game - provided you are ok with slowing down the pace and willing to put up with uncompromising stealth. If you are looking for an action heavy stealth experience, this isn’t really your cup of tea. However, if you’re like me (though I’m terrible at stealth on the whole) and want a great, difficult challenge, Styx: Shards of Darkness might be right up your alley.
80%Styx: Shards of Darkness review
A mean-spirited character leads a big-hearted game; you’re unlikely to dwell on its lore but its features combine well to create a satisfying stealth experience.
79%Styx: Shards of Darkness Review - PS4
Overwhelming in size and overflowing with freedom with which to tackle its sprawling campaign, Styx: Shards of Darkness is an unapologetically pure stealth title that might struggle to expand its hardcore appeal beyond the die-hard fans of the genre.
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