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: 5 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. TrueAchievements
    Mar 30, 2017
    80
    With its beautiful graphics, gritty realism, and engaging story, it won't take long for gamers to find themselves hooked on stalking through the shadows. The improved skill trees make customization possible and enhanced skills add to the enjoyment of the adventure. With a nice mix of easy and challenging, the achievements add even more to the fun. All in all, Styx: Shards of Darkness is a game you won't want to miss.
  2. Twinfinite
    Mar 21, 2017
    80
    In conclusion, Styx: Shards Of Darkness is a unique beast. In a time where every game seems to be committed to diversifying their gameplay as much as possible, and appealing to as wide an audience as possible, Styx: Shards Of Darkness is unconventionally pure in its approach. It is a stealth game through and through, and despite it’s flaws, is still one of the better games to come out in the genre for a long time.
  3. MondoXbox
    Mar 15, 2017
    78
    Cyanide's stealth series confirms its strengths, improving its graphics and adding a welcome co-op element. Except for these elements the game doesn't feel too different from the previous one and it still retains some of its problems (mainly in the enemy AI area), but it's definitely advised for lovers of stealth games.
  4. TheXboxHub
    Mar 29, 2017
    70
    Styx may not be the most anticipated stealth adventure of the year, but it’s definitely one you should be checking out If you’re a fan of the genre. Gameplay can unfortunately start to feel repetitive after a string of deaths, but those happy to take their time will find an adventure to enjoy. Unfortunately, with a lack of excitement past the main missions, Styx doesn’t have what it takes to match the big guns like Hitman in the stealth market and the A.I. could also do with being a bit more human-like.
  5. GameCritics
    Apr 13, 2017
    70
    With all the things Styx bumbles, the game really shouldn’t work, but somehow everything still managed to click for me. The stalking, the scheming, and managing the successful execution of strategies are all gratifying. Styx: Shards of Darkness is far from perfect and can’t compete with the triple-A titles already crowding 2017, but it is a great B-tier budget title, and underneath that warty skin, there’s the sort of heart that’s often lacking in its more polished peers.
  6. XboxAddict
    Apr 7, 2017
    70
    Styx: Shards of Darkness offers more improvements upon it's original than most other sequels you'll find in gaming today. This is due to the painstaking process of finding out what needed improving, how to improve it, then executing it properly. If you are a fan of games that thrive on creativity and stealth, then Styx: Shards of Darkness should be on your gaming radar. While there are a few issues that plague the game, the overall gaming experience is one of quality and craftsmanship. Earlier I asked if developer Cyanide ticked all the boxes that make up a quality stealth title, and the answer to that is yes.
  7. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Apr 15, 2017
    60
    A budget stealth romp that'll please the old-school crowd and frustrate everyone else. [May 2017, p.80]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
  3. Negative: 2 out of 8
  1. cableguy3333
    Apr 30, 2019
    9
    Assassins creed for Goblins. It's actualy much better than any assassins creed game out there, if you end up in hand to hand to combat withAssassins creed for Goblins. It's actualy much better than any assassins creed game out there, if you end up in hand to hand to combat with anyone there's a good chance you will end up dead. It's also quite entertaining, go AFK for a while and you will hear an enjoyable song which actually made me laugh, I find a game very rarely that does that.… Expand
  2. DoctorMojica
    Oct 25, 2021
    9
    Shards of Darkness follows Styx's adventures in an original new story with new abilities, new enemies and new locations. The game looks wayShards of Darkness follows Styx's adventures in an original new story with new abilities, new enemies and new locations. The game looks way more polished compared to Master of Shadows as well as you can feel an improved control scheme. The soundtrack and the story are not as good as MoS but they are enjoyable for the total story and side quests which will take about 16.5 hours to complete. A MUST play for gamers who enjoy stealth game and at a great price in 2021.… Expand
  4. jeffbizloc
    Jul 10, 2018
    7
    Basically a pure stealth game with a goblin in the lead. He is crass which I found funny and is set in the world of elves and dwarves.Basically a pure stealth game with a goblin in the lead. He is crass which I found funny and is set in the world of elves and dwarves.

    Pros:
    - Really enjoyed the presentation/production of the game
    - The pure stealth was well done
    - Good skill tree upgrade choices

    Cons:
    - Some of the platforming was wonky and frustrating
    - The final level had some odd save points
    - Lots of cool abilities to use but the game doesn't give you interesting scenarios to use them    … Expand
  5. ewenr
    Jun 30, 2020
    7
    A reasonably enjoyable stealth game that just went on a little too long. Generally good mechanics, though there were some horrible momentsA reasonably enjoyable stealth game that just went on a little too long. Generally good mechanics, though there were some horrible moments where (for example) the character inexplicably jumped off into a chasm rather than hop left to the ledge you were aiming at.
    Generally I enjoyed it but i just got bored and frustrated too many times to really love it.    … Expand
  6. HypnoticMarc
    Mar 20, 2017
    7
    Styx: Shards of Darkness n’est pas un mauvais jeu, mais il comporte l’ensemble des défauts que l’on reprochait au tout premier épisode de laStyx: Shards of Darkness n’est pas un mauvais jeu, mais il comporte l’ensemble des défauts que l’on reprochait au tout premier épisode de la franchise et n’apporte pas assez de nouveauté. Les développeurs du studio Cyanide nous propose une expérience identique à ce que l’on pouvait retrouver il y a quelques années, mais avec un environnement un peu plus grand ainsi que des graphismes de meilleure qualité. De plus, le titre est disponible alors que de nombreux jeux bien meilleurs sont aussi sur le marché. Rien qui n’aidera les ventes pour ce Styx: Shards of Darknes. Je conseille le jeu aux joueurs ayant bien apprécié le premier et souhaitant obtenir une expérience similaire tout en offrant des niveaux très bien réalisé.… Expand
  7. virgilivs
    Aug 22, 2021
    3
    If you enjoy unpolished stealth games with buggy mechanics, half-assed animations and graphics, gross one liners and stale memes, then thisIf you enjoy unpolished stealth games with buggy mechanics, half-assed animations and graphics, gross one liners and stale memes, then this pile of irredeemable crap is perfect for you.… Expand
  8. TheBidding
    Mar 14, 2017
    1
    A valid attempt at a follow up to the first, but the plot is straight up unimaginative, and despite the addition of new features as well asA valid attempt at a follow up to the first, but the plot is straight up unimaginative, and despite the addition of new features as well as the co-op mode, it is a disappointment. Nowhere near as immersing as the first.… Expand

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#82 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2017