Styx: Master of Shadows

 PlayStation 4
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6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 137 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 50 out of 137
  3. Negative: 30 out of 137

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  1. Bitanga
    Sep 13, 2015
    9
    After spending 6 and more hours on the game I wanted to write a review because current score here really is not fair to this game. The game has a great story, a great, intuitive and easy to use controls and graphics is pretty good. Only thing that developers should've fixed a long time ago are texture glitches when moving camera in a new area and slow loading times. So I give the score ofAfter spending 6 and more hours on the game I wanted to write a review because current score here really is not fair to this game. The game has a great story, a great, intuitive and easy to use controls and graphics is pretty good. Only thing that developers should've fixed a long time ago are texture glitches when moving camera in a new area and slow loading times. So I give the score of 9 because this isn't fixed since release.

    Anyway, the game is refreshing and worth addition to the genre.

    Negative reviews are silly giving the score of 0 just because they don't like some minor issues.    … Expand
  2. Sweetew
    Oct 10, 2014
    8
    This is wierd. Not in the sense that the game is wierd by any means, but simply why is this game racked down by critics? The primary concern when I bought this game, was of the abysmal controls which a lot of reviewers mentioned. But after having played the game and tested it, my conclusion is VERY different.

    I have had ZERO issues with controls. Infact, everything is explained in the    This is wierd. Not in the sense that the game is wierd by any means, but simply why is this game racked down by critics? The primary concern when I bought this game, was of the abysmal controls which a lot of reviewers mentioned. But after having played the game and tested it, my conclusion is VERY different.

    I have had ZERO issues with controls. Infact, everything is explained in the tutorial, that in order to drop down from a ledge, you have to walk slowly towards it. To Grab a ledge simply jump towards it, and if you´re close enough, styx automatically grabs it.

    So here´s my honest review of why you should buy this game (at least on the PS4, which is the platform i bought it on).

    Let´s break it down into Pros vs Cons.

    Pros

    +Good story
    +fantastic world/level design
    +Styx is an awesome character
    +Well done stealth mechanics
    +Price

    Cons:

    -Textures
    -models except Styx looks strange
    -Some animations are slight off
    -Voice acting not consistent

    Styx has good story, some of the best level design you can get. Cool stealth mechanics, with lots of options regarding how you want to proceed. Do you want to sneak by. ghosting the entire level or do you murder every single enemy? I chose the latter, and I had so much bloody fun.

    So I don´t know why this game scored to badly on the pc, maybe because of keyboard + mouse? But I can tell you, controller works like a charm every single time.    … Expand
  3. system11
    Jan 2, 2015
    9
    Just upped my rating from an 8 to a 9 having just completed the game. In a world where everything is released broken, where everything begs you for more money or patronisingly holds your hand through the whole game, this is a breath of fresh air.

    Styx is a straight to basics stealth platformer, it gives you the tools, gives you some huge levels and lets you get to work. The Atrium is    Just upped my rating from an 8 to a 9 having just completed the game. In a world where everything is released broken, where everything begs you for more money or patronisingly holds your hand through the whole game, this is a breath of fresh air.

    Styx is a straight to basics stealth platformer, it gives you the tools, gives you some huge levels and lets you get to work. The Atrium is a brilliant setting, the graphical design is solid, the audio excellent. I won't say too much about the story but it was better than most - being a lower priced title most of it is told via static handrawn cut scenes. If you liked the original Tenchu games, you really can't go wrong with this one.

    Only deducted a point for the technical side of things - sometimes there's texture pop-in which results in incorrect colours for a frame on a fast camera pan, and the loading between deaths (you will die a lot) is very slow. Other than that I didn't have any problems. Note that they do start recycling levels about half way through but the game is very long. Luckily the non linear nature of the levels stops this being a huge issue.    … Expand
  4. 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 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!!!    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 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
  5. 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 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    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 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
  6. Astrumuni
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    I am surprised to see such a low rating. People, are we having a lot of good stealth-style games nowadays?

    1. The plot is interesting: you play as goblin (Styx) who want to steal a relict from a castle full of guardians and there is a mystery behind this obsession with the relict. 2. Voices of all characters (and especially Styx) are superb. You can close you eyes, listen to the    I am surprised to see such a low rating. People, are we having a lot of good stealth-style games nowadays?

    1. The plot is interesting: you play as goblin (Styx) who want to steal a relict from a castle full of guardians and there is a mystery behind this obsession with the relict.
    2. Voices of all characters (and especially Styx) are superb. You can close you eyes, listen to the dialogues and you still will be assured that you are playing sneaky goblin thief.
    3. Every level's design provides you with numerous possibilities to reach your goal: you may chose different tracks, do a "no-kill walkthrough" or even "kill 'em all", complete secondary objective or not etc.
    4. For the stealth-style fans it's a pure heaven. You must think rationally how to use mana ("Amber") points, because you can't be invisible all the time. Throwing knifes are few so use them wisely. Set traps, hide bodies, stay in the dark or you'll be killed very quickly if there is more then one guard nearby.
    5. Some locations are an architect masterpiece (Atrium). It's really beautiful.

    The cons are few:
    1. Long loading time. If you are dying a lot that may be annoying
    2. There could be more levels actually. It's not that interesting to run them twice as plot suggests. Lack of budget I guess..

    If you like stealth games, you'll definitely like Styx. I heard there will be a sequel - will sure try it.    … Expand
  7. Diablo1982
    Feb 24, 2015
    10
    I love stealth games. I have played all the hitman games, all the metal gear games, the old splinter cell as well as obscure games like velvet assassin. As well as dishonoured, all the deux ex games etc. All stealth games have some kind of problems. If you like ghosting games then you know what I mean but Styx has levels which are large and the goblin himself is quite agile. The A.I. is asI love stealth games. I have played all the hitman games, all the metal gear games, the old splinter cell as well as obscure games like velvet assassin. As well as dishonoured, all the deux ex games etc. All stealth games have some kind of problems. If you like ghosting games then you know what I mean but Styx has levels which are large and the goblin himself is quite agile. The A.I. is as good as any I've seen. I am playing on normal. All A.I. has problems but in this game it is decent. The graphics are good as far I'm concerned and I picked it up for about 13 quid. In short even without the skills and the story which are again good as a stealth game it works. It is in no way an action game, the combat sucks but you are not meant to fight and I am tired of stealth games that you have the option to kill with ease. It is very easy to climb with only minor gripes with the controls. It is your fault 99 percent of the time if you get caught. If you like stealth, buy it. It is that simple. It is the purest stealth title in quite some time.… Expand
  8. Spaidi
    Jun 18, 2017
    8
    very good stealth game. If u love old thief, splinter cell etc, u must have this.
    Styx is small but not defenseless, magic, accessories... so fun :)
    Beware of bugs and difficult

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Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 4 out of 9
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  1. Hobby Consolas
    Jul 16, 2015
    71
    While it's a decent stealth game, Styx: Master of Shadows doesn't meet PS4's quality standards due to its bland AI, basic combat system and poor graphic design.
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  2. Gamers' Temple
    Feb 24, 2015
    86
    Pick up Styx if you're a fan of staying in the shadows and don't want to have to dust off your old PS2 just to play a proper stealth game.
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  3. LaPS4
    Feb 16, 2015
    71
    Styx: Master of Shadows is quite an interesting stealth adventure, both for its enjoyable moments as for the variety it offers once you unlock different skills. A good example of what can be achieved without the nowadays common excess of action.
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