Styx: Master of Shadows

1. Gereminus

   Oct 11, 2014

   10

   Finally a revive of the stealth genre. With only little imperfections here and there it's an unforgetable ride. No nursing, lots of freedom,Finally a revive of the stealth genre. With only little imperfections here and there it's an unforgetable ride. No nursing, lots of freedom, outstanding level (or should I say - world) and sound design, solid graphics*.
   
   Controls:
   Smooth, precise, no automation allowing a great deal of freedom of movement. People complaining about it are usually accustomed to Assassin's Creed type of aids or plainly didn't grasp the introductory tutorial of Styx. After few hours I'm looking like a Quasimodo returning from a ballet lessons!
   Good camera movement BTW. I've never seen a serious clipping or obstruction problems with it.
   
   Story/world:
   Mature fantasy world with interesting, original twists. Again, mature and non-trivial!
   
   AI:
   A little bit short-sighted and quickly dropping the hunt for you if you manage to run away after being detected but aside from it. A solid work.
   
   Game mechanics:
   Like a well-selected orchestra!
   Initially I thought that some elements I've seen in the trailer are misplaced and that I won't use them. So wrong. Everything has its place and purpose and everything has its limitations, avoiding boredom and making a specific item too commonly used during gameplay. A stealthy run through a guard-crawling level on the highest difficulty level will leave you thinking you're a god :) It's all hard work, patience, planning and execution all put together.
   
   Good representation of Styx's limitations. A jump 15 meters down and you're a goner. It's not anime...
   
   Audio:
   One of the biggest selling points of the game. Apart from repetitive dialogues of the guards that is. The soundtrack should be sold separately! Well done and, as with the story and world design, a great deal of originality.
   
   * very well optimised! Radeon 6850 allows for perfectly smooth maxed-out gameplay at 1080p.… Expand

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2. VitaminK

   Mar 10, 2017

   9

   Criminally underrated. It has a few issues but it easily outshines the few flaws. If you like stealth and/or killing plenty of guards whileCriminally underrated. It has a few issues but it easily outshines the few flaws. If you like stealth and/or killing plenty of guards while stealing sh*t this game is for you. Can't wait for the sequel!… Expand

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4. Thombie

   Oct 10, 2014

   9

   A little gem of a game this is! I could write a really lengthy wall of text about this one, mainly consisting of positive after positiveA little gem of a game this is! I could write a really lengthy wall of text about this one, mainly consisting of positive after positive comment. To keep it short, combat is a bit clunky and I accept that. Styx is a Goblin with a dagger. He's not Styx: The Green Barbarian but Styx: Master of Shadows. If you accept the fact that you're not Drizz't do Urden, you're in for a ride! Use your strengths which are sneaking, backstabbing and agile climbing.
   
   While playing this game you'll do yourself a huge favor by being patient. Observe and look for opportunities and turn off on-screen objectives. They will only draw you too quickly to the next level, explore instead and use the crude in game map. You're probably in those locations for the first time anyway, so it's only realistic to not know exactly where to go. Also, when playing on "Goblin" difficulty the AI ain't so dumb as some people would have it. The AI is pretty aware of its surroundings and it will be a challenge to remain undetected, while making combat fairly hard as you'll die in one sword hit.
   
   The graphics are nice, it sets the right mood and Styx is an enjoyable character to play. The graphics isn't particularly demanding, nicely optimized and gets the job done perfectly. Anyone complaining about it should get a proper spanking as there is absolutely nothing wrong with it.
   
   Styx: MoS is a proper "Thief game". Much more so than, for example, Thief III. Styx follows a tried and tested formula and adds freedom of movement and many paths from A to B both in playstyle (Skill choices) and more literally the route through each zone. Each path with some difficulties, unlike Deus Ex HR, for example (vent routes were almost equal to no challenge). Styx also adds "accidents" which can be triggered mainly by unfastening chandeliers but also by poisoning fruit bowls that the AI guards eats from. A nice little addition to the already diverse choice of more up close and personal assassination techniques. I advice people to unlock the 4 "Kill" skills as quickly as possible. They are, in my opinion, vital to get the most out of the assassination part of the game and I do enjoy that part very much.
   
   The game gets 8 for product quality ( technical, visual and creative presentation) and 10 for fun rating which ends up with a smashing average of 9!… Expand

   • 9 of 10 users found this helpful
5. CrazedJester

   Oct 18, 2015

   8

   This is a great game that you should buy it. you can not grab on to as many things as Assassins creed however the fact that the game has lessThis is a great game that you should buy it. you can not grab on to as many things as Assassins creed however the fact that the game has less glitch's makes it way more fun and you can see for your self its My brother made a video of Styx Master Of Shadows on Youtube at the Player Character Theater
   https://youtu.be/bPu_MauQsPU… Expand

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6. Tabbou

   May 2, 2021

   6

   The game isn't bad, I mean graphics and musics are correct, there is a good ambiance and story.
   But the stealth is omnipresent and killingThe game isn't bad, I mean graphics and musics are correct, there is a good ambiance and story.
   But the stealth is omnipresent and killing the fun, you have to focus on your discretion all the time plus most of the time you can't chose to kill ennemies or they'll all rush on you and then you die, and restart again and again, until you find the right path… Expand

   • 0 of 0 users found this helpful
7. rodericrinehart

   Jul 8, 2015

   5

   Really found it tedious and boring. It is old-school stealth, which I knew going in, but I guess I just enjoy modern action-stealth far more -Really found it tedious and boring. It is old-school stealth, which I knew going in, but I guess I just enjoy modern action-stealth far more - like Shadow of Mordor and Dishonored. My god are the graphics bad, even for a "half price" game. The textures look like they are a decade old and there is SO much darkness and lack of color in the game it is just pretty ugly to look at. The controls are not great and it is difficult to get him to do what you want every time, which is paramount in a game where you can get insta-killed.… Expand

   • 0 of 3 users found this helpful
8. Zipfer

   Jan 6, 2016

   0

   This game is ok for 2002 year. If you like stupid checkpoints and look on the same scenes again and again. This game for you
   bad bad bad badThis game is ok for 2002 year. If you like stupid checkpoints and look on the same scenes again and again. This game for you
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