Styx: Master Of Shadows (2014) Review | FilmGamesEtc

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Styx: Master Of Shadows (2014) Review | FilmGamesEtc

Added: 10.10.2014 13:12 | 5 views | 0 comments

Up until now, gamers looking for a pure triple-A stealth experience that didnt have Thief or Splinter Cell in its title have had to make do with slim pickings. Cyanide Studios is hoping to change that however with its newest game release; Styx: Master of Shadows. The game combines freeform exploration with a plot centered around an unusual protagonist: the titular Styx, a goblin master thief who utilizes various tools and unconventional tricks to help him get in undetected and get out. But does Styx strike the right balance of tense stealth, harrowing escapes, and satisfying loot collecting? Or was this goblin thief better off remaining in the shadows?