Styx: Blades of Greed Reviews
A nice green-flavored assassin fantasy simulator. A shame that it isn't a good introduction to the franchise for new players, and a couple of details ruin what could have been a much better game.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Blades of Greed is the biggest game in the trilogy. In size, in risks taken, and in complexity. Even so, it's not the most polished, the best told, or the most fun. In the end, it's indeed an amusement park, but with age, height, and so many other restrictions that it seems difficult to simply get in line and go on a ride without noticing flaws behind it.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Styx: Blades of Greed is a strong comeback for Cyanide’s goblin thief, delivering excellent stealth mechanics with a fun story payoff for long-time fans, and big, dense sandbox regions that are a joy to sneak through. I wish there was a detailed map and there are some odd technical hiccup, but they're overshadowed by just how great it is to play as Styx and cause trouble.
Styx: Blades of Greed is simply put, a highly enjoyable game. The visuals are genuinely impressive, and despite a few graphical glitches here and there, the experience remains engaging and fun throughout. For players who have previously enjoyed games like Aragami 2, the Batman Arkham trilogy, Thief, or Assassin’s Creed, this game was made for you! I hereby give Styx: Blades of Greed the Thumb Culture Gold Award!
The third solo adventure of the grumpy goblin Styx is, despite some changes, the best one. In fact, it’s a shame that Styx: Blades of Greed suffers from technical shortcomings and the absence of the co-op mode from the previous installment; otherwise, the rating could have been even higher.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
Styx is good old fashioned stealth that doesn’t hold your hand and really makes you earn that mission accomplished. I really do applaud Cyanide with sticking to its guns and making a game that won’t appeal to everyone, but a game that stealth fans will end up loving no matter the jank.
Styx: Blades of Greed is a game of sharp contrasts. It boasts some of the most impressive vertical level design the stealth genre has seen in years. Clinging to the pillars of the “Wall” hundreds of meters above the abyss creates a thrilling sense of momentum reminiscent of the series’ best moments. New mobility tools and tactical crafting reward careful planning and experimentation. Yet this strong foundation is undermined by inconsistent AI and technical rough edges in the camera and controls, making failures feel unfair. Add a flatter narrative and a more subdued take on Styx’s humor, and what remains is a solid stealth adventure for purists — one that ultimately lacks the final polish needed to rule the genre.
Review in German | Read full review
The good things about Styx: Blades of Greed are that its settings are big, visually interesting, and full of verticality. The world and stealth features are strengthened by sound and music, and the XP and skill progression system lets you get useful upgrades that keep exploring fun.
It's a decent stealth game with good ideas and strong level design, but it lacks polish, a truly engaging story, and lacks technical stability. If you're a fan of Styx or just fancy a stealth game that doesn't immediately devolve into an action game when things go wrong, then Styx: Blades of Greed is worth checking out.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Styx: Blades of Greed is not trying to please everyone. It does not smooth every rough edge. It does not simplify systems to make them more accessible. Instead, it commits fully to being a proper stealth game.
Styx: Blades of Greed pulls you back into stealth-heavy goblin heists, with tall maps, an airship hub, and Quartz powers that let you swing between rooftops, glide over patrols, and set up tricks like cocoons, mind control, and nasty traps. You spend your time picking contracts from the ship, sneaking through The Wall, Turquoise Dawn, and Akenash, crafting tools, and dragging bodies out of sight. Odd guard behaviour, camera slips, and a stealth loop that repeats the same scout, separate, clear pattern hold it back, but the mix of vertical routes, goblin chatter, and room to plan your own approach still works well if you’re up for patient sneaking and can live with some quirks.
After a nine-year wait, Styx: Blades of Greed sees the sarcastic goblin hunt for a new power source called Quartz, navigating three sprawling sandbox environments to stay ahead of the mighty Inquisition. It's a game that truly shines in its focus on stealth and vertical exploration. The switch to Unreal Engine 5 and the increased freedom of choice offer a welcome refresh to the series. The satisfaction of stealthy elimination is long-lasting, and the addition of crafting and strategic Quartz powers offers enough depth to keep you constantly intrigued.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Stealth is the name of the game. Therefore, Styx is as slow as a snail, and this isn’t a problem. Instead, it makes you think outside the box when it comes to conflict. You are not rewarded for being a hero. Hiding, throwing items, and distractions are a must. Thankfully, the control system supports this approach, and there are numerous on-screen labels to assist you. This approach is going to assist newcomers to the franchise and will help genre experts settle into the madness. Replay value is off the charts. Despite its old-school mechanics, Styx: Blades of Greed is stupidly addictive. There are so many ways to complete a level, and the unique items and skills give you almost endless choices. Consequently, you can tackle a mission or traverse the world in countless ways. Styx: Blades of Greed is an excellent game. Styx: Blades of Greed is a refreshing romp down memory lane. I love its silly story, the excellent mechanics, and the near-endless replay value. With loads of abilities, plenty of crude jokes, and a great world to explore, this will appeal to many gamers. Accordingly, I recommend getting a copy from the Xbox store!
Styx Blades of Greed isn’t trying to reinvent stealth games. And that’s okay. Verticality, powers, and a sandbox world make heists satisfying. Technical hiccups and AI issues hold it back from perfect, but pulling off a clever plan makes it all worth it. If you like stealth games where exploration matters and choices count, Styx Blades of Greed best Styx adventure so far. PC, PS5, or Xbox Series X|S—take your pick
Styx: Blades of Greed successfully brings the goblin anti-hero back into the spotlight with refined mechanics, strong vertical level design, and flexible stealth gameplay. The addition of Quartz abilities adds fresh tactical options, and the semi-open environments encourage exploration more than ever before. However, while the game plays smoothly and offers a consistently enjoyable stealth experience, it rarely dares to surprise. The core loop begins to feel repetitive, and the innovation expected after such a long hiatus simply isn’t fully realised. For fans of the series, this is a worthy continuation. For the genre at large, it’s a solid entry rather than a defining one.
Styx: Blades of Greed is a master of stealth gaming, with excellently designed levels, incredibly fun stealth and kill mechanics, and a rich and engaging fantasy world to host it all in. Fans of the franchise and newcomers alike are bound to enjoy this third installment in the Styx series, which knows what a stealth gamer wants and executes it flawlessly.
Styx: Blades of Greed delivers a strict stealth experience that leaves no room for mistakes. As a pure stealth game, it’s undoubtedly one of the strongest releases in the genre in recent times. However, it suffers from weak storytelling and noticeable repetition. If you’re looking for a classic, demanding challenge, it may satisfy you—but it won’t fully deliver if you’re searching for a complete, well-rounded stealth experience.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
Cyanide Studios created a third game that makes stealth feel even more rewarding in Styx: Blades of Greed. While the nine-year wait doesn’t make it seem much bigger at a glance, the new open-world design places greater emphasis on traversal and exploration, for better or worse.
Despite having experienced quite a few issues, none of them were game-breaking. So Styx: Blades of Greed still feels like a solid entry to the franchise. With a good soundtrack, great gameplay, and a decent main story, there’s no going wrong with it if you enjoyed previous entries or like stealth games in general.
There is a lot to like in the stealth action, the open world structure, the movement, and the puzzle-like enemy encounters. When everything works, it can be funny, tense, and rewarding. But the technical issues, inconsistent stealth takedowns, and rough signposting hold it back. It is a game with strong ideas and enjoyable moments, but also clear frustrations that shape the overall experience.