70
Styx: Shards of Darkness' single-minded dedication to being a stealth game is both admirable and potentially a turnoff to players who expect more flexibility in their approach to completing missions. The flexibility is there, though it's entirely represented by the myriad ways the title character moves through the shadows and confounds his enemies. It's refreshing to play a despicable, amoral antihero; but the game's puerile, scattershot humor will not appeal to everyone. Although its mission objectives are a bit repetitive, the balletic act of moving through the world makes Styx: Shards of Darkness overall entertaining.
70
Full freedom and innovative level design, but sloppy controls and sometimes stupid enemy AI will ruin your experience from time to time.
65
Over a dozen hours of spatial environmental puzzles consisting of avoiding patrols and finding paths to objectives. Cyanide failed to push the series forward in any aspect but still managed to deliver a solid stealth game. [05/2017, p.68]
7
I don't like Styx as a character, but he's not boring so that's something. The game is rewarding enough if you're into stealth, and the level design allows for many different play styles which I liked because I am not a fan of superpowers, so played a 'normal' stealth game as possible. Apart from some frustration with the boss fights I enjoyed my time, but it did not reach the heights of Thief despite the snarky references.
2
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7
Other than edgelord writing and rather uninteresting story, this is a very well put together and entertaining game with many excellent gameplay moments.
Styx: Shards of Darkness
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Mar 14, 2017
Metascore
Mixed or Average
72
User score
Generally Favorable
7.7
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Mar 15, 2017
88
The first game was an unsung hero of 2014 for me, but now with a little more kick behind its sequel Styx: Shards of Darkness has set itself up to be noticed by more eager gamers looking for a challenging stealth experience. With a more optimized experience, more freedom to the players and more of that sarcastic and vulgar goblin goodness, Styx has found his way once more back into the heart of this gamer - with a sharp dagger and sarcastic commentary.
User score
Generally Favorable
7.7
62% Positive
107 Ratings
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28% Mixed
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9% Negative
16 Ratings
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Dec 22, 2018
10
May not be the longest game out there but it's one of the BEST stealth games out there. I played it twice as the game has very satisfying stealth mechanic. Near to none complains as the only one i can think of is the open ending but it won't be a complain if the game is continued. Characters are interesting and playing the game can be relaxing and stressing. Doesn't have places where you can get stuck and waste lots of time. I recommend it for anybody that likes stealth games with different places with different play stiles. It's the best 3rd person stealth game out there.
Apr 7, 2017
79
Styx: Shards of Darkness, while a solid stealth game, does not dare travel off the beaten path. Having said that, fans of the genre should definitely check it out.
Mar 14, 2017
75
While not the best stealth game, Styx: Shards of Darkness offers some fun, unique gameplay. It might be filled with mixed messages, but there's still a number of hours' worth of sneaky, fun, stabbing action.
Apr 3, 2017
70
Styx: Shards of Darkness is a classic stealth game with a stunning graphical style, but the key character is dreadful and the story is very disappointing.
Apr 18, 2017
60
Styx is trying to cope with AAA games, yet it fails in almost all respects. With the modest cost, the game was much more interesting. [Issue#273]
Apr 5, 2017
50
Dull and uninteresting game without ideas and tension and with a lot of unfinished work. Lenient, undemanding fans of stealth games may be satisfied for a while, but even they should wait for a sale. Everyone else should rather return to Dishonored or Hitman.
Jun 6, 2018
10
Styx (and Cynaide Studios, the developer) both seem to have experienced a huge boost in self-esteem! I am still baffled about the positive changes and addition to the already outstanding first game! I expected to play a game with more advanced graphics or something, but man, the developers took ingredients from my other beloved games (Classic Splinter Cell, Thief and Dishonred), added their own flavour and baked me an outstanding cake, named "Styx: SoD". Or just Styx 2. It's not like the great first game. I tried to play it right after it, literally on the same day I finished Styx. But man, I had to take a break for 2 days because this is Styx in Turbo: The developers went crazy in all departments. Yes, it has some of the known flaws, but else, this studio shows how great they can be at all aspects what I loved about the first game. You either like or hate him. But I friggin do love our killer goblin, and these two games easily count as one of the best video games of my life, that's for sure.
Dec 13, 2025
7
I don't like Styx as a character, but he's not boring so that's something. The game is rewarding enough if you're into stealth, and the level design allows for many different play styles which I liked because I am not a fan of superpowers, so played a 'normal' stealth game as possible. Apart from some frustration with the boss fights I enjoyed my time, but it did not reach the heights of Thief despite the snarky references.
Aug 14, 2024
7
Other than edgelord writing and rather uninteresting story, this is a very well put together and entertaining game with many excellent gameplay moments.
Jul 9, 2023
7
If you can get this is in sale, it is fine as a stealth game. However, should you be new to the stealth genre, I'd strongly recommend Dishonered over Styx any time.
Jan 21, 2025
2
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SummaryFollowing 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 ... Read More
Rated Mfor Mature
Platforms:
- PlayStation 4
- Xbox One
- PC
Initial Release Date:Mar 14, 2017
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