Styx: Master of Shadows

1. SIPPIO

   Dec 21, 2014

   10

   I bought this game for 2 reasons.
   -1-I loved the video,I watched of it.
   And that led me here to METACRITIC to doublecheck.. Now enterI bought this game for 2 reasons.
   -1-I loved the video,I watched of it.
   And that led me here to METACRITIC to doublecheck..
   Now enter reason #2 the SWEET reviewer who sold me on it..
   
   --Guess what gamers= he was CORRECT!!
   The positives are all there and the negatives are strictly texture and graphics.
   -not story! Story was awesome!
   NOT controls, Play the tutorial. Took 5 mins!!!
   --stealth--WOW,,reminds me of the stealth-fun I had in Fallout &Fallout Vegas...
   
   --start making reviews that will help gamers with actual facts and pros and cons..
   Good job sweets!!
   
   --oh another con is the $20 price tag...and that's a sale price on ps4. Grr!!
   --this coulda been a retail game with a lil more polish...… Expand

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2. JackKasket

   Oct 5, 2015

   9

   Really surprised about all the negative reviews. Sure, this game has a bit of a learning curve in terms of the controls, but unless you are anReally surprised about all the negative reviews. Sure, this game has a bit of a learning curve in terms of the controls, but unless you are an ADD kid, it's not really a problem. Once you get the controls down, man, this has to be the best sneaking game since the original Thief.
   
   Speaking of Thief, which is a completely natural comparison, it absolutely pales next to Styx. The maps are massive, you have multiple options on how to proceed, and what I really like is the trial and error similar to Dark Souls series. Screw up and you're dead. Enter long loading screen and a roll-back to, at worst, 20 minutes ago. It just gives you this additional level of dread, where you cannot screw up without consequences.
   
   If I'd have to gripe about something, the dialogues, cutscenes and story overall are at best mediocre. The dialogue particularly just grinds my gears the wrong way.
   
   Summa summarum: Like sneaking games? Don't mind a learning curve, just like in the good old days? Don't suffer from ADD or pre-pubescent angst? Good, this game is for you.… Expand

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4. snogwoggle

   Nov 7, 2014

   7

   This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Styx: Master of Shadows is a 3rd person tactical stealth combat game which contains RPG elements. Developed by Cyanide Studios and available for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC as a digital download only title, the game world was created using the Unreal 3 engine.
   
   Set in a medieval times world environment, the protagonist in the game is a goblin assassin who suffers from an identity crisis on a mission to steal the heart of the world tree. Cursed by a lifeblood (amber) substance which stems from the heart of the tree, the player struggles throughout the realm with a constant head splitting addiction to amber, while at the same time dealing with a continuous conflict between the world of humans, orcs, and elves.
   
   The game uses a real time combat system which is very rudimentary. The gameplay combat system primarily consists of stealth, agility, cloning, amber vision, and kill abilities that are all tied into a skill points leveling system. Throughout the course of the game, the player acquires skill points during missions which can then be spent on special abilities at the player’s hideout for use during gameplay. The user interface consists of a semi-HUD that displays the characters life bar and amber meters, as well as an inventory indicator that allows the player to be able to cycle items for use during gameplay. There is also a tool-tip/pop-up button that helps direct the player’s actions during stealth mode and while in combat.
   
   Action during gameplay is relatively slow paced as the game requires the player to plan out their tactics very strategically, otherwise death can ensue very quickly. The idea behind the amber skill in the game allows the player to use special abilities during gameplay which are essential to survival, such as the use of stealth mode to hide effectively while in the shadows and the deploying of clones to create distraction scenarios. Once the player gets the hang of navigation during the game, that’s when the character’s combat skills really come alive, especially with the use of amber in combination with precision tactics, like the covered, aerial, and hanging kill skills.
   
   The in-game cut-scenes help drive the player’s actions forward during gameplay and the voice over acting is very solid as well. The levels in the game become somewhat monotonous however, because the player is forced to back-track through them several times during the game to access the hideout, which is the central hub for leveling in the game. The game is also a little lackluster at the end, as it lacks any real sort of final boss fight cathartic moment.
   
   Overall the game is enjoyable to play, (especially when considering the playful dialogue and the random kill animations), however after completion, the game offers limited replay-ability. Outside of accomplishing secondary side quests to acquire relics and/or gather insignias (mainly for trophy/achievement unlocks), there isn’t much else to do in the world. On a scale of 1 to 100, I’d give this title a score of 7.5.… Expand

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5. HaloFever

   May 17, 2016

   6

   Competent stealth game that isn't terrible. Full disclosure: This was a PS Plus freebie, I am playing on easy mode, and I'm not very far intoCompetent stealth game that isn't terrible. Full disclosure: This was a PS Plus freebie, I am playing on easy mode, and I'm not very far into the game.
   
   As a stealth game, Styx works. Enemies have a field of vision and hearing. There are multiple paths including the tried and true duct work. Styx comes with powers such as a controllable clone, invisibility, and the ability to see through walls. It's like a fantasy version of Deus Ex: Human Revolution. That is, except for the combat.
   
   The addition of brutal murders seems like a poor design decision. This could have been a game focused on stealth for the sake of stealth alone. Instead, you have a rudimentary combat, stealth take-downs, and places to hide bodies. It really does play like a fantasy version of Deus Ex. This is a shame, because the original Thief was already a great fantasy stealth game (and in my opinion the game that started the stealth genre). Styx is thus saddled with a design that does not set it apart from better stealth games nor does it push the genre forward.
   
   After a few hours of playing around with the stealth mechanics, I checked the How Long to Beat website. Apparently Styx takes about 18 hours to beat. Seriously? I just can't see myself spending 18 hours on this title. I'll give it a try, but I think the game would be better off as a nice 10 hour adventure.… Expand

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6. XxJoseManuelxX

   Aug 16, 2016

   6

   Styx: Master of Shadows is a stealth video game developed by Cyanide, and published by Focus Home Interactive.
   
   + Good Stealth Mechanics -Styx: Master of Shadows is a stealth video game developed by Cyanide, and published by Focus Home Interactive.
   
   + Good Stealth Mechanics
   - Bland Characters
   - Repetitive Scenarios… Expand

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7. Cooncrate

   May 22, 2016

   4

   This game has nothing good to offer. Horrible stealth, terrible combat and a climbing mechanic that doesn't even work . The story is also veryThis game has nothing good to offer. Horrible stealth, terrible combat and a climbing mechanic that doesn't even work . The story is also very bad. There are plenty of indie and triple A games that have much better stealth than this game. Do yourself a favor and avoid this game.… Expand

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8. Mannar

   Jun 27, 2016

   0

   Broken game. Climb, jump, cover is really annoying and does not work as it should. First level was somewhat fun, but as more you progress,Broken game. Climb, jump, cover is really annoying and does not work as it should. First level was somewhat fun, but as more you progress, less annoying it gets. Would not recommend it to anyone.… Expand

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