Styx: Shards of Darkness

"Embark upon a stealthy adventure with new enemies, new environments, and a plethora of new mechanics aimed at refining the abilities and movement of Styx; grappling around corners, climbing ropes, and using his trusty knife as a zip-wire."

Cyanide Studio·Focus Entertainment· March 14, 2017· Main Game

Critic Score

14 reviews

User Score

53 ratings

Embark upon a stealthy adventure with new enemies, new environments, and a plethora of new mechanics aimed at refining the abilities and movement of Styx; grappling around corners, climbing ropes, and using his trusty knife as a zip-wire. Shards of Darkness aims to offer unparalleled freedom of movement, along with refined stealth and assassination mechanics, expanding and improving on the strengths of Styx: Master of Shadows

Released 14 March 2017 for PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4 and Xbox One by Cyanide Studio, published by Focus Entertainment. Rated 16 by USK, M by ESRB. Currently $1.96 on Store, 90% below list. 2-player online co-op.

Story

Following the fall of Akenash tower, an extraordinary matter has forced Styx out of hiding to infiltrate Körangar, the city of the Dark Elves. Supposedly impregnable, a diplomatic summit offers Styx a chance at slipping in unnoticed, as he learns that the event is nothing but a mere façade… Moreover, the Elves have joined forces with the Dwarves, and the only thing both races have in common is a mutual hatred of the Goblins…