Styx: Shard of Darkness

Styx: Shard of Darkness

This is a brand new copy. The pictures are pulled from the web. Recent pictures provided upon request.

Styx: Shards of Darkness is a stealth game released on March 14, 2017, for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. The game follows Styx, a goblin thief, as he navigates through the dark and intricate world of Korangar and Thoben. In Korangar, a prison-like city filled with various races and dangers, and Thoben, a city of hunters, Styx must use his cunning and stealth skills to complete missions. The story revolves around Styx's quest to infiltrate the dark elf mountain fortress of Korangar, aided by a human soldier and an Elvish outcast, to uncover the secrets of a magical scepter and the addictive amber that controls the dark elves. The gameplay is characterized by its challenging stealth mechanics, where players must avoid detection, use distractions such as throwing items or cloning, and employ lethal tactics when necessary. Each mission is divided into objectives like thievery or assassination, with rewards for completing levels quickly, avoiding alarms, and refraining from random murder. The game features open and vertically designed levels that encourage replayability to find the best routes. Critics praised the game for its masterfully crafted level design, fluid player interaction with the environment, and the varied difficulty created by the guards' dynamic field of view. However, some critics noted the lack of non-lethal options for dealing with enemies and the disconnect between the game's goals and the player's abilities. Despite these criticisms, the game received positive feedback for its engaging and challenging gameplay, making it a standout title in the stealth genre. While specific review scores are not widely highlighted, the game is recognized for its faithful adherence to stealth game mechanics and its engaging storyline. As a sequel to Styx: Master of Shadows, it maintains a niche but dedicated following among fans of stealth games, contributing to its historical significance in the genre.

This is a brand new copy. The pictures are pulled from the web. Recent pictures provided upon request.