Styx: Shards of Darkness Reviews

Styx: Shards of Darkness is ranked in the 51st percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
7 / 10.0
Mar 14, 2017

Despite its frustrations, Styx’s stealth mechanics and Deus Ex-ian level design will continue to drive you forward in a game that is longer than you’d think.

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7.5 / 10.0
Mar 14, 2017

Overwhelming in size and overflowing with freedom with which to tackle its sprawling campaign, Styx: Shards of Darkness is an unapologetically pure stealth title that might struggle to expand its hardcore appeal beyond the die-hard fans of the genre.

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7.5 / 10.0
Mar 14, 2017

Styx: Shards of Darkness is an evolution of the franchise, and an improvement over a game stealth enthusiasts will greatly enjoy.

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Digitally Downloaded
Ginny W.
Top Critic
Mar 14, 2017

This is a game that you need to sink more than just a handful of hours into in order to really appreciate but in my opinion, the reward is well worth it - the feeling of nailing a multi-target assassination with some high-octane traps before ziplining away and cackling was indescribable, and made much more meaningful by the fact that a few hours ago I was struggling to find my own ass in the dark.

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6 / 10
Mar 14, 2017

Shards of Darkness could have been a big step forward for the series, giving you a more rounded set of gameplay possibilities, alongside the better looking environments and other areas. Alas it’s not as big an improvement as I’d hoped and is let down by bugs and inconsistencies. It’s a stealth game with one foot stuck in the past, and that remains both a blessing and a curse.

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7 / 10
Mar 14, 2017

Styx: Shards of Darkness is an enormous improvement over its predecessor. The gameplay has seen a large amount of refinement to the point where it's actually a fun game to play, and Styx himself steals the show with his charismatic performance. It's not without its own set of returning and new defects, but Styx's second adventure is something we can confidently recommend. This is everything the first game should have been.

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7 / 10.0
Mar 14, 2017

A decent stealth experience, but the AI tends to sour the experience, as does the occasional camera angle issue.

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8 / 10
Mar 14, 2017

What it may lack in narrative development, Styx: Shards of Darkness more than makes up for in its near-faultless gameplay that stands out as a prime example of stealth design done right.

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5.5 / 10.0
Mar 14, 2017

Styx: Shards of Darkness will provide stealth fans with a brief thrill, but wading through levels multiple times and dealing with poor attempts at variety will grate at even the most jaded of players by the time the campaign is through.

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Mar 14, 2017

Styx: Shards of Darkness is an excellent purist stealth game, which is let down by stupid AI.

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4 / 5.0
Mar 14, 2017

A wisecracking goblin assassin may seem like an odd choice for a protagonist, but the titular character of Styx: Shards of Darkness is enjoyable to control.

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ACG
Top Critic
Buy
Mar 14, 2017
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70 / 100
Mar 14, 2017
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8 / 10.0
Mar 13, 2017

Shards of Darkness could have been an amazing stealth game, thanks to a witty and cynical main character, a wonderful level design and a lot of skills and perks. Unfortunately, the experience is partially ruined by a sub-par AI and some flaws in the control system.

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Game Revolution
jamalr
Top Critic
Mar 13, 2017

It's safe to say Styx: Shards of Darkness is nothing short of a spectacular stealth game that brings the genre back to its roots and I can't wait to see where it goes from here.

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