Styx: Shards of Darkness

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  • Summary: Following the fall of Akenash tower, an extraordinary matter has forced Styx out of hiding and into Korrangar, city of the Dark Elves. Supposedly impregnable, a diplomatic summit offers Styx a chance at slipping in unnoticed. His infiltration complete, Styx will stop at nothing to accomplishFollowing the fall of Akenash tower, an extraordinary matter has forced Styx out of hiding and into Korrangar, city of the Dark Elves. Supposedly impregnable, a diplomatic summit offers Styx a chance at slipping in unnoticed. His infiltration complete, Styx will stop at nothing to accomplish the robbery of a lifetime: stealing a scepter of immense and indomitable power.

    Embark upon a stealthy adventure with new enemies, new environments, and a plethora of new mechanics refining the abilities of Styx - grappling around corners, climbing ropes, and using his trusty knife to zip line!    … Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 38
  3. Negative: 0 out of 38
  1. Hooked Gamers
    Mar 15, 2017
    88
    The first game was an unsung hero of 2014 for me, but now with a little more kick behind its sequel Styx: Shards of Darkness has set itself up to be noticed by more eager gamers looking for a challenging stealth experience. With a more optimized experience, more freedom to the players and more of that sarcastic and vulgar goblin goodness, Styx has found his way once more back into the heart of this gamer - with a sharp dagger and sarcastic commentary.
  2. SpazioGames
    Mar 14, 2017
    80
    Gameplay, graphics, atmosphere: all is in the right place.
  3. Impulsegamer
    Mar 27, 2017
    80
    The death scene taunts can get a bit tiring (when you die frequently… especially if it’s from a fiddly jump) but overall there’s a lot of charm on offer here and an interesting story. Worth a look and a bit of fun.
  4. Critical Hit
    Mar 14, 2017
    75
    While not the best stealth game, Styx: Shards of Darkness offers some fun, unique gameplay. It might be filled with mixed messages, but there's still a number of hours' worth of sneaky, fun, stabbing action.
  5. BaziCenter
    Apr 5, 2017
    70
    Styx: Shards of Darkness could have been a big hit in the stealth genre if not for its few AI, control and level-design flaws. Still, the whole package is so fun, unique and charming that stealth fans will definitely enjoy it.
  6. Gameblog.fr
    Mar 16, 2017
    70
    Styx Shards of Darkness is a good evolution of Styx's Universe, and it offers a lot of improvements. Better graphics, better gameplay mechanics... and always this sneaky and funny goblin! A good stealth experience, that still suffers some technical and AI issues.
  7. Games.cz
    Apr 5, 2017
    50
    Dull and uninteresting game without ideas and tension and with a lot of unfinished work. Lenient, undemanding fans of stealth games may be satisfied for a while, but even they should wait for a sale. Everyone else should rather return to Dishonored or Hitman.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. GameCritic121
    Mar 17, 2017
    10
    Don't be scared off by less-than-stellar reviews, it's a pure stealth game; scrubs are going to rate it poorly just because they're bad at it.Don't be scared off by less-than-stellar reviews, it's a pure stealth game; scrubs are going to rate it poorly just because they're bad at it. If you liked the first one, you'll like this one. Some of the powers carry over, some didn't, and there are new ones as well, including a crafting system. If you're a stealth fan, buy both Styx games.… Expand
  2. ADHGO
    Aug 12, 2017
    10
    Styx returns with new Stealth and adventure game, the way Styx hides and walks in the shadows, to carry dead bodies and hiding them, interactStyx returns with new Stealth and adventure game, the way Styx hides and walks in the shadows, to carry dead bodies and hiding them, interact with environment, ring my bell, poison the food or the drinks of the enemies is nice and interesting, graphics & textures are great too, field of view with fair open world is satisfying, Styx is well build polygon with great texture,
    Poor fighting mechanics, while killing enemy feels very satisfying to do, by jumping from the shadow and stabbing / climbing his back
    The game is hard, especially when enemy catch you are 95% a dead piece of meat, that means you must keep hiding all the time, or even jumping from edge to edge can kills you directly, running between blades careful touching you as you are immediately dead meat
    It reminds me somehow with Tomb raider, controlling that ugly interesting goblin
    You can find some glitches in the game specially in the auto saving in some areas,
    You need to shut down the game and reopen it, and everything will comes back normal    … Expand
  4. sychu
    Mar 16, 2017
    9
    Bigger and more detailed levels, better controls and better graphics. At the same time I was playing original Master of Shadows and I can tellBigger and more detailed levels, better controls and better graphics. At the same time I was playing original Master of Shadows and I can tell that developers put a lot of effort to make this game better and they did. Plus I have never seen such a fluent gameplay in any stealth game. Why 9 not 10? There are still some minor issues, such as controls and enemies blocking on the walls and each other.… Expand
  5. Gittoplo
    Feb 7, 2021
    8
    A really enjoyable little gem. Wonderful setting and atmosphere. With a big budget this little series could have become iconic. Gets a littleA really enjoyable little gem. Wonderful setting and atmosphere. With a big budget this little series could have become iconic. Gets a little repetitive but such is the nature of stealth games. Definitely recommend and hope they make another one.… Expand
  6. sft
    Dec 29, 2021
    8
    8.25/10 • The green goblin.

    Good-looking, well-crafted game. Funny and entertaining throughout, despite some minor irritations.
  7. Kotofon
    Sep 27, 2020
    7
    В игре Стикс в этот раз окажется в древнем городе тёмных эльфов Карнгар, который считается неприступным. Но Стикс смог проникнуть в город,В игре Стикс в этот раз окажется в древнем городе тёмных эльфов Карнгар, который считается неприступным. Но Стикс смог проникнуть в город, когда в городе был переполох из-за съезда дипломатов. Однако в самих переговорах в городе не все так просто, так как они ведутся между тёмными эльфами и гномами. У которых есть одно общее — это ненависть к гоблинам.Так же Стиксу удастся побывать в различных местах кроме Коррангара: Город воров, Подземные рудники, Деревня охотников и не только.… Expand
  8. realWhiteMan
    Apr 9, 2023
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My rating is based on my impressions of the game. This is not an objective review. I play quite a big number of titles per year and decided to review them as a peace of art and not as a product.… Expand

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