Review

Styx: Shards of Darkness – reviews and rating

Styx: Shards of Darkness has a rating of 80% based on a single review by HardcoreGamer. The game was released on March 13, 2017 for PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Metacritic score is 72, players on RAWG rate the game 68%.

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What critics praise
„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.“

Game info

Release date
Mar 13, 2017
Platforms
PCXbox OnePlayStation 4
Genres
AdventureAction
Developer
Cyanide Studio
Publisher
Focus Entertainment
Average playtime
4 h
Reviews count
1

FAQ

What is the rating of Styx: Shards of Darkness?

Styx: Shards of Darkness has a rating of 80% based on a single review by HardcoreGamer.

When was Styx: Shards of Darkness released?

Styx: Shards of Darkness was released on March 13, 2017.

What platforms is Styx: Shards of Darkness available on?

Styx: Shards of Darkness is available for PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4.

How long does it take to beat Styx: Shards of Darkness?

Players on RAWG spend on average 4 hours playing Styx: Shards of Darkness.

Is Styx: Shards of Darkness worth playing?

Yes. With an average rating of 80%, Styx: Shards of Darkness is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it. The rating is based on a single review.

What games are similar to Styx: Shards of Darkness?

Games similar to Styx: Shards of Darkness are for example Life is Strange - Episode 4: Dark Room, Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2, Sky Force Reloaded, BioShock: The Collection and Need for Speed Heat.

Statistics

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #542 of 711 games released in 2017 better than 24 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language1 reviews 80%
  • Foreign critics8 reviews 61%
  • MetacriticMetascore 72%
  • Players (RAWG)82 votes 68%

Local critics rate the game higher by 19 %.

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 13 %
  • Recommended 46 %
  • Meh 24 %
  • Skip 16 %

82 votes · RAWG

Reviews

4/5
HardcoreGamer 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. The game mechanics are on par with some of the better known stealth titles out there, and taking place in a massive and beautiful fantasy world only enhances the experience. The typical stealth elements such as hiding in the shadows and hanging...

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