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. Fuz

   Oct 11, 2014

   9

   What a nice surprise.
   Styx is an excellent stealth game with lots of appeal and with an unusual, but actually very likable, main character.What a nice surprise.
   Styx is an excellent stealth game with lots of appeal and with an unusual, but actually very likable, main character. Can be pretty challenging but it's always fair, and often lets you have different approaches at the various challenges thanks to the main character's many abilities and skills. Great map design and interesting story too.… Expand

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4. KingVerity

   Oct 9, 2014

   9

   I am not normally a stealth game type person. I normally get bored and crave something more, the latest "Thief" game is a good example inI am not normally a stealth game type person. I normally get bored and crave something more, the latest "Thief" game is a good example in which this has happened to me. For some reason, with Styx: Master of Shadows, I can't stop playing.
   
   Pros: You get to be a Goblin assassin. The best kind of assassin.
   Expansive and creative level design offers a multitude of paths for your creative enjoyment.
   The controls work well and I have had no problem with "ledge detection" like other people have stated.
   Movement animations are nimble and feel right. Kill animations make you feel powerful and gritty.
   Beautiful graphics especially the lighting and main character, Styx.
   Good story and a cool way of telling it as far as I'm concerned.
   
   Cons: Sub par voice acting. I really feel like this is the only thing keeping it from a 10/10 to me. If I had to rate the voice acting it would be a 6/10, not horrible but it could have been better.
   
   All in all, this is a great game for about 25$. I've enjoyed it more than most games I've bought this year for over twice that price.… Expand

   • 16 of 19 users found this helpful
5. orknobnoobmagic

   Jan 15, 2016

   8

   i fåkcing love this game (styx voice= SHUT UP DAM.MET) and if you not like it fine ok i can se why but dont say you do not like styx man dati fåkcing love this game (styx voice= SHUT UP DAM.MET) and if you not like it fine ok i can se why but dont say you do not like styx man dat evil little zhit ! and go to hell shadows of mordor you to easy… Expand

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6. rev

   May 29, 2020

   7

   My introduction to the stealth genre, quite satisfying at that.
   Unusual protagonist, charismatic in his own way. Plot as a whole is strange,My introduction to the stealth genre, quite satisfying at that.
   Unusual protagonist, charismatic in his own way. Plot as a whole is strange, didn't quite comprehend it :)
   Technically the game is adequate, graphics are good, music is great (watch the launch trailer again!).
   You have to F5-F9 all the time, not that it's too burdensome. Reusing levels in the late game makes it a bit too longer than it should be without adding much new content. Solid game overall.… Expand

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7. deathweeper

   Oct 10, 2014

   5

   The game is pretty good as a stealth game but thats about it. The combat isn't fun as everyone has already said but if your good at hittingThe game is pretty good as a stealth game but thats about it. The combat isn't fun as everyone has already said but if your good at hitting the right button at the right time then you can just exploit it. The levels are not very visually impressive, the graphics are not bad but your just mostly walking trough brownish grey hallways the whole time. The story is the definition of "meh". It has one but who you wont care. Overall as a game its fine but it has nothing thats fun or that stands out.… Expand

   • 1 of 5 users found this helpful
8. GoodMorningAss

   Jan 27, 2020

   0

   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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